Do you have?
- Enlarged veins on your legs
- Swelling of ankles and calf
- Pain/cramps in your legs
- Bleeding from veins
- Ulcers around ankles
- Fuga
Ifyour answer is yes, you are at the right place to get your questions answered further. At Apex vein and vascular institute we take a comprehensive approach towards your vascular issues. We treat the inner disease to minimize your symptoms and improve the esthetic appearance of your leg. Our treatments are geared towards safer, faster and complete treatment. Treatment options are individualized and may be as simple as compression stockings or invasive: which involves closure of the veins with laser beam, radio frequency waves, glue or sclerosing agents. Dr. Meka and her well experienced staff will provide you the care you need and the attention your legs deserve. Apex vein and vascular institute is a locally owned family friendly vascular center. Dr. Meka is fellowship trained in all aspects of vascular surgery. She specializes in treatment for varicose veins, spider veins, and other vein conditions. She offers minimally invasive approach, radiofrequency ablation, venaseal glue ablation, sclerotherapy, and alternative treatments. With her comprehensive knowledge about the arterial and venous disorders in the body, she can advice you on the best treatment tailored towards your vascular problem rather than just managing the outward appearance of your legs. We help you regain the appearance and lifestyle you deserve. At our institute, we genuinely love helping people feel better by treating veins that have bled, clotted, become disfigured, and even veins that have caused ulcers. We strive not only to provide smooth process but also have passion for helping patients. We want you to leave with great results and feeling like family. Our motto is integrity and excellence. We look forward to seeing you for your initial vein consultation.
Apex Vein & Vascular Institute, PC
What To Expect
At your initial visit, your provider will obtain your health history, examine your health records as necessary, perform a through evaluation of your legs and discuss treatment options. You will be given ample time to get your questions answered regarding the treatment. Your will be advised regarding the necessity for ultrasound at subsequent visit. Depending on your insurance, you may be able to get the ultrasound during your initial consultation. Once the ultrasound is complete, we will be able to discuss the diagnosis, treatment plan and estimated number of treatments. You will asked for the referral form from your primary care provider if required by your insurance plan. Our staff will assist you with billing and payments.
On the day of treatment you will be asked to wear loose fitting clothes/shorts. Avoid using body creams/perfumes. If your have takes a sedative prior to the procedure, you will be required to have someone drive you back after the procedure. Compression stockings are to be worn right after the procedure. You are required to bring them to the appointment. If you do not have them or forgot at home, you may purchase them from our office..
Most patients have minimal pain from the procedure and are generally back to daily activities by next day. Some procedures may result in extensive bruising that resolves in 10-14 days. You may use ibuprofen or Tylenol for pain as needed. Call our office if you have severe pain. Cord like appearance along the vein, tingling or burning are experienced by some patients but these symptoms resolve within 2 weeks.