Physician Profiles
At Virginia Vein Care vein centers, all patient care is directed by Dr. Lawrence J. Markovitz. Dr. Markovitz, Dr. Chris Rothstein, and their staff offer expert treatment for varicose veins, spider veins, and other forms of vein disease in a caring and supportive environment.
Dr. Lawrence J. Markovitz
Dr. Lawrence J. Markovitz is a highly regarded Board Certified Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon with over 18 years of clinical experience. Unlike other D.C. area vein doctors, Dr. Markovitz has extensive experience with surgery of the heart, blood vessels and saphenous veins. He has performed over five thousand such procedures and has found the new VNUS Closure® procedure to be a highly effective vein treatment for those patients suffering from venous insufficiency.
Dr. Markovitz trained at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and subsequently served as chief of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Midelford Clinic, a Mayo Clinic subsidiary. Dr. Markovitz relocated to the North Virginia area in 2003. Since his arrival, Dr. Markovitz has been consistently recognized as one of the area’s best surgeons. Over the years he has had a great many satisfied patients.
Dr. Chris Rothstein
Dr. Rothstein is a highly respected Vascular and Interventional Radiologist. He is board certified and fellowship trained in minimally invasive imaging guided vein and artery procedures. He has been treating varicose veins and spider veins in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for more than 16 years, making him one of the most experienced vein physicians in the region.
Dr. Rothstein has been named a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine in every issue since he began practicing in the Washington Metropolitan area in 1998. He has also been named a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine many times, including the most recent issue.
Wonderful staff! Everyone there was so nice and very good at what they did. I waited several months before writing a review to see if everything stayed fixed. My legs feel great! Thanks to everyone at Virginian Purcellville.
I had a great experience. Everybody made sure that my time in the clinic was as pleasant as possible. All technicians, Office Manager and Dr. Markowitz were extremely helpful, listened to all my concerns and provided me with answers for every question. Nobody ever was in rush with me, if anything they took extra time to look after me and my veins.
Prior to my first session with Dr. Markovitz, I had extremely severe vein problems that were both painful and unsightly. After only a few brief sessions, all of the pain and discomfort had vanished and my legs now look better than I could have possibly imagined. I am truly amazed at the results and I would recommend Dr. Markovitz to anyone considering these procedures. His office staff is friendly and professional, the procedures were painless, and I could not be happier with how my legs look and feel. My only regret is that I did not come to visit Dr. Markovitz sooner.
I went to Dr. Markovitz at Virginia Vein Care with the expectation that my large rope like veins in my leg would be reduced in size and pain. They have actually disappeared and the pain has gone away entirely. An unexpected outcome has been the feeling that a 5 lb. ankle weight has been removed from my leg. Also, many people have commented on how much thinner my leg looks.
I had sclerotherapy several years before going to Virginia Vein Care. The results of my sclerotherapy at Virginia Vein Care were amazingly superior to previous results I had with sclerotherapy done elsewhere. I didn’t know that sclerotherapy could be this effective and improve my legs this much. My spider veins are completely gone. Their technique is great and I highly recommend their services.
I am a patient of yours and began treatment with you in early 2013. My legs had been covered with bulging ugly veins since I was in high school. You performed 7 procedures on my legs in a short time, as I was on a fast track schedule to get my legs ready for my daughter’s July 2013 wedding in Jamaica. We didn’t get it all finished, but they were greatly improved. After returning, many sclerotherapies were done. The summer of 2014 was the first time since high school that I could wear shorts & skirts and not be self -conscious of my legs. Thanks to you and your gracious staff for all of your hard work! I will continue to come for sclero as needed. Your help has made a big difference in my life!
Joyce is incredible! Excellent! THE best! Not only does she have 20+ years experience, she has been published in highly respected dermatology journals and comes highly recommended by those in the medical field. On top of that, she’s a gracious, patient-focused, caring professional.
Everyone at the facility was great, Dr. Rothstein, his medical assistants, and all of the office staff…All in all the entire team at VVC was great, my experience was wonderful, and I absolutely recommend the Tysons Corner location!
