A dedicated vein practice · Newnan, Georgia

A million veins
of experience —
for legs that
ask for it.

For more than 26 years, Dr. Garnet Craddock has treated over one million veins across the Atlanta area. One office, one specialty, an IAC-accredited vascular lab, and in-office minimally invasive care. No theatrics — just steady, proven work.

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Veins Treated 1M+
Years of Care 26+
Serving Since 2009
Ultrasound vein mapping at Southern Vein Care, Newnan, Georgia.
IACAccredited Lab
Dr. Garnet R. Craddock, Jr., MD · Founder
Board-Certified Surgeon
26+ Years · 1M+ Veins Treated
IAC-Accredited Vascular Lab
Most Major Insurance & Medicare
Dr. Craddock holds membership in American College of Surgeons International College of Surgeons American Society of General Surgeons American College of Phlebology Vascular Access Society of America
1M+Veins treated across a 26-year career
Since 2009Coweta County's dedicated vein center
IACAccredited vascular ultrasound lab
AcceptedMedicare & most major plans
No. 02 Meet Your Physician

One career spent quietly perfecting one specialty.

Trained as a general and vascular surgeon, Dr. Craddock has spent more than two decades focused on the veins of the leg — and personally reviews every ultrasound performed in his lab.

Founder GC
Garnet R. Craddock, Jr., MD

Board-certified surgeon. A million veins of experience.

Dr. Craddock earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his general surgery internship and residency at Wake Forest University Medical Center. In March 2009 he opened Southern Vein Care to give Coweta County a dedicated home for vein treatment. Certified in vascular ultrasound interpretation, he reviews every study personally.

Board-Certified MUSC · Wake Forest Vascular Ultrasound Certified
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Dr. Craddock performing an in-office vein procedure at Southern Vein Care.
Newnan · Since 2009
Our Practice

A specialty built one leg at a time.

Southern Vein Care helps patients from across Atlanta and greater Georgia treat varicose veins, spider veins, leg swelling, leg pain, restless legs, and the chronic venous insufficiency underneath them — the quiet cause behind most adult leg-vein symptoms.

When Dr. Craddock opened the practice in 2009, the goal was simple: a place focused only on veins, where diagnosis comes from an accredited ultrasound lab rather than guesswork, and where the surgeon reviewing your study is the one treating you.

"When it comes to effectively treating varicose veins, getting better starts here."

— Southern Vein Care

Inside the Practice

An accredited lab, and a steady hand at the heart of it.

Vein mapping, ultrasound-guided treatment, and in-office monitoring — the unhurried, image-guided care that defines the practice. Imagery shown is representative of in-office vein care.

A clinician examining a patient's leg during a vein consultation.
Hands-on examination
Ultrasound vein mapping and screening.
Ultrasound mapping
Patient fitting a graduated compression stocking.
Compression care
In-office monitoring equipment used during procedures.
In-office monitoring
Sclerotherapy treatment preparation.
Sclerotherapy
Vein disease is one of the most under-treated, most treatable conditions in medicine.
— The premise of our practice
No. 03 Conditions We Treat

Symptoms that quietly become someone else's idea of "just aging."

Most of what we treat has been dismissed to a patient as inevitable. It usually isn't. The first step is an honest diagnostic — not a sales pitch.

01

Varicose Veins

Twisted, rope-like veins in the legs.

Failing one-way valves let blood pool. Often runs in families. More than cosmetic — heaviness, swelling, and skin changes follow if left untreated.

02

Spider Veins

Fine, web-like surface vessels.

Small dilated capillaries close to the skin's surface. Often cosmetic — but in some patients they're the surface signal of deeper insufficiency.

03

Restless Leg Syndrome

Often traced to vein reflux.

Many cases have a venous component. Worth a screening before adding medication for that creeping, crawling urge at night.

04

Chronic Venous Insufficiency

The umbrella behind most adult leg-vein symptoms.

Pressure builds in the deep veins, the legs feel heavy, skin discolors at the ankles. Treatable. Frequently missed.

05

Leg Swelling & Pain

Heaviness, aching, and end-of-day swelling.

Persistent swelling and aching legs are often the first sign of venous reflux — long before the veins themselves become visible.

06

Venous Leg Ulcers

Slow-healing wounds at the ankle.

Wounds that refuse to close are usually caused by underlying reflux. Treat the vein, and the wound finally heals — and stays healed.

07

Cellulitis

Recurrent skin infection of the lower leg.

Repeated cellulitis is often driven by chronic venous disease and swelling. Treating the underlying vein reduces how often it returns.

08

Lymphedema & Mixed Swelling

When the cause isn't venous alone.

Some patients have layered conditions. We help untangle which is which — and which we can treat in-office.

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No. 04 Treatments We Offer

Procedures designed to be quiet — for the patient, and the leg.

Most are done in-office, under local anesthesia, in under an hour. Walking out the same day is the expectation, not the exception.

01

EVLT Laser Ablation

Sealing the failing vein from inside.

A laser fiber, threaded under ultrasound, seals the diseased vein. Local anesthesia. In-office. Most patients walk out the same day.

Duration
≈ 45 min
Downtime
24–48 hours
02

Closure Radiofrequency

RFA — radiofrequency, not laser.

A cousin to laser ablation. The choice between the two is made case-by-case based on vein anatomy and patient comfort.

Duration
≈ 45 min
Anesthesia
Local
03

Sclerotherapy

Tiny injections to fade smaller veins.

A specialized solution collapses the vessel wall. The body reabsorbs it over several weeks. No anesthesia required.

Duration
15–30 min
Downtime
Compression hose
04

Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy

Reaching the veins you can't see.

Real-time ultrasound guides the injection into deeper refluxing veins — precision treatment beyond the surface.

Duration
20–40 min
Guidance
Live ultrasound
05

Varithena

FDA-approved foam for tortuous veins.

A microfoam injected under ultrasound, ideal for veins too winding for a catheter. No thermal energy.

Duration
≈ 30 min
Anesthesia
Local
06

VenaSeal Closure

Medical adhesive — no heat, no tumescent.

Adhesive is delivered into the diseased vein and seals it closed. Minimal bruising. Discussed during consultation.

Duration
30–45 min
Recovery
Same-day return
07

Microphlebectomy

Surface bulges, removed through pinpoint incisions.

Stubborn varicosities removed through incisions so small they don't usually require stitches. Often paired with ablation.

Duration
30–60 min
Anesthesia
Local
08

Conservative & Compression Care

Not every leg needs a procedure.

For many patients, compression hosiery, weight, and activity changes are enough — or the right starting point.

Approach
Non-invasive
Best as
First step
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No. 05 The Patient Journey

Four unhurried steps — none of them surprise you with a bill.

The screening is free. Diagnosis is by accredited ultrasound, not guesswork. Treatment is recommended only when it is genuinely indicated and your insurance benefits are clear.

01

Free Vein Screening

A no-cost visit with our team. We listen, examine, and tell you whether a deeper workup is warranted.

02

Ultrasound Diagnosis

A diagnostic ultrasound in our IAC-accredited lab to identify which veins are refluxing and which are healthy.

03

Treatment Plan

A clear plan that explains exactly what we recommend, why, and what your out-of-pocket cost will be — before anything begins.

04

Recovery & Follow-up

Most procedures send you home walking. We schedule short follow-ups by ultrasound to confirm the vein has closed cleanly.

No. 06 Insurance & Cost

Most patients pay very little. We tell you up-front exactly what.

Medically necessary vein treatment is covered by most major plans and Medicare. Our team verifies benefits before scheduling — no surprises.

Plans we accept

We accept most major commercial plans, Medicare, and many Medicare Advantage plans. If your plan isn't listed, call us — we likely still accept it.

Medicare
Medicare Advantage
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Humana
UnitedHealthcare
Tricare
UMR
Multiplan / PHCS

How the money part works

Our team verifies your benefits before treatment. You receive a clear estimate that lists deductible, coinsurance, and any out-of-pocket cost. We do not begin anything you have not approved.

Coverage varies by plan and diagnosis. Cosmetic-only treatments (such as isolated spider veins) are typically out-of-pocket. We will tell you which category your case falls in.

No. 07 Before & After

A consent-based gallery — built quietly, with the patient's permission.

Available in office

We do not publish patient photographs without explicit, written, treatment-by-treatment consent.

If you would like to see results before your screening, we will show you anonymized clinical photos in office and discuss the range of outcomes for someone with your specific anatomy. After a million veins, Dr. Craddock has seen most of them.

What Patients Say

Highly rated by the patients who matter most.

A selection drawn from public reviews across Google, Yelp, and Healthgrades. Themes patients return to: clear explanations, a calm chair, and results that hold.

★★★★★

"Dr. Craddock is the top vein doctor in the area by far. The staff took their time during the procedure and I left feeling so much better."

Verified patientGoogle review
★★★★★

"He is great at informing you of your testing results — pleasant, informative, and good with explanations. He truly puts you at ease."

Verified patientHealthgrades
★★★★★

"The whole team is professional, polite, and helpful. They take the time to explain the procedure and answer every concern. Dr. Craddock is simply the best."

Verified patientNewnan, GA

Reviews paraphrased from public platforms. Full ratings at Google, Yelp, and Healthgrades.

01

Specialty-only practice

Vein care is what we do — every day, all day, since 2009. The depth of a million treated veins shows in the diagnosis.

02

In-office, in under an hour

Most procedures are done in our office under local anesthesia. No hospital, no general, no overnight.

03

Honest about cost

Benefits verified up-front. A written estimate before anything begins. Cosmetic and medical clearly separated.

No. 09 Frequently Asked

The questions every patient asks — and the honest answers.

Is vein treatment painful?
Most patients describe the procedure as mildly uncomfortable, not painful. Local anesthesia is used at the access point. The most common comparison is a routine dental visit. There is no general anesthesia and no hospital stay.
How long is recovery?
Most patients walk out the same day. Compression hose are worn for a short period. Normal activity — including light exercise — typically resumes within 24 to 48 hours. We discourage heavy lifting for about a week.
Will my insurance cover this?
For medically necessary treatment of varicose veins or venous reflux, most major commercial plans and Medicare provide coverage. Our team verifies your specific benefits before treatment is scheduled and gives you a clear estimate. Cosmetic-only treatments (such as isolated spider veins) are typically out-of-pocket. We will tell you clearly which category your case falls in.
Will the veins come back?
A successfully treated vein does not return — the body reabsorbs it. However, vein disease is progressive. New veins can develop reflux over time, particularly with genetic predisposition or significant weight or pregnancy changes. We do not promise a particular outcome. Annual follow-up ultrasounds catch new issues early.
What does the free screening actually include?
A short visit. A focused history. A visual exam. An honest conversation about whether further workup — a diagnostic ultrasound — makes sense for you. No pressure, no obligation.
Do I need a physician referral?
For most plans, no — you can self-refer. A few HMO and Medicare Advantage plans require a referral from your primary care physician. Our front desk will tell you which group your plan is in when you call.
Privacy note (HIPAA-aware). Please do not include protected health information in this form. We will contact you to gather clinical details securely by phone or in person.
No. 11 Visit Us

One quiet office — Newnan, Georgia.

Easy parking, a calm waiting room, and the same surgeon every visit. Serving Coweta County and the greater Atlanta area.

Newnan Office

Coweta County · 30265
Address2959 Sharpsburg McCollum Rd
Newnan, GA 30265
Phone(770) 683-8346
HoursMon — Thu · 8:00am – 4:30pm
Fri · 8:00am – 2:00pm

Serving patients from across Atlanta, Coweta County, and greater Georgia since 2009.

Take the first step back.

A free screening is the smallest, most informative step you can take. No referral required. Most patients leave with a clearer head than they walked in with.

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