Vein Institute – Hattiesburg
6169 U.S. 98, Ste 30
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Driving from Laurel: approx. 37 mi (about 45 min)
Monday - Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Reticular Vein Treatment for Laurel, MS Patients
Patients from Laurel travel a short distance to our Hattiesburg office for reticular vein treatment. The Vein Institute is home to South Mississippi's only 100%, full-time, board-certified vein specialist, and we welcome patients from Laurel and nearby communities.
What Is Reticular Veins?
Treatment for the small- to medium-sized feeder veins beneath the skin that often contribute to visible spider veins.
Reticular veins are the small- to medium-sized bluish veins that sit just beneath the skin and often feed into surface spider veins. The Vein Institute treats reticular veins the way it treats spider veins and small varicose veins — most often with sclerotherapy — so the underlying feeder vein is addressed rather than just the spider veins on the surface.
Read more on our main Reticular Veins page.
Who This Helps
Laurel patients often come to the Vein Institute with one or more of these symptoms or questions about reticular veins:
- Bluish or greenish veins visible beneath the skin, larger than typical spider veins
- Spider veins that keep returning in the same area
- Mild aching near the affected vein
How It Works & Recovery
At your consultation, you'll meet with your provider to talk through your symptoms and history. If an ultrasound is needed to map the affected veins, our Certified Vascular Sonographer can often perform it during the same visit, and you'll be given a treatment plan based on the results.
As with sclerotherapy for spider veins, there is little to no downtime, and most patients wear compression garments for a period after treatment.
Why Laurel Patients Choose The Vein Institute
Patients from Laurel choose the Vein Institute because our Hattiesburg office is approx. 37 mi (about 45 min) away and is staffed by a board-certified vein specialist rather than a general practice that treats veins occasionally. Dr. J. Keith Thompson is double board-certified in general and vascular surgery and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine.
Our clinical team includes a double board-certified vascular surgeon, a Certified Vascular Sonographer with more than 18 years of vein ultrasound experience, and a Nurse Practitioner trained directly by Dr. Thompson in sclerotherapy — all focused exclusively on vein care.
Laurel is approx. 37 mi (about 45 min) from our Hattiesburg office at 6169 U.S. 98, Ste 30, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. Many Laurel patients combine their consultation and ultrasound into a single trip.
Serving Laurel and Nearby Areas
In addition to Laurel, our Hattiesburg office regularly sees patients from Ellisville, MS, Petal, MS, Collins, MS, Hattiesburg, MS. Wherever you're coming from, the goal is the same: a comfortable visit and a clear treatment plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Coverage depends on your specific plan and whether the treatment is considered medically necessary. Our office can help answer insurance questions before your visit.
Reticular veins are slightly larger, bluish feeder veins beneath the skin that often contribute to the smaller spider veins visible on the surface.
If an underlying reticular (feeder) vein isn't treated, the spider veins it feeds can keep reappearing, which is why addressing the feeder vein matters.
Please bring a photo ID and a copy of your insurance card. We accept most major medical insurance and Medicare, and our office can help answer insurance questions before your visit.
Yes — the drive from Laurel is approx. 37 mi (about 45 min), and the Hattiesburg office is accessible without needing an elevator.
Schedule a Visit
Ready to talk to someone about your leg veins? Schedule a consultation at our Hattiesburg office, approx. 37 mi (about 45 min) from Laurel, or call (601) 336-8368 to get started.
Related Treatments in Laurel
SclerotherapyA quick, in-office injection treatment that closes off spider veins and small varicose veins with little to no downtime.Spider VeinsMinimally invasive treatment to reduce the visibility of small, thread-like veins on the legs and feet.Cosmetic Vein TreatmentTreatment focused on improving the appearance of spider veins and small varicose veins for patients without significant symptoms.Varicose VeinsTreatment for enlarged, damaged leg veins that can cause aching, swelling, and skin changes if left untreated.
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Important Disclaimer: This page is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Symptoms described here can overlap with many other health conditions, and only a qualified healthcare provider can assess your situation through an in-person exam and testing, such as an ultrasound. If you're experiencing leg pain, swelling, skin changes, or non-healing sores, please contact our office to schedule a consultation.