Here are a couple of stories to show you why you need to choose the Vein Center of Charlotte for your vein treatment.

"I had seen Dr. Altizer at the Vein Center of Charlotte several years ago for a varicose vein in my left leg, which he removed for me with no problem. I also had my spider veins successfully treated as well. However, last year I went to a different vein doctor to check on a new varicose vein. I chose this different doctor because he was close to my home, fifteen minutes at the most, driving time (Dr. Altizer's office is almost 45 minutes away).

The other doctor told me that it was a varicose vein but we should treat the spider veins first and then tackle the varicose vein after he received his new laser machine. This was January and February of 2007. I wanted the spider veins treated and healed before a summer trip to Italy. The doctor himself injected the spider veins with his "air pumping" method. The bottom line was that I had staining (brown discoloration in the skin), and I am still waiting for the staining to fade out. If I’d gone to Dr. Altizer's office for the spider veins I would have been more comfortable in Italy. The staining, at that point, was more noticeable than the spider veins and it really bothered me. I should note that the spider veins that Dr. Altizer's office treated never left staining on my legs.

As far as the varicose vein, I was told by the other doctor (the one close to my house) that it was a very 'dangerous' vein. I went back to him in September, after Italy. He wanted to do additional spider veins. He advised me to use his prescription cream on my staining but he still didn't want to touch the varicose vein. He was awaiting the "new and smaller" laser for which he needed training. He said the vein could not be treated with injections (sclerotherapy). I decided that the whole process was very risky for the varicose vein. I also decided that I didn't want them to do any additional spider veins because of the staining.

At this point, I drove the extra miles to Dr. Altizer's office. He advised me that the vein was indeed injectable and it was not dangerous at all. He did a simple injection treatment and in less thaN 5 minutes (and with only a 20 cent disposable syringe, not a laser) the vein was treated. I came back for a follow up visit 3 months later and the vein was gone! I also had more treatment for spider veins with no additional staining. I am working on eliminating the old stains with a different prescription cream from Dr. Altizer. The cost for the varicose vein injections were a fraction of the cost of the projected laser treatment. There was no difference in price for spider vein treatments, however, there was no "staining" from Dr. Altizer's office.
In short, it was not a savings in time and was certainly not a cost savings to go to the other doctor that was closest to my house . It was repeated trips back and forth, only to be advised that I should wait longer for treatment and to really "sell" me on the spider vein treatments.

Dr. Altizer has the knowledge and experience to treat varicose veins the right way. I will never go to anyone else again."



Thank you!
Jackie Lubatty



"I sought vein treatment because I was experiencing multiple infected Grade III ulcers on both lower extremities due to vascular disease.  I had seen a local vascular surgeon and dermatologists without any improvement of the ulcers.  The exposure of my legs as a female was taken away.  My quality of life was altered. The freedom and joy of everyday living was shortened and I was slowly withdrawing from society.
 
Dr. Altizer examined my legs and I remember asking him with tearful eyes, “Can you help me?”  He looked at me and very confidently said, “Sure I can!”  I knew at this point I had found the right physician.  Dr. Altizer understood vascular disease and he gave me hope for healing of the painful areas of my lower legs.  My ulcers were so bad, treatment was required 3-4 times a week.  Dr. Altizer was kind enough to meet my husband and me on the weekends to change the bandage on my legs.  I found this to be very unusual of a physician but typical of a very caring physician such as Dr. Altizer. As result of his expertise, performance of diagnostic tests and management, my ulcers were healed.
 
I couldn’t ask for a better experience than what I have encountered with the Vein Center of Charlotte and Dr. Altizer.  I have found Dr. Altizer to be very professional, an expert in his field of study, committed and sensitive.  I truly believe my ulcers would not have been healed without Dr. Altizer’s knowledge, management and high level of patience.  His sensitivity and insight of the psychological impact that the ulcers had on me as a female were very much appreciated.  Dr. Altizer is a good listener and an outstanding physician.  My life is better because of his skills. I drive two hours to the Vein Center of Charlotte because of the trust I have in Dr. Altizer.
 


Parthenia Hill
Former Teacher of the Year in Rockingham County Schools and wife of a Family Physician...