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Adeline Flint

Please describe your experience with us:

Front Desk staff:
Very friendly.
Ultrasound Technologist:
Nice & good at answering questions.
Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:
Very good & explains things well.
What made you choose us?
A friend recommended you.
What symptoms were you experiencing?
Heavy legs - aching - restless.
How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?
I wore out quickly and I woke up several times a nite.
What improvements have you seen in your legs?
No restless legs. Aching seems to be gone.
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?
More prep so you are prepared for the soreness after. I know all bodies react differently but for the ones like me, it would have been nice to know ahead of time. Everyone is very nice and fun to be around!!!

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Alta Lee

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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Amanda Stoner

Amanda Stoner Poster web 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.

Amy Hallquist

Amy Hallquist Poster web 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.

Amy Tullis

Amy Tullis Poster web 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.

Anne Davies-Speer

Ann Davies Speer Poster web I was having a lot of discomfort with my legs. I had one very large vein that was very unpleasant looking for me. But the worst part was the tightness in my leg and cramping. It was keeping me awake at night. I was losing sleep regularly. Whether I was sitting, standing, I would get leg cramps. It was genuinely miserable and affecting the quality of my life.

The absolutely best part, I think about it, was the explanations. Again, that goes back to the ‘professional but kind’ that you do here. So often in a medical setting, they’ll explain something, but you just go ‘uh huh, uh huh’. But here, the explanations are down to earth, and they are walked through so carefully. And you don’t feel intimidated, so if I had questions, I would certainly ask. But, I understood what this procedure was going to be completed before it was done, and during, so that was excellent.

It’s been overall a pretty super experience. I have benefitted from it. It has certainly improved the quality of my life. And now I’m ready to get the other leg done, ‘cause I want a matching pair!

I would recommend this [leg treatment] for anyone. It’s been just an overall first-class experience.

The staff here, it’s a lovely bunch of ladies. I was charmed. I felt quite spoiled. My desire to get coffee as soon as we were done was met with – somebody brought me a coffee – it was just nice little touches! And when you walk in the door, that hello, that smile is always consistent. I’m sure they must have bad days like the rest of us but they do not let it show with their patients!

It's definitely, really improved my quality of life. Everything I love to do – whether it’s gardening, exercising, traveling – the treatment here has improved that. I’m ready to get my other leg done. I would encourage anybody to do this. It has really made my life so much more enjoyable, and I do get much better sleep, which is good for me and good for the people I care about.

I would certainly recommend anyone to come here to Alsara [Vein Clinic]. Just come and talk. You know, you don’t have to make that commitment, which was very good for me because, as I said, I had some previous ideas that were not correct. Just coming in and talking to the staff here is going to get you the information you need to make informed choices. That’s what I like to do – I like to make informed choices. And I got all the information I needed here, and I made my own choice, and I was very happy with that choice.

It is wonderful on a life journey to get the medical care that you need. As a person that is aging somewhat, I am more aware of what I need physically to support my travels and my journeying and just my everyday life. So having come here, I consider this one of my supports. When I need any help or assistance in the future, I will certainly come here because that’s what ‘life’s a journey’ is about. My personal motto is ‘it’s better to travel hopefully than arrive’ and I’m happy to partner with Alsara to make that trip.

Gardening is one of my passions and that was very uncomfortable before. So I love gardening. I love being able to walk my dog – I’m not sure who's walking who – but I can keep up with her a little bit better now. Just to be able to sit comfortably. That sounds rather simple, but if you want to sit and relax and read and you can’t, because you’re constantly aware of this twitching, and swelling, and uncomfortableness in your leg, that detracts from having a leisurely, relaxing time. So if anything, I would say, I can relax better now.

Bill Luce

Bill Luce Poster 2 web My name is Bill Luce and I am retired. I spent 45 years teaching to secondary and to college-level standing on my feet a lot.

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

Particularly when I was still teaching, I would stand on my feet all day long, and my legs would get very tired and they would cramp in the evening; in fact, sometimes to the point where I couldn’t even sleep at night they were cramping so bad. And it just hurt almost all the time. And, so, my legs felt terrible; they felt heavy. I had some restless leg.

And when I came here, the difference was like night and day. You know, before the treatment, my legs were not in good shape. After I got out of here, they were great! You know, the recovery was almost nil. I was able to walk, I was able to resume my activities. I felt 100% better.

How did you hear about Alsara Vein Clinic?

Let me give one of your employees a little bit of credit: Kati Ussary was one of my students. And I actually… I somehow on Facebook for something, I found that Kati was working here, and so I sent here a message: “What do you think of this place?” And she says “Great!.” “Do you think they could help me?” “Yes!” And she was definitely right.

What was your first impression of Alsara Vein Clinic?

I think from beginning to end, my first impression of this place is that the people were here to help me. So I remember asking Dr. Gupta and the staff here – because I’d had dome prior treatments – “Do you think you can help me?” And he didn’t say anything at first; he examined my legs first, and so forth, and then said “Yes, we can help you.” Through the whole process, I felt that my health was [of] utmost concern, and they were looking after me through the entire process.

I went to Kansas City a couple of times because I’d heard that they were a good place and I did not want to have my leg [veins] stripped. And so I went to Kansas City and they were the injections. I had a couple of treatments down there, but I found them to be of temporary help. They would help for a short period of time and then the pain would resume and I was back to square one. I was a little concerned when I came here because I knew that I’d had those treatments and I didn’t know if it was going to be that much harder or if I was just going to be repeating that process again. But there’s a vast degree of difference between here and down there. People think they have to go to Kansa City to get better healthcare for their legs are completely wrong. You can find it here in St. Joe at this clinic.

How did you feel during and after your treatment?

Oh, I felt fine. There’s another, I guess, misconception some people have that it’s going to be a painful experience – they’re working on your legs and it’s going to be tough, or there’s going to be a long recovery period – and neither one is true. It’s almost completely painless. [You] might feel a little pressure or something but it’s really painless. It’s not that hard at all, and the neat thing is, when you get get up, you’re encouraged to walk, resume your normal activities that very day.

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

What am I able to do now… I think I can almost do anything that I could do when I was 40 years younger, you know, as far as with my legs. I can walk, I can do anything and not have pain doing it; that’s the key thing. My legs do not cramp. And, so, I feel so much better than I did before I came here. The absence of pain is probably the biggest one. My legs no longer cramp. I no longer have restless leg. I’m able to do what I want to do without any pain. I can walk, ‘cause I love to walk. My legs are as good as new. And that is, to me, everything!

How would you describe Doctor Gupta?

[He is an] extremely intelligent, caring individual. I can’t think of anyone I would want to trust my legs with more than Dr. Gupta. He is a remarkable man. He knows what he’s doing. And he has the knack – I’ve heard this from people who have been here, too – he has the knack of being able to explain your condition to you in common, understandable english. He’s not speak “doctor,” you know, he speaks english to people, and they understand what he is going to do, what the procedure is going to be, and what the expectation will be when he is done, and he’s right.

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

Everyone from top to bottom, everyone’s very friendly here, they’re very knowledgeable. Kati, who did a lot of the Ultrasound work – former student of mine – is, of course, excellent. And everyone here, they have been… I can’t say enough about the staff. They have been very friendly, very helpful, and they’ve answered all the questions that we’ve had.

Tell us more about the various treatments you’ve had at Alsara Vein Clinic?

I’ve had numerous treatments here, and I’ve been pleased with every one of them. And they’ve progressed from, ah… I can mention a couple that I’m more familiar with: the laser treatment [Endovenous Laser Ablation], which was good, and I had the more recent treatment that he’s developed, the [VenaSeal] venous treatment that also was very helpful. Every one of them seemed to work well with less… with almost no time for recovery. I was pleased with every treatment that I’ve had here. And veins are probably an ongoing thing, but I’ve always come in here and Dr. Gupta has been able to treat me with what ever the latest method is. I think that says something for him that he also keeps up on what is going on, and he’s not content with just what is in existence right now, he’s looking ahead to see how he can better treat his patients, and I appreciate that.

Would you recommend Alsara Vein Clinic to others?

Yeah, I would highly recommend this place to anyone who’s having any kind of leg problems. They will be upfront with you, the will tell you what you need, and you can count on them giving you good treatment, and that the staff and Dr. Gupta will do everything they can to make sure your receive the best treatment that’s available for your legs.

My most recent treatment here at Alsara came as a result of me coming with my wife last summer. I was wearing shorts because it was so hot, and Dr. Gupta happened to notice that legs had deteriorated a little bit, that I was beginning to have some bulging in my legs with my veins. He asked how I was feeling and I said ‘I still feel pretty good but, yeah, they are beginning to bulge, beginning to show a little bit’ and he said ‘You know, we can take care of that’. And so that’s when the most recent treatment started, after I came in with my wife and Dr. Gupta just happened to notice what my legs looked like. I didn’t… they felt… compared to what they felt like originally, they were still a lot better, nearly 100%. But afterwards, a-ha, I had no idea, they were even better, totally 100% better, and they looked better. My wife and other people have noticed when I wear shorts that my legs are far more natural. They look like they should. The swelling has gone down. My veins don’t pop out like they did. It’s almost like my legs have been set on redial from 40 years ago. You guys have restored my leg health. I mean, I can’t say enough. That’s why I am more than happy to do this because I do feel they’re 100% better like I said in that first commercial.

Probably my most recent referral was some dear friends of ours who had… He really had trouble with his legs. He could no longer walk. The swelling of legs was tremendous. He had difficulty getting around. He could not walk very well. He had been to various places to get treatment, including Mayo and other places, and he had been told that that was just the way it was, you know, to exercise more, do some physical therapy, and it would improve on its own. And his health began to deteriorate. He still had trouble walking around. Going up stairs was nearly impossible for him. If he would go to a store or something, he had to have one of the portable wheelchairs or motor carts that they have to go around the store – he had to have that. And he had almost given up all hope, They were even talking about moving and closing their business down and so forth because his legs were in that bad of shape. And he came here and the treatment was remarkable. That very day that he got out, he went to one of our bigger department stores here in town – two of them actually – and walked clear around both. And I said ‘Well, how’d you feel?’ and he said ‘Well, my feet were not used to walking that much but that was it. My legs felt fine.’ And so he was really very, very happy that he came here, and he received exactly the treatment that he needed for his legs.

My wife, who also was beginning to have some problems with her legs in terms of cramping and not feeling as good, she came here. In fact, we were kind of a one-two into the office here, and she has had the treatments and is also feeling much, much better. She’s a 100% better just like me. She found the treatments to be painless and she was able to resume her activities that very day. So she is feeling grateful and a lot better as well.

I have recommended several people come here. I can tell you this: everyone that I have recommended this place to who has come here has had a positive experience. They, too, have been helped. It’s not just me, they have also been helped. Their legs feel better. And they range in age from, oh, the youngest maybe in their ‘40s all the way up to one lady who was in her early ‘90s who came here, and this clinic was able to help her.

Bill Luce

Bill Luce Poster web The main outcome I’ve had from my treatments is no pain. I expected to live the rest of my life in pain because of the failed treatments I’ve had in the past. And now I’m able to do anything I was before. My legs feel like when I was 20 – and I’m not 20!

I spend a lot of time standing on my feet. The reason I came here is that I’d had a couple of other treatments in Kansas City at clinics down there, and while they helped a little bit, the remedy was only temporary. And, to be honest, I’d more or less given up. I just figured that was the way it was going to be for the rest of my life. I would just have to deal with the pain and the cramping in my legs.

I came in here just hoping that something could be done, and everyone was really positive, and Dr. Gupta said they would be able to help me. And sure enough, they have, and I feel much better.

There was something about Dr. Gupta that made me feel that there was hope. I asked him ‘I want you to be honest with me. Will you be able to help my legs? They’ve had a couple of treatments.’ And he said ‘I would not tell you that we could help you unless I’m sure we can’ and he said that they could, and he was right.

I was anxious to get the treatment done. I wanted the pain to stop. And [during the procedure] there was really no pain at all. It was just a little bite or twinge as they would insert things into my leg. But, no, it was not painful at all. I would not let the fear of pain to keep someone from coming in here because it was not a painful procedure at all.

I did not feel a great deal of pain. I was more curious about what they were doing, particularly when they turned on the laser and I was able to see my leg glow. Haha! It was interesting! Whoa, my leg! My wife was in the room with me – my leg was glowing! The amazing thing, though, was when it was done. I got up and I was able to walk out of here, and instantly my leg felt better.

My legs are 100% better. I mean I have no pain. [My legs] do not keep me up at night. My legs do not cramp. I have Dr. Gupta and his staff here to thank for that. I mean my legs feel 100% better.

I could not be more positive about the experience I had here. My expectations were more than met. The staff was friendly. My treatments were timely. The doctor took the time with me to tell me what the procedure was so I would know what to expect. He talked to me through the entire procedure so I knew what was going on, which I appreciated. They followed up. They helped me to schedule appointments. They called me and made sure that my recovery was going well at home. So I’m totally pleased with the experience here and would recommend it to anyone.

Before, when I went to the other clinics, I thought the treatment was basically limited to Sclerotherapy, which was the shots. I did not know that there were other therapies involved, that laser therapy was a procedure that could be used. And so when I heard about it, I didn’t know – because some of my veins had been partially treated – that that would be an option for me, and Dr. Gupta informed me that it was. And so, yes, I learned more about varicose veins than I had been told at other clinics. So, yes, I did learn a great deal.

Dr. Gupta is an amazing man. He has a tremendous sense of humor, and that really helps during your treatment process. He puts a smile on your face as he’s treating you, which is amazing, as someone is poking around your leg, that he is able to do that. I’m also impressed with his knowledge and his skill at what he does. It’s amazing that he is able to treat my veins and to do it in a painless way. I cannot say enough about him.

The staff is phenomenal. They go out of their way to do everything they can for you. They assisted me. They answered questions. They treated me like a friend as I came in. They always have a smile on their face. They seem to be very approachable. They’re a very good bunch of people. He should be proud of the staff he has working for him. I’m sure that he is.

I have recommended Dr. Gupta to other people. Yes, I would be more than happy to recommend him to anyone who is experiencing any leg pain. It costs nothing to find out. The consultation is free. Why not come in and have your legs checked out. When they describe their legs are aching or cramping, I would recommend that they come in and have them checked out.

Alsara [Vein Clinic] has made a difference in my life journey because I’m able to do the things that I’ve always wanted to do now. I can walk. I can go places. I don’t have to deal with the nightly pain that I had before. And so it has greatly improved my life journey. I can walk now without any pain, and that’s always been something that I have a passion for is walking. We go to a senior gym and I’m able to do that and exercise fully, and I don’t have any problems. I’m able to do what I want to do without my legs bothering me, and that’s made a world of difference.

We’re a dog family. We had a bearded collie before, a greyhound, and we walked him every morning on Faraon [St.], regardless of the weather. And now that we have a new dog, we’re resuming that activity. The difference is: I now do it pain-free.

Bill Luce

Please describe your experience with us:

Everyone was helpful and friendly.

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?
Your sign on Frederick, and when I discovered that Kati (one of my former students) was on staff.
What symptoms were you experiencing?
Leg cramps and pain.
How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?
My pain did not stop me from doing things, but now I can do things without pain.
What improvements have you seen in your legs?
I am very near being 100% better. No pain or cramps.
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 am impressed with the level of concern everyone displayed for my health and the treatments I have received. My legs feel so much better than when I first came in. I am confident I made the right decision coming to Alsara [Vein Clinic]. I also appreciate how friendly everyone is.

luce william

Bill Spalding

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.

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Casey Schmidt

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.

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Charles Smith

Charles Smith Poster web I like getting out and taking care of animals and kind of things like that. But as far as really doing anything, I’ve never been able to do it because of my legs, so.

I came to Alsara Vein Clinic because I’ve been having trouble with my legs with terrible, terrible leg cramps. And I went to my Primary [Care Physician] and she set me up to come to see Dr. Gupta, and that was the best thing I’ve ever had done for me. He is just a fantastic doctor.

Ok, I’ve had leg cramps for 30 years. And I’d get out and try and do something and I’d have to stop because my legs hurt so bad I couldn’t stand to walk. I got to where I couldn’t stand to sit. You know, you’d get out and walk, stop, you’d sit and stop, all day long. It was just awful.

The cramping felt just… it was something you could hardly stand. It was like somebody putting your leg in a vice and squeezing. And that’s how bad it was. When I came to Dr. Gupta, he took care of that, and since then, I have not had one leg cramp at all, and it’s just fantastic.

Well, my first impression was, you know, it’s a nice building, it’s clean, and that’s a plus. I’ve been to a lot of doctor’s offices before where you just feel out of place; you don’t want to go there. But this [Alsara Vein Clinic] is just totally opposite. I come in, you know, it’s like being at home.

Oh, the staff’s fantastic. As soon as you walk through the door, they’re there to greet you and treat you like, you know, you’re a normal person. I’ve gone to a lot of doctors where, you know, you just go in, you sit down, you get stuck in a corner and you sit there and wait for an hour before they call on you. So the staff is just fantastic here.

When I first met Dr. Gupta, I can tell instantly whether I like somebody, whether I can trust somebody, and I knew at that instant he was a good person and he was a good doctor. He is somebody, you know, you like being around, and I think he’d be a good friend, too.

Well, when I first come here, I really didn’t know what I was looking forward to because I’ve never been to a place like this before. But after comin’ and listening to everybody here – the staff and the doctor – I knew I was in good hands and something was gonna be done to help me.

Oh, I couldn’t wait until they’d done the surgery. It was just something, you know, I knew was gonna help me. And after seeing the doctor, I knew it was gonna do something.

The treatments were… I felt a little sting, but as far as hurtin’, no, it didn’t hurt at all. There’s just a little pressure and that’s it. There was no pain whatsoever. And I’ve had both legs done. I just… my legs feel like I’ve got new legs! I don’t have any leg cramps anymore. I can walk better. So it’s really improved by 100%. Oh, it’s made me to where I can get up out of bed. I can get out and walk. I can’t mow yet, but, you know, I’m doing things that I haven’t been able to do for 30 years, and that really inspires me. This is just a great place.

If anyone’s watching and they have leg cramps, I’d like for them to come and see Dr. Gupta and really seriously [consider] having this treatment done. It does help 100%.

Chris Sass

Chris Sass Poster web Well, the first impression was no wait time. And the staff was tremendous, very helpful. You know, they led me to where I needed to go. They answered all my questions. It was just an awesome experience coming here versus some of the other places I’ve had to go to where there’s a wait time.

The reason I came was, as a typical male, I let my condition go. I had a history of varicose veins in the family. I’ve had a couple of sisters that have had some treatment done. I stand at my job all day long. I had to wear compression stockings because I realized I was starting to get some hyperpigmentation, some discoloring in the ankles. My legs started to really hurt me. I started to feel like they were getting really heavy. I was getting cramping at night, even cramping during the day when I’d be out running. I’d have some severe cramping in the calves, so I knew that if I wanted to stay active I needed to get this taken care of.

I knew that it was an issue and I needed to take care of it, having a family history of varicose veins, having a couple of sisters that had the procedures done. Mine were visible, so I knew I had to take care of my legs.

The recovery was quick. I mean you’re up and moving around the same day, so, I mean, you can’t ask for anything better than that. So when I run, I used to use athletic compression stockings just below the knee. Now, I don’t even use those anymore. I don’t have to. I don’t experience the calf pain, the cramping.

One of the things on my bucket list is to run a marathon before I get too old. I’ve completed three half marathons, so that’s on my bucket list and I would like to complete that.

I learned not to wait when you have problems with your legs. Put your pride behind you, come in, get the free consultation done, get your legs fixed, and it will be a whole new world for you.

It’s like I’ve got a new set of legs. t my age, that means a lot. I can continue to golf, hunting activities, run, and not have those issues anymore.

On the golf course, when my brother-in-law, who's a physician, took a look and said ‘wow, I’m going to have to get my legs done’ (because he has a similar situation), too. Yeah, my wife said she does notice the fact that my legs look a lot smoother, better color, and I don’t complain about my legs anymore.

Christi Chiarletto

Please describe your experience with us:

Front Desk staff:
Everyone was helpful, good-natured & professional.
Ultrasound Technologist:
Exceptional.
Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:
Exceptional. Like that he took time to explain things.
What made you choose us?
TV AD, & drove by & saw your sign on the road.
What symptoms were you experiencing?
Heaviness, fatigue.
How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?
Couldn't walk long distance. Now I can walk farther without that draggy heavy feeling.
What improvements have you seen in your legs?
Less discomfort; even sleep 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?
You all are great. Thanks for helping me.

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Christopher Sass

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!

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Cindy Spangler

Please describe your experience with us:

Front Desk staff:
Kind & helpful.
Ultrasound Technologist:
Answered questions & explained procedure.
Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:
Very nice & answered questions.
What made you choose us?
Good reviews & convenient
What symptoms were you experiencing?
Restless leg, unable to sleep.
How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?
[Now,] I can sit & watch a movie w/my family w/o having to get up & walk. Can sleep easier.
What improvements have you seen in your legs?
Less restlessness.
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 wouldn't change anything. Very kind & helpful. I appreciated everything being explained ahead of time (procedure, aftercare) along with what my results may or may not look like.

Cindy Spangler

Confidential

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.

Confidential

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!

Confidential

Please describe your experience with us:

Front Desk staff:
Very friendly & helpful.
Ultrasound Technologist:
Friendly & professional.
Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:
Explained very well what my problem was.
What made you choose us?
Referred by my PCP.
What symptoms were you experiencing?
RLS [restless leg syndrome], legs tired, and cramps.
What improvements have you seen in your legs?
Only have occasional RLS.
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 was impressed by the friendly staff & professionalism.

Confidential

Please describe your experience with us:

Front Desk staff:
Excellent (very friendly & welcoming).
Ultrasound Technologist:
Very thorough and pleasant to work with.
Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:
I'm very happy – he [Dr. Sam Gupta] is professional & caring.
Billing/Patient Account Services:
Excellent.
What made you choose us?
I didn't know offhand, so I Googled "vein clinic in st joseph" and Alsara came up. I liked what I saw and booked an appointment.
What symptoms were you experiencing?
Thobbing, restless [legs], itching.
How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?
[I] never wore shorts, but now I do.