Julie Beger
I was at the doctor’s office and I’d seen something about “veins,” and you’re like ‘Really? Veins can have a… ?” You know, you just don’t think that there’s an issue. And the more I read, then I asked my doctor, and she sent me here to you guys [Alsara Vein Clinic].
[It was] a relief, a sigh of relief. In fact, I think I even cried when [Dr. Gupta] was actually talking to me, because, it’s like, here’s a doctor that is literally talking to you. And he didn’t speak jargon. He laid it on the line. He spoke in a way that I could understand. And it was just like, to hear somebody give you an answer that they may be able to help you, was just like… I think… I know I cried. I know I cried because – oh my gosh – there’s somebody talking to me; not at me but talking to me.
The treatments were technically painless. I didn’t have any issues with pain or discomfort. I liked the way that he walked me through it, what he was going to do, how he did it. Love his helper, Kati. And they explained everything. And they even said if you want to watch, you can watch, which I did. It was just fascinating to see. Oh my gosh, I didn’t know that this was this, and that was that. He let me ask questions. Yeah, most places don’t let you ask questions.
I haven’t flown for a long time. I really haven’t done anything out of the ordinary for a long time because it was just… walking through an airport, ah, it was just the heaviness of the legs… sitting in a car didn’t work very well. As I said, unless you’ve been through it, just… you feel heaviness in your body, and you don’t really know why. And it’s like a constant discomfort, and [in] a plane; even more so. I mean, you never would have dreamed that that was an issue.
It is a godsend. It has been a godsend. I mean, when you look back to where I was a year ago or so to where I am present day, there had to have been a difference that was made that most people don’t think about. So it’s like, haaaaah [exhales]. Oh my gosh, I did this, I did that. I’m moving. I’m standing a little bit longer. So, shy of a miracle.
Gladys Kline
I came into the Alsara Clinic because I had spider veins and they were really driving me crazy. And I really have a lot of pain behind the leg where those spider veins were, so I just kinda lived with fears. I never wore shorts or anything like that because they really looked bad.
Earlier, when we would take long car rides to go see the kids, my leg and feet would swell. [My leg] got really heavy. Just to get out of the car, I’d have to lift my leg just to put it out there and stand up and get my leg [working]. It was miserable and I hated to go for long car rides.
One day my husband found this flyer in the mail and so, made the call, came in, and the staff was amazing! Dr. Gupta was so good about explaining everything, I just couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
As far as the treatments go, I really thought at first they were going to be kinda painful. They weren’t bad at all, especially the spider veins – it’s a real quick little treatment, just a little sting like a mosquito bite. It just wasn’t bad at all. And the recovery time is so minimal. You can go right back to work. It’s no big deal. Anybody can do it.
Recently, since I’ve had the laser done, we went for a long car ride and I didn’t have any problems. No swelling, no having to lift my leg to get out of the car, I just immediately got out, and I realized 'wow'. So it’s been amazing. I completely can tell the difference.
I highly recommend it. If you have any problems with your legs: if they’re hurting, if they’re heavy, if you just don’t like how they are looking, [the treatment is] really not that bad. It’s worth it, it really is. Don’t put it off.
I would much rather be pain-free and have the energy in my legs to run around and catch those five grandkids! I just highly recommend it.
Linda Steeby
When I walked in the door, the first thing I thought was ‘hmm, this is pretty cool!’. I had been to different places, and I came here and I am satisfied, very satisfied. Anyone that has leg problems, come see Dr. Gupta.
I have learned a lot, I always thought that varicose veins were on the outside. I didn’t realize they were on the inside! When you go in to have your treatment for your legs, they treat you like royalty because you get some cool glasses, awesome music, and a sucker. And it is cool, you don’t feel a thing.
I love each and every one of the staff. They’re here, they care, they got a heart of gold and I love ‘em. I really do. God-bless every one of them… they just can’t do enough for you. They always make sure you’re comfortable. And if anything’s wrong, all you have to do is call.
What I was feeling in my legs: they hurt like someone had kicked me; very uncomfortable. And I had my right leg done first, and I thought you kind of have that in the back of your mind ‘well we’ll see if this is going to work.’ Oh, did it work! Oh, I was so tickled, I’m ready to go dancing!
I recommend everybody to come here! Your legs are hurting? Go see Dr. Sam, Dr. Gupta. He’s awesome! I can walk a lot better, and not go ‘oh, oh, oh’. Hey, I’m ready to go, you know, and so, yes, I’m just tickled pink. I am just [in] seventh heaven. I can’t wait so I can go dancing!
Amanda Stoner
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.
Patrice Ruch
I came to the Alsara Clinic a couple of months ago, I was having some pain in my legs, some heaviness, just really not feeling good about even how my leg looked. I had a great recommendation from a friend of mine and decided to actually fly up from Texas to see Dr. Gupta and his staff. Walking in it definitely was very warm and welcoming. It was very state-of-the-art, felt very welcomed here, felt really like I could tell them anything.
[Varicose and spider veins] was something I had dealt with for years. My mother actually had varicose veins and I really didn’t understand that that was a hereditary issue. So he [Dr. Gupta] really helped me realize, I can do something about this, and really feel like I can work out and walk and feel good afterward instead of, just laying on the couch for the rest of the evening because my leg didn’t feel good.
[The treatment] was painless. They sat and chatted with me through it. I didn’t even know it had really started because I was laying on the bed, and then it was over. I was able to get back up and go about my day for the rest of the day. So hardly any recovery time. It was great.
It really has impacted my life. My husband and I travel quite a bit, I walk six to eight miles-a-day, I hit the gym almost every day, and now I feel like I can do that without any pain. I have to admit, too, varicose veins on my left leg, they were unsightly, and I wear a lot of shorts. I live in Texas and we wear a lot of swimsuits and we travel, so just knowing I have confidence that I can feel my best and look my best, and I have to thank Dr. Gupta and his staff for that.
I would definitely recommend Dr. Gupta; but not only him, really his staff. From the time you walk in – the front desk receptionist, the office manager, techs, the nurses, Dr. Gupta – they all make you feel very welcome. I really appreciated them and can tell that they really enjoy their job, and I think that that’s perfect to have that sort of passion for your job, and that comes across with the staff and Dr. Gupta.
If you are having some issues, get it taken care of, or at least come in. I know that Dr. Gupta does have free consultations, and so it’s an hour out of your day, it will make your life feel so much better when you get something taken care of in your legs: your varicose veins or your spider veins. It really has improved my life quite a bit.
Ron Steele
I had some awful, painful legs. I had circulation not going through my veins, had blockages in the veins. Cause I had this done once before - didn't work. I went through the old way, don't want it.
Couldn’t ride in a car for very long. I had to get out, my leg was heavy. I had to get out of bed and lift my legs. Then I had to stand there a bit so I could get ‘em motivatin’.
And not anymore. I slept good last night - couldn’t believe it. This laser's great. I can sit in a boat now. I don't have to stand up all the time. I can sit down and relax, fish, and mushroom hunt. Just excited I got my legs back. Cause it was gettin' where they gonna take 'em off.
This place is just awesome. He's [Dr. Gupta] a great doctor. I'd recommend him to anybody.
Ain't no wheelchair for me!
Mary Thornton
Well, I’ve been having a lot of problems with my leg. I had a big vein taken out of my ankle years ago. Then I got all the pain and I thought ‘I need to do something’ because I couldn’t stand that pain. A girl who lives by me brought me the paper with the doctor’s name [Dr. Gupta] in there and his picture. So I came out one morning – it was on a Monday – and I told him what I wanted. I was so shocked whenever they said ‘When do you want to have this done?’ and I said ‘Whenever’ and she said ‘How about in the morning?’ and I was back in here the next day. Seemed like it didn’t take very long for him to even do it. [During the procedure] I even sat and talked to him [Dr. Gupta]. I really did appreciate having it done.
It’s been four months or a little better now, and I feel great right now. Really, really glad. I just needed to get that fixed so I could get out and walk and get some exercise. Just couldn’t do that before. So, I hope that I can lose about thirty pounds, and then I’d be a happy camper.
[Dr. Gupta] is a really nice man to have for a doctor; very nice and polite, and so was the nurse. I like everybody here. I really do. And I really appreciated them [Alsara Clinic] coming to St. Joe. Very nice people.
If you have to have anything done, you really need to make an appointment and talk to everyone and just get your feel for what you would be going through; and it’s really not that bad. I enjoyed laying there and talking to him. I’ll be back to see them probably for my other one [leg]!
Dave Ingram
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.
Kernan (Bonnie) Bryant
Please describe your experience with us:
- Front Desk staff:
- Welcoming, reassuring, professional.
- Ultrasound Technologist:
- Kind, reassuring, helpful, professional.
- Provider/Doctor/Nurse Practitioner:
- All the above & more!
- What made you choose us?
- Word of mouth: all good.
- What symptoms were you experiencing?
- Heavy legs, lack of feeling, spasms, etc., discomfort.
- How were you affected by your legs previously? What couldn't you do? How has that changed now?
- My balance has improved, no spasms. I can walk farther!
- What improvements have you seen in your legs?
- No “restless legs” spasms. My balance is better. My feet have feeling; my hands are steady.
- 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?
- My initial fears were replaced/dispelled after meeting this totally professional and equally kind & encouraging staff. From the genuinely welcoming lady at the front desk, and each new person continued to make me/help me relax & even be excited about the future! My future health! I have only positive words & thoughts about my experience at Alsara!
