Dermatologists commonly evaluate and treat patients who experience telangiectasias. Because symptoms that affect your skin can function as a "window" to your internal health, the dermatologist will determine the cause of the telangiectasia and start treatments or refer you to a rheumatologist if a connective tissue disease is suspected.

When found on the legs, they are found specifically on the upper thigh, below the knee joint and around the ankles. Many patients with spider veins seek the assistance of physicians who specialize in vein care or peripheral vascular disease. These physicians are called vascular surgeons or phlebologists.