Vein conditions are suffered by more than 80 million Americans and often worsen over time. It is important to choose the right doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. Our physician is a Board Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon.
Dr. Chris Malone attended medical school at the University of Texas graduating in 1981. He completed his general surgery residency at UT in 1986, and his cardiovascular and thoracic surgery residency at Emory University School of Medicine in 1989.
Dr. Malone is well-known in Athens, having practiced in the area as a vascular, cardiac and thoracic surgeon from 1994 to 2005. Additionally, he served as Chief of Surgery at Athens Regional Medical Center from 1998 to 2002. Since 2005, Dr. Malone has been involved in the development and management of two vein clinics, in addition to continuing to practice thoracic surgery with Athens Vein & Thoracic Specialists and St. Mary’s Health Care System.
Our extensive experience combined with cutting edge services and technology provides the best results possible. Advances in vein care now offer pain free, minimally invasive procedures with little or no patient downtime.
We are networked with most major insurance carriers, and offer several payment options so that treatment can be affordable and obtainable for our patients.
Treatment Option: ClosureFast™
ClosureFast™ is a targeted Endovenous Therapy that uses radiofrequency energy to precisely and effectively treat patients.
BENEFITS:
- Outpatient procedure
- Delivers proven results
- Minimally invasive
- Return to normal activity within a few days
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Treatment Option: Clarivein®
ClariVein® is a specialty infusion catheter for well-dispersed drug coverage of the targeted treatment area.
BENEFITS:
- Outpatient procedure
- Minimally invasive
- Minimal discomfort
- Delivers proven results
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Treatment Option: VenaSeal™
The VenaSeal™ closure system permanently treats varicose veins by sealing the affected superficial veins using an adhesive agent.
BENEFITS:
- Minimally invasive
- Reduces discomfort and recovery time
- Rapid return to normal activities
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Treatment Option: Varithena®
Varithena® (polidocanol injectable foam) is a prescription medicine used to treat varicose veins.
BENEFITS:
- Outpatient procedure
- Minimally invasive
- Minimal discomfort
- Return to normal activity within a few days
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Treatment Option: Asclera™ Injection
Asclera® (polidocanol) Injection is a prescription medicine injected into the vein that is used in a procedure called sclerotherapy
BENEFITS:
- Minimally invasive
- Little or no pain
- No patient downtime
- Best results
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Treatment Option: VeinGogh®
VeinGogh uses the unique process of themocoagulating small, blood vessels with micro-bursts of high frequency electrical energy.
BENEFITS:
- Minimally invasive
- Easy walk-in/walk-out procedure
- Immediate visible results
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Treatment Option: miraDry®
miraDry® is the first and only FDA-cleared solution clinically proven to permanently reduce underarm sweat, odor, and hair with as little as one treatment in one hour.
BENEFITS:
- Non-invasive
- Minimal to no downtime
- Immediate, permanent results
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What others are saying:
Since having miraDry, I no longer use antiperspirant at all...
...my legs feel so much lighter at the end of the day.
I sleep through the entire night without waking up... Thank you, Dr. Malone!
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