Leading the Fight Against Vascular Disease in Silicon Valley

When Experience Leads—Others Imitate

In Silicon Valley, people expect excellence—not slogans. At South Bay Vascular Center & Vein Institute, we’ve set that standard for almost three decades. While others chase profits, we pursue outcomes.  Our care model is simple and sacred:

One Patient. One Doctor. One Nurse.

Every patient is personally evaluated by a board-certified vascular surgeon, not an NP, PA, or a marketing “vein specialist.” At South Bay Vascular, doctors—not financial managers—make the final call on your care.

Because for us, medicine isn’t a business strategy. It’s a calling.


The Vein Industry’s Dirty Secret

Scroll through social media and you’ll see it: endless ads from national “vein centers” promising Harvard-trained vein doctors, celebrity legs, and quick, painless fixes.
But look closer—many of these “experts” are anesthesiologists, pain doctors, or radiologists, not vascular surgeons. They’ve traded the operating room for an Instagram feed and call it innovation.

Treating varicose veins doesn’t make you a vascular surgeon—any more than test-driving a car makes you an engineer. A vascular surgeon is trained to understand the entire circulatory system—arteries, veins, and microvessels—across every organ of the body. They don’t just remove veins for cosmetics; they save legs, prevent strokes, and restore life to limbs most others would amputate.


What Makes South Bay Vascular Different

We treat the full spectrum of vascular disease—arterial blockages, aneurysms, carotid disease, non-healing wounds, and complex venous disorders.

Our surgeons trained at Columbia, UCSF, Washington University, NYU, and Harvard, and our results speak for themselves: thousands of successful limb-salvage cases, wound closures, and restored lives.

But our success didn’t come from fancy marketing. It came from doing the hard work—day after day, year after year, one patient at a time.

We don’t imitate others; we lead.


The Silicon Valley Analogy That Says It All

You can buy a smartphone that looks like an iPhone—but you’ll know the difference the moment you touch it:

Precision, craftsmanship, performance—those aren’t branding.

They’re the product of mastery.

That’s the same difference between a national “vein clinic” franchise and a true vascular surgery practice. Both may promise results, but only one is built from the inside out—designed by surgeons who understand every layer of vascular anatomy and who’ve spent their lives repairing what others only gloss over.

You don’t entrust your heart to a podiatrist. Why trust your circulation to a part-time “vein doctor”?


Doctors, Not Marketers

At South Bay Vascular, every diagnosis and every procedure decision is made by a board-certified vascular surgeon. We don’t delegate your health to staff with limited training or chase profits with unnecessary procedures. Our team includes highly trained nurses, registered vascular technologists, and surgeons working in perfect alignment—an ecosystem built on integrity, not income. A model we pioneered; not something we copied.

We’ve watched national chains expand through financial engineering—backed by private equity firms that see patients as revenue streams. That’s not us.

Our success was earned by putting patients first, not profits. Always has been. Always will be.


Now Is the Time

As the year draws to a close, most patients have already met their insurance deductibles—making this the perfect time to schedule vein or circulation treatments before 2026 resets your out-of-pocket costs.

Don’t wait. Varicose veins are more than cosmetic—they can signal deeper, dangerous circulatory issues.
Our Campbell-based outpatient vascular center offers same-day evaluations, advanced ultrasound diagnostics, and minimally invasive treatments—all performed by board-certified vascular surgeons.

If you want authentic expertise, decades of experience in the community setting and not advertising gloss, you’ll find it here.


Experience Matters—And It Shows

From Campbell to Santa Cruz, Gilroy to Fremont, and soon our new East San Jose office, South Bay Vascular continues to lead the fight against vascular disease throughout Silicon Valley. We didn’t buy this reputation; we didn’t copy the model for success from another vascular surgical practice: We earned it—one healed wound, one saved limb, and one grateful family at a time.

Because real care can’t be franchised. It’s built—by hand, by heart, and by the hands of surgeons who still believe medicine is about humanity, not margins.

If you or anyone you know suffers from a circulatory illness; require dialysis care; can’t sleep at night because of throbbing pain in your leg; or has varicose veins or swollen legs, call us today to schedule an appointent at 408-376-3626.

WE CAN HELP!

South Bay Vascular Center and Vein Institute

Leading the Fight against Vascular Disease In Santa Clara County for almost 30 years.

The Truth About Vein Treatment—And Why Women Choose Dr. Polly Kokinos

Confident Legs. Confident Life. (SM)

In a world where image, confidence, and credibility matter, professional women understand the subtle yet powerful toll that varicose veins can take—not just on appearance, but on how you move, feel, and present yourself. You’ve worked too hard to settle for discomfort or cosmetic cover-ups. You deserve results.

At South Bay Vascular Center, Dr. Polly Kokinos has made it her mission for over 30 years to help women reclaim their strength and presence by delivering flawless outcomes through true vascular expertise. When it comes to your legs, you only get one chance to choose the right surgeon. Here’s what you need to know—before you book that first appointment.


What Most Patients Don’t Know—But Should

Varicose vein treatment has exploded in popularity. But here’s what’s rarely discussed:

Many so-called “vein specialists” are not vascular surgeons. In fact, they often hold board certifications in:

  • Pain management
  • Internal medicine
  • Anesthesiology

And they may have only recently started offering vein treatments to boost revenue—not because they spent a career dedicated to vascular health.

A full board certification in vascular surgery requires rigorous training in both arterial and venous disease—not just a weekend course.

Dr. Kokinos is a fellowship-trained, board-certified vascular surgeon, and the only woman in the region with this depth of experience and precision.


Real Reviews. Real Results.

“Dr. Kokinos is a godsend. After years of painful legs and failed treatments, she knew exactly what to do. She listened and cared.”
Sandra B., Morgan Hill

“I went to a fancy vein clinic first, but something felt off. I’m glad I waited. Dr. Kokinos did everything in one appointment—and the results were stunning.”
Lisa D., Gilroy

“She blends medical brilliance with artistry. I feel like I have new legs.”
Nina R., Los Gatos


How These Procedures Are Really Done (And Billed)

At some offices, treatment is split into multiple appointments—not for clinical reasons, but to bill insurance more than once. Some doctors use outdated methods or perform procedures in non-accredited settings.

Dr. Kokinos performs all vein procedures:

  • In a state-of-the-art, accredited outpatient center
  • In one complete session whenever clinically appropriate
  • With a transparent explanation of billing, insurance coverage, and follow-up

What to Expect from Treatment

Modern varicose vein treatment is:

  • Minimally invasive
  • Office-based (no hospital visit)
  • Quick recovery with little to no downtime

Options include:

  • Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT)
  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
  • Ambulatory Phlebectomy

Each option is designed to restore both circulatory health and cosmetic beauty. And with Dr. Kokinos, that blend of form and function is delivered with expert care.


Why Women Choose Dr. Kokinos for their Vein Care

  • Independent Practice – No quotas. No corporate upsells.
  • The Touch of a Woman – Empathy, precision, and understanding.
  • 30+ Years of Excellence – Real surgical experience and stunning results.

Call today to schedule your Vein Consulation. 408-376-3626

“We Offer Hope When Others Say There Is None”