The short answer to the question as to whether varicose veins are hereditary, is that to some extent they are, but we have not worked out all of the specifics about it. We know that if a family member has varicose veins, that increases your risk.
Diego Hernandez, MD, is a vascular and wound care specialist and board-certified vascular surgeon at Bloomfield Vein & Vascular PLLC in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For more than two decades, he’s tapped into the trust his patients have in him to inspire him to provide the foundation to his philosophy of practice – to provide the highest quality, most contemporary and comprehensive care available.
Dr. Hernandez began his journey to his medical career as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He earned his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. Dr. Hernandez continued his postdoctoral training with a general surgery residency at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan. He rounded out his clinical training with a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Hernandez also conducts research and has been published in peer review journals. He is active in the American College of Surgeons and the Society for Vascular Surgery.
Diego Hernandez, MD, is a vascular and wound care specialist and board-certified vascular surgeon at Bloomfield Vein & Vascular PLLC in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For more than two decades, he’s tapped into the trust his patients have in him to inspire him to provide the foundation to his philosophy of practice – to provide the highest quality, most contemporary and comprehensive care available.
Dr. Hernandez began his journey to his medical career as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He earned his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. Dr. Hernandez continued his postdoctoral training with a general surgery residency at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan. He rounded out his clinical training with a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Hernandez also conducts research and has been published in peer review journals. He is active in the American College of Surgeons and the Society for Vascular Surgery.
Vascular Ultrasound
Our ultrasound capabilities are unmatched. We have two state of the art Mindray ultrasound units, and we can perform all the necessary vascular ultrasound studies to complement the care that we deliver. We have a comfortable ultrasound room and a staff that is professional and thorough. The ultrasounds are performed by one of our two Registered Vascular Technologists, or RVTs, the highest possible credentialing that can be achieved by ultrasound technologists.
The short answer to the question as to whether varicose veins are hereditary, is that to some extent they are, but we have not worked out all of the specifics about it. We know that if a family member has varicose veins, that increases your risk.
Do you have swelling, pain, or discomfort in one or both of your legs that makes it difficult to sit, stand or walk? Don’t ignore these symptoms. If you do, you could be putting your health at risk.
May-Thurner syndrome is a vascular condition that can result in deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clots. This condition is not often properly diagnosed and if a DVT does develop, it can lead to a life-threatening situation.
"I have been a patient of Dr. Hernandez for over a year and have had several procedures done by him. I have experienced nothing less than exceptional care."
"Dr. Hernandez was professional, helpful, and listened to all my concerns. He took extra time and care to answer all my questions."
"I could not be more satisfied with my treatment and care from the moment I walked in through my follow up visits. I found the staff knowable, caring and professional."
"I could not be more satisfied with the professional and competent treatment I received as a patient of Bloomfield Vein and Vascular."