Serving patients throughout New York, board-certified Dr. David Greuner leads NYC Surgical Associates as co-founder and managing director. Known for his pioneering minimally invasive techniques, Dr. David Greuner handles complex conditions such as varicose veins and blood clots.
Varicose veins are characterized as twisted, swollen veins that protrude visibly just under the skin’s surface. The blood flow through the veins can become labored and sluggish, with the possible result of a superficial blood clot forming. Also known as phlebitis or superficial thrombophlebitis, this condition is associated with tenderness, pain, and leg swelling.
The positive news is that, unlike the deep vein thrombosis (DVT) blood clots associated with deep veins, superficial clots do not typically travel to the lungs. This avoids the risk of a pulmonary embolism, or a blood clot of the lungs, occurring. However, in some cases severe blood clots in the varicose veins can result in DVT. For this reason, it is important to seek counsel with an experienced physician at the first sign of vein-related issues.
