I came and was greeted immediately by the staff at the front counter. I was directed to the back of the vein clinic where they sold all the compression stockings. Despite there being two other customers the lady made time to easier and fit me to the proper sizing. My only feedback to continue to have more bogo events and have their staff more knowledgeable on billing and acceptance of claims. It would be most helpful if they accepted direct billing! read more

Edmonton Vein Clinic - Vascular Medicine Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Has all necessities for varicose veins such as closed and open toe compression stockings.

I have seen the doctor at this clinic on 2 occasions with a 2 week interval...first for a consultation, then again for an ultrasound. Based on the condition of my veins, it was suggested that I follow through on a 3 part treatment for each leg --- Endovenous laser treatment, followed by ambulatory phlebectomy and sclerotherapy, allowing a couple of weeks between treatments. Having decided to go ahead with this plan, I called to book my first appointment. Asking about the follow up appointment, I was told there would be a minimum 3 month wait for my 2nd appointment. I'm not comfortable with that amount of time to follow through on treatment for the one leg. At this rate, each leg would take at least 6 months to complete. I find this unacceptable. This is far from the doctor's indication of a couple of weeks between treatments. Although I would like to get this done and was rather impressed by the doctor himself, I am feeling very confused about it all. read more

I've been coming here for treatment of both varicose and spider veins for a few months now. The space is clean and modern, although the shoe area and waiting area are quite small and can become quite congested some days. As for my actual treatment, the most frustrating part is the wait time, I've rarely got in on time for my appointment and even if they call my name around the time of my appointment, I end up waiting in the room for quite awhile before the Dr comes in to see me. They do though have tv's in the treatment rooms to keep you entertained while you are waiting, and magazines out front. Once the Dr comes in to administer treatment, it goes really fast, they are very efficient. It's quite a costly procedure, but my results are turning out quite good, so it's going to be worth it in the long run! read more

The name of the game here seems to be how fast can we get you in and out the door, take your money, and cross our fingers on the actual results . Over a period of a couple of years I had three separate procedures performed by Dr. Chai Yu, - Endovenous Laser treatment, Ambulatory Phlebectomy, and Sclerotheropy. During the first procedure ( which of course was paid for out of my pocket and very expensive to me ) the doctor said under his breath "oh I don't know if this will work, this vein is so big ", well guess what - it didn't work. Then over time with the next procedures it was the same results - slight improvement and then back to the Veins being as bad as ever. This was at a cost of $2500 to me. I'm sitting now with a leg that is worse than when I started. I'm now seeing an actual surgeon from an actual hospital that will be performing what is called a High Ligation of the Saphenous vein ( paid for by Alberta health care ). I believe now that this is what I needed in the very beginning ( it tackles the actual root of the problem ) but I was steered towards The Vein clinic by my family doctor because their work is viewed as newer and less invasive - the idea i think is start with that and hope it works. The surgeon I'm seeing now has made two comments that I find to be interesting - the first one he made during my initial consultation when we were reviewing my experience and history with The Vein Clinic - he said " wow it sounds like you've been taken " , that was his words after hearing of my experience and cost of the work done. Another comment made by this surgeon was that he does his procedure a few times a month and it's often performed on people that end up in his office after having poor results at the Vein Clinic. I think everyone's situation is possibly unique so I can only speak of my personal experience and journey but you should know that there are options out there other than paying out of your pocket for procedures that will hopefully simply improve your quality of life only to be broke and disappointed in the end. If it feels like you're being taken - you probably are. *** a side note to this is that after finding this surgeon that will now be finally taking over, I contacted the Vein Clinic to get my history with them so I could pass this on to my doctor to help us in evaluating the current situation - I got the complete run around from the secretary, first I couldn't get it without driving 4 hrs to sign for it ( I live out of town ), then my doctor tried and was told they couldn't have it without my written consent, then when I showed up in front of her at the clinic ( to her surprise ) - she lied to me saying that she had " sent it that morning " but I couldn't have a copy unless I paid $25. After a discussion she apparently saw it my way and gave me the information I needed and said " she'd also be sure to send that to my doctor today " .... haha wait a minute you said a minute ago you sent that away this morning ....... In the end I can say my experience with the Vein Clinic was very poor as well as costly. I felt steered this direction and simply didn't know any better and thought this to be my only option, I now know different. read more

This place is the worst! I waited for over an hour and when I asked what was going on, I got a snotty answer. The girl said if you keep asking questions it will take longer, we are an hour behind okay. Throughout I heard them gossiping and not working at all. Not professional at all. read more