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Miller Vein wins six 2022 Best of the Best Detroit awards

May 16, 2023

Miller Vein is honored to have won six 2022 Best of the Best Detroit awards from the Detroit Free Press! We’ve been recognized not only for our expertise and commitment to patients but also as a top place to work. We won all six awards we were nominated for: 

• Best Vascular/Vein Center 
• Best Medical Spa 
• Best Overall Leadership 
• Best Place to Work 
• Best Benefits Program 
• Best Boss – for our Operations Director, Shannon Grosso 

Our board-certified vein specialists and staff have earned over 1,000 5-star Google reviews and over 1,500 doctors refer their patients to our practice. We are proud to add our second consecutive Detroit Free Press Best of the Best Detroit Award for Best Vascular/Vein Center this year. This award recognizes our expertise in treating various vein conditions and our commitment to taking care of our patients. 

Dr Jeffrey Miller accepts six 2022 Best of the Best Detroit Awards

We’ve been recognized as Best Medical Spa for our trademarked VeinErase® program for spider vein treatment. Patients’ comfort and outstanding results are the center of our VeinErase® program. Our patients tell us they love our professional, kind staff that can answer all their questions about the procedure. 

We are excited to have won multiple awards that recognize Miller Vein as a great place to work. These awards mean a lot to us because we know that having a great workplace directly affects how well we take care of our patients. When our team members feel happy and valued, they provide better care for our patients. 

Winning the Best Overall Leadership and Best Boss awards shows that our leaders are inspiring and motivating our team. Being chosen as the Best Place to Work shows that we have created an environment where our team works together and treats each other with respect and kindness. The Best Benefits Program award shows that we care about our team’s well-being and want to make sure they have everything they need to do their best. We truly believe that when we invest in making our team happy and helping them grow, we can provide the best care for our patients.  

The 2022 Best of the Best Detroit Awards highlight our unwavering commitment to excellence for patients and our staff. They show our dedication to creating a workplace where our team feels valued, appreciated, and inspired to make a positive difference in the lives of the patients we have the privilege of helping. With each award, we are further motivated to continue our mission of delivering the highest quality vein care. 

Miller Vein wins 2022 Top Workplaces Award

November 16, 2022

The Detroit Free Press has named Miller Vein a winner of the Michigan Top Workplaces Award for the third consecutive year.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.” 

When Jeffrey Miller, M.D. founded Miller Vein in 2006, he wanted to build a team that shares his dream and passion for serving patients.  

“I believe it all starts with humble service, which means treating patients and employees like friends and family,” Dr. Miller says. “From the front desk to our outstanding physicians, medical assistants, nurses, vascular sonographers, and the back office, we have a very special group of people working here.” 

Founded in 2006, Miller Vein has grown from one site and two employees to six dedicated vein clinics in Southeast Michigan with more than 70 employees. The Miller Vein team is obsessed with helping people feel better and is dedicated to the company’s core values: humble service, integrity, teamwork, excellence, can-do attitude, and “happiness to go the extra mile.” The company is committed to community involvement and active in many philanthropic activities working with: Operation School Bell, The Matthew Bittker Foundation, and National Blood Clot Alliance.  

Can oils or other home remedies treat varicose veins?

September 06, 2022

You’ve got questions about vein disease. Our founder and CEO, Jeffrey Miller M.D., has the answers — Ask the Doc! 

Can oils or other home remedies treat varicose veins?

There are many lotions, potions and other home remedies that are supposed to alleviate varicose veins. None of these alleged treatments help. On the other hand, horse chestnut seed extract may help with the symptoms of varicose veins. This should be given under the guidance of a physician to monitor for liver disorders.

Does crossing your legs cause varicose veins?

July 12, 2022

You’ve got questions about vein disease. Our founder and CEO, Dr. Jeffrey Miller, has the answers — Ask the Doc!  

Does crossing your legs cause varicose veins?  

For years, many people have thought that crossing your legs causes varicose veins. This is a common myth. There’s no scientific evidence that leg crossing causes varicose veins. 

Why are they called Varicose Veins

June 27, 2022

You’ve got questions about vein disease. Our founder and CEO, Dr. Jeffrey Miller, has the answers — Ask the Doc! 

Are varicose veins called that because they are very close to the skin?

While varicose veins are at the skin surface, they are not labelled varicose because they are “very close.” According to Merriam-Webster, the word varicose is borrowed from Latin varicosus, “suffering from dilated veins”  

Dr. Jeremy Feldman, M.D. has joined the Miller Vein family

May 13, 2022

We are happy to announce that Jeremy Feldman, M.D. has joined the Miller Vein family.  

“I’m absolutely thrilled that Dr. Feldman has decided to join Miller Vein!” said Dr. Jeffrey Miller, founder and CEO of Miller Vein, “His background and resume are nothing short of amazing. Equally important, everyone in our company who’s met Jeremy loves him. For good reason, he’s a perfect fit for Miller Vein!” 

Dr. Feldman received his Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He trained as a resident at the Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan. Dr. Feldman completed a fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the University of Michigan. 

“I am super excited to start my new role here at Miller Vein. I am looking forward to working with my team to make sure that each patient has an amazing experience from the moment they first walk through the door,’’ says Feldman, “My favorite part about this job is having the ability to provide continuity of care for all of my patients.” 

Miller Vein named official Ambassador of the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Program

February 23, 2021

Miller Vein is proud to announce its status as an official Ambassador of the Covid-19 Workplace Safety Program through MIOSHA. We are thankful to our teammates for their diligent efforts and attention to detail in maintaining the highest level of patient safety.

To ensure the safety of our friends, families, coworkers and patients, we will continue to adhere to the CDC & Michigan Health guidelines as we navigate through these turbulent times.

I Need Hip (or Knee) Surgery and Vein Treatment. Which Should I get Treated First?

January 13, 2021

Every day we see patients with varicose veins, and these same individuals are often suffering from osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease).  This should come as no surprise, since aging is a significant risk factor for both vein and joint disease.  As most people know, wear and tear eventually will weaken bones, joints, and the cartilage in between. Eventually, the pain caused by this degenerative process leads patients to a hip or knee replacement.

Many patients will ask us, “which problem should get treated first, my hip/knee or my veins?”  So, you may ask yourself, does the order really matter? Short answer is yes. Why?  The sequence of treatment may affect your risk for developing a blood clot!  Research has shown that untreated varicose veins are associated with an increased risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) after total hip replacement (also known as total hip arthroplasty or THA) or knee replacement (also known as total knee arthroplasty or TKA).  In fact, it has been demonstrated that treating vein disease decreases the chance of post-operative DVT by 50%.

Speaking of knee surgery, we have had the occasional patient with knee pain, thought to be arthritis actually turn out venous disease. For example, a 40-year-old female came to our office with varicose veins in both thighs extending to her lower legs. She had received two negative knee arthroscopes to assess her knee pain. This discomfort was bad enough that she had trouble playing with her young daughters. After we treated her veins, she was thrilled! She could play with her kids again. Also, she had the answer that had eluded her for years. Her knee pain was related to her veins.

Summary

Varicose veins are more than a cosmetic concern. Not only do they cause pain, aching, swelling and other lower extremity symptoms but they are a risk factor for blood clots after hip or knee surgery. Thus, it’s useful to receive appropriate vein treatment prior to these orthopedic surgeries.

Ref:

Prophylactic GSV surgery in elderly candidates for hip or knee arthroplasty

Open Med (Wars). 2016; 11(1): 471–476.  Gennaro Quarto, Bruno Amato, Giacomo Benassai, Marco Apperti, Antonio Sellitti, Luigi Sivero, and Ermenegildo Furino

Does Previous Varicose Vein Surgery Alter Deep Vein Thrombosis Risk after Lower Limb Arthroplasty? Orthopaedic Surgery2012; 4:222–226 • DOI: 10.1111/os.12003

Anahita Dua, MD, Santiago Neiva, Alasdair Sutherland, MD(Hons), FRCSEd(Tr&Orth)

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Imagine Your Great Legs

“I’ve had a less than perfect experience with other doctors with regard to my vein treatment. But Miller Vein and their staff was perfect! Thank you!” – Steve

“I had ropey, ugly, and painful varicose veins. I suffered from prolonged throbbing in my left leg… The procedure was pain-free… My legs look so much better now. My family and co-workers were quite amazed that one week after surgery I was dancing the night away in Las Vegas!” – Susan

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Can an Octogenarian Safely Receive Vein Treatment?

September 20, 2020

Varicose veins in the United States are a common problem. In fact, it is estimated that approximately 30% of the adult population have these irritating veins. Unfortunately, many physicians believe that these are only a cosmetic problem, especially when they care for an elderly patient. Nothing could be further from the truth!

Varicose veins are frequently associated with significant symptoms that cause many “functional” limitations. In other words, people have a problem carrying out their typical activities of daily living. It becomes difficult to do yard work, housework, or even to go shopping!

Furthermore, quality of life studies reveals that people with varicose veins often have scores (how they rate their quality of life) that are similar to those who have had prior heart attack, stroke, or a fractured hip. It’s a serious problem.


With this in mind, there was an interesting study that looked at how octogenarians did after vein ablation (closing a vein down) and compared them to younger patients. Of note, those who were over the age of 80 typically had far more cardiovascular co-morbidities (heart and vascular conditions). They also usually had more severe vein disease compared to their younger buddies.


So how did the octogenarians fare? Drum roll please… They did just as well as the youngsters. It was shown that vein ablation is both safe and effective in the elderly. Thus, age should not be used as a factor to deny these patients the care they deserve.

Ref:
Safety and efficacy of venous ablation in octogenarians. Aurshina et al.
Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders, September 2019; p 685-692