Varicose veins
Enlarged, twisted veins that show under the skin. Valves inside have stopped closing. Usually treated as medical.
Explore varicose veinsVein health, made clear
Life feels better when your legs do.
Aching, heavy legs. Visible veins. Questions about what comes next. Start by seeing exactly what is happening inside your veins, then talk to our vein physician about your options.
Vein clinic care in Jonesboro and Wynne, Arkansas
In-office, not a surgery centerInsurance verified for freeOne physician, start to finishWalk in, walk out the same day
Understand
See what your symptoms may mean.
Explore
Watch how each treatment works.
Check coverage
Learn how plans treat vein care.
Take the next step
Know what to expect at your first visit.
What's going on in your legs
Tap a symptom, or a part of the leg. You don't need to know a medical term to find a useful place to start.
This guide is educational. Symptoms can have several causes; an examination is needed to understand yours.
Vein conditions we treat
Condition guides connect what you notice with what we look for on ultrasound, and whether it is usually medical or cosmetic.
Spider veins
Fine red or blue networks close to the skin's surface. Usually cosmetic, treated with a quick injection.
Explore spider veinsVenous insufficiency
Blood struggles to return from the legs. Heaviness, swelling and skin changes follow. Medical, and progressive if ignored.
See the stages C0–C6Treatments we do in the office
Awake, with local numbing, in under an hour. No hospital, no general anesthesia, no stitches.
Laser ablation (EVLT)
A thin fiber seals the faulty vein with laser energy from the inside. About 45 minutes in the room.
See how it worksRadiofrequency (RFA)
Same result with gentler heat delivered in short segments. Tends to bruise a little less.
See how it worksSclerotherapy
A small injection makes a spider or surface vein scar and fade over weeks. Quick, with no downtime.
See how it worksWhat a treatment day looks like
Here is what a treatment day actually looks like, minute by minute.
Book a vein check- 0:00
Walk in
No fasting, no driver needed. Eat normally, wear loose pants.
- 0:10
Ultrasound map
The leg is scanned and Dr. Desai marks the vein on your skin. You can watch the screen.
- 0:20
Numbing, then the procedure
Local numbing only. The procedure itself takes 20 to 45 minutes.
- 1:10
Walk out
Compression stocking on. You drive yourself home and walk the same day.
- Week 1
Check ultrasound
We confirm the vein is closed. Most people are back at work the next day.
Meet Dr. Desai and the team
Dr. Vaibhav Desai, MD, trained in minimally invasive vein procedures. Our nurses do your ultrasound; he reviews it with you, decides the plan and performs the procedure himself, at both locations.
Meet Dr. DesaiInsurance, in plain English
Answer three questions. We'll tell you how plans usually treat it, then verify yours for free before your first visit.
1 · Do your legs ache, swell or cramp?
2 · For how long?
3 · Tried compression stockings?
Two clinics, one team
Same physician, same equipment, same approach. Choose the clinic closer to you.
JONESBORO · MAIN CLINIC
3800B S Caraway Rd, Suite 8
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 293-2517 · Mon, Wed, Thu 10:00 am – 6:00 pm · Tuesday and Friday by appointment
Serving Paragould, Trumann, Harrisburg, Brookland, Bono, Bay, Lake City, Monette, Walnut Ridge, Hoxie, Marked Tree, Lepanto, Weiner, Caraway
Jonesboro clinic pageWYNNE
1213 N Falls Blvd
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 293-2517 · By appointment
Serving Forrest City, Parkin, Earle, Cherry Valley, Hickory Ridge, Vanndale, Colt, Widener, Palestine, McCrory, Fisher
Wynne clinic pageQuestions before you book
Do I need surgery for varicose veins?
No. Vein stripping is rarely done anymore. Everything we do is in-office, through a needle or a 2 mm entry point, with local numbing. Dr. Desai closes the faulty vein from the inside while you lie awake on the table, and you walk out the same day. Most people are back at work the next day.
Will I need an ultrasound?
Yes, almost always. A venous duplex ultrasound shows which way blood is flowing and which vein is causing the problem. A trained nurse performs it at both clinics, it takes about 15 minutes, you watch the screen, and Dr. Desai reviews it with you. It is usually covered by insurance when you have symptoms.
Will insurance cover my visit or treatment?
If you have symptoms and the ultrasound shows reflux, most plans, including Medicare, treat ablation as medically necessary after a short trial of compression. Spider veins without symptoms are cosmetic and self-pay. We call your plan and verify coverage for free before you come in, so there are no surprises.
How do I choose Jonesboro or Wynne?
Choose whichever clinic is closer. Jonesboro is our main clinic on South Caraway Road and is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 am to 6 pm, and on Tuesday and Friday by appointment. Wynne serves Cross County and the Delta by appointment. Dr. Desai sees patients at both, with the same ultrasound and the same in-office treatments. Take the Vein Check or request a visit and pick your clinic in the form.
Still unsure? Take the 60-second Vein Check
Your next step
You don't need all the answers before you come in.
Start with a conversation about your symptoms and options.