Our patients are extremely satisfied with Dr. Kaufman, the Closure® procedure, and their outcomes.
Here’s why...

"I have had problems with varicose veins since I was 18. I work in retail and am used to being on my feet for eight to ten hours a day. In 2003, I had vein stripping done by another doctor, which I would never do again. It was very painful and I couldn’t go back to work for almost two weeks.

When I went to see Dr. Kaufman, I was having severe pain in my right leg from my varicose veins. At our first consultation, he was very thorough and explained how the new Venus Closure® procedure could help me. It was much less intrusive than the vein stripping and required only a local anesthetic.

I had the procedure done on a Friday and within days, I was back at work and back to my normal active lifestyle -- horseback riding, running, hiking, going to cardio classes. I have not had any more pain in my leg, and the vein doesn’t protrude anymore.

The results have been great!  The Closure® procedure was much less invasive and much less painful than the vein stripping.  I would do the Closure® again a million times before doing the vein stripping again! In fact, I have recommended Dr. Kaufman to two of my friends and they have already had the procedure done and are happy as well."

Kasey Jordan, Fort Collins, Colorado

"I had swollen ankles and really large, grotesque veins in my legs. I had checked out different approaches, including the laser technique, but went to Dr. Kaufman since no one in Cheyenne offers the Closure® procedure and Dr. Kaufman is the most experienced at it – he’s performed more than a hundred of them. I felt better knowing he’s had so much experience. Besides, I knew and trusted Dr. Kaufman since he had removed my gall bladder previously.

The worst part of the whole procedure was getting the local anesthetic – I hate needles. It was quick and painless. When it was all done, I went out to lunch and had a glass of wine with my husband!

The Closure® procedure has eliminated the swelling in my ankles and all of the larger veins in my legs. My comfort level is a lot better and I’m back to wearing my fun, holiday socks!

Dr. Kaufman really cares individually about his patients, and he’s honest and straightforward. He even gave me his personal cell phone number to call if there were any problems."

Judy Kallal, Cheyenne, Wyoming

"I had varicose veins in my lower leg that started to bulge out. They were getting worse and began to ache when I was on my feet a lot. The support hose I started wearing sure screwed up wearing shorts in the summer time! I wasn’t happy with the discomfort these veins were causing in my legs and I didn’t like the way they looked.

My primary care physician recommended Dr. Kaufman to me since he was the only Fort Collins area physician using the Closure® procedure. She was impressed with the results he was getting.

I decided to schedule a consultation with Dr. Kaufman. He diagnosed venous reflux, and explained how he could help me. After some research on my own, I felt comfortable with him and his competent support staff, and decided to go forward with the procedure.

I was little apprehensive the day of the surgery, but Dr. Kaufman explained what he was going to do and talked to me throughout the procedure, explaining each step. He always took the time to answer my questions thoroughly and in a way that I found satisfactory.

The bottom line is I’m really pleased with the procedure and wouldn’t hesitate to do it again!  I was on vacation in Jamaica recently, and it was really nice wearing shorts again!"

Pete Lagoni, Fort Collins, Colorado

We feel very fortunate to have found Dr. Kaufman – he was wonderful. I had a 2.5-inch aneurysm in my right upper thigh, and Dr. Kaufman was even able to fix that with the Closure® procedure. Everyone had said that I would need vein stripping and major surgery, but Dr. Kaufman was able to do a phenomenal job with the Closure® procedure.

Dr. Kaufman’s bedside manner is exceptional. He’s very personable and spends a great deal of time talking to you and explaining everything. He made us feel totally comfortable and we quickly developed trust in him because of his thorough explanations. I chose the Closure® procedure because I wanted to avoid general surgery, general anesthesia, vein stripping and the bleeding associated with laser; there is no bleeding with the Closure® procedure.

I had this done on a Friday and on Monday went back to work! Dr. Kaufman’s staff called to check on me after the procedure. We felt totally protected and cared for. Our overall experience was absolutely fabulous – the highest you can rate it!

David and Kathy O. Steinmetz, Fort Collins, Colorado

My gynecologist referred me to Dr. Kaufman because of the huge, popping ugly veins I developed in my legs after my pregnancy. My legs were always the one thing I really liked about my body but all of a sudden, they became ugly and made me feel really old.

Dr. Kaufman explained that I was a good candidate for the VNUS Closure® procedure. It sounded great and was much less invasive than the other procedures I had heard about.

I’m totally pleased with what he did! The veins that he worked on have not come back and it’s been a few years now. I was so embarrassed about my legs before, but now, I’m not.

Dr. Kaufman has a very family-friendly office (I was able to bring my daughter into the office with me) and his staff is great. Dr. Kaufman himself is so accommodating – he really cares. Let me tell you, what he does, works!

Kaarin Valvur, Fort Collins, Colorado

To determine which treatment option is recommended for your individual situation, please call 970-498-VEIN (8346) to schedule a consultation.