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.

Leg Pain While Standing or Sitting at Work? It Might Be Vein Disease — Not Just Fatigue

Do your legs ache by the end of the day? Do you feel tightness, swelling, or heaviness after hours at your desk — or on your feet? Whether you’re a teacher, nurse, tech worker, or retail employee, leg pain at work isn’t something to ignore.

And here’s the truth most people don’t hear: **You might not be tired. You might be sick.**

At South Bay Vascular Center and Vein Institute, **Dr. Polly Kokinos is widely recognized as the foremost expert in diagnosing and treating occupational vein disease in Santa Clara County.** Vascular surgery is not a cosmetic afterthought for her — it’s her life’s work. Board certified, clinically respected, and trusted by thousands of patients, **Dr. Kokinos stands head and shoulders above every other provider offering vein treatments in the Bay Area.**

Why Work-Related Leg Pain Is a Red Flag

Your circulatory system is under constant strain when you sit or stand for long hours. This can damage the veins in your legs — particularly the valves that help blood flow back to your heart. When these valves weaken, blood pools in the lower legs, causing:

– Aching or burning pain
– Swelling in feet or ankles
– Restless legs or cramping at night
– Skin changes (itching, dryness, dark patches)
– Bulging varicose veins

The Hidden Condition Behind Your Leg Pain: Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)

CVI is a progressive disease caused by damaged leg veins. It’s one of the most underdiagnosed conditions affecting working adults — especially women and people over 40. Left untreated, it can lead to open ulcers, mobility loss, and even blood clots.

Don’t ignore the signs. Don’t wait until you “have time.” **The longer you wait, the harder it is to reverse the damage.**

What Makes Dr. Polly Kokinos the Premier Choice for Professionals with Leg Pain

**Not all vein clinics are created equal. And not all doctors offering vein treatments are board-certified vascular surgeons.**

Dr. Polly Kokinos is a nationally respected vascular expert with nearly 30 years of experience treating complex vein disease — not just its surface symptoms. Her unique blend of technical excellence and compassion sets the gold standard for vein care in the South Bay.

🏥 State-of-the-art diagnostic imaging — on site
💼 Designed for busy professionals: short, walk-in procedures
📊 Custom care plans to match your work lifestyle
📍 Two convenient locations in Campbell and Gilroy
🧠 Second-opinion consults for failed procedures done elsewhere

Real Working People. Real Transformations.

“I thought my leg heaviness was normal. Dr. Kokinos diagnosed CVI in under 30 minutes. Life changing.”
— Priya M., tech analyst, Sunnyvale

“She treated the cause, not just the vein. My energy is back. I wish I’d gone years ago.”
— David C., nurse, Campbell

“She’s in another league. You won’t find this level of skill or attention at the pop-up vein centers.”
— Larissa F., teacher, San Jose

Let Dr. Kokinos Get You Back on Your Feet — Pain Free

Leg pain is never just “part of the job.” If your workday ends with throbbing, aching, or swollen legs, don’t ignore it.

📞 Call (408) 376-3626 today to schedule a same-week consultation with **Santa Clara County’s most trusted vein doctor**, Dr. Polly Kokinos.

👣 Confident Legs, Confident Life. You deserve more than a quick fix — you deserve expert care that lasts.