{"id":126033,"date":"2026-08-23T20:26:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T03:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empirevein.com\/en\/patient-center\/vein-faq\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T15:21:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T22:21:14","slug":"vein-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/empirevein.com\/en\/patient-center\/vein-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need a referral to be seen?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"For most vein care, no referral is needed. You can reach out to us directly. Some insurance plans, and certain vascular or knee pain (GAE) cases, do ask for one. If you're not sure, just call and we'll check your plan for you before your visit.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I make an appointment?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You can call any of our offices or book online in a couple of minutes. When you book online, it's a time request rather than a final appointment: our team calls to confirm the details and make sure the time still works for you.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What conditions do you treat?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Three areas: vein care (varicose veins, spider veins, venous reflux, leg swelling, and leg ulcers), vascular care (peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, and aneurysms), and knee arthritis pain through Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE).\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do you have an office near me?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"We have six offices across the Inland Empire, High Desert, and Coachella Valley, each with an on-site ultrasound lab. You'll find addresses, hours, and directions on our Locations page.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Who performs the procedures?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Every procedure is performed by a fellowship-trained vascular specialist, not a technician or general provider.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do your providers speak Spanish?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Our teams care for patients in both English and Spanish, and we take the time to explain every option in plain language. Our website is available in both as well.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is treatment covered by insurance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Usually, yes. When veins cause symptoms like aching, swelling, or cramping, treatment is considered medically necessary, not cosmetic. We accept Medicare, IEHP, PPO plans, and many other insurance plans, and we verify your exact coverage before your visit.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the vein screening really free?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Your initial vein screening is complimentary and takes about 15 minutes, with a painless ultrasound when it's needed. There's no obligation to move forward. It's simply a first look so you understand what's going on.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does the free screening apply to vascular or knee pain (GAE) care too?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. The complimentary screening is for vein care only. For vascular concerns, you'll have a consultation with a vascular specialist. Knee pain care involves a full consultation with a qualified GAE physician at select locations. Both are typically billable to insurance.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What insurance plans do you accept?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"We accept most major plans, including Medicare, IEHP, Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, and Cigna, among many others. You can see the full list on our Insurance We Accept page, and we're glad to verify your specific plan.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Will I know my cost before any treatment?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Before anything is scheduled, our team verifies your benefits and explains any out-of-pocket cost, so there are no surprise bills later.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is cosmetic spider vein treatment covered?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"When treatment is purely cosmetic, it usually isn't covered. But if your spider veins come with symptoms or an underlying venous reflux problem, that care is often medically necessary and covered. A screening tells you which applies to you.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Are varicose veins just a cosmetic issue?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Not usually. Bulging or ropey veins are often the visible sign of venous reflux, where weakened valves let blood pool in the legs. Left alone for years, that pressure can lead to swelling, skin changes, or slow-healing sores, so it's worth having them looked at.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What vein treatments do you offer?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"We offer the full range of modern, minimally invasive options: VenaSeal, ClosureFast, Varithena, sclerotherapy, phlebectomy, and compression therapy. Your specialist matches the approach to what your ultrasound shows, often pairing a closure with a surface treatment.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does vein treatment hurt, and is there downtime?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Today's treatments are done in the office through a tiny pinpoint or fine needle, with local numbing. Most patients feel little more than a pinch, walk out the same day, and return to normal activity right away, often with just a week or so of compression stockings.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How long does VenaSeal last?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"VenaSeal closes the treated vein for good. In clinical studies, roughly 94.6% of treated veins remained closed at five years. Empire Vein is a leading provider of VenaSeal in Southern California, with 25,000+ procedures since 2016.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"If you close a vein, where does the blood go?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It reroutes to healthy deep veins. The vein we treat is one that was already failing, so once it's closed, blood flows through the veins that were doing most of the work anyway. Circulation actually improves, which is why symptoms ease afterward.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Will varicose veins come back after treatment?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The veins we treat are closed for good and won't reopen. Because the tendency to form vein problems doesn't disappear, new veins can develop over time, which is why we follow up with you and recommend simple steps to protect your results.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How should I prepare for a vein ultrasound?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Drink plenty of water beforehand, ideally six to eight glasses. Being well hydrated makes your veins easier to see clearly on the ultrasound.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is peripheral artery disease (PAD)?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"PAD is a narrowing of the arteries that reduces blood flow to your limbs. The most common sign is leg or calf cramping that comes on when you walk and eases with rest. Some people have cold or numb feet, or sores that are slow to heal.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How serious is PAD?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It's a condition worth taking seriously, but it's highly treatable, especially when caught early. Untreated, reduced blood flow can lead to non-healing wounds, so prompt evaluation matters. Most treatments are minimally invasive.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Are vascular procedures surgery?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Most are minimally invasive and catheter-based, performed through a tiny pinhole rather than a large incision. Many are outpatient, with little downtime, so you're back to your day quickly.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need a referral for vascular care?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A referral from your primary care doctor or specialist is common and helps us coordinate your records, but it isn't always required. If you're unsure, give us a call and we'll help.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is your vascular lab?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Our on-site vascular lab is IAC-accredited, a mark of quality held by only a fraction of labs. Your ultrasound testing is performed in-office by experienced vascular technicians, which means faster answers and a plan built around what we find.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is GAE?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain. Working through a pinhole, your physician calms the overactive blood vessels feeding inflammation around the arthritic knee. It's designed to ease pain while preserving your knee cartilage.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is GAE an alternative to knee replacement?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"For many people, yes. GAE is an option for adults who want to avoid knee replacement or aren't ready for it. It doesn't remove or replace anything in the joint, and because it can be repeated if needed, it may help delay or avoid surgery.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does GAE preserve knee cartilage?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, and that's one of its most important advantages. GAE works on the blood vessels driving inflammation rather than on the joint itself, so it doesn't remove cartilage the way some procedures can.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is GAE covered by insurance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Coverage is expanding as GAE becomes more established, and many plans, including Medicare, IEHP, and most PPOs, cover it for the right candidate. Our team verifies your benefits before anything is scheduled, so you know where you stand up front.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Who performs GAE at Empire Vein?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"GAE is performed by Dr. Pushpinder Sivia at select locations. Empire Vein is a leading provider of GAE in the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire, where few clinics offer it.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is recovery from GAE like?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"GAE is an outpatient procedure, and most patients go home the same day and resume daily activities the next day. Pain relief tends to build gradually over the following days and weeks as the inflammation settles, though results vary from person to person.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Am I a candidate for GAE?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"GAE may be a good fit if you have knee arthritis pain and want to avoid or delay knee replacement, or if injections and other measures haven't given you lasting relief. The clearest next step is a consultation, and our short quiz can help you see if it's worth exploring.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How early should I arrive for my first visit?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Please arrive about 15 minutes before your scheduled time so you can finish any paperwork. You can also download and complete your forms ahead of time and bring them with you.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Will I be treated at my first appointment?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Your first visit is a consultation and screening. Your specialist reviews your history, examines your legs, and performs a painless ultrasound if needed to build your plan. Treatment itself is usually scheduled for a follow-up once your plan and coverage are confirmed.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What should I bring to my appointment?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Bring your insurance card(s), a referral if your plan requires one, a list of your current medications and supplements, and your completed patient forms. If you haven't filled the forms out, arrive about 15 minutes early.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What happens during the ultrasound?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It's completely painless. A technician glides a small probe over your leg to map how blood is flowing and find any leaking valves. There are no needles and no numbing involved for the scan itself.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What if I need to reschedule or cancel?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Just call your office as early as you can so we can offer the time to another patient and find a new slot that works for you. We're happy to help you find something convenient.\"}}]}<\/script>\n<div class=\"ev-faq-hub\" data-ev-island=\"faq-hub\" style=\"background:var(--background)\">\n\n\t<section style=\"background:var(--gradient-hero);position:relative;overflow:hidden\">\n\t\t<div style=\"max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(52px, 7vw, 92px) var(--gutter) clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);text-align:center;position:relative;z-index:2\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"ev-h1\">Questions? <span class=\"ev-gradient-text\">We have answers<\/span><\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ev-lead\" style=\"margin:20px auto 0;max-width:600px\">Everything patients ask us about vein care, vascular care, knee pain relief, insurance, and what to expect at your visit. If you don&#039;t see your question here, we&#039;re always glad to talk it through.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"position:relative;max-width:520px;margin:32px auto 0\">\n\t\t\t\t<span style=\"position:absolute;left:20px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);color:var(--ev-purple-500);display:inline-flex;pointer-events:none\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"8\"\/><path d=\"M21 21l-4.3-4.3\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" value=\"\" data-ev-faq-search autocomplete=\"off\" placeholder=\"Search questions, e.g. \u201cinsurance\u201d or \u201cGAE\u201d\" aria-label=\"Search frequently asked questions\" aria-controls=\"faq-results\" style=\"width:100%;height:58px;padding:0 52px 0 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20px;border-radius:var(--radius-full);cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:var(--text-sm);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:none;transition:background .15s, color .15s, border-color .15s;border:1px solid var(--border);background:var(--card);color:var(--text-body)\"><svg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M20.59 13.41l-7.17 7.17a2 2 0 0 1-2.83 0L2 12V2h10l8.59 8.59a2 2 0 0 1 0 2.82z\"\/><circle cx=\"7\" cy=\"7\" r=\"1.2\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"none\"\/><\/svg>Insurance &amp; Cost<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#faq-vein\" data-ev-faq-tab=\"vein\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;height:44px;padding:0 20px;border-radius:var(--radius-full);cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:var(--text-sm);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:none;transition:background .15s, color .15s, border-color .15s;border:1px solid var(--border);background:var(--card);color:var(--text-body)\"><svg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 6c.6.5 1.2 1 2.5 1C7 7 7 5 9.5 5c2.6 0 2.4 2 5 2 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 1.3 0 1.9.5 2.5 1\"\/><path d=\"M2 12c.6.5 1.2 1 2.5 1C7 13 7 11 9.5 11c2.6 0 2.4 2 5 2 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 1.3 0 1.9.5 2.5 1\"\/><path d=\"M2 18c.6.5 1.2 1 2.5 1C7 19 7 17 9.5 17c2.6 0 2.4 2 5 2 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 1.3 0 1.9.5 2.5 1\"\/><\/svg>Vein Care<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#faq-vascular\" data-ev-faq-tab=\"vascular\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;height:44px;padding:0 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20px;border-radius:var(--radius-full);cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:var(--text-sm);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:none;transition:background .15s, color .15s, border-color .15s;border:1px solid var(--border);background:var(--card);color:var(--text-body)\"><svg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 12h-4l-3 9L9 3l-3 9H2\"\/><\/svg>Knee Pain (GAE)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#faq-appointment\" data-ev-faq-tab=\"appointment\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;height:44px;padding:0 20px;border-radius:var(--radius-full);cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--font-sans);font-size:var(--text-sm);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:none;transition:background .15s, color .15s, border-color .15s;border:1px 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data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"general-0\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Getting Started\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-general-0\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Do I need a referral to be seen?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:rotate(45deg);transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-general-0\" style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">For most vein care, no referral is needed. You can reach out to us directly. Some insurance plans, and certain vascular or knee pain (GAE) cases, do ask for one. If you&#039;re not sure, just call and we&#039;ll check your plan for you before your visit.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"general-1\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Getting Started\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-general-1\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">How do I make an appointment?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-general-1\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">You can call any of our offices or book online in a couple of minutes. When you book online, it&#039;s a time request rather than a final appointment: our team calls to confirm the details and make sure the time still works for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"general-2\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Getting Started\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-general-2\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">What conditions do you treat?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-general-2\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">Three areas: vein care (varicose veins, spider veins, venous reflux, leg swelling, and leg ulcers), vascular care (peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, and aneurysms), and knee arthritis pain through Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"general-3\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Getting Started\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-general-3\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Do you have an office near me?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-general-3\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">We have six offices across the Inland Empire, High Desert, and Coachella Valley, each with an on-site ultrasound lab. You&#039;ll find addresses, hours, and directions on our Locations page.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"general-4\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Getting Started\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-general-4\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Who performs the procedures?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-general-4\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">Every procedure is performed by a fellowship-trained vascular specialist, not a technician or general provider.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"general-5\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Getting Started\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-general-5\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Do your providers speak Spanish?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-general-5\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">Yes. Our teams care for patients in both English and Spanish, and we take the time to explain every option in plain language. Our website is available in both as well.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-insurance\" data-ev-faq-group=\"insurance\" style=\"scroll-margin-top:calc(var(--header-h, 72px) + 84px);margin-top:clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"ev-h3\" data-ev-faq-heading style=\"letter-spacing:-0.02em;margin:0 0 8px\">Insurance &amp; Cost<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"insurance-0\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Insurance &amp; Cost\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-insurance-0\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Is treatment covered by insurance?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:rotate(45deg);transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-insurance-0\" style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">Usually, yes. When veins cause symptoms like aching, swelling, or cramping, treatment is considered medically necessary, not cosmetic. We accept Medicare, IEHP, PPO plans, and many other insurance plans, and we verify your exact coverage before your visit.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"insurance-1\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Insurance &amp; Cost\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-insurance-1\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Is the vein screening really free?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-insurance-1\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">Yes. Your initial vein screening is complimentary and takes about 15 minutes, with a painless ultrasound when it&#039;s needed. There&#039;s no obligation to move forward. It&#039;s simply a first look so you understand what&#039;s going on.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"insurance-2\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Insurance &amp; Cost\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-insurance-2\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Does the free screening apply to vascular or knee pain (GAE) care too?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-insurance-2\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">No. The complimentary screening is for vein care only. For vascular concerns, you&#039;ll have a consultation with a vascular specialist. Knee pain care involves a full consultation with a qualified GAE physician at select locations. Both are typically billable to insurance.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"insurance-3\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Insurance &amp; Cost\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-insurance-3\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">What insurance plans do you accept?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-insurance-3\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">We accept most major plans, including Medicare, IEHP, Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, and Cigna, among many others. You can see the full list on our Insurance We Accept page, and we&#039;re glad to verify your specific plan.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"insurance-4\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Insurance &amp; Cost\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-insurance-4\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Will I know my cost before any treatment?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-insurance-4\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">Yes. Before anything is scheduled, our team verifies your benefits and explains any out-of-pocket cost, so there are no surprise bills later.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"insurance-5\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Insurance &amp; Cost\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-insurance-5\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Is cosmetic spider vein treatment covered?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-insurance-5\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">When treatment is purely cosmetic, it usually isn&#039;t covered. But if your spider veins come with symptoms or an underlying venous reflux problem, that care is often medically necessary and covered. A screening tells you which applies to you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-vein\" data-ev-faq-group=\"vein\" style=\"scroll-margin-top:calc(var(--header-h, 72px) + 84px);margin-top:clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"ev-h3\" data-ev-faq-heading style=\"letter-spacing:-0.02em;margin:0 0 8px\">Vein Care<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"vein-0\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Vein Care\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-vein-0\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Are varicose veins just a cosmetic issue?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:rotate(45deg);transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-vein-0\" style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">Not usually. Bulging or ropey veins are often the visible sign of venous reflux, where weakened valves let blood pool in the legs. Left alone for years, that pressure can lead to swelling, skin changes, or slow-healing sores, so it&#039;s worth having them looked at.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"vein-1\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Vein Care\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-vein-1\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">What vein treatments do you offer?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-vein-1\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">We offer the full range of modern, minimally invasive options: VenaSeal, ClosureFast, Varithena, sclerotherapy, phlebectomy, and compression therapy. Your specialist matches the approach to what your ultrasound shows, often pairing a closure with a surface treatment.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"vein-2\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Vein Care\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-vein-2\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Does vein treatment hurt, and is there downtime?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-vein-2\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">Today&#039;s treatments are done in the office through a tiny pinpoint or fine needle, with local numbing. Most patients feel little more than a pinch, walk out the same day, and return to normal activity right away, often with just a week or so of compression stockings.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"vein-3\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Vein Care\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-vein-3\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">How long does VenaSeal last?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-vein-3\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">VenaSeal closes the treated vein for good. In clinical studies, roughly 94.6% of treated veins remained closed at five years. Empire Vein is a leading provider of VenaSeal in Southern California, with 25,000+ procedures since 2016.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"vein-4\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Vein Care\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-vein-4\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">If you close a vein, where does the blood go?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-vein-4\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">It reroutes to healthy deep veins. The vein we treat is one that was already failing, so once it&#039;s closed, blood flows through the veins that were doing most of the work anyway. Circulation actually improves, which is why symptoms ease afterward.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"vein-5\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Vein Care\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-vein-5\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Will varicose veins come back after treatment?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-vein-5\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">The veins we treat are closed for good and won&#039;t reopen. Because the tendency to form vein problems doesn&#039;t disappear, new veins can develop over time, which is why we follow up with you and recommend simple steps to protect your results.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"vein-6\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Vein Care\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-vein-6\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">How should I prepare for a vein ultrasound?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-vein-6\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">Drink plenty of water beforehand, ideally six to eight glasses. Being well hydrated makes your veins easier to see clearly on the ultrasound.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-vascular\" data-ev-faq-group=\"vascular\" style=\"scroll-margin-top:calc(var(--header-h, 72px) + 84px);margin-top:clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"ev-h3\" data-ev-faq-heading style=\"letter-spacing:-0.02em;margin:0 0 8px\">Vascular Care<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"vascular-0\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Vascular Care\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-vascular-0\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">What is peripheral artery disease (PAD)?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:rotate(45deg);transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-vascular-0\" style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">PAD is a narrowing of the arteries that reduces blood flow to your limbs. The most common sign is leg or calf cramping that comes on when you walk and eases with rest. Some people have cold or numb feet, or sores that are slow to heal.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"vascular-1\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Vascular Care\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-vascular-1\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">How serious is PAD?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-vascular-1\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">It&#039;s a condition worth taking seriously, but it&#039;s highly treatable, especially when caught early. Untreated, reduced blood flow can lead to non-healing wounds, so prompt evaluation matters. Most treatments are minimally invasive.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"vascular-2\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Vascular Care\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-vascular-2\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Are vascular procedures surgery?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-vascular-2\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">Most are minimally invasive and catheter-based, performed through a tiny pinhole rather than a large incision. Many are outpatient, with little downtime, so you&#039;re back to your day quickly.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"vascular-3\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Vascular Care\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-vascular-3\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Do I need a referral for vascular care?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-vascular-3\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">A referral from your primary care doctor or specialist is common and helps us coordinate your records, but it isn&#039;t always required. If you&#039;re unsure, give us a call and we&#039;ll help.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"vascular-4\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Vascular Care\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-vascular-4\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">What is your vascular lab?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-vascular-4\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">Our on-site vascular lab is IAC-accredited, a mark of quality held by only a fraction of labs. Your ultrasound testing is performed in-office by experienced vascular technicians, which means faster answers and a plan built around what we find.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-gae\" data-ev-faq-group=\"gae\" style=\"scroll-margin-top:calc(var(--header-h, 72px) + 84px);margin-top:clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"ev-h3\" data-ev-faq-heading style=\"letter-spacing:-0.02em;margin:0 0 8px\">Knee Pain (GAE)<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"gae-0\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Knee Pain (GAE)\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-gae-0\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">What is GAE?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:rotate(45deg);transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-gae-0\" style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain. Working through a pinhole, your physician calms the overactive blood vessels feeding inflammation around the arthritic knee. It&#039;s designed to ease pain while preserving your knee cartilage.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"gae-1\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Knee Pain (GAE)\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-gae-1\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Is GAE an alternative to knee replacement?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-gae-1\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">For many people, yes. GAE is an option for adults who want to avoid knee replacement or aren&#039;t ready for it. It doesn&#039;t remove or replace anything in the joint, and because it can be repeated if needed, it may help delay or avoid surgery.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"gae-2\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Knee Pain (GAE)\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-gae-2\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Does GAE preserve knee cartilage?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-gae-2\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">Yes, and that&#039;s one of its most important advantages. GAE works on the blood vessels driving inflammation rather than on the joint itself, so it doesn&#039;t remove cartilage the way some procedures can.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"gae-3\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Knee Pain (GAE)\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-gae-3\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Is GAE covered by insurance?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-gae-3\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">Coverage is expanding as GAE becomes more established, and many plans, including Medicare, IEHP, and most PPOs, cover it for the right candidate. Our team verifies your benefits before anything is scheduled, so you know where you stand up front.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"gae-4\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Knee Pain (GAE)\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-gae-4\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Who performs GAE at Empire Vein?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-gae-4\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">GAE is performed by Dr. Pushpinder Sivia at select locations. Empire Vein is a leading provider of GAE in the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire, where few clinics offer it.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"gae-5\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Knee Pain (GAE)\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-gae-5\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">What is recovery from GAE like?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-gae-5\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">GAE is an outpatient procedure, and most patients go home the same day and resume daily activities the next day. Pain relief tends to build gradually over the following days and weeks as the inflammation settles, though results vary from person to person.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"gae-6\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Knee Pain (GAE)\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-gae-6\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Am I a candidate for GAE?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-gae-6\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">GAE may be a good fit if you have knee arthritis pain and want to avoid or delay knee replacement, or if injections and other measures haven&#039;t given you lasting relief. The clearest next step is a consultation, and our short quiz can help you see if it&#039;s worth exploring.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-appointment\" data-ev-faq-group=\"appointment\" style=\"scroll-margin-top:calc(var(--header-h, 72px) + 84px);margin-top:clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"ev-h3\" data-ev-faq-heading style=\"letter-spacing:-0.02em;margin:0 0 8px\">Your Appointment<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"appointment-0\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Your Appointment\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-appointment-0\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">How early should I arrive for my first visit?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:rotate(45deg);transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-appointment-0\" style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">Please arrive about 15 minutes before your scheduled time so you can finish any paperwork. You can also download and complete your forms ahead of time and bring them with you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"appointment-1\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Your Appointment\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-appointment-1\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">Will I be treated at my first appointment?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-appointment-1\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">Your first visit is a consultation and screening. Your specialist reviews your history, examines your legs, and performs a painless ultrasound if needed to build your plan. Treatment itself is usually scheduled for a follow-up once your plan and coverage are confirmed.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-ev-faq-item data-ev-faq-key=\"appointment-2\" data-ev-faq-cat-label=\"Your Appointment\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" data-ev-island=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-a-appointment-2\" style=\"width:100%;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 4px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-sans)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 18px);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--text-heading);line-height:1.35\">What should I bring to my appointment?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-ev-accordion-chevron=\"45\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;color:var(--ev-purple-600);transform:none;transition:transform var(--duration)\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 2h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v6a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v5a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H9a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-5H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V9a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5V3a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"faq-a-appointment-2\" hidden style=\"font-size:var(--text-base);color:var(--text-body);line-height:1.7;padding:0 4px 24px;margin:0;max-width:780px;text-wrap:pretty\">Bring your insurance card(s), a referral if your plan requires one, a list of your current medications and supplements, and your completed patient forms. 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