Columbia, South Carolina

Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) proudly serves patients at our Columbia vein clinic. The physicians and staff at CVR Columbia have decades of collective experience treating symptoms of vein diseases such as varicose veins, spider veins, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and other vein conditions related to chronic venous insufficiency (vein disease).

The board-certified physicians at Center for Vein Restoration are world-renowned vein specialists, authors, lecturers, and trainers on the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating vein disease. Commitment to patient care goes beyond physician credentials, however. Our entire team works together to provide our patients with a level of comfort and understanding.

Our Vein Clinic in Columbia, South Carolina

Center for Vein Restoration’s vein clinic in Columbia offers South Carolinians state-of-the-art outpatient vein care for those suffering from the debilitating symptoms of venous insufficiency (vein disease). Symptoms include leg veins such as varicose veins and spider veins, leg pain, cramping, itching, heaviness, restless legs, ulcers, and deep vein thrombosis.

Relief from your vein problems starts with a consultation with our board-certified vein doctor and the caring staff. After a thorough examination, including a painless duplex ultrasound, which uses sound waves to “see” your leg's veins, our vein doctor will review your treatment plan. Cutting-edge treatment options provided at our Columbia, South Carolina, vein center are minimally invasive, take an hour or less to complete, are performed under local anesthetics, and allow patients to return to normal activities immediately with few restrictions.

In addition to great vein care, our South Carolina vein clinic patients have various interesting things to do and see while in town.

Sometimes referred to as the Soda City, Columbia in Richmond County earned its nickname when locals lovingly began abbreviating it from Columbia to ‘Cola.’ The city is known for its abundant art, wildlife, and cultural opportunities central to the Palmetto State.

In the heart of Columbia, you’ll find the University of South Carolina. The school offers unmatched international research and academic experiences to more than 35,000 students and is ranked 15th on Forbes’ list of the top employers in the state. Its Williams-Brice Stadium allows seating for nearly 78,000 fans and is recognized as one of the top facilities in college football.

At the Columbia Museum of Art, visitors can immerse themselves in the city’s dynamic art scene by exploring its 27 galleries, multimedia tours, and interactive pursuits.

Just down the road, the South Carolina State Museum is known for sparking educational and cultural development even beyond state lines. An accredited institution with the American Alliance of Museums, it tells tales of its storied history through its many monuments and memorials.

Meanwhile, the Robert Mills House and Gardens dates back to 1823. It’s one of the five National Historic Landmarks in Columbia, offering tours of a piece of architectural history just two miles from our clinic.

Visitors will find the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden just five miles from our Columbia clinic. Established in 1974, the zoo is home to more than 3,000 animals and 5,700 plant varieties, prompting more than 1,000,000 guests each year.

Just outside city limits, visitors can get a taste of the great outdoors at Congaree National Park. This federally designated wilderness has more than 20,000 acres that visitors can explore on foot, by kayak, or by canoe.

October visitors can enjoy the South Carolina State Fair, a staple of state culture since 1869.

Ready to plan a visit? Our vein care experts provide service to more than a dozen nearby neighborhoods, such as:

• Five Points
• Congaree Vista
• Arsenal Hill
• Wales Garden
• Elmwood Park
• Hollywood-Rose Hill
• Pennington Acres
• Shandon
• Old Shandon
• Colonial Heights
• Waverly
• Eau Claire
• University Hill
• Melrose Heights
• State Park

The CVR team is happy to provide directions and parking instructions to visitors. Call 240-512-4748 to speak with our Patient Services Representatives.

Meet Dr. Polimenakos

Anastasios C. Polimenakos, MD MBA FACS FACC, is a highly accomplished cardiothoracic surgeon with extensive experience in vascular interventions. Dr. Polimenakos has pursued comprehensive medical and non-medical education, completing his medical degree at the National University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, Greece, where he ranked top ten in his class. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) for Physicians at the Heller School for Social Policy & Management, Brandeis University, Boston, MA. He completed fellowships in congenital heart surgery and thoracic surgery.

With a proven track record of excellence, Dr. Polimenakos leads the way in providing expert vein care to patients at Center for Vein Restoration’s vein clinic location in Columbia, South Carolina.

Services at Center for Vein Restoration, Columbia

Our board-certified vascular surgeons offer a wide range of innovative treatment options for leg pain, swelling, cramping, itching, varicose veins, spider veins, restless leg syndrome, ulcers, and other symptoms of vascular disease.

Symptoms of vein problems

When the tiny valves in your leg veins fail to circulate blood back to the heart, it can be a sign of venous disease.

The result can be:

• Leg pain

• Itching

• Swelling

• Cramping

• Varicose veins

• Spider veins

• Feelings of heaviness

• Skin discoloration

• Ulcers

These symptoms are often the result of venous insufficiency and are unlikely to heal on their own. This common vein condition is progressive and will likely worsen without treatment.

Vein treatment options

Vein care providers at vein treatment clinics use the most advanced minimally invasive treatments available today. CVR’s modern outpatient treatment plans are far superior to the older vein-stripping methods used in the past.

Treatments include VenaSeal, a proprietary medical adhesive that safely closes off varicose veins, and ClariVein, a two-in-one approach that uses an ablation device to inject a sclerosing agent that closes the vein with a tiny rotating wire tip, which destroys the diseased vein.

At Center for Vein Restoration, we offer a wide variety of other treatment options, including:

• Sclerotherapy

• Radiofrequency ablation

• Endovenous laser ablation

• Ambulatory phlebectomy

Vein treatments take approximately an hour or less to complete, and patients can return to their normal routine immediately with few restrictions. No staples or stitches are required because a simple band-aid covers the tiny incisions. Our outpatient vein treatments require only local anesthetics. Recovery and symptom relief are fast, and there is little to no scarring.

How to schedule an appointment with Dr. Polimenakos

Scheduling an appointment at Center for Vein Restoration in Columbia, South Carolina, is easy! You can now schedule an appointment online. To make an appointment online for one of our other CVR clinics, click here.

CVR accepts all major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Don't see your insurance company online? Contact us to find out if you're covered.