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Vein Specialists of the Carolinas

Decreased Activity Can Increase The Risk Of Blood Clots

Dr. Draughn and Vein Specialists of the Carolinas wants to remind everyone that decreased activity can increase the risk of blood clots like Phlebitis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Pulmonary Embolism. If you have sudden leg pain and swelling, a tender knot...

Select and Order Compression Garments From Our Website

We have Telehealth Appointments available so you don't have to delay getting your vein care needs met. We can drop ship your compression garments at no charge so you can begin your conservative therapy immediately if your insurance requires. Visit our Compression...

The Last Day of Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month.

At Vein Specialists of the Carolinas, we want to raise awareness of DVT, PE, and of its most common complication, PTS. The most dangerous result of a Deep Vein Thrombosis is a Pulmonary Embolism. This is when the Blood clot in the deep vein of the leg breaks loose and...

Important Announcement Regarding Telehealth

At Vein Specialists of the Carolinas our main goal is to provide the best possible care to all of our patients while protecting their safety and that of our employees and the community. Visit veinscarolina.com or call 704-861-2072 to schedule a Telehealth...

Are You At Risk For DVT? Stay Active!

During this time when many of us are at home please be sure to maintain your activity level. Sedentary activity increases the risk of DVT and phlebitis. Deep Vein Thrombosis is a blood clot in a major deep vein inside the muscle layer. Phlebitis is a is a blood clot...

Let our RVT’s rule out your DVT’s

Let our RVT’s rule out your DVT’s DVT Symptoms are: pain or leg cramping, swelling, redness and warm to the touch.Dr. David Draughn and his Sonography TeamVein Specialists of the Carolinas is here for you! Social distancing may cause Decreased Activity levels for many...

Vein Specialists of the Carolinas Supports Social Distancing by Offering Telemedicine

What Is Telemedicine? Telemedicine is simply an appointment with your healthcare provider from home using your computer, iPad or Phone. Vein Specialists of the Carolinas Offers Telehealth Appointments New Patient Appointments - so you don’t have to delay getting your...

News And Updates From Vein Specialists of the Carolinas

Read Monthly News and Updates from Vein Specialists of the Carolinas! "All We Do Is Veins, All Day Every Day." Vein Specialists of the Carolinas focuses EXCLUSIVELY on Vein Disorders… Dr. David G. Draughn trained as a General Surgeon and has been performing...

Video Testimonial From One Of Our Wonderful Patients!

We are proud to share this testimonial video from one of our wonderful patients. Getting feedback like this is truly what makes being in the vein world so rewarding. We are so thankful for our patients and our incredible staff that take such great care of our...

Now Is The Time To Get Your Legs Summertime Ready!

Let Vein Specialists of the Carolinas take care of all your varicose and spider veins. March is Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month! Let our RVT's rule out DVT's. Schedule your appointment today. Don't forget to keep calm and wash your hands. ...

COVID-19 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

COVID-19 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Vein Specialists of the Carolinas understand you may have concerns about your upcoming appointment(s). Be assured that we are following cleaning and sanitizing procedures and overall health standards mandated by the Center for...

Meet Dr. Putterman!

Dr. Putterman is a physician at Vein Specialists of the Carolinas. He has been in the field of treating varicose veins for the last 22 years. Dr. Putterman will now be in our Charlotte (Ballantyne) office on Fridays! Dr. Putterman enjoys spending time with his family...