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NJ.com Sponsor Content Features Dr. Andrew Cortes and Bridget Alapeck on Leg Symptoms
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Published on 10/09/2026
Clifton vein-care providers explain when persistent leg discomfort and visible veins may warrant evaluation, and what modern outpatient vein care can involve.
CLIFTON, N.J. — September 2026
NJ.com published sponsor content featuring Dr. Andrew Cortes and nurse practitioner Bridget Alapeck of Vein Treatment Clinic on common signs of vein disease. The article, titled “What Are Your Legs Trying to Tell You? Vein Treatment Clinic Knows,” explains that persistent leg discomfort and visible vein changes may warrant evaluation rather than being dismissed as cosmetic concerns or normal fatigue.
The sponsor feature discusses symptoms such as aching, heaviness, swelling, itching, cramping, burning, restlessness, and leg fatigue, along with spider veins and varicose veins. It notes that symptoms can look and feel different from person to person and may worsen after prolonged sitting or standing, or toward the end of the day. A clinical evaluation can help determine whether chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) or another condition may be involved.
The article also outlines risk factors—including family history, pregnancy, hormonal changes, age, and long periods of sitting or standing—and flags warning signs that merit timely attention, such as sudden one-sided swelling or pain, bleeding from a vein, or skin breakdown around the lower leg. Noninvasive ultrasound is described as part of evaluating possible venous reflux.
For patients diagnosed with vein disease, the feature describes office-based options that may include radiofrequency ablation or sclerotherapy. The appropriate treatment, recovery expectations, activity guidance, and insurance coverage depend on the patient’s diagnosis, medical history, procedure, and health plan. Medically necessary care may be covered; benefits should be verified with the insurer.
About Dr. Andrew Cortes
Dr. Andrew Cortes is a board-certified vascular and interventional radiologist and vein specialist. He speaks English and Spanish and provides care at Vein Treatment Clinic locations in New Jersey.
Where Dr. Cortes Practices
Dr. Cortes welcomes patients at the Vein Treatment Clinic in Clifton, New Jersey, located at 1117 US-46, Suite 205.
Male, treated for varicose veins on the calves with VeinVanish™, a customized treatment plan tailored to his condition. The after photo shows the treated areas appearing smoother with the varicose veins visibly reduced.
Male, treated for varicose veins on the thighs and knees with VeinVanish™, a customized treatment plan tailored to his condition. The after photo shows the thighs and knees with a smoother-looking appearance.
Male, treated for varicose veins on the calves and knees with VeinVanish™, a customized treatment plan tailored to his condition. The after photo shows the affected areas appearing smoother-looking with the varicose veins visibly reduced.
Male, treated for varicose veins on the thighs, calves, and knees with VeinVanish™, a customized treatment plan tailored to his condition. The after photo shows smoother-looking legs with the varicose veins visibly reduced across the treated areas.
Male, treated for varicose veins on the calves and thighs with VeinVanish™, a customized treatment plan tailored to his condition. The after photo shows the legs appearing smoother-looking with the varicose veins visibly reduced.
Read the original feature
NJ.com published the sponsor-content article “What Are Your Legs Trying to Tell You? Vein Treatment Clinic Knows.”
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Vein Treatment Clinic is powered by VIP Medical Group and built around a single guiding principle: deliver the highest standard of vein care using an academic, evidence-based approach combined with the most advanced, minimally invasive technology available today.
Clinical leadership at Vein Treatment Clinic is guided by board-certified vein specialists, including Dr. Michael Nguyen, whose training and experience help shape the clinic’s rigorous standards of care.
All physicians at Vein Treatment Clinic follow a structured, highly standardized clinical model. This includes ongoing training in the latest non-surgical vein treatments, continuous review of emerging research, and strict adherence to proven safety and quality protocols.
Patients benefit from a team-based model of care where expertise is shared, best practices are consistently applied, and treatment recommendations are driven by data, experience, and long-term results.
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