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.

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.

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!

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!!

A wonderful and thorough visit. This was my first visit and as soon as I finished my paperwork I…read morewas escorted into a room by the doctors assistant, who was very nice and knowledgeable. Then I met the doctor who who was very nice and answered all my questions, I recommend this office.

Assistants were thorough and spent time explaining what they were going to do. Doctor Jacobs…read morelistened to what I thought was wrong with my leg and after examining me and my ultrasound, explained what was causing pain and how this could be treated. Dr. Jacob's explanation was easy to understand.

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.

Had a free consultation at the suggestion of my younger sister. After being greeted by two ladies…read moreat the front desk then also now aware they did not accept my insurance I would still very much suggest Dr. Simon Smith. Friendly, patient and down to earth. Though he wouldn't be treating me, he explained what my condition was and what would most likely be my course of treatment . Even did a sonogram to show me what was going on. That though he didn't except my insurance that plenty of doctors do and that all my insurance would b accepted. I got the info I needed. So thank you Dr. Smith.

The staff is extremely friendly and the Doctor has a great bedside manner - very personable and…read moretakes the time to explain all of your questions and concerns.

Reading the review of July, 2020, I had to respond. When I'm looking at reviews, I am interested in…read morethe quality of care I would hope to get, as well as the office staff and assistants. The 1 star rating was so out of line with Dr Afshar's care and the professionalism of the entire staff. I am so pleased with the results of my procedures. At the Vein Institute, you see Dr Afshar or his PA, Cristina. From my first inquiry to the end of my procedures, every assistant and office personnel was wonderful. Many, many thanks to all! Terri C PS..... I agree, this is how a medical office should run.