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Does Vein Treatment Require Hospitalization?

Brian T. Chin
Brian T. Chin

Commonly asked questions for a General Surgeon, Dr. Brian Chin.

Dr. Brian Chin practices advanced laparoscopic, bariatric, and general surgery at BASS Vein Center's Walnut Creek and Brentwood offices.

Dr. Chin earned his medical degree at the University of Michigan Medical School, then returned to California for his surgery residency at the University of California at San Diego, where he won the Department of Medicine’s Halasz Award for surgical consultation and the Department of Surgery’s Chairman’s Prize for teaching and service excellence.

Additionally, he served as administrative chief resident. Following residency, Dr. Chin completed a fellowship in bariatric and advanced laparoscopic surgery at the University of California at San Francisco, working alongside world-renowned leaders at the forefront of laparoscopic surgery.

Read his full bio here.

Video Transcript

No, you do not need to go to the hospital for the treatment of your varicose veins. In fact, hospitals typically do not have the specialized equipment, staff, or physicians dedicated to treating the full spectrum of vein disease that you can find at the BASS Vein Center.