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The American College of Phlebology (formerly the North American Society of Phlebology) was founded in 1985. It has grown to be the largest phlebology society in the United States, with over 1150 members. 38 countries outside of the United States are respesented, with members' specialty backgrounds including dermatology, surgery, plastic surgery, gynecology, interventional radiology, family practice, ultrasound technology, and nursing, as well as phlebology. The ACP is a member of the International Union of Phlebology. The mission of the ACP is to improve the standards of practice and patient care related to venous disorders. The ACP sponsors international congresses, regional symposia, fellowship grants, research awards and publishes phlebology papers in Dermatologic Surgery. Patients Seeking Information:
Read about the Treatment of Leg Veins from our online Patient Brochure. It contains useful information about the causes of spider veins, varicose veins and other leg vein problems. Methods to achieve spider vein removal are reviewed. Varicose vein treatment, including sclerotherapy, endovneous laser, Closure, ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, varicose vein surgery and ambulatory phlebectomy are discussed. Search our online member database to FIND A PHLEBOLOGIST . Whether your concern is a spider vein, varicose vein or venous ulcer, a well-trained phlebologist can help. Locate a vein clinic or doctor in your area. Read winning abstracts from the UIP World Congress Chapter Meeting in San Diego, California, August 2003:
The Basic Phlebology Primer was developed to provide practical, current guidelines in the evaluation and management of patients with varicose veins. Discussions of deep vein thrombosis and thrombophlebits, chronic venous insufficiency and venous leg ulcer evaluation and management, as well as setting up a phlebology practice are also included. This syllabus is intended for physicians and allied health care professionals who participate in the diagnosis or treatment of patients with venous disease. ACP Members: As a member benefit, you can search for and access articles online from Dermatologic Surgery via Blackwell Publishing's: 
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