I’ve been working on my feet since I was in high school; that’s actually what brought me to Alsara. I just really started to have some pain in my legs, and my lifestyle was really changed. I wasn’t as active as I used to be, and I knew I had to do something about it.
I had swelling in my feet, pain down the leg. I had a vein that was bulging out; it was so ugly; a lot of itching across that vein. And, then, I’d be dragging my feel by the end of the day where I had just a weight to my legs that I couldn’t get past. It really slowed me down to where, by the time I was done working, I was done for the day. There was no going out with friends. There was no being active. It was ‘let’s go home and kick our feet up’ and finish the night.
I had actually saw you all at a little convention, and you had a booth out and I got some information there. I had been attending for a work event and decided maybe this is something I should look into for myself.
First impression was fantastic. Everyone was so nice, so informative. They really sat down and went through each symptom with me, and what we could do, different procedures that might help, and what my odds were of it completely fixing it or what percentage better it would be.
I was terrified coming in. I hate needles and I knew that was going to be a big part of it, so I was definitely scared walking in the door. The staff was so friendly and really helped calm me down, and let me know it’s not going to be bad – you will get through it. They sat with me and talked me through the entire procedure. Really no pain during the procedure at all. Afterwards, I was totally fine. I went right back to work immediately following my appointment with no downtime whatsoever.
So many things are better now. I go out walking daily. I took a vacation for the first time in years where I actually go to go hiking up a mountain. I bought a house with stairs that I never would have considering doing, before, because stairs were not an option at the end of the day! So I’m definitely more active than I have ever been.
[Dr. Gupta] is so nice and so knowledgeable. He really takes the time to sit down and go through everything with you, and he never makes you feel stupid about asking questions. He will make sure you understand fully before you walk out the door. The staff is fantastic, as well. They know you by name when you walk in the door; you’re not just another patient. They are always asking you how you’re doing. They’ll remember what you were doing months ago at your prior appointment, and see how things have been since then.
I recommended my mother to come in and see everyone here.
I would have never thought this would be something I’d be doing at my age. I always thought ‘vein procedures… that’s something grandmas do’. But, no, definitely something I’m so glad I did.
Please describe your experience with us:
- Front Desk staff:
- Great.
- Ultrasound Technologist:
- Great.
- Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:
- Great.
- Billing/Patient Account Services:
- Great.
- Call Center/Patient Service Center:
- Great.
- What made you choose us?
- Location.
- What symptoms were you experiencing?
- Bulging veins.
- How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?
- Restless legs. {After treatment} no more restless legs and no more pain.
- What improvements have you seen in your legs?
- No bulging in veins and no pain.
- Additional Comments: What did you appreciate? What makes us different than other medical clinics? What could we have done better to exceed your expectations? What changes would you like to see?
- [Appreciated} the experience of the procedure. Very clean facility.
Please describe your experience with us:
- Front Desk staff:
- Very courteous / welcoming & get you in & out quickly.
- Ultrasound Technologist:
- Kim was fantastic during procedures & Kati.
- Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:
- Excellent.
- Billing/Patient Account Services:
- Extremely efficient/helpful in acquiring insurance coverage via Amanda.
- Call Center/Patient Account Services:
- Always timely / reminders very helpful.
- What made you choose us?
- Article in paper & free consultation – the training/background & # of procedures done.
- What symptoms were you experiencing?
- While running, experienced heavy legs, some cramping – severe hyperpigmentation on inside ankles.
- How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?
- More difficult when training for long runs/half marathons, heavy legs, some cramping & hyperpigmentation was advancing toward possible ulceration. My work requires being on my feet for 8 hours/day. Had to wear compression dress stockings as well as when going on runs had to wear my sport compression stockings. I no longer feel heaviness in my legs while running, no longer have to wear my sport compression stockings while on runs!! No more cramping, varicose veins began to disappear, no more fatigue after long days on feet. Hyperpigmentation has begun to reverse, dark color has faded & looking much better.
- What improvements have you seen in your legs?
- Less fatigue, no more heavy leg syndrome, no more cramping, a great improvement on varicose vein appearance & hyperpigmentation – more natural color returning.
- Additional Comments: What did you appreciate? What makes us different than other medical clinics? What could we have done better to exceed your expectations? What changes would you like to see?
- The care & focus on my condition, explanation of procedures, follow-up, the expediency of gathering my insurance to cover the procedure. Great staff all around – I really recommend your practice to those who may need it!! I'm so happy to have my running legs back under me!! The cosmetic appearance has improved greatly as well as knowing I will avoid future complications of ulceration possibly if I hadn't had the procedure done. Coming in one late Friday after the first leg done, some upper leg complications & staff had left, but Dr. Gupta took me in to do a scan to verify no clotting & rescheduled to have some trapped blood that instantly relieved my pain/complication!
Please describe your experience with us:
- Front Desk staff:
- Very friendly.
- Ultrasound Technologist:
- Kati's the best – always helpful & cares.
- Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:
- Very professional & has my best interest at heart.
- Billing/Patient Account Services:
- Very friendly.
- What symptoms were you experiencing?
- Pain, tingling, restless legs. "Bubble" vein in back of leg.
- How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?
- Now, no pain or tingling. Bulging veins are gone.
- What improvements have you seen in your legs?
- Looks better. Feels better!.
- Additional Comments: What did you appreciate? What makes us different than other medical clinics? What could we have done better to exceed your expectations? What changes would you like to see?
- This whole office if very accomodating & easy to work with. I highly recommend them!
My name’s Dave Ingram and I like to spend a little bit of time in the gym and spend time with family and friends, hang out at the pool, just do what most parents like to do with their kids.
I’d recommend it [laser treatment] to anybody, I would. The staff is top-notch. I mean, it’s just a great, great, great place to go.
It was painful. I mean, it looked like I had a snake coming up my leg, and it was just ridiculous. You know, if I wore shorts, I’d be talking to somebody and instead of lookin’ me in the eyes, they were looking down at my leg ‘cause it was so unsightly. And it hurt and it just, ah, was something that needed to be taken care of, and I’m not gettin’ any younger and it’s not gonna get any better.
And [after treatment] it feels a lot better, it does.
Whenever I walk, like at the mall, or walk, you know, people aren’t like lookin’ at my calves, you know, and saying “Wow, what is that on his leg?’. It’s like I don’t want to be noticed for that, you know, and I’m not now… yeah, sort of incognito.
My leg] looks about 20 years younger. Yeah, there’s no vein whatsoever sticking out. You can’t even tell.
[Dr. Gupta] is very informative. His demeanor, he’s just so laid-back and casual and just so easy to talk to. You know, he goes into details on whatever you want to talk about. I mean, he’s very informative. But, ah, yeah, he’s a heck of a doctor. I liked him.
Most people don’t realize it – depending on what your job is – you could probably go back to work immediately, you know, as long as you wear your compression stockings and maybe take some ibuprofen, you know. But there’s really no downtime.
I have more energy [now]. My legs… it doesn’t feel as heavy as it did before. I mean, there’s no discomfort whatsoever now. It’s like it never happened. It’s amazing.
Please describe your experience with us:
- Front Desk staff:
- Very helpful & friendly.
- Ultrasound Technologist:
- Very informative & nice.
- Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:
- Made me feel well taken care of.
- What made you choose us?
- Internet site was very informative and you are easy to get to.
- What symptoms were you experiencing?
- Leg pain, swelling, sore spot that itched a lot & one large varicose vein.
- How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?
- Couldn't walk as long due to fullness & swelling. Doing much, much better – made it through workday without all the pain.
- What improvements have you seen in your legs?
- Sore spot gone – big vein gone – legs not swelling.
- Additional Comments: What did you appreciate? What makes us different than other medical clinics? What could we have done better to exceed your expectations? What changes would you like to see?
- I appreciated all the special treatment that everyone provided. I felt like I knew what was going on at all times. My legs look better & feel better. The only thing you could have done to exceed my expectations would have been if I also lost about 50 lbs. but that's my next goal – Thanks for everything!
Please describe your experience with us:
- Front Desk staff:
- Excellent, very friendly.
- Ultrasound Technologist:
- Excellent, very friendly & kind.
- Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:
- Excellent. Very friendly & explains everything.
- Billing/Patient Account Services:
- Excellent.
- Call Center/Patient Service Center:
- Excellent.
- What made you choose us?
- My sister had vein procedures in Overland Park. She was the one who saw your clinic in St. Joe & told me about you..
- What symptoms were you experiencing?
- Leg got very tired when standing; pain.
- How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?
- [Now] I can stand for longer periods of time and not be bothered with tired leg.
- What improvements have you seen in your legs?
- My leg looks 100% better without the veins sticking out & lumps.
- Additional Comments: What did you appreciate? What makes us different than other medical clinics? What could we have done better to exceed your expectations? What changes would you like to see?
- It was an excellent experience for me. I was nervous about the procedure & everyone was so kind. It wasn't as painful as I thought it would be. There is nothing that I can see you need to improve on. You are all a very kind and caring bunch. The best part is when Kati & others served me coffee. That touches your heart . I recommend you to anyone that needs their veins taken care of.
Please describe your experience with us:
- Front Desk staff:
- Excellent! The girls are very kind.
- Ultrasound Technologist:
- Wonderful.
- Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:
- Great, nice, and excellent workers.
- Billing/Patient Account Services:
- Great job.
- Call Center/Patient Service Center:
- Great job.
- What made you choose us?
- I had pain in my legs and my doctor, Doctor Rivas, referred me to this clinic.
- What symptoms were you experiencing?
- Pain in my legs, swelling, bulging veins, and headache.
- How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?
- I had problems [walking] and when I [would] stand up, [I} got pain and swelling. Now, I don't have any pain, and I don't have any bulging veins.
- What improvements have you seen in your legs?
- It changed a lot, and I don't feel any pain and I can walk well.
- Additional Comments: What did you appreciate? What makes us different than other medical clinics? What could we have done better to exceed your expectations? What changes would you like to see?
- I appreciate all you do for me. Thanks for helping me. All looks good. And your service is wonderful. Nice people; your kind[ness] makes me feel like in a family. All of you do excellent work.
Microphlebectomy Treatments
Introducing Next Generation Microphlebectomy
Safely and permanently remove unsightly varicose veins with no downtime and minimal pain or risk of scarring
Alsara Vein Clinic believes in the comprehensive treatment of venous disorders. Our goal is to offer long-lasting results. We do not believe in band-aid treatments. Prior to performing microphlebectomy, we will examine the larger deeper veins in the legs using ultrasound. If there are problems with the deeper (feeder) veins, those must be addressed first, otherwise, the chances of the veins returning or new varicose veins developing in the area are significantly higher. The deeper saphenous veins are typically sealed using a laser (endovenous laser ablation or EVLA). When microphlebectomy is coupled with EVLA, both procedures may be performed on the same day or scheduled a few weeks apart. A study using 76 patients demonstrated that 58.2% of legs treated with EVLA alone did not require further treatment with microphlebectomy. In most cases, EVLA allowed the varicosities to decrease in size or disappear altogether.
Microphlebectomy is a permanent fix for the varicose vein. The vein cannot come back. Other veins may develop and even appear in the same location, but those that have been removed are gone for good. If new veins should develop, they can easily be eliminated with sclerotherapy injections or microphlebectomy.
The procedure itself typically takes less than one hour to perform and requires no downtime. Further, microphlebectomy may be covered by medical insurance if you are experiencing symptoms such as aching, burning, itching, or swelling in your legs caused by varicose veins. There may also be some incidence of blood clots or bleeding. If symptoms are not present, the procedure will be considered cosmetic hence insurance coverage would be unavailable.
Patients are amazed at how easy the microphlebectomy procedure is and how quickly they can see positive results. Patients often comment on how sorry they are that they waited so long to get rid of their unsightly varicose veins that are also a health hazard. Call us now at 1-844-425-7272 to schedule a consultation with our vein specialist.
Alsara Vein Clinic specializes in microphlebectomy treatments to remove unsightly varicose veins.
Varicose Vein Treatments are coved by insurance including Medicare and Medicaid
Please describe your experience with us:
- Front Desk staff:
- Excellent.
- Ultrasound Technologist:
- Excellent.
- Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:
- Excellent.
- Billing/Patient Account Services:
- Excellent.
- Call Center/Patient Service Center:
- Excellent.
- What made you choose us?
- The News you were on.
- What symptoms were you experiencing?
- Heaviness, big veins, swelling.
- How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?
- [I was] embarrassed to wear shorts. I could not ride my bike. [After treatment] my leg feels young again.
- What improvements have you seen in your legs?
- No heaviness, no pain, no swelling, no tiredness.
- Additional Comments: What did you appreciate? What makes us different than other medical clinics? What could we have done better to exceed your expectations? What changes would you like to see?
- I love how you guys made me important. You guys care a lot for patients.
