What are Vein Specialists, and what do they do? A vein specialist is a clinician who specializes in treating varicose veins and venous insufficiency, the underlying ailment. Your vein doctor should have received rigorous endovenos operations training during residency and fellowship. Vein experts with a background in vascular surgery, interventional radiology, or interventional cardiology will be qualified. Board certification in one of these professions, which is easily available to discerning patients, provides evidence of competency. Pain management, internal medicine, and family medicine are among the specialties that lack organized training in surgical or minimally invasive endovascular procedures. Their board certificates are well-merited but not for varicose vein treatment.Vascular Disease DiagnosisYour vascular surgeon will begin by asking you questions about your medical history, lifestyle, and symptoms and performing a physical examination. Your surgeon may prescribe additional tests if necessary, which may include: