United Vein & Vascular Centers Expands Tampa Bay Network With New South Tampa Vein Clinic

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United Vein & Vascular Centers (UVVC) has opened a new South Tampa vein clinic at 4401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 202, Tampa, FL 33609. The clinic begins seeing patients today, Aug. 24, 2026, bringing specialized outpatient vein care to the Westshore Palms neighborhood.

The opening gives residents of West Tampa, South Tampa, Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Beach Park, Westshore, Davis Islands, Sunset Park, and surrounding communities another local option for discussing varicose veins, persistent leg symptoms, and other concerns that may be related to vein disease. Appointments are now available at the South Tampa clinic. Patients can request a vein screening online or call (800) 952-5954 to speak with the care team.

Closer Care for a Community That Stays in Motion

South Tampa rarely stands still. A normal day may include a commute along Dale Mabry Highway or MacDill Avenue, hours spent sitting or standing at work, errands through Westshore, and an evening walk along Bayshore Boulevard. With so much of the day spent moving between the area's residential neighborhoods and business corridors, it can be easy to work around uncomfortable leg symptoms instead of asking why they keep returning.

A person may start taking more breaks during the day. A familiar walk may feel longer than it used to. Shoes may feel tighter when the ankles swell, or leg cramps may interrupt a night that should have been restful. Other people feel physically fine but become concerned when veins appear darker, more prominent, twisted, or raised.

The new clinic places specialized care along the Kennedy Boulevard corridor, close to many of the places South Tampa and West Tampa residents already pass during their day. Patients can receive a vein screening, recommended treatment, and follow-up care without leaving the part of Tampa where they live and work.

Vein Disease Does Not Always Look the Same 

Varicose veins may be the most recognizable sign of vein disease, but the South Tampa care team evaluates and treats several conditions:

• Varicose veins: Enlarged, twisted, or bulging veins that may develop alongside aching, throbbing, swelling, heaviness, or fatigue
• Spider veins: Small red, blue, or purple veins that appear close to the surface of the skin and may cause cosmetic concerns, burning, or itching for some patients
• Reticular veins: Blue or green veins that are larger than spider veins but smaller than varicose veins and may contribute to visible changes or discomfort
• Chronic venous insufficiency: A condition in which weakened or damaged vein valves allow blood to collect in the legs instead of circulating properly
• Venous reflux: Backward blood flow in the veins caused by valves that are not functioning as they should

Symptoms vary from person to person. Some patients notice visible veins or skin discoloration, while others experience swelling, aching, heaviness, fatigue, burning, itching, cramps, or restlessness. These concerns may become more noticeable after prolonged sitting or standing and can interfere with work, sleep, errands, exercise, and time with family.

Patients may initially try elevation, routine changes, or compression stockings. When symptoms persist, a vein screening provides an opportunity to discuss what is happening and determine whether further evaluation may be appropriate. Scheduling a screening does not automatically mean that a patient has vein disease or will need treatment.

A Tampa Bay Patient Shares Their Experience 

The impact of local vein care is often best understood through the people who have already experienced it. Patients treated at UVVC clinics throughout Tampa Bay have shared how their symptoms affected daily life, what finally led them to schedule an appointment, and how they felt about the care they received.

"The doctor is very good. After the procedure it was like night and day difference. He saved my quality of life." —Gary R. 

Dr. Patricia Fletcher Brings Vascular Expertise to Westshore Palms 

The South Tampa clinic will be led by Dr. Patricia Fletcher, a board-certified vascular surgeon. Patients do not always arrive at a vein clinic knowing the medical name for what they are experiencing. They may simply know that their legs feel unusually heavy by the end of the day, their ankles keep swelling, or a visible vein has become harder to ignore. Dr. Fletcher's approach begins with listening to those concerns and understanding how they affect the patient's comfort, routines, mobility, and overall vascular health.

When additional testing is appropriate, advanced imaging can provide a clearer picture of the veins involved and identify areas where blood may not be circulating properly. Dr. Fletcher and the South Tampa care team consider those findings alongside the patient's symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and vein anatomy. That fuller picture guides the next step. For some patients, additional monitoring or conservative care may be appropriate. Others may benefit from a minimally invasive vein procedure. Recommendations are based on the individual patient rather than a single symptom or visible vein.

Treatment Is Matched to the Vein Being Addressed

There is no single procedure used for every type of vein disease. Larger veins affected by venous reflux may require a different approach than smaller branch veins or bulging varicose veins near the surface of the skin. The South Tampa clinic will offer several minimally invasive vein procedures:

• Radiofrequency ablation (RFA): This thermal treatment uses controlled heat to close a vein that is not circulating blood properly. Once the affected vein closes, blood naturally reroutes through healthier veins nearby.
• VenaSeal™: This nonthermal option uses a medical adhesive to close an affected vein without heat. Eligibility depends on the patient's vein anatomy and clinical evaluation.
• Varithena®: This injectable microfoam treatment may be used for certain varicose veins, including veins that can be difficult to address with other minimally invasive procedures.
• Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy: Ultrasound imaging helps guide an injectable solution into an affected vein. The targeted vein closes while blood reroutes through healthier veins.
• Microphlebectomy: This procedure removes larger visible varicose veins through tiny openings in the skin and may help address related discomfort and the appearance of bulging veins.

A patient may need one procedure, a combination of treatments, further evaluation, or no procedure at all. The recommended plan depends on the veins involved, the patient's symptoms, ultrasound findings, and Dr. Fletcher's evaluation.

South Tampa Joins a Growing Regional Network

The new clinic joins an established UVVC presence across Tampa Bay. With South Tampa now part of that network, UVVC operates eight clinics throughout the Tampa Bay region and 15 locations across Florida. For patients, that growth is about more than adding another point to a map. It means having more choices about where to receive care, fewer reasons to postpone an appointment because the nearest clinic feels too far away, and a stronger local network for screening, treatment, and follow-up. The Westshore Palms location also fills an important geographic space within that network. It brings UVVC directly into South Tampa while remaining accessible to West Tampa residents and patients traveling through some of the city's busiest corridors.

Schedule a Vein Screening in South Tampa 

If ongoing leg discomfort or visible vein changes are becoming harder to ignore, a vein screening offers a place to start. Patients can discuss what they have noticed, how it is affecting their routine, and whether further evaluation may be appropriate.

To learn more or request an appointment, visit the South Tampa clinic page or call (800) 952-5954. 

About United Vein & Vascular Centers
United Vein & Vascular Centers provides safe, effective outpatient care for vein and vascular disease at 60+ locations nationwide, including locations in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. With state-of-the-art medical technology and board-certified physicians, UVVC remains at the forefront of vein and vascular healthcare.

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