American College of Phlebology :

The American Medical Association (AMA) has added phlebology as a new AMA Self-Designated Practice Specialty (SDPS). Click here to link to and download a short Press Release of this announcement. For the entire press kit material, please contact the ACP headquarters office.

For ACP Members who are also members of the AMA, please sign in to the website Members Area. There you can read more about updating your AMA records to include phlebology as one of your practice specialties.

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Search our Online Member Database to find a Phlebologist or vein specialist in your area. Whether your concern is a spider vein, varicose vein or venous ulcer, a well-trained phlebologist can help.
Check our Frequently Asked Questions page and our online Patient Information Brochure. They contain useful information about the causes of spider veins, varicose veins and other leg vein problems. Methods to achieve spider vein removal are reviewed. Varicose vein treatment, including sclerotherapy, endovenous ablation, ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, varicose vein surgery and ambulatory phlebectomy are discussed.
Review our page on Terminology, Images and Explanations. These anatomical terms and images will help you better understand the disease and treatment process.
Read our page on the Evaluation and Treatment Process to understand more about the typical treatment procedures.

The American College of Phlebology (formerly the North American Society of Phlebology) was founded in 1985. It has grown to be the largest phlebology society in the United States, with over 1775 members. 40 countries outside of the United States are represented, with members' specialty backgrounds including dermatology, surgery, plastic surgery, gynecology, interventional radiology, family practice, ultrasound technology, and nursing, as well as phlebology. The ACP is a member of the International Union of Phlebology. The mission of the ACP is to improve the standards of practice and patient care related to venous disorders. The ACP sponsors international congresses, regional symposia, fellowship grants, research awards and publishes the book The Fundamentals of Phlebology: Venous Disease for Clinicians.