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Leon Valley residents looking for a vein doctor can receive focused care at the nearby Texas Vein Experts clinic on Lockhill Selma Road. Our board-certified vein specialists diagnose and treat varicose veins, spider veins, chronic venous insufficiency, and circulation-related symptoms that may interfere with movement, work, or rest.
Vein disease can cause more than visible changes. Aching, swelling, heaviness, itching, burning, cramping, or tired legs may become more noticeable after prolonged sitting, standing, commuting, or completing physically demanding activities.
Diagnostic ultrasound allows the vein doctor to examine blood flow and identify weakened valves that may be allowing blood to move backward. This helps determine whether a deeper refluxing vein is contributing to discomfort or visible veins near the skin.
Our San Antonio vein clinic offers personalized outpatient care and works with most major medical insurance plans. Free insurance verification is available to help patients understand possible coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, HMO plans, and other providers.
Texas Vein Experts is located at:
1624 Lockhill Selma Rd
San Antonio, TX 78213
Follow Huebner Road east from Leon Valley toward NW Military Highway. Continue toward Lockhill Selma Road and follow local directions to the clinic.
Travel southeast on Bandera Road toward Loop 410. Follow Loop 410 East toward the NW Military Highway and Lockhill Selma Road area, then continue to the clinic.
Take Evers Road toward Wurzbach Road. Continue east toward the Lockhill Selma Road corridor and proceed to 1624 Lockhill Selma Road.
Bandera Road and Grissom Road are two major state-maintained corridors serving Leon Valley, while Huebner, Evers, and Wurzbach provide important connections through the surrounding area.
1624 Lockhill Selma Rd, San Antonio, TX 78213
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Leon Valley · Castle Hills · Medical Center · Balcones Heights · Shavano Park · North Central San Antonio
Approximately 24% of adults have visible varicose veins, while an estimated 6% show evidence of more advanced chronic venous disease.
Leon Valley has an estimated population of 11,563 residents in 2025. In a community of this size, thousands of people may experience varicose veins, spider veins, swelling, aching, heaviness, or other symptoms connected to poor venous circulation.
Varicose veins develop when weakened valves allow blood to flow backward and increase pressure inside the leg veins. Symptoms may become more noticeable later in the day or after long periods of sitting, standing, or walking.
As chronic venous insufficiency progresses, some patients may develop inflammation, skin discoloration, bleeding, or slow-healing leg ulcers. A diagnostic evaluation can determine whether abnormal blood flow is contributing to persistent symptoms.
Leon Valley maintains several parks and walking areas. Raymond Rimkus Park includes jogging and nature tracks, athletic facilities, playgrounds, and picnic spaces, while the Huebner-Onion Natural Area follows Huebner Creek through a wooded setting. The city’s greenway project also connects local trails with San Antonio’s wider trail system.
Walk the tracks at Raymond Rimkus Park
Explore the primitive trail at Huebner-Onion Natural Area
Cycle or walk along the Huebner Creek Greenway Trail
Use the outdoor fitness equipment at Old Mill Park
Spend time at local playgrounds and community gathering areas
Keep up with shopping, errands, work, and family responsibilities
Most treatments at the San Antonio vein clinic take less than 30 minutes, and many patients return to normal activities the same day. Individual recovery and downtime depend on the procedure and medical needs.
Contact our vein clinic serving Leon Valley to schedule your consultation.
Patients visit our San Antonio clinic with different concerns, including painful varicose veins, cosmetic spider veins, ankle swelling, cramping, skin changes, and legs that feel heavy or tired. Before recommending care, the team reviews each patient’s symptoms, medical history, and treatment goals.
Diagnostic ultrasound helps reveal whether damaged valves or a deeper refluxing vein are increasing pressure in the lower legs. These findings allow the vein doctor to address the underlying circulation problem rather than concentrating only on veins visible at the surface.
Treatment options may include radiofrequency ablation, VenaSeal, Varithena microfoam treatment, and compounded sclerotherapy. The appropriate procedure depends on the affected vein, ultrasound results, symptoms, and individual health needs.
These minimally invasive treatments are performed in the clinic and generally require little downtime. Patients also receive support with insurance verification, treatment preparation, and follow-up care.
Your varicose-vein-free journey can start with treatments that only take 15-45 minutes.
Equipped with the latest cutting-edge vein treatments that are minimally invasive and pain free!
Most of our patients return to their normal day-to-day activities post-venous treatments!
Dr. Pavel Valdes is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician specializing exclusively in minimally invasive vein care. He provides advanced, ultrasound-guided treatment for varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, leg pain, venous ulcers, and other vein conditions using the latest evidence-based techniques to help patients achieve lasting relief with minimal downtime.
After earning his medical degree and completing advanced medical training, Dr. Valdes further refined his expertise through specialized one-on-one training in modern vein medicine under the guidance of Dr. Scott J. Powell, Medical Director of Texas Vein Experts. He is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care that helps patients improve their vascular health and return to more active lives.
Trusted by our peers to help with vein disease
Texas Vein Experts serves Leon Valley residents from its nearby San Antonio clinic at 1624 Lockhill Selma Rd. The clinic provides diagnostic evaluations and minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins, spider veins, and chronic venous insufficiency.
Varicose veins can cause aching, throbbing, burning, cramping, tenderness, heaviness, or leg fatigue. Symptoms may become worse after sitting or standing for long periods, although some visible varicose veins cause little discomfort.
Varicose veins often appear enlarged, twisted, raised, or cord-like beneath the skin. They may look blue, purple, or similar to the surrounding skin. Some unhealthy veins are not clearly visible but still cause swelling, aching, or heaviness.
Treatment options may include radiofrequency ablation, VenaSeal, Varithena, or sclerotherapy. These procedures close unhealthy veins so blood can redirect through healthier vessels. The recommended treatment depends on the diagnosis and ultrasound findings.
Spider veins are usually a cosmetic or surface concern. However, patients who also experience swelling, aching, heaviness, skin changes, or larger varicose veins may benefit from an evaluation for underlying venous insufficiency.
Diagnostic ultrasound evaluates blood flow and identifies valves that are not closing properly. It helps the vein doctor locate venous reflux and determine whether a deeper unhealthy vein is contributing to symptoms or visible surface veins.
Many insurance plans cover treatment when it is considered medically necessary and supported by documented symptoms, ultrasound findings, and plan requirements. Texas Vein Experts works with most major insurance plans and provides free insurance verification before treatment.
Many patients return to walking, work, and routine activities on the same day after minimally invasive vein treatment. Recovery instructions vary depending on the procedure, number of veins treated, and individual medical history. Balcone Heights
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