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Referring Physicians

Thank you for entrusting your patient’s vein care to us. That is the highest compliment we can receive from you. 

  • Since 1997, Vein Specialists of the South has been dedicated to: “providing the ‘best’ vein care designed to meet your patients’ individual needs delivered with WOW service.”  
  • We provide true Comprehensive Vein Care® treating the complete spectrum of vein care.
  • We provide innovative minimally invasive treatment of venous and lymphatic disease, as well as wound care for non-healing leg wounds.  
  • We provide the perfect combination of cutting-edge technology in a professional manner with a personal feel.

How VSS Can Help: Referrals and More

We are here to help you and your patients and offer several options for referrals.

  • For patients who need a referral for vein and lymphatic disease or wound care, use one of the following referral options.
    • Send patient’s CCDA via EMR Secure Messaging
      • Dr. Ken Harper – kenneth.harper.1@20306.direct.athenahealth.com
      • Dr. Ralph Delius – ralph.delius.1@20306.direct.athenahealth.com
    • Fax the patient referral to 1-855-692-4149.
    • Call the office to request a referral: 478-743-2472
      • Speak with our referral coordinator.
      • Speak with a provider if needed.
    • Download our referral form, complete it, and fax it to 1-855-692-4149.
    • Following their referral to VSS, our staff will contact your patient to schedule an appointment. Once they are seen by our team, you receive a consultation report.
  • The Easy Access Referral (EZA) Program: For patients who need immediate evaluation for possible Deep or Superficial Vein Thrombosis (DVT/SVT).

About Vein Specialists

At Vein Specialists of the South, we promise to be sensitive to your patient’s needs, to go above and beyond their expectations and to ensure that their experience is exceptional. Consultations, treatments, and procedures are all conducted in our warm and caring office setting. 

Our Vein Specialists Process is Different:

From the initial phone call to the greeting with the receptionist and nursing staff to the diagnostic assessment and consult with Dr. Kenneth Harper and our clinical team, our desire is to put your patient at ease. 

Upon completion of the evaluation, we review our findings and recommendations with your patient and you, enabling them to make an informed health care decision while including you in their care plan.

VSS Distinctives That Make a Difference

Vein Specialists of the South is the areas first and only vein practice dedicated solely to vein care.  In 2019 we became the first practice in Central Georgia to receive recognition as an IAC Accredited Vein Center.  Joining our continued designation as an IAC Accredited Center for Vascular Testing. These are a testimony to our dedication to continuous process improvement for ‘better’ vein care.   

Comprehensive Vein Care

Vein Specialists of the South provides Comprehensive Vein Care®.  We treat both the underlying cause of their problem and the visible varicose and spider veins.  We treat varicose veins, spider veins, facial veins, hand veins, venous ulcers, and leg swelling. Our minimally invasive treatments include Endovenous Radiofrequency Closure (Venefit), VenaSeal™, Varithena®,  Ambulatory Phlebectomy, Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy, Cosmetic Sclerotherapy, Laser Therapy, and Lymphedema therapy.

Comprehensive Lymphatic Care

Vein Specialists of the South is one of a few Vein care teams in the country to offer a fully integrated lymphedema care in a vein care practice.  We provide comprehensive lymphatic care for leg swelling and lymphedema and lipedema. Our occupational therapist lymphedema team is committed to the overall health and better quality of life for your patients with leg swelling.  

About Dr. Harper

Dr. Kenneth Harper is the founding physician of Vein Specialists of the South. Leading the way in vein care, in early 2000 Dr. Harper was the first in Georgia to offer endovenous radiofrequency closure as an alternative to vein stripping. Since that time he has personally performed more than 9,000 endovenous procedures and introduced a number of other cutting edge vein technologies to the Central Georgia area. With that kind of innovation and experience, you can rest assured you are placing your patients in good hands.

  

Choose Your Location

Macon: 478-743-2472

Warner Robins: 478-743-2472

Locust Grove: 470-880-8346

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