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The Truth About Vein Treatment—And Why Women Choose Dr. Polly Kokinos

Posted on by Michael Kokinos

Confident Legs. Confident Life. (SM)

In a world where image, confidence, and credibility matter, professional women understand the subtle yet powerful toll that varicose veins can take—not just on appearance, but on how you move, feel, and present yourself. You’ve worked too hard to settle for discomfort or cosmetic cover-ups. You deserve results.

At South Bay Vascular Center, Dr. Polly Kokinos has made it her mission for over 30 years to help women reclaim their strength and presence by delivering flawless outcomes through true vascular expertise. When it comes to your legs, you only get one chance to choose the right surgeon. Here’s what you need to know—before you book that first appointment.

What Most Patients Don’t Know—But Should

Varicose vein treatment has exploded in popularity. But here’s what’s rarely discussed:

Many so-called “vein specialists” are not vascular surgeons. In fact, they often hold board certifications in:

  • Pain management
  • Internal medicine
  • Anesthesiology

And they may have only recently started offering vein treatments to boost revenue—not because they spent a career dedicated to vascular health.

A full board certification in vascular surgery requires rigorous training in both arterial and venous disease—not just a weekend course.

Dr. Kokinos is a fellowship-trained, board-certified vascular surgeon, and the only woman in the region with this depth of experience and precision.

Real Reviews. Real Results.

“Dr. Kokinos is a godsend. After years of painful legs and failed treatments, she knew exactly what to do. She listened and cared.”
— Sandra B., Morgan Hill

“I went to a fancy vein clinic first, but something felt off. I’m glad I waited. Dr. Kokinos did everything in one appointment—and the results were stunning.”
— Lisa D., Gilroy

“She blends medical brilliance with artistry. I feel like I have new legs.”
— Nina R., Los Gatos

How These Procedures Are Really Done (And Billed)

At some offices, treatment is split into multiple appointments—not for clinical reasons, but to bill insurance more than once. Some doctors use outdated methods or perform procedures in non-accredited settings.

Dr. Kokinos performs all vein procedures:

  • In a state-of-the-art, accredited outpatient center
  • In one complete session whenever clinically appropriate
  • With a transparent explanation of billing, insurance coverage, and follow-up

What to Expect from Treatment

Modern varicose vein treatment is:

  • Minimally invasive
  • Office-based (no hospital visit)
  • Quick recovery with little to no downtime

Options include:

  • Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT)
  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
  • Ambulatory Phlebectomy

Each option is designed to restore both circulatory health and cosmetic beauty. And with Dr. Kokinos, that blend of form and function is delivered with expert care.

Why Women Choose Dr. Kokinos for their Vein Care

  • Independent Practice – No quotas. No corporate upsells.
  • The Touch of a Woman – Empathy, precision, and understanding.
  • 30+ Years of Excellence – Real surgical experience and stunning results.

Call today to schedule your Vein Consulation. 408-376-3626

“We Offer Hope When Others Say There Is None”

SOUTH BAY VASCULAR ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF “VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS”

Posted on by Angelica Rodezno

South Bay Vascular Center and Vein Institute is excited to announce the availability of “Virtual Appointments” for our patients.

Beginning November 1, 2019 patients wishing to schedule an appointment can request a “virtual” appointment to speak with one of our vascular surgeons from the privacy of their home or office. Additionally, virtual appointments can be scheduled to include care givers and or other family members in remote locations whom the patient may wish to include in their medical appointment. Now, family members from anywhere in the world can be included in patient physician appointments without the expense of travel or the risk of mis-interpreting the diagnosis and care plan for loved ones.

Please note that not all medical conditions can be evaluated remotely. When requesting a “virtual” appointment our scheduling coordinators will be able to assist you in determining if a virtual appoint is right for your specific medical condition.

In the event of a medical emergency, patients must call 911 immediately to request medical care directly to their location.

Technology Requirements:

Patients wishing to leverage our HIPPA compliant telemedicine platform must have an email address, an internet connected device (desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet) equipped with a working camera and microphone. All virtual patient communications will be recorded and saved in the patients medical chart and will be included as part of their medical record.

It is the complete and total responsibility of patients and patient advocates when requesting a “Virtual” appointment to insure that the remote location in which the virtual visit is conducted maintains standards for patient privacy and safeguards patient medical information.

SOUTH BAY VASCULAR CENTER: SIMPLY THE BEST VARICOSE VEIN TREATMENT CENTER IN SAN JOSE

Posted on by Angelica Rodezno

Millions of Americans suffer from varicose veins. In adult western populations it is estimated that visible varicose veins are present in 20 to 25% of women and 10 to 15% of men.

Both invasive and non-invasive (i.e surgical and non-surgical) methods are available to treat varicose veins. Non-invasive methods include wearing compression stockings, exercising, leg elevation, losing weight, not wearing tight clothes, avoiding long periods of standing or sitting and not crossing your legs while seated. Invasive treatments include endovenous therapy, ligation, and phlebectomy.

Endovenous therapy is a treatment from inside the vein using heat generated by lasers, radiofrequency devices or chemicals to irritate the vein walls causing the vein to close and then be reabsorbed by the body. Ligation is tying off a vein to cause it to shrink. Phlebectomy is REMOVAL of varicose veins, NOT the closing of a vein. Only after your physician evaluates a patients vascular ultrasound study are they in a position to discuss the best treatment option for their patients.

Recognized by her peers as one of the pre-eminent vascular surgeons in the region, Dr. Kokinos serves as Chair of the Cardiovascular department at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, CA. and was recently appointed as the Medical Director of both the O’Connor and St. Louise wound care centers. Dr. Kokinos has performed over 10,000 vein procedures over the past 20 years and brings this experience to all of her patients.

Lots of centers treat venus reflux or “leaky valves” when they show up as painful and unsightly varicose and spider veins. Fast cosmetic fixes, however, can often mask more serious underlying circulation issues that only a vascular surgeon is trained to address. For this reason, it is vitally important that patients understand their options for treatment as well as the credentials of their treating physician.

NO PATIENT SHOULD UNDERGO A VARICOSE VEIN TREATMENT PROCEDURE WITHOUT FIRST HAVING HAD A DETAILED VASCULAR ULTRASOUND STUDY BY A REGISTERED VASCULAR ULTRASONOGRAPHER FOLLOWED BY A RPVI READ OF THIS STUDY.

At South Bay Vascular Center and Vein Institute we are Board Certified Vascular Surgeons. We are NOT phlebology doctors nor cardiologists who have learned how to treat cosmetic veins or Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD) at a weekend course or seminar and who treat varicose and spider veins as a means to supplement their primary practice.

Vascular Surgeons have completed an accredited 5-7 general surgery residency program followed by an additional 2 years in an accredited vascular surgery fellowship program specifically focused on the treatment of arterial and venous disease…. and that’s after spending 4 years in medical school and 4 years in college. Treating diseases of the circulatory system IS our primary practice and it is what we have been trained to do.

Unlike many other cosmetic vein centers, every South Bay Vascular surgeon is either ABMS board certified or board eligible. Established as the Gold Standard in medicine, board certification is only awarded to a select few physicians following their completion of a rigorous training in a board eligible fellowship program. Even after completing fellowship training, board certification is not granted until after the physician has passed a series of exhaustive clinical and written examinations and must be renewed every 10 years.

“Phlebologists” on the other hand sometimes refer to themselves as being “Board Certified” in Phlebology. In actual fact there is no such ABMS designation. Instead, board certification in “Phlebology” is granted by an association of Phlebologists and not by the American Board of Medical Specialties. A Phlebology board is received simply by taking a written exam , without having completed a rigorous and specialized clinical fellowship.

Dr.’s Kokinos and Pineda provide an unmatched level of varicose vein care and treatment in the greater San Jose area. Compassionate care in a personalized setting using the most advanced Varicose Vein Treatment options sets them apart as the regions foremost varicose vein care experts. We are proud to bring the highest level of vascular care to our patients and would be honored to work alongside you, our patient, in your ongoing efforts to live a healthy and productive life.

We look forward to meeting you at our office. Call our office today to schedule an appointment at 408-376-3626.