America’s Largest Physician-Led Vein Center
Our vein physicians are board-certified experts in diagnosing and treating symptoms related to vein disease. Our mission is to improve lives in the communities we serve by providing state-of-the-art vascular care in a compassionate and affordable manner.
Board-Certified Vein Specialists
The vein physicians who lead each of the 100+ Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) clinic locations are board-certified experts in diagnosing and treating symptoms related to chronic venous insufficiency (vein disease). These specialists are highly trained and qualified in various primary fields of medicine, including vascular, cardiothoracic, and general surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, emergency medicine, and others.
All CVR physicians have achieved additional expertise and training in venous and lymphatic medicine, making them among an elite group of healthcare professionals qualified to provide state-of-the-art vascular care for the nation’s leading provider of vein care.
As a group, these outstanding providers follow treatment protocols set forth by the Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Venous Forum.
Meet our Vein Doctors
All of us at Center for Vein Restoration would like to thank you for choosing our team to meet your healthcare needs. It is our privilege to see you and we wish to reassure you that our expert team of physicians and support staff will do all they can to make sure you have the best experience possible! To learn more about our vein physicians, please click here.
- Board Certifications:
- Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
- Medical Schools:
- Morris Brown College (Atlanta, GA), Boston University (Boston, Massachusetts), Internship and residency at Boston University Medical Center
- Professional Associations:
- Owner and CEO, Opelika Cardiovascular Associates, P.C., Dadeville Community Hospital, Medical Association of Alabama, Association of Black Cardiologists, East Alabama Medical Center
“Dr. Aikens is a member of several medical professional societies and has made contributions to cardiovascular research throughout his career.”
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation®, Venous and Lymphatic Disease
- Medical Schools:
- New York Medical College Residency Program, Center for Vein Restoration Fellowship Program, Cairo University School of Medicine
- Professional Associations:
- American Vein and Lymphatic Society, American College of Physicians
Complimentary Physician Visits
This is the perfect opportunity to meet our vein physicians, as well as their teams of vein care specialists, to answer your questions about spider vein treatment, varicose vein treatment and other vein treatment options.
Our Locations in Alabama
As an actively expanding organization, CVR has assembled the most qualified and experienced team of physicians, researchers, and staff to serve patients across our 90+ vein center locations.
Schedule Your Appointment Online
Prefer booking online? We have you covered. Our online appointment page makes it easy to schedule your visit. Click below to book your appointment today.
Types of Vein Conditions
There are two primary types of vein conditions—both of which are indicative of some level of underlying venous insufficiency. Spider veins are tangled groups of tiny blood vessels just under the skin’s surface that resemble spider webs, hence their name. Typically, they are red, blue or purple and are clearly visible on the thighs, lower legs and face. Varicose veins tend to be larger in diameter and are visibly bumpy or rope-like. Both types of vein conditions can produce physical symptoms—from leg pain and fatigue to itching, burning and nighttime restlessness. Only a comprehensive ultrasound scan can reveal what truly lies beneath your skin.
What are varicose veins?
Often painful and unsightly, varicose veins are visibly bumpy or rope-like and may occur in almost any part of the leg—most often in the back of the calf or on the inside of the leg between the groin and the ankle. Varicose veins can be sometimes be debilitating, limit a person’s mobility, and affect their quality of life.
Common symptoms include:
- leg pain
- aching, or cramping
- fatigued or heavy-feeling legs
- itching/burning
- swollen ankles
- restless legs
- ulcers (in severe cases)
What are spider veins?
Spider veins are tangled groups of tiny blood vessels just under the skin’s surface that resemble spider webs or tree branches. Typically, they are red, blue or purple and are clearly visible on the thighs, lower legs and face.
Common symptoms include:
- itching around the veins
- uncomfortable feeling in the legs
