Dr. Mackay was the first in the Bay area to offer Endovenous Laser Treatment.

In 2001, Dr. Mackay was the first in the bay area to offer Endovenous Laser Treatment. As a pioneer in this treatment, Dr. Mackay subsequently became the trainer of choice for many physicians, from across the globe, looking to add this effective treatment to their practice. Not only does Endovenous Laser Treatment provide a more effective outcome, patients find the process so much easier than they ever expected. Dr. Mackay's years of experience make him the clear choice for any person suffering from varicose veins.

Endovenous Laser Treatment is done intravenously, meaning directly inside the vein, and is performed under local anesthesia in Dr. Mackay's office. The procedure takes less than an hour and results in little-to-no scarring with a short recovery period. Repeat laser treatments are rarely necessary.
Endovenous Laser Treatment provides patients with a reduction in the size or closure of the treated veins and improvement in varicose vein-related symptoms. Results to date are promising with essentially no recurrence and good cosmetic appearance.

Although varicose veins are not life-threatening, patients who opt for no treatment at all may develop complications like an increase in the number of veins or enlargement in the existing veins; in cases of large varicose veins, spontaneous bleeding may occur and ankle swelling and/or skin changes may develop including the possibility of ulcerations.