⚠️ Website Issues Tracker
Active issues discovered during brand audit — February 23, 2026
🚨 Critical Issues
These issues require immediate attention — they directly impact conversions and compliance.
Massive 404 Errors — Key Pages Broken
Multiple important navigation links return 404 errors:
/before-and-after/→ 404/see-results/→ 404/before-after-gallery/→ 404/varicose-veins/→ 404/vein-treatment/sclerotherapy/→ 404
Impact: Menu shows "Before & After Gallery" and "Patient Stories" but pages don't exist. Major conversion killer.
Branded Treatment Name Violation
The Sclerotherapy page mentions "VenaSeal" — a trademarked brand name.
Brand Rule: Per brand guidelines, this should be "vein glue" or "cyanoacrylate closure" — never the branded trademark.
Display Bug: "0+" Statistics
Homepage statistics show "0+" for:
- Happy patients
- Reviews
- Combined years of experience
Impact: Destroys credibility. Appears either the CMS data is missing or JavaScript animation isn't loading.
⚠️ High Priority Issues
Important issues that affect user experience and brand consistency.
Inconsistent Location Counts Across Brand Family
| Site | Locations Shown | States |
|---|---|---|
| VIP Medical Group | 7 | NY, NJ only |
| Vein Treatment Clinic | 50+ | CA, CT, MD, NJ, NY, TX |
| Pain Treatment Specialists | 9 | NY, NJ only |
Impact: Parent company site shows far fewer locations than sub-brands. Confusing brand architecture.
Outdated/Departed Doctor References
Reviews and content mention doctors who may have left the practice (e.g., "Dr. Volney moving to Texas").
Impact: Patients may book expecting to see a specific doctor who no longer practices there.
Duplicate Location Addresses
Both "Hartsdale, NY" and "Westchester, NY" appear to share the same physical address.
Impact: Creates user confusion and potential SEO duplicate content issues.
"Coming Soon" Location Still Listed
Williamsburg, NY shows "Coming soon!" status.
Impact: How long has this been "coming soon"? Should have an opening date or be removed.
📋 Compliance Concerns
Potential regulatory and legal issues requiring review.
Before/After Photos Missing Disclaimers
Medical before/after images require:
- Clear indication these are actual patients
- Statement that results may vary
- Confirmation consent was obtained
Note: Gallery pages currently 404 — cannot verify if disclaimers exist.
"Harvard Trained" Claims Need Verification
PTS heavily promotes "Harvard trained" doctors throughout the site.
- Is this verifiable for ALL current doctors?
- Is it "trained at Harvard" or "completed residency at Harvard-affiliated hospitals"?
- FTC guidelines require substantiation for such claims
Insurance Verification Forms — HIPAA Review
"FREE Coverage Checker" forms collect PHI. Verify:
- HIPAA compliance for data collection
- Proper consent language displayed
- Secure transmission (HTTPS + encryption)
- Data retention policies
Privacy Policy Branding Inconsistency
Privacy policy mentions both "Vein Treatment Clinic" and "VIP Medical Group" inconsistently within the same document.
🔧 UX/Technical Issues
Lower priority issues affecting user experience and site maintenance.
Inconsistent Navigation Structure
Each site has different navigation patterns:
- VTC nav: Why Choose Us → About Us, Insurance, In the press, Meet the Team
- PTS nav: Different structure entirely
- VIP Medical: Minimal navigation
Multiple Phone Numbers
VTC shows different numbers:
844-690-1788(main)(855) 982-9678(coverage checker)
Social Media Links — Verify Active
Footer links to YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn. Need to verify:
- All accounts are active and maintained
- Content is up to date
- Branding is consistent across platforms
Copyright Year Outdated
Footer shows "Copyright 2025" — current year is 2026.
📅 Recommended Action Plan
Immediate (This Week)
- Fix all 404 errors on VTC
- Replace "VenaSeal" with generic term
- Fix the "0+" display bug
- Update copyright to 2026
Short-Term (2 Weeks)
- Audit all doctor listings for accuracy
- Reconcile location lists across all three sites
- Remove or update "Coming Soon" locations
- Add proper disclaimers to before/after content
Medium-Term (1 Month)
- Unify navigation structure across brand family
- Verify all "Harvard trained" claims with documentation
- Conduct full HIPAA compliance review of forms
- Update privacy policy with consistent branding