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houston, texas

Vein treatment in 
Central Houston

Aching legs, swelling, varicose veins, or heaviness may signal vein disease. At Texas Endovascular in Houston, our board-certified interventional radiologists use minimally invasive, image-guided treatments to address the underlying cause, improve circulation, and relieve discomfort without surgery.
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4747 Bellaire Blvd #550, Bellaire, TX 77401
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Contact us: 
Phone:
(713) 489-6319
Fax: (713) 575-3688

Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

About our houston clinic

A different kind of vein clinic, serving Central Houston and nearby communities

at a glance

Texas Endovascular's Houston clinic is an outpatient interventional radiology clinic at 4747 Bellaire Blvd, Suite 550, Bellaire, TX 77401, just west of Loop 610. Dr. William Fox, co-founder of the practice and the clinic's medical director, along with three other board-certified interventional radiologists diagnose and treat vein disease here, including varicose veins, spider veins, and chronic venous insufficiency. Consultation, ultrasound, treatment, and follow-up all happen in this clinic.

Why patients choose our Houston vein clinic

  • Care led by a board-certified interventional radiologist
  • Ultrasound evaluation and treatment in the same clinic
  • Outpatient procedures with no hospital stay
  • Insurance benefits verified and costs explained before your visit is scheduled
  • Spanish-speaking team members available
BOARD-CERTIFIED INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGIST

Meet our Houston vein specialists

Four board-certified interventional radiologists treat vein disease across Greater Houston. Dr. Fox leads the Houston clinic, and our physicians rotate between locations, so ask when you call if you would like a specific doctor.
Portrait of Dr Fox

Dr. William Fox

Co-Founder · Medical Director, Houston
Co-founder of Texas Endovascular and a native Houstonian, recognized for minimally invasive vein care. Dr. Fox has spent more than 25 years in interventional radiology.
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Dr. Eric Hardee

Co-Founder · Medical Director, Katy
Co-founder of Texas Endovascular and a U.S. Navy veteran. Dr. Hardee treats varicose veins and venous insufficiency in Houston and Katy.
Ryan Armstrong

Dr. Ryan Armstrong

Board-Certified Interventional Radiologist
More than 16 years in interventional and diagnostic radiology. Dr. Armstrong treats vein disease in Houston, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands.

Dr. AJ Valenson

Board-Certified Interventional Radiologist · Bilingual (EN/ES)
Double board-certified and fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Valenson leads the Clear Lake clinic and treats vein disease across the Houston area.
Advanced vein treatment in houston

What is vein disease?

Vein disease, also called chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), develops when the valves in your leg veins weaken or become damaged. Healthy valves keep blood moving up toward your heart against gravity. When they fail, blood pools in the legs instead of flowing normally.

CVI is one of the leading causes of varicose veins, leg swelling, skin changes, and chronic leg discomfort. Without treatment, vein disease often progresses over time, so early evaluation is important for protecting your long-term vascular health. Learn more about vein disease →

about vein disease

Vein disease symptoms

Vein disease is much more than a cosmetic concern. Many patients begin noticing symptoms that interfere with work, exercise, sleep, and everyday activities. Common symptoms include: 
  • Bulging or twisted veins
  • Night cramps
  • Restless legs
  • Leg aching or throbbing
  • Spider veins
  • Swelling in legs or ankles
  • Heaviness or fatigue
  • Itching or burning
  • Skin discoloration
  • Slow-healing leg ulcers
Symptoms often start mild and get worse over months or years. If several of these sound familiar, an ultrasound evaluation can show whether vein disease is the cause.

When to see a vein specialist

If your symptoms continue despite compression stockings, exercise, or elevating your legs, it may be time for an evaluation. Consider seeing a vein specialist if you have:

  • Leg pain or heaviness that gets worse through the day
  • Swollen ankles or lower legs
  • Bulging varicose veins
  • Skin changes or discoloration near your ankles
  • Sores on your legs or ankles that are slow to heal
  • A family history of vein disease

Sudden swelling, pain, warmth, or redness in one leg can be a sign of a blood clot and needs prompt medical attention.

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Vein disease treatment

Vein treatment options in Houston

Every plan starts with an ultrasound vein evaluation to find which veins are causing your symptoms. Your physician then recommends one or more outpatient treatments. Each is performed through a tiny catheter or needle puncture using ultrasound guidance, without traditional surgery.

How vein treatment works
  1. Map the veins. An ultrasound evaluation shows which veins are not working properly.
  2. Reach the vein through a pinhole. A thin catheter or needle is guided into the vein using ultrasound, with local numbing only.
  3. Close the faulty vein. The vein is sealed with radiofrequency heat, medical adhesive, or medication, depending on your treatment.
  4. Let healthy veins take over. Blood naturally reroutes to healthy veins, and symptoms typically ease as pressure in the leg drops.


Most patients return home the same day and resume normal activities within 24 to 48 hours.
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Dr. Fox and Central Houston Team

Benefits of minimally invasive vein treatment

Outpatient, no hospital stay


No large incisions


Medically necessary treatment covered by Medicare and most major insurance plans

Real patient stories

What patients say about Texas Endovascular

Rated 5 stars by hundreds of Houston vein patients
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Visiting our Houston clinic

Our Houston vein clinic is at 4747 Bellaire Blvd, Suite 550, in Bellaire, a few minutes west of Loop 610. It's an easy trip for patients from West University Place, Meyerland, the Galleria area, and the Texas Medical Center area.

We also treat vein disease in Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, and Clear Lake (Webster), and the same physicians rotate between these clinics.
Texas Endovascular - houston FAQs

Common questions about vein treatment

Who treats vein disease at the Houston clinic?

Dr. William Fox, the clinic's medical director, leads vein care in Houston with Dr. Eric Hardee, Dr. Ryan Armstrong, and Dr. AJ Valenson. All four are board-certified interventional radiologists. Our physicians rotate between clinics, so ask when you call if you would like a specific doctor.

Which vein treatments are available in Houston?

Our Houston clinic offers ultrasound vein evaluation, radiofrequency ablation, ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, and cosmetic sclerotherapy. Consultation, treatment, and follow-up all happen in this clinic.

What causes varicose veins?

Varicose veins form when weakened vein valves let blood flow backward and collect, which stretches the vein. Family history, age, pregnancy, extra weight, and long periods of standing or sitting all raise the risk.

Are varicose veins dangerous?

Many varicose veins are not dangerous. Untreated vein disease can progress, though, and may raise the risk of skin changes, slow-healing ulcers, bleeding, and blood clots. An ultrasound evaluation shows whether your veins need treatment.

Which vein treatment is right for me?

It depends on which veins are affected and how severe the problem is. After an ultrasound evaluation, your physician may recommend radiofrequency ablation, sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, or a combination.

Is vein treatment painful?

Vein procedures are performed with local numbing, and most patients report only mild discomfort. Your care team explains what to expect before, during, and after your procedure.

How long is recovery after vein treatment?

Most patients go home the same day and return to normal activities within 24 to 48 hours. You can usually walk out and resume light activity right away.

Does insurance cover vein treatment?

Medicare and most major insurance plans cover vein treatment when it is medically necessary. Treatment done for appearance only, such as cosmetic sclerotherapy for spider veins, is usually not covered. Our team verifies your benefits and explains what you can expect to pay before your visit is scheduled.

Do I need a referral to see a vein specialist?

Most patients can schedule directly without a physician referral. Some insurance plans require one, so check your plan or ask our team when you call and we can verify for you. 

Where is the Houston clinic?

We are at 4747 Bellaire Blvd, Suite 550, Bellaire, TX 77401, just west of Loop 610. Call (713) 489-6319 for directions or if you have any questions.

Additional CONDITIONS WE TREAT

Conditions we treat at our Houston clinic

Every condition below is treated the same way, with a catheter guided through a pinhole in the wrist or groin. Not a different specialist for each one. 
One specialty, no large incisions, no hospital stay, and most patients return to normal activity within days.
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