Veins on Leg FAQs

Frequently asked questions

1. Will insurance cover my treatment?
In our experience most insurance plans cover varicose veins treatment. At Metro Vein Clinic we are in network provider with most major insurances. Our dedicated insurance experts will guide you about the cost of treatment after the initial evaluation. If you do not have insurance or if you have a high deductible, we at Metro Vein Clinic have financial tools that can make treatment more affordable.

2. Why do I have pain in my legs ?
Leg pain that gets worse with prolonged standing is most likely caused by varicose veins. Treatment of varicose veins can cure this pain.

3. I do not like the way my legs look and I am never comfortable in shorts!
”Metro Vein Clinic helped me eliminate painful, unsightly varicose and spider veins. Everyone was so kind and helpful when I had questions or concerns. I would (and already have) highly recommend Dr. Afzal and his team. I wish all doctors had Dr. Afzal's friendly, kind patient demeanor”. C.C Minneapolis

4. Do I need surgery for my veins, do I need vein stripping ?
We don't perform vein stripping surgery. Instead, we treat varicose veins with minimally invasive state of the art procedures. There are no stitches, no general anesthesia, and no hospitalization.

5. Do I need time off from work ?
In our vein clinic experience most patients do not have to take time off from work.

6. Will I need bed rest after treatment or have to take time off from work ?
We advise our patients to maintain daily activity that includes walking a mile to a mile and a half a day

7. I know what an Internist is, what is a Phlebologist ?
A Phlebologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disease just like a cardiologist specializes in diseases of the heart. Our phlebologist, Dr. Kamran Afzal has been practicing since 1998. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Phlebology (specialty of veins). Dr Afzal has trained with numerous expert Phlebologists from all over the United States.

8. I have had vein stripping done but my legs still hurt, can you help me?
Traditional vein stripping involves surgically removing the Great Saphenous Vein ( the long vein that runs from the groin to the ankle ) and sometimes the Small Saphenous vein ( the long vein that runs from the back of the knee to the ankle. Most branches of these long veins still remain. Over time these branch veins can start causing localized or generalized pain and swelling with appearance of varicose veins and spider veins. At Metro Vein Clinic we have many patients who have had vein stripping in the past. With the state of the art treatments provided at Metro Vein Clinic we are able to make the legs look and feel good. Of course we cannot fix the scars of surgery.