Afreen Pappa, M.D., ’92, joins Vein Clinics of America in River Oaks
Downers Grove, Ill. – Vein Clinics of America recently announced the addition of Dr. Afreen Pappa, MD to their network of physicians that specialize in the various treatments of venous disease. Dr. Pappa joined The Houston – River Oaks clinic fulltime on Monday, August 15.
Dr. Pappa, a graduate of McGovern Medical School, was an Assistant Professor and Associate Family Medicine Residency Program Director at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. She was previously a Medical Director and primary physician at JAVĀNI Centers for Wellness in Stafford, TX. Most recently, she was a Center Physician at Pre-Diabetes Centers in Southwest, TX specializing in pancreatic, hormonal and vascular deficiencies. Prior to joining Vein Clinics of America, Dr. Pappa underwent extensive training in phlebology, the diagnosis and treatment of varicose vein disease and related disorders, and was trained in ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy and endovenous laser treatment (ELT or ELVT). Dr. Pappa also knows the importance of the treatment of vein disease, as she suffers from varicose vein disease and has undergone treatment herself at Vein Clinics of America.
“As someone who has personally suffered from varicose vein disease, I understand how it can impact one’s quality of life,” said Dr. Pappa. “I am excited about offering my patients the latest in minimally invasive varicose vein treatments designed and proven to provide both relief from symptoms and improve the appearance of their legs.”
Current patients and prospective patients can visit Dr. Pappa at the Houston – River Oaks clinic near Sansom Park, Westworth Village, White Settlement, Lake Worth, and Lakeside, Texas. The clinic is located at 2615 Southwest Freeway, Ste. 220, Houston, TX. Vein Clinics of America works with many different insurance plans. To see if your particular plan is in network with this clinic please call 844-423-8346.
About Vein Clinics of America
Established in 1981, Vein Clinics of America, Inc. (VCA) is the oldest and largest medical group in the country dedicated to the non-surgical treatment of vein disorders. The physicians of VCA specialize in treating the entire spectrum of vein abnormalities, including varicose veins, spider veins, venous leg ulcers, facial veins, hand veins, Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome and Restless Leg Syndrome resulting from venous reflux. For more information, please visit VCA at www.veinclinics.com.