Please describe your experience with us:

Front Desk staff:

Friendly, courteous, and helpful, very polite.

Ultrasound Technologist:

Awesome, very helpful, and friendly.

Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:

Very informative and explained everything very well.

Billing/Patient Account Services:

Great.

Call Center/Patient Service Center:

Great.

What made you choose us?

My medical doctor referred me.

What symptoms were you experiencing?

Legs felt very heavy, swollen, achy & tired.

How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?

Very uncomfortable, couldn't walk very well. Now [after treatment], I feel more like myself. My legs feel so much better.

What improvements have you seen in your legs?

They feel lighter and the swelling has gone down. I can actually wear my shoes again with comfort.

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 how everyone was so nice, friendly, and helpful. The offices were very clean. I was overall very impressed with the doctor and his staff. I felt welcomed. Thanks for helping me get back on my feet. I will highly recommend your clinic to any of my friends & family. Thanks for helping me get back in the swing of things. Keep up the good work. I appreciate all you guys have done for me. Thanks again!! 😃

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Alsara Clinic has been a great answer to my problems. And I was at my breaking point.

I came to Alsara Clinic because I was having some difficulty with my legs. They were very swollen and itchy and I had tried for two years everything from topical creams, shots, different types of medications, and nothing was getting rid of it. So I came here as a last resort to see if there was anything that Dr. Gupta could do for me.

When I came to Alsara for my mapping experience, I was very excited, and the tech that did my ultrasound was very friendly. When I had my procedure done, the room was very comfortable. I was able to relax and rest, and knowing that the staff was going to take care of me. Dr. Gupta came in and explained the procedure, and it went very well.

Since treatment, I don’t have any of those symptoms at all. I can work my bartending job and be on my feet all day and I don’t get that tired feeling anymore. I don’t have the aches; I don’t have the itching; I don’t have any of those urges anymore. I’m very thankful. And I can walk. The day that it was done, I didn’t stop going to work. I didn’t sit around the house. I stayed active. A week later, it’s like it never happened.

The staff here are amazing. They’re always nice and friendly, above and beyond; whether it was questions or assistance. I was having trouble getting compression socks in St. Joe, so the staff called around to Kansas City, and about the seventh place, they were able to locate a place that I could go to get the supplies that I needed. They could’ve just said, ‘you’re just going to have to order them and wait three or four days’. I didn’t want to have to wait. They go above and beyond, and that starts with your receptionist clear through to the techs, and definitely Dr. Gupta. I’m very blessed to have come here and had the treatment done.

I plan on taking my son to Disneyland next month, and as soon as the other leg heals, I’ll go get some capris and we’re going to go to the beach!

For anybody that has any type of Restless Leg Syndrome, spider veins, varicose veins, swelling, edema, anything, it’s a free consultation so why not try and see if Dr. Gupta can help you. Even for someone without insurance, the treatments are definitely affordable. It’s worth it. It will change your life.

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The symptoms that I had is I was struggling with varicose veins since I was in high school, and they just progressively got worse. I was having lots of swelling in my - it was mainly my right leg - I was having lots of swelling in it. Walking, it was throbbing, and I just could not tolerate much, I mean, being in an upright position very much.

I was pregnant with both of my children and ended up having blood clots with my first child, and then I had vein stripping after each pregnancy. And the vein stripping procedure was just very painful, and I wasn’t really wanting to do it again. But then, 10 years later, I was having increased problems again and decided it was time to do it. So I had seen a where this place was doing the laser and I thought ‘well, I'm going to give it a try’ and see if it was any better.

It affected my daily routines. I finally started wearing compression garments, which helped, but still by the end of the day, they were tired and sore and throbbing. And if I was up walking a lot during the day, which I do anyway with my job, then they were just swollen and throbbing and very heavy and painful.

I was feeling nervous about coming through and doing it again because the vein stripping procedure was such a hard procedure to go through. And so I wasn’t sure whether I wanted to go through anything like that again. But I knew that I couldn’t continue to have the heavy leg syndrome and just being in pain every day, so I was really kind of questioning whether laser could take care of it because I had to have the vein stripping before, so I was really kind of second-guessing whether it would even work.

I felt very comfortable after meeting Dr. Gupta. He was very calm and easy to understand, and he explained the whole procedure; explained what was going on in our vein system, um, very compassionate man. I’m just very pleased that I was able to meet him, and I was just really pleased with how he presented himself and how he presented what was was wrong, you know, what could be wrong with me. I hadn’t had the ultrasound done yet, but, just explaining the process of how veins work, so I was very comfortable with staying here and having the procedure.

Everyone was so friendly and inviting and caring. I didn’t feel out of place at all. The atmosphere was just really nice. It was a really pretty office. It was nicely kept clean. So I just really enjoyed walking in the door.

The staff is very friendly and very warming, and I just felt very comfortable coming in here and doing anything with payments or just getting my appointments. It’s easy. They call me to remind me of appointments, and I just can’t say enough about the staff. They’re fantastic people.

I was very pleased to find out that insurance did cover it.

The treatment and recovery were very easy, very good. After the procedure here, I was able to go right back to work, walk, do anything that I was wanting to do. I was very happy with the treatment afterward. The recovery was extremely fast versus the stripping. I was up and going the same day, whereas the stripping, I was down for almost a week and in a lot of pain. I just had mild discomfort during the procedure and that was it. I was up and out walking, and I was surprised that I was able to get out and going that fast.

Now, I can travel, I can fly, and I don’t have any pain at all or any increased swelling right now. [I’m] just ready to enjoy my life and get out there, and I’m extremely grateful for Alsara Clinic.

I am very grateful for finding Dr. Gupta. I feel like I have more freedom in my life. I can go out. I can work out. I can run without feeling the heaviness in my leg or increased swelling. I was extremely surprised by how the procedure went and how easy it was to do, and how much better I felt at the end. So I am very pleased with Dr. Gupta and his staff, with the procedure. And I would highly recommend if you have any kind of vein issues just to come in and get it checked out.

I would highly recommend anyone with a vein problem to come to Alsara Clinic to get it checked out and get a recommendation on how to help them. I mean, it’s a fantastic place and I can’t say how much I appreciate everything that they have done for me. To know that there is hope out there – that there is a procedure that does not include stripping of the veins – is fantastic. I mean, I’m extremely happy that I came.

It has made a difference in my journey just because now I can get out, and I can go to all of my children’s sporting events, and walk around all day and not have increased swelling in my leg. When I get home, it’s not throbbing. I can continue to come home and do my laundry, and clean the house, and do everything that I can do. I’m not sitting down and trying to prop my leg up, saying that ‘hey, I have to get off it’. Whereas, before, if I had activities all day long, I would be going home and elevating my leg ‘til the throbbing would go away. Now, I can go to all the sporting events, come home, maybe go work out, or come home and finish all my house activities, and I am feeling great.

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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:

Very friendly and excellent service provider.

Ultrasound Technologist:

Outstanding care and very informative.

Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:

Very knowledgeable and great communication skills.

Billing/Patient Account Services:

Great.

Call Center/Patient Service Center:

Great.

What made you choose us?

My doctor recommended you.

What symptoms were you experiencing?

Swelling of lower legs and ankles.

How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?

Pain, heaviness, couldn't be on my feet & walk for long periods. [Now], all for the better.

What improvements have you seen in your legs?

Less swelling & 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?

Very friendly and everything was explained so I could understand it. Great doctor and support staff. A real positive experience.

Chronic Venous Insufficiency

What is Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)?

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Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is a medical condition in which the veins in the body are unable to pump oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart, often resulting in chronic swelling in the legs.

How is CVI related to Varicose Veins?

As varicose vein symptoms worsen, there is increased backflow (reflux) of blood, which causes swelling in the ankles, feet, and legs. This is followed by discoloration around the ankles and feet. Left untreated, this may result in stasis dermatitis (dry, flaky rash), phlebitis (blood clots), and ulcers (skin sores).

Due to increased pressure of blood in the legs, even a minor injury may result in profuse bleeding. Poor circulation may cause frequent skin infections and sores that do not heal.

Without treatment, CVI can worsen and lead to leg swelling, skin discoloration, bleeding varicose veins, recurrent skin infections, blood clots and poorly healing sores (ulcers):

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• VEIN DISEASE - OVERVIEW
• Varicose Veins
• Chronic Venous Insufficiency
• Blood Clots
• Spider Veins
• Restless Leg Syndrome
• Edema (swelling)
• Infection / Leg Ulcers
• Neuropathy

Please describe your experience with us:

Front Desk staff:

Cordial, efficient, friendly.

Ultrasound Technologist:

Professional, amicable, knowledgeable - place you at ease.

Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:

Extremely knowledgeable & professional. An educator.

Billing/Patient Account Services:

Friendly and personable.

Call Center/Patient Service Center:

Friendly, efficient.

What made you choose us?

Referral from Beth Booker, St. Joseph Family Health Center.

What symptoms were you experiencing?

Heavy feet and legs, occasional tingling, restless legs at night.

How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?

Feeling of walking on pillows. Altered sensation in feet and legs. Difficult to walk straight, climb stairs, rest at night. [Treatment] has made a tremendous difference in the comfort of walking and standing. More restful at night. Thank you so much for your exceptional care.

What improvements have you seen in your legs?

Ankles are smaller. Less sensitivity. Easier to walk & stand..

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 staff and Doctor are patient-focused and unified as a team. They make you feel comfortable Procedures were well explained and executed. I am very pleased with the professional and expert care I was provided. Thank you for your care.

Please describe your experience with us:

Front Desk staff:

Very friendly and always helpful.

Ultrasound Technologist:

Knowledgeable and super friendly.

Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:

Very friendly and explains everything.

Billing/Patient Account Services:

Knowledgeable and friendly.

What made you choose us?

A friend works here and set me all up.

What symptoms were you experiencing?

Heaviness, itching, cramping, and swelling.

How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?

My legs would cramp towards the end of the day after being on my feet all day. [After treatment], I can now make it through a 12 hour day without pain.

What improvements have you seen in your legs?

Heaviness seems to be gone and cramping is improving daily.

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 staff was amazing throughout the whole clinic.

Please describe your experience with us:

Front Desk staff:

Very helpful! I appreciate their kindness in helping me with the sign-in process.

Ultrasound Technologist:

Friendly & listens.

Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:

Great. Couldn't be nicer & explains everything exceptionally well.

Billing/Patient Account Services:

Never a problem.

What made you choose us?

I saw Dr. Gupta on Live-at-Five. When I walked in with leg issues, I was shocked the doctor took time right then to look at my legs. Didn't have to come back at another time..

What symptoms were you experiencing?

Bleeding from small areas where veins had surfaced.

How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?

They were always feeling heavy & aching. There was swelling of the ankles. Terrible restless legs at night. Then I started having the bleeding issues. That was my red flag! To get them treated.

What improvements have you seen in your legs?

No swelling of the ankles, no restless legs, no aching, no bleeding. All around better feeling, especially if I wear my compression hose.

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 when you come in for an appointment you don't have to sit in the waiting area. They take you to the room immediately. I love the inspirational videos playing instead of the TV blaring. Even though you play music, it's low enough so it's not irritating. I love your scheduling because you rarely ever see another patient. It's like you are the only one there.

Please describe your experience with us:

You know we are going to give you all high marks!!

Front Desk staff:

Excellence with a smile & helpful.

Ultrasound Technologist:

Excellence with a tinge of sarcasm (which we loved!).

Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:

Excellence with funny analogies.

Billing/Patient Account Services:

Medicaid/Medicare/Tricare insurance – didn't need to do anything.

Call Center/Patient Service Center:

Very good.

What made you choose us?

LaVerna Village nurse practitioner recommendation.

What symptoms were you experiencing?

Swelling in lower legs, wound that didn't heal.

How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?

Legs had been swollen for years, couldn't walk much; skin so tight couldn't move knees or ankles. [After treatment] swelling is gone, wounds healed, able to bend knees & flex ankles – walking better.

What improvements have you seen in your legs?

Swelling gone, able to flex ankles & bend knees, sores healed.

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?

Eveyone at Alsara Vein Clinic put us at ease from the start & very helpful. We loved the casual professionalism and witty banter because we knew/felt deep down you really wanted to help.

Edema (swelling) and Phlebolyphedema

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Leg, calf, foot, or ankle swelling (Edema) is a common sign of varicose veins.

The normal flow of blood in leg veins is against the force of gravity; from the foot to the thigh and then up towards the heart. When veins are stretched and enlarged (become varicose), they are too weak to overcome the force of gravity causing the blood to flow backward and pool in the legs. As the pooling continues throughout the day, the pressure inside the vein walls continues to increase. Eventually, some blood and other fluids can leak out of the vein into the surrounding tissue.

The pooling of blood, increased pressure and subsequent “leakage” causes swelling in the ankles and feet as gravity pulls the fluid down. As leakage continues, swelling can also be noted in the lower calf region and extend to the knee or even the thighs.

Swelling is more noticeable at the end of the day, especially if you have spent much of it sitting or standing still. When you elevate your legs, for example when you are sleeping, gravity is no longer a force working against the flow of the blood in your leg veins hence swelling is reduced. However, when you sit or stand, the swelling recurs. Other factors that can contribute to increased swelling include lifting or straining, pregnancy, heat (such as hot baths or sauna), and hormonal changes (that further relax and stretch the weak veins).

During the initial stages of edema, graduated compression stockings may be enough to diminish the tendency of the veins to stretch and control edema. Over time, patients may notice increasing leg fatigue, swelling, thinning of the skin, and discoloration of the overlying skin. Complications such as painful blood clots in the vein, bleeding from veins close to the skin surface, and nonhealing leg sores may develop. Many patients may also notice unsightly spider and varicose veins (Corona Phlebectatica).

Because of the potentially serious and long-term complications of varicose veins, proper treatment is important, and the best results are obtained before complications have already developed. A Vein Specialist can use a Duplex Ultrasound to check “leaky” varicose veins and treatment options.

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• VEIN DISEASE - OVERVIEW
• Varicose Veins
• Chronic Venous Insufficiency
• Blood Clots
• Spider Veins
• Restless Leg Syndrome
• Edema (swelling)
• Infection / Leg Ulcers
• Neuropathy

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Swelling in the legs can be a sign of poorly functioning veins. When the veins fail, blood that normally flows up toward the heart is pulled down by gravity to pool inside the legs. The backflow, called venous reflux, strains the vein walls and the plasma leaks out into the surrounding space leading to swelling in the feet, ankles, and calves. Leg swelling and associated skin changes are called chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).

Edema is primarily noted at the end of the day that can be improved with leg elevation. Left untreated, the recurrent and persistent accumulation of fluid inside the legs begins to stress the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system works as a safety valve to remove excess fluid from the legs. When both, the venous system and lymphatic systems fail, the condition is known as phlebolymphedema.

Lymphatic vessels carry protein-rich fluid and other macromolecules which leak out into the interstitial space. This can make the edema from CVI even worse. Furthermore, the lymphatic fluid triggers an inflammatory reaction that can cause the skin to become red and warm to touch, severe itching, and fluid leakage. Over time, fibrosis sets in, where some of the soft tissue and skin gets converted to hard “scar-like” tissue. At this stage, the condition is largely irreversible.

Modern treatment options available for diseased veins are safe, effective, and require no downtime. Almost all insurance companies offer coverage for the treatment of symptomatic vein problems. However, we do not have definitive treatments available for the management of lymphedema. Treatment of lymphedema, including phlebolymphedema, involves complete decongestive therapy (CDT) and lifelong conservative therapy. Hence, early diagnosis and treatment of edema offers the best chance for long-term symptom relief and protection against complications.

Lymphedema

Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is the gold standard for lymphedema management and is divided into two phases:

• Phase I – Decongestion to decrease the swelling in the limb to as close to normal as possible with the assistance of a lymphedema therapist.
• Phase II – Maintenance that involves continued care at home.

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!

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I came here a year ago, showed everybody my ugly legs – hah! And I made an appointment, and Dr. Gupta and staff worked on it. It was a year ago, and I had – oh my goodness – I had pain for 64 years because I had the [varicose] veins when I was 10.

I started having very bad varicose veins. And so they did the laser treatment on both legs, and immediately I felt relief. So, ever since, I have more energy. I do more things. My husband likes me better. I’m not as grouchy from the pain. Restless Leg Syndrome is gone. I can watch a whole movie for two or three hours without getting… fidgeting back and forth – my legs – and so on.

I just feel really blessed at this time in my life that I have legs that I can… that have no pain.

My husband says ‘What’s wrong with you?’ for forty-some years. It was miserable. It really was. It’s just… driving to Kansas City and home, my legs would be swelled up so bad, it takes three days for the swelling to go down.

At the Alsara Vein Clinic, it’s very comfortable to come in to. The girls that work here are very friendly – always have been. Dr. Gupta is absolutely the best doctor I’ve ever met. Ha! Bedside manners plus! I don’t feel anything when he works on it. He’s very conscientious. The girls are very conscientious. It’s a pleasure to come here.

Oh, I would recommend everyone that has vein problems, I would recommend go to Alsara Clinic and get your treatment. You feel so much better. Your life will change a hundred percent.

Please describe your experience with us:

Front Desk staff:

All very friendly, kind, professional.

Ultrasound Technologist:

All very friendly, kind, professional.

Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:

All very friendly, kind, professional.

Billing/Patient Account Services:

All very friendly, kind, professional.

Call Center/Patient Service Center:

All very friendly, kind, professional.

What made you choose us?

My husband had met Dr. Gupta through a real estate appointment & recommended him to me.

What symptoms were you experiencing?

Extreme itching of the skin on the lower right leg, ankle swelling. No pain, but the itching was intense for months.

How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?

I was never prevented from normal activities. The itching did interfere with my sleep, however.

What improvements have you seen in your legs?

Swelling eliminated. Itching ceased. Skin affected has cleared up – no inflammation..

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?

Appointments were promptly kept on time. The staff is courteous & professional. Kati's the best. Dr. Gupta always clearly explained my condition, office treatments & home care expectations. No changes [needed].

Please describe your experience with us:

Front Desk staff:

Everyone was great and pleasant to work with.

Ultrasound Technologist:

Everyone was great and pleasant to work with.

Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:

Everyone was great and pleasant to work with.

Billing/Patient Account Services:

Everyone was great and pleasant to work with.

What made you choose us?

Referral from PCP - Darci Fieden..

What symptoms were you experiencing?

Leg swelling & discoloring.

How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?

Loss of motion, swelling. Couldn't walk for long periods of time. [After treatment] Able to be more mobile.

What improvements have you seen in your legs?

Decreased swelling and heaviness..

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?

Everyone was great. Happy with the results and to be feeling better.

Please describe your experience with us:

Front Desk staff:

Very pleasant and helpful.

Ultrasound Technologist:

Very nice and gives helpful information.

Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:

Always friendly, explains everything well.

Billing/Patient Account Services:

Handles things well.

What made you choose us?

Friend recommended.

What symptoms were you experiencing?

Restless leg syndrome, edema, occasional leg cramps.

How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?

Unable to sleep at times. Getting better [now].

What improvements have you seen in your legs?

RLS improved. Will see if gone after treatment. No cramps so far.

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?

No one seems rushed to get us taken care of and on our way. Allowed me to watch the procedure when possible. Procedure done with the least pain possible. I would like a mirror above so can watch the procedure. Everyone has been great and done their job well. I'm glad we chose Alsara.

Please describe your experience with us:

Front Desk staff:

They are very helpful and kind.

Ultrasound Technologist:

They share their knowledge and are nice.

Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:

I love everyone in the office.

Billing/Patient Account Services:

Very helpful, very kind.

Call Center/Patient Service Center:

I can't say enough good things about the staff at Alsara Vein Clinic.

What made you choose us?

My doctor suggested I go to a vein doctor. I have made a wonderful choice at Alsara.

What symptoms were you experiencing?

Swelling in ankles.

How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?

The swelling is gone now and my ankles do not swell anymore. No more pain.

What improvements have you seen in your legs?

I have no swelling or pain in my legs.

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?

Dr. Sam explains everything he is doing. He is a great doctor and I would go to no one but him. He is kind and explains every move he makes. He takes the fear out of me and I trust him completely.

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My name is Katrina Brown. I enjoy spending time with my family. I enjoy walking - even more so now that I’ve had treatment on my legs.

What were your symptoms? How did they affect your daily life?

Before I had treatment, I was having restless legs at night. I hadn’t even realized how tired my legs were until after the treatment. I was having heavy, tired legs and just feeling the need to move my legs at night, just readjusting a lot as I was trying to fall asleep. Just the heaviness, the achiness, um, a lot of swelling after a day of activity when I didn’t have a chance to put my feet up and rest. I had some obvious varicose veins that I was concerned about.

How did you hear about Alsara Vein Clinic?

I’d seen a commercial about vein treatment, and so I just made a mental note to ask my Nurse Practitioner the next time I saw her, and she’s like 'Oh, yes, we can get that looked at'. And she referred be to Dr. Gupta.

What was your first impression of Alsara Vein Clinic?

After I came and saw Dr. Gupta and Kati and everyone for the consultation, I really liked the clinic. Everyone was very friendly. The clinic was nicely decorated, it’s pretty, and it smells good, and it’s always so calm and peaceful here. I really enjoy coming here… which sounds strange to say you really enjoy going for a medical treatment, but it’s just a nice, pleasant atmosphere.

How did you feel during and after your treatment?

I’ve had the laser treatment and the Varithena®. With the laser treatment, I don’t remember there being any pain. They do numb your leg as the procedure’s done – I mean, not your whole leg; it won’t be numb. They numb inside of the vein. And after the Varithena®, I didn’t feel anything. There was nothing whatsoever. Probably the most uncomfortable part was just wearing the stockings, and that’s so not a big deal. I have very sensitive skin and I get itchy from a band aid or a piece of tape, so, probably just the little band aid on there was the most irritating thing, ha!

Dr. Gupta does a good job of giving analogies to explain how your leaky veins affect the rest of your body, how it can affect your health long-term, and how – even if you can see and feel the problem – it could be lurking 'behind the walls' is what he would say! And the treatment was pretty much painless. Everyone made everything very clear before they did anything. Kati was very good at explaining what was going to happen and what she was doing. And as you’re getting the procedure, you’re able to see on the screen what Kati and Dr. Gupta are looking at and what’s taking place.

What are you able to do after treatment that you couldn’t do before?

I know for sure that I’m so much more active since I’ve gotten the treatment. And the swelling that I use to have before in my legs at the end of the day – if I was up doing anything at all, my legs would be so swollen by the end of the day that it would feel tight, and I would be just exhausted… like, I was ready for the day to be over. And now, the swelling has greatly changed – there’s not all that swelling in my legs at the end of the day. And it really helps me feel like you can go ahead and do something else the next day. You’re not going to be having to recover from a day of activity with a day of rest.

Now I feel like I can spend a whole day out shopping and running around without having to take time out to rest and put your feet up so that I’m not having swelling all day. I’m a lot more comfortable as I go about the things I do. Since I’ve had treatment, I’ve been able to walk; I’ve increased my walking between just my daily activities plus my exercise. I’ve been getting between five and seven miles of walking in a day, so I have so much more energy. I’m not flopping around like a fish at night anymore, ha hah!

I had two or three long veins that were visibly bulging, and now I can’t see those at all, so that’s great, ha! My legs look a lot better, for sure.

How would you describe Doctor Gupta?

Dr. Gupta is very friendly. I get the feeling that he’s probably a very good host when he has friends and family to his home because he’s always offering drinks, and he’s very good at simplifying things and putting them in basic, understandable terms. He always has an analogy for everything, and he takes the time to show you on the screen what he’s doing and why, and explain how this is good for your overall health in the long-term.

What is your impression of the staff at Alsara Vein Clinic?

The staff is wonderful. The first person I met was Kati, and she is amazing. She’s always calm and she’s really good at making you feel relaxed by caring on casual conversation. I felt like she was a friend as soon as I met her. She’s a hard worker. She really takes the time to make people feel comfortable. I was actually here one of the first days that Mia (Front Office Coordinator) came to work, which was pretty neat to see a new person on staff, and it was kinda fun to watch her as she’s progressed over the last few months working here.

How was your insurance coverage?

Insurance covered everything 100%. I believe my Nurse Practitioner checked to make sure that my insurance was accepted at Alsara, and there was never any problem. I believe they got pre-approval before any of the procedures, and I’ve never receive a bill or anything.

Would you recommend Alsara Vein Clinic to family or friends?

I would definitely recommend Alsara Vein Clinic. And I have recommended to my sister, my aunt, my grandmother that they come here. And actually, my first visit, I brought my mom along with me because I thought ‘Hey, we could make a day of it, go shopping, go out to eat’. And, we got to looking at the pictures, watching the video, and reading the information, and I said ‘Mom, I think you need treatment as well’. And she decided that that might be what was wrong with her legs. She’d been [previously] treated for several other medical conditions for her legs that the treatments never seemed successful. So I think, at the time, the doctors were looking at different issues and those weren’t her particular issues. So my mom did end up speaking to Dr. Gupta and he did the test on her, and she ended up pursuing treatment as well.

Is there anything else you would like to share?

My grandfather was a postal employee for many years and he always walked his route. As he got older, he had problems with his legs, and we were never really sure what the issue was. They got so bad that they ended up becoming infected, and he was in a wound hospital for several months. And after coming here to Alsara Vein Clinic, I realized by looking at the pictures that they had here that his medical condition probably was varicose veins that had went untreated for a year.

I had never really considered it a problem until I saw the commercial and realized it was a medical problem, not just a problem of wanting your legs to look good in the summer time. And when I saw the commercials, I realized ‘Oh, this might be an issue’. As I explored the issue further, after I came here for treatment, I realized that this was a medical issue for several people in both sides of my family.

I do wish I’d known about Alsara Vein Clinic and varicose vein treatment sooner. I feel like my legs are doing really well now, but there’s people in my family that I wish I could have told them about it sooner, and gotten treatment a lot sooner. I feel like mine happened just at the right time, but there are other people that I would like to have told even years ago.

Please describe your experience with us:

Front Desk staff:

Very professional and courteous.

Ultrasound Technologist:

Fantastic!!

Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:

Excellent! Nice job!

What made you choose us?

Referral from Beth Booker.

What symptoms were you experiencing?

Swollen legs, numbness, pain.

How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?

Flexibility [in legs] was poor. Pain and that I couldn't do normal exercises. Now feel that I have much better flexibility and movement.

What improvements have you seen in your legs?

Less 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?

Very personable staff from Doctor through everyone else. Felt very comfortable with the work done here. In spite of apprehension about the procedure, everything was explained so well that it went very smoothly, although my wife didn't fall for my exaggerated limp!