Love Your
Legs Again

Gitter Vein Institute is a patient-focused, vein treatment center with locations in New Orleans, LA and Baton Rouge, LA. Gitter Vein utilizes the most proven and innovative laser techniques and other modalities to treat and cure abnormalities associated with the peripheral venous system.

Gitter Vein primarily treats varicose veins, spider veins, vascular malformations, venous ulcers, and vascular lesions of the face and body.
Gitter Vein Institute invites you to experience a new type of medical environment. We commit our focus and expertise to earn your confidence and trust.

Enjoy a New Patient Experience

Gitter Vein Institute is a patient-focused, vein treatment center with locations in New Orleans, LA and Baton Rouge, LA. Gitter Vein utilizes the most proven and innovative laser techniques and other modalities to treat and cure abnormalities associated with the peripheral venous system.

Gitter Vein primarily treats varicose veins, spider veins, vascular malformations, venous ulcers, and vascular lesions of the face and body. 

We invite you to experience a new type of medical environment. We commit our focus and expertise to earn your confidence and trust.

Experience Gitter Vein

New Orleans
Baton Rouge

Our Services

Dedicated and Compassionate Care

Richard Gitter, MD
DIRECTOR - GVI New Orleans

The director of Gitter Vein Institute, Richard Gitter, MD is an experienced, board certified, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon who has dedicated his professional career to the surgical treatment of blood vessels.

Dr. Richard Gitter is a native of New Orleans and grew up in Old Metairie. He graduated from Isidore Newman in 1981 and then earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Tulane University in 1985.

Testimonials

What Our Patients Say

All reviews are taken directly from Google

Staff is very friendly and helpful. The Doctor is very friendly and personable. The staff explains everything very well. The communication from setting up the appointment to actually attending the appointment was smooth and well done. The handouts are very good and organized. I knew up front what my co pay was. The environment was very clean and nicely decorated. The only negative is I could have benefited from some better directions on how to get there and parking, landmarks, ect.
Rebecca Evans
Google Review
Dr. Gitter and staff Thank you for showing kindness and compassion! From the scheduling of every appointment, to the extra safety measure your staff takes to ensure each patients safety. Taking time to answer any questions a patient has and making sure that patient understands the treatment process. You and assistant eased all fears I had during the process. Thank you all for caring!
Quin Watson
Google Review
Everything from appointment booking, customer service/hospitality, educational explanations, to the actual medical procedure was amazing! Dr. Gitter and his staff are extremely professional and their kindness makes you feel valued when you visit. They are also very helpful with insurance assistance. I am extremely pleased with my service and care here and look forward to future visits.
Jessica Andrus
Google Review
"The experience i received from Gitter Vein Institute was superb!! From the very first encounter via email to the moment i walked out the door. Everyone was kind & very knowledgeable. This practice runs like a well oiled machine with really amazing people. I'm excited to return for my upcoming treatment's."
Natalie Kendrick
Google Review