Called to make an appointment and the person who answered was so rude, impatient and gruff. Hope…read morethe docs are better.

From the owner: We provide comprehensive minimally invasive care for patients with the full spectrum of vein…read morerelated problems. Our specialties include: - Treatment and evaluation of varicose and spider veins - Endovenous Laser Ablation of saphenous veins - Non-Tumescent, Non-Thermal Venous Ablation (Venaseal, Clarivein, Varithena) - Ambulatory Phlebectomy - Injection sclerotherapy for spider veins - Cosmetic treatments: Botox, hand and facial fillers Dr. Min performed the original investigations with EVLT and he and his Weill Cornell colleagues published the first large patient series in the medical literature. Dr. Min advocated for the procedure internationally. His efforts were responsible for its approval by the FDA and for reimbursement coverage by Medicare and by private insurers. EVLT is widely accepted by patients and physicians worldwide and has replaced more invasive surgical procedures to treat the saphenous vein. Drs. Khilnani, Winokur and Amatangelo have continued Dr. Min's tradition of exceptional vein care. Dr. Khilnani is frequently invited as a speaker at national and international conferences and maintains leadership roles in the American College of Phlebology. Dr. Winokur is also involved in advancing venous care with the publication of several articles and presentations at national meetings. Dr. Amatangelo is joining us from the University of Michigan Vein Centers where she was a Clinical Lecturer in Vascular Surgery and Co-Director from 2007 to 2017.

My wife received great treatment, however, the payment must be mailed to their NY office. DO NOT…read moreMAKE ANY PAYMENTS THROUGH THE MAIL!!! My credit card was compromised by mailing information to that address. How archaic is this? in addition, you should not be placing checks in the mail. Postal workers have been stealing checks and bank accounts have been hacked as a result. I am 72 years old but this business must modernize. There is no way to make online payments with this business. I make all payments online and will make no exceptions anymore. I am very disappointed in their treatment of payments and disregard for safeguarding people's finances. Bob E.

Many years ago, medical clinics would ask for our social security number in order to get treated…read more Insurance companies also used it as a patient's identifier. It became illegal for clinics and insurance companies to request a social security number because many were leaked, hacked or even sold by medical clinics, and put their patients at risk of identity theft. Now the less ethical clinics are now demanding to scan your driver's license to keep it in their files in order to treat a patient. Driver's license information can be used to commit identity theft, so that's the same problem as with the social security number. Decent clinics ask to view the driver's license to confirm patients' identity but do not demand a copy of it. This clinic REFUSES TREATMENT if you don't agree to let them scan your driver's license!!! They DO NOT CARE if it is putting you at great financial risk as it was the case with social security numbers. This clinic is rude, unethical, and very disrespectful. Many other places will not ask to scan your driver's license. Do not encourage clinics that are either very clueless about how easily data is stolen at clinics, or they don't care, or they sell your data for profit. Be aware that clinics have to comply with HIIPA regulation, but driver's license information is not protected health information under HIIPA, therefore clinics can do whatever they want with it, that's why it's a very bad practice to give them this information, and ethical clinics that respect their patients do not ask for it. I refuse to deal with such unethical clinics, and if many of you do the same, they'd have no choice but to change their practice.

Dr Montoya of 290 Madison do not let this man close up any veins in your legs, he closed up mine…read moreand caused a blood clot in my leg that was entering my lungs. I am now being hospitalized again (4th time) do to his closing my veins. I had never been hospitalized before going to him for numbness in my feet which I still have.

I had an appointment with Dr. Montoya today. When I arrived, the receptionists looked baffled. They…read moretold me that the doctor was away on emergency. They insisted that they contacted me by phone. I showed them my incoming calls. They were none from his office except the one that I made on Friday to confirm. They claim that they called me a couple of times to tell me that he was going to be away on Monday, June 26 because there's an emergency. they offered me an appointment in two weeks at a hour, but I could not keep. The next one would've been six weeks away. My main complaint was that the receptionists were unaccommodating. Never did any one of them apologize for the mixup. I just decided that this was an omen not to make another appointment. Very disappointing!!

Dr Al-Misky and her staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. They were able to treat my varicose…read moreveins with a minimally invasive approach. My legs are virtually vein free and pain free.

Dr. Al-Misky is an exceptional physician. She is kind, patient and nonjudgmental. With her…read morepreternatural magic touch, she achieves remarkable results. I was nervous to go see her (as I am with most doctors) but she immediately put me at ease. She told me the truth about what she could and could not do. Her office is very well run (Nelly at the front desk is a model of both warm and efficiency) and I haven't had to wait even a minute. I really wanted to leave a review because it's so rare to find a doctor who is so skilled as well as 1) taking time with you 2) telling you the truth so you don't waste your money 3) not keeping you waiting 4) is compassionate. If you are nervous like I was - just go!

I loved Dr. afshar as my primary care and also when I had some faulty veins that needed addressing…read more He not only has the medical knowledge, but also personable and bedside manner

From the owner: Dr. Afshar brings more than 15 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of venous disease…read moreto Vein Institute. He began his professional pursuits at George Washington University in Washington DC, and Sheffield University in the United Kingdom, where he earned his Bachelor of Science. After graduation, Dr. Afshar enrolled at the Ross University of Medicine where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine. Before entering private practice, Dr. Afshar completed a residency at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York and the Stamford Hospital in Connecticut. He subsequently participated in medical research at the National Institute of Health, National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. Throughout his career, Dr. Afshar has worked to augment his skills. He has extensive training in the field of phlebology, participating in research and clinical positions affiliated with some of the world's renowned medical institutions. As a physician, Dr. Afshar offers a compassionate bedside manner and gives each patient one-on-one attention, addressing their unique needs and concerns. This attention to care hasn't gone unnoticed, either. He's obtained recognition as one of Connecticut's top physicians year after year and was recently honored with the Patient's Choice Award and Most Compassionate Physician Award. Dr. Afshar is also a skilled surgeon, having performed more than 13,000 procedures during his career.

AMAZING CENTER... FROM the time I walked in the door Curdious... Respectful... Generous…read more The ANESTHESIA DOCTOR WAS SO oOoOO Professional &His smile light up the room...THEN THE tall gorgeous DOCTOR WAS SO Professional and he explained everything perfect... They really was friendliest Group of Professionals.I absolutely recommend anyone who needs a place to feel painless come to this Center

This was one of the best medical experiences I have ever had. The staff is very attentive and…read moregenuinely careful. They show you such concern about your wellbeing, and the way they treat you is so sweet and caring, I felt like a princess being treated by top care experts. After the procedure I was in such pain, and they acted so promptly to ease it and make me feel better, it was amazing. I would recommend Astra Vein 100% to anyone looking for top notch medical care.

Waited almost 2 hours no communication . Then when taken was told the ultra sound tech had left …read more Would not take responsibility. said sorry . That was it . I was speechless after sitting in waiting room for almost 2 hours . This shows me and should you how their organization is run . Doctor seemed completely out of touch . Do not go there . Wanted to post 0 review but this app would not a-low. So I put 1 star . Which is not true . It's 0

Horrible place!!! Made me wait FOREVER and then the "medical assistants" didn't even speak English…read more I also saw an IV bag hanging there that was partially used, so I was wondering if they were using that same one (with the same tubing) for the next patient. The thought of that made me SICK!!! I ran out of there because all of these issues gave me a panic attack, and they started calling me to try and convince me to come back. They obviously have PLENTY of business, but they are so greedy that they didn't want to lose ONE client. This place is BAD NEWS!!! RUN the other way!!!

I had burning pain in my legs caused by varicose veins. My primary doctor referred me to Dr…read more Phillip R. Totonelly, one of the finest medical doctors in the Hudson Valley, with over 30 years of experience. In my first visit to Dr. Totonelly an ultrasound was performed on both my legs which helped to identify damaged veins. I was then very well educated by Dr. Totonelly regarding the varicose vein treatment I was to receive to relieve my vascular problems. I was really happy when my Aetna insurance approved the surgery, called Endovenous Ablation. That surgery was done in the office under local anesthetic and no hospitalization was required. It took approximately 45 minutes per leg, which were surgically repaired with a one week interval between the two surgeries. In both instances I was able to walk without any problems the same day of the respective surgeries. Amazingly, within a couple of weeks after the surgeries I STOPPED FEELING burning and annoying pain in my legs. Dr. Totonelly further advised me about cosmetic Laser spider vein treatment and Sclerotherapy to both legs. I received 4 treatment sessions to address my numerous spider veins. I could not believe it, but the treatments resulted in the complete disappearance of huge brown spots on my legs caused by poor blood circulation. With my spider veins now vanquished, my legs currently have a healthy , young look. I am very pleased to be a patient of Dr. Totonelly and his very friendly, very well trained staff. Dr. Totonelly has such an amazing, compassionate personality. He's a highly trained, highly skilled professional, as well as an incredible human being with a huge heart. He is truly dedicated to his work and he really cares for his patients. I learned Dr.Totonelly not only does treatments of the veins but also does amazing facial and body laser treatments . His great work returns health and youth to people. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Elena.

Rios was too conservative she left a ton of veins behind. She charges for touch ups when she didn't…read moreget it done the first time. Go to Schulman Vein upper east side. He's way better and has a lifetime guarantee. Avoid going to her read the reviews.

Unfortunately I have to say my results were not good. I have had many vein treatments over the…read moredecades, including at this location and always had ok--to very good results, but never ended up WORSE. I have never had "trapped blood" , lumps and staining. After paying $500 I had to come back for a release of the trapped blood. NO numbing cream! Just stabbing over and over with the syringe---super painful and....did not get rid of all the lumps plus...had to pay $125.00 extra. I spoke with the manager and she was nice enough to have them do another (incredibly painful) release of trapped blood...I'm still full of lumps PLUS a brown rainbow formed. It's been several months of massage and also using the vibration plate at the gym...no change. Still lumpy and brown. I am worse and out $625.00. Of course I can't even chance having more sessions and getting even worse (and poorer). Can only hope it will go away. The place is very nice and clean, this was just the unfortunate results I had.