Avicenna Vein and Vascular
Legs that feel lighter.
Varicose veins, swelling and aching legs are circulation problems. Here they are diagnosed and treated in the office by a cardiologist with fellowship training in vascular procedures.
Treated by a cardiologistFellowship in peripheral endovascular intervention
A full assessment firstConsultation and ultrasound vein map, done on site
Done in the officeNo hospital stay; you walk out afterward
Insurance handled for youOur staff requests the approval before treatment
Is this what you are feeling?
Each symptom opens its own page: what causes it, when to worry, and how we treat it.
Bulging, ropey veinsVaricose veins you can see or feel along the calf or thigh
Heavy, aching legsWorse by evening or after standing; better with legs raised
Swollen anklesSock marks, tight shoes, one leg larger than the other
Night cramps, restless legsLegs that wake you or will not settle
Skin changes at the ankleDarkening, itching, or a rash that keeps returning
A sore that is slow to healAny wound on the lower leg lasting more than two weeks
Spider veinsFine red or blue lines on the legs
Leg pain when walkingCalf pain that stops when you rest can mean narrowed arteries
Your first visit
Start with the full picture.
Nobody rushes you. The first visit is a full assessment; treatment and follow-up visits are planned from there.
- Talk and examination
Your cardiologist asks about your legs, your heart and your family history, then examines both legs standing.
- Ultrasound vein map
A painless ultrasound shows which veins are leaking and rules out a clot. It is usually done at the same visit.
- Your plan, and your coverage
You leave with a full understanding and a path forward. If treatment is needed, we request approval from your insurer and schedule the visits that follow.
Treatments
Matched to the vein, not the other way round.
Most treatments take under an hour in the office, with a small bandage and a walk home.
All vein procedures are done at our Midtown office. Concierge patients can also have them at the Upper East Side.
- Radiofrequency ablation
Gentle heat closes the leaking vein from the inside, through a pinhole in the skin.
- Medical adhesive closure
A medical adhesive seals the vein. No heat, and often no compression stockings afterward.
- Foam treatment
A medicated foam closes twisting veins that a catheter cannot reach.
- Microphlebectomy
Bulging surface veins are removed through tiny openings that need no stitches.
- Sclerotherapy
Fine injections fade spider veins over a few weeks.
- Compression and medical care
Fitted stockings, exercise and skin care. For many people this is the first step, and sometimes the only one.
- Artery testing for leg pain
Ankle pressure measurements and arterial ultrasound find narrowed arteries early.
- Wound and swelling care
For leg ulcers and long-standing swelling, treating the vein underneath helps the skin heal.
Why a cardiologist for your veins
Your heart and your legs are one circulation.
Swollen legs can come from the veins, the heart, or both. Dr. Beheshtian trained to treat arteries and veins through a catheter, so she looks at the whole picture before recommending anything.
Endovascular fellowshipCardiovascular Institute of the South, 2017–2018
Interventional cardiologyLenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health
Board certifiedCardiovascular disease, ABIM
Vein disease is a medical condition. Insurance usually treats it as one.
Medical treatment
Covered by most plans when veins cause symptoms.
- Symptoms such as pain, swelling or skin changes
- Leaking veins confirmed on ultrasound
- Many plans ask for a trial of compression stockings first
We check your benefits and request the approval.
Cosmetic treatment
Spider veins, priced up front.
Insurers do not cover treatment done for appearance alone. You see the price per session before you decide.
Patients on their legs and veins
“I didn't feel anything. I was safe.”
Two years of leg pain, then an answer
Swelling in the legs, and the right place
Patient stories are shared with permission and reflect individual experiences. They are not a promise or prediction of any result; every patient's condition and outcome is different.
Common questions
Answered in plain words by the physician, so patients and search engines find the same answer.
Does insurance cover varicose vein treatment?
Usually yes, when the veins cause symptoms and an ultrasound confirms they are leaking. Many plans first ask for several weeks of compression stockings. We check your plan before anything is scheduled.