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Varicose Vein Treatment in Durban, Johannesburg and Somerset West
Dr Johan Blignaut MBChB, FCS(SA)
Specialist surgeon focused on modern venous disease management
Three dedicated vein centres
Duplex ultrasound diagnosis
Minimally invasive office-based treatment
Training and education of medical practitioners
Specialist varicose veins, spider veins and venous ulcer treatment
Dr Blignaut and his experienced professional staff are dedicated to vein care in both Durban and Johannesburg
Contact us today with your questions or request an appointment
Durban
Our rooms are conveniently located near Gateway in Umhlanga. Call Louisa to schedule your appointment
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Our Fourways vein centre is located in Cedar Tree Medical Centre in Gauteng. Call Wesley to book an appointment.
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Somerset West vein centre is located in Paardevlei, Somerset West. Call Melissa to book an appointment.
Make An AppointmentMedical Schemes
Most varicose vein services covered by medical schemes in our vein centres.
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions
Most South African medical schemes fund radiofrequency ablation in part or in full when the procedure is performed by a surgeon in an office setting. Discovery funds it from the in-hospital benefit, which means patients on a hospital plan are still covered. We submit the authorisation request to your scheme on your behalf, and a written quotation is available before your procedure. Scheme coverage and pricing
No. Vein procedures are performed in our office operating rooms under local anaesthetic. There is no hospital admission and no general anaesthetic. It is a walk-in, walk-out procedure, and if no sedation was used you may drive yourself home. About the Venefit™ procedure
The Venefit™ radiofrequency ablation procedure takes 20 to 40 minutes. Minimal preparation is needed beforehand, and you leave our rooms once it is complete.
Most patients experience minimal discomfort during the procedure and no pain afterwards. For anxious or needle-phobic patients we can give a mild intravenous sedative before or during treatment, so that even very apprehensive patients can be treated comfortably.
The bandage is removed 24 hours after your procedure. We encourage you to walk every day from the outset, while avoiding strenuous activity for about a week. Most patients resume their normal activities within a day or two.
No. Vein stripping dates back to 1905 and carries recurrence rates as high as 60%. Dr Blignaut does not offer stripping surgery. Endovenous thermal ablation has replaced it and is now the standard of care for varicose veins. Modern vein treatment
The only way to be certain is a duplex ultrasound scan performed by a vein specialist. Patients with superficial vein reflux are usually ideal candidates. Those with deep vein reflux, often following a previous DVT, may not be suitable. Every new patient has a duplex scan before any treatment is planned. Start with a free online screening
No. Untreated venous reflux can progress to skin changes, pigmentation, eczema, bleeding and venous leg ulcers. Some patients with small veins have significant pain, while others with large veins have none, so the appearance of the veins is not a reliable guide to the problem underneath. More about varicose veins
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Endovenous ablation using RFA is the gold standard in minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins. Read More
The gold standard treatment of spider veins and other small superficial veins of the legs. Read More
Some venous ulcers are now amenable to treatment using the latest endovenous techniques. Read More
Recurrent varicose veins appear after previous interventions to treat those veins. These veins require a specialised approach in treatment. Read More
Varicose veins are enlarged veins that are blue or red and often appear like cords, that are tortuous and bulging above the skin's surface Read More
Spider veins are small dilated blood vessels near the surface of the skin. They appear blue or red and resemble a spider's web, or roadmap Read More
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Vein Centre Durban
The Durban Vein Centre is located in Umhlanga within the specialist medical building Medigate No 2. Medigate is located next to Netcare Umhlanga hospital. We have 2 advanced office operating rooms. We offer the same services in Durban, Johannesburg and Somerset West.
Vein Centre Johannesburg
Our Fourways facility is located within Cedar Tree Office Park in Stinkwood Close Fourways, situated across Cedar road from the Life Fourways Hospital. This vein centre has 3 advanced office operating rooms, where we can carry out a number of vein procedures.
Vein Centre Somerset West
The Somerset West Vein Centre is located in Paardevlei within the Halo Medical Centre. We are located across the road from Paardevlei Hospital. We offer the same services in Durban, Johannesburg and Somerset West.
Meet Our Clinical Team
Dr Blignaut is assisted by a team of qualified and dedicated nursing practitioners with extensive experience in managing vein patients.
What our patients say on Google
Read all our patient reviews on Google:
Umhlanga 5.0 ★ (28 reviews) |
Fourways 4.9 ★ (119 reviews) |
Somerset West 5.0 ★ (7 reviews)