Varicose Veins: Causes, Symptoms & Your Path to Non-Surgical Recovery

Dr Adam Farkas, will guide you through every stage of your recovery, without the need for traditional surgery.

מחלת עורקים היקפית (PAD) - טיפול אנדווסקולרי מתקדם ללא ניתוח ירושלים מודיעין

In brief

If you are struggling with heavy, aching, or unsightly legs, you are not alone. Understanding the "why" behind your symptoms is the first step toward a life of comfort and confidence

Understanding the “Why”

Varicose veins are more than just a cosmetic issue, they are a sign that your circulation needs attention.

The Cause

When the small valves in your leg veins stop working correctly, blood pools instead of flowing back to the heart. This pressure causes the veins to stretch and twist.

The Symptoms

  • Visible bulging, purple or blue veins.
  • A persistent feeling of heaviness or fatigue in the legs.
  • Swelling (edema) that worsens toward the end of the day.
  • Itching, cramping, or “restless legs” at night.

Your Path to Recovery

We believe in a structured, patient-centered approach. Here is what your journey with us looks like:

  1. Comprehensive Diagnosis
    Your path begins with a specialized Vascular Ultrasound (Duplex).
    This allows us to “see” your blood flow in real-time and identify the exact source of the problem.
  2. A Tailored Non-Surgical Plan
    Forget “vein stripping.” We utilize advanced, minimally invasive technologies:
    • Laser or Radiofrequency Ablation: Closing the vein with gentle heat.
    • Sclerotherapy: For smaller, spider-like veins.
    • Modern Adhesives: “Gluing” the vein shut without the need for heat or multiple injections.
  3. A Tailored Non-Surgical Plan
    The “Walk-In, Walk-Out” Experience Our treatments are performed in a comfortable outpatient setting under local anesthesia. You can literally walk out of the clinic and return to most activities immediately.

Why Choose the Non-Surgical Path?

  • No General Anesthesia: Reduced risk and faster recovery.
  • Zero Scarring: Only tiny entry points that heal quickly.
  • High Success Rate: Modern endovascular techniques offer long-term results comparable to or better than surgery.

Ready to start your journey? Schedule Your Consultation Today

Dr. Adam Farkas
Dr. Adam FarkasDirector, Vascular Interventional Radiology Unit and Vascular Anomalies Clinic, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel. Chair, Israel Society of Interventional Radiology. Updated October 15, 2026.Medically reviewed by Dr. Adam Farkas, MD, October 15, 2026.

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At the consultation Dr. Farkas goes over your imaging and records with you, explains which options exist and checks whether a catheter-based treatment suits your condition.

Consultation hours
Mondays, 15:00 to 20:00
Private consultation
Elite Medical, 21 HaMelachot St., Building B, 5th floor, Modiin
The procedure itself
In the angiography suite at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem
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Referral letter, imaging discs, blood tests and medical records
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