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Minimally invasive Vein & Knee Arthritis Care

Vein Care

Relief from varicose veins, spider veins, and heavy, aching legs.

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Knee Pain

Lasting relief from knee arthritis with GAE. No surgery, no joint replacement.

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Vascular Care

Advanced care for peripheral artery disease (PAD) and other arterial conditions.

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Knee pain (GAE) consultations and free vein screenings.

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Meet Your Team

The Empire Vein & Vascular physician team

Proudly serving the Coachella Valley, Inland Empire, and High Desert for over 20 years.

Our fellowship-trained physicians have performed more than 45,000 procedures over 20 years. Their proven, image-guided techniques deliver relief without major surgery.

See why we're the #1 leading provider of VenaSeal and chronic knee arthritis relief with Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE).

Meet Our Physicians

Your vascular health is our

#1 PRIORITY

Minimally Invasive

We perform procedures in-office with gentle local anesthesia or light sedation. You're comfortable, closely monitored, and home the same day.

20+

Years in practice

45,000+ procedures

One of California's most experienced teams, with over 20 years serving Southern California. You're in good hands.

4.8

Avg. rating · Google & Yelp

Insurance covered

Over 98% of our patients have their procedure fully covered by insurance.

Is my insurance accepted?
Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)AetnaAnthem Blue CrossMedicareBlue ShieldCigna

Real Patient Stories

Real patients. Real relief.

See it for yourself: real outcomes from vein, knee, and vascular patients across Southern California.

A patient's calf with raised, bulging varicose veins before treatment Before
The same calf after treatment, with the bulging veins gone After
A lower leg with severe, ropey varicose veins before treatment Before
The same lower leg after treatment, with the ropey veins flattened After
A calf with raised, twisted varicose veins before treatment Before
The same calf after treatment, with the veins cleared After
A calf with web-like spider veins before treatment Before
The same calf after treatment, with the spider veins faded After
Clusters of dark spider veins behind the knee before treatment Before
The same area after treatment, with the clusters cleared After
Fine red spider veins across the knee before treatment Before
The same area after treatment, with the fine veins faded After

Photos of actual Empire Vein & Vascular patients. Individual results may vary. The statements made by the endorsers reflect their personal experience and are not a guarantee of specific outcomes.

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4.8 from 2,000+ verified reviews

Doctor YU is very professional and personable. Excellent doctor.

Barbara C. via Google

She showed a genuine desire to address the issues and make me feel better😷 consistently. She is kind. A very clean office with friendly personnel.

Nahoma R. via Google

She was very respectful and professional. She made me feel at ease

Anna G. via Google

I have seen Dr. Yu for about a year. I originally was referred to him because of severe swelling in both legs. Over that year, with treatment, I no longer have the swelling. I absolutely recommend Dr Yu and the services he provides. Thank you Dr. Yu!

Bill E. via Google

I love everything about this place it’s exceptional clean and the staff members are amazing friendly

Sophia W. via Google

Muy buena atención de parte de todas las personas que elaboran ahi

Victoria B. via Google

Muy servicial y explica detalladamente todo los procedimientos,muchas gracias

Blanca C. via Google

Been going here to get help in my varicose veins and I love it, the staff is friendly and amazing and the specialist doctors gets me in and out of there as quick as possible while still doing an amazing job on my legs 🙌

Jay S. via Google

This doctor was great she explained everything clearly. I recommend this Docotor, 2 thumbs up.

Jonathan R. via Google

She does a very good job. Confidence and perfection. Im so proud of my result. Now I can show up my legs to everybody haha... thank you very much doctor.

Salvador G. via Google

Care Close to Home

6 clinics across Southern California

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La Quinta

79440 Corporate Center Dr., Suite 119

442-324-0561

Ontario

3333 Concours St., Bldg 6, Suite 100

909-481-3242

Palm Springs

1100 N Palm Canyon Dr., Suite 107

760-423-6263

Rancho Mirage

71780 San Jacinto Dr., Bldg I (At River's Edge)

760-568-3461

Riverside

6848 Magnolia Ave., Suite 125

951-289-9512

Victorville

15095 Amargosa Rd, Suite 101

760-596-3363