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Metro Vein Clinic, now part of Afzal Clinics.
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The Medspa at Afzal Clinics.
Located in Woodbury, Edina, and Fridley, MN
Metro Vein Clinic, now part of Afzal Clinics.
Located in Woodbury, Edina, and Fridley, MN
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ABOUT THE PRACTICE
Afzal Clinics is a premier vein clinic led by Kamran Afzal, MD, Kristen Winter PA-C, Margaret Faust PA-C, Reema Patel NP-C-and, their skilled team. With locations in Fridley, Edina, and Woodbury, Minnesota, they care for adults of all ages in a comfortable, friendly setting.
Our providers focus on a result-based approach, to provide treatment based on patient expectations and improve their quality of life possible.
The vein clinic at Afzal Clinics includes VNUS(Radiofrequency ablation, the VenaSeal closure system, phlebectomy, ultrasound sclerotherapy, and cosmetic sclerotherapy.
Afzal Clinics is in network with most insurances, including Health Partners, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Medica, UCare, PReferredOne, and others. Most competitors are not in network with these insurance companies.
The Afzal Clinics team welcomes their patients to the practice and looks forward to caring for them. To schedule a consultation at Afzal Clinics, call one of the office locations, or book an appointment online today.
why choose us
o We are your in-network vein clinic. We are in a network with 99% of insurance providers.
o Medtronic trusts Dr. Afzal and his team to train fellow physicians and surgeons to use Venaseal and Radiofrequency Ablation Catheters products to treat varicose veins.
o Varicose vein treatments are done in the office using local anesthesia. This allows patients to return to their day-to-day life quickly, with some returning to work as soon as the following day.
o Our team, alongside Dr. Afzal, has seen over 11,000 patients in the past 12 years.
o We have three convenient locations in Edina, Woodbury, and Fridley
Our Providers
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Dr. Kamran Afzal, MD
Kamran Afzal, MD, brings an impressive body of experience to his leadership role at Afzal Clinics. Over the years, Dr. Afzal has helped thousands of patients in Fridley, Edina, and Woodbury, Minnesota, find relief from troubling vein disorders.
Education has always shaped Dr. Afzal’s life. He began his studies in Pakistan at Aga Khan University (AKU), completing his medical degree in 1997. He moved to the United States to pursue his education and went on to complete a residency at the University of South Alabama (USA) in Mobile.
Dr. Afzal remains connected to education through his role as a trainer for Medtronic®, the company that manufactures VNUS® and VenaSeal®. He’s proud to play a part in training the next generation of medical professionals.
Caring and compassionate health care is a central focus for Dr. Afzal. He strives to treat each patient as a unique individual and makes every effort to get to know the people who entrust him with their care.
Giving back is also a priority for Dr. Afzal. He’s completed extensive mission work in Guadalajara and Honduras over the years, with more than 10 trips under his belt. He continues to seek out opportunities to help others.
Medical aesthetics is another area of specialty for Dr. Afzal. He provides the MINT® thread lift technique in addition to SkinPen microneedling and the ZO 3-Step Peel®.
Booking a visit with Dr. Afzal takes just moments online or over the phone, so don’t delay beginning your path toward healthier veins and outstanding skin care.
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Kristen Winter, PA-C
Kristen Winter, PA-C, is a physician assistant, providing care management services at Afzal Clinics in Fridley, Edina, and Woodbury, Minnesota. She excels in positions that allow her to care for others and has spent time outside her education and career volunteering her skills in Iquitos, Peru.
Before starting her career as a certified physician assistant, Kristen earned her bachelor’s degree in biology with a chemistry minor at the University of Minnesota (UMD) in Duluth, Minnesota. She then attended Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, where she graduated with honors with her master’s degree in physician assistant studies.
Kristen obtained work experience as a certified nurse assistant and as a personal care attendant before taking on her current position as a certified physician assistant. She has a background in working with elderly populations and post-surgical patients as well as experience with assisting in upper extremity orthopedic surgery.
In her current position at Afzal Clinics, Kristen specializes in aesthetic injections at Afzal Clinics such as Juvéderm®, Sculptra®, and Kybella® as well as cosmetic treatment for varicose veins. She independently assesses her patients who trust her for her honesty and compassion while meeting their health and wellness needs.
Kristen currently invites new and returning patients to Afzal Clinics for vein care and injections. Schedule an appointment with a phone call or online today.
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Margaret Faust, PA-C
Margaret Faust, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant currently providing top-tier care for patients at Afzal Clinics in Fridley, Edina, and Woodbury, Minnesota.
With broad medical experience in diagnostic procedures, various treatments, and surgical assistance, Margaret now brings her impressive skills to patients seeking vein treatments and aesthetic injectables at Afzal Clinics.
Margaret attended the University of Minnesota (UMD) in Duluth, Minnesota, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science in 2014. She later continued her education at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Davie, Florida. There, she earned her master’s degree in physician assistant studies.
Before becoming a certified physician assistant, Margaret spent time in patient care attendant (PCA) and certified nurse assistant (CNA) positions. She developed her passion for caring for patients in these roles and continues to enjoy attending to her patients today at Afzal Clinics.
In her current position as a certified physician assistant, Margaret independently assesses patients. She also specializes in varicose vein treatments as well as aesthetic injections such as Sculptra®, Kybella®, and Juvéderm®.
Margaret currently sees new and returning patients with a results-based approach. To schedule an appointment, give Afzal Clinics a call or book online today.
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Reema Patel, FNP-C
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