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Varicose vein treatment at Nordstrand

Varicose veins are veins in the legs that have become enlarged. They show as blue, twisting or bulging veins under the skin, and many people simply call them 'visible veins'. We examine and treat varicose veins at Nordstrand (Sæter torg) in Oslo, no referral needed.

Non-binding ultrasound consultation
Treatment often the same week
Vascular surgeon with a PhD and over 30 years of experience
Fixed price, and may be covered by health insurance

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How it works

1. Book a consultation. No referral needed. The consultation is non-binding.
2. The vascular surgeon examines your legs with ultrasound. You find out whether you need treatment, which method suits you and what it costs.
3. You decide. If you want treatment, you can often have it the same week.

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Prices

The consultation costs NOK 1,595 and is non-binding. You decide for yourself whether to go ahead with treatment. All prices are fixed, with no hidden extras.

Health insurance: We work with most insurance companies. Ask your insurer whether they cover examination and treatment.

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Consultation

1595,-

A vascular surgeon examines your blood flow using duplex ultrasound and provides a customized treatment plan.

Consultation: 1 595,–

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Gentle heat treatment (EVRF)

Keyhole treatment performed under local anesthesia where the diseased vein is sealed from the inside using radiofrequency waves. No general anesthesia or sick leave required.

1 vein: 10,995 kr 2 veins: 15,995 kr

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Local extirpation of varices

Removal of bulging varicose veins directly under the skin through millimeter-sized incisions.

Often performed in combination with heat treatment for optimal cosmetic and medical results.

1 leg: 4,995 kr 2 legs: 7,995 kr

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How the treatment works

Local anaesthetic

You stay awake throughout.

A small puncture

A thin tube is guided into the vein using ultrasound.

Heat closes the vein

Blood finds other, healthy veins.

Home the same day

With a compression stocking. Most are back to normal the next day.

Vascular surgeon with a PhD and over 30 years of experience

Senior consultant Mehdi Sahba is a specialist in vascular surgery and general surgery. He has worked as a senior consultant at hospitals including Sykehuset Østfold and Akershus University Hospital (Ahus), and has extensive experience from private healthcare.

He holds a PhD from the University of Oslo and is a member of the Norwegian Society for Vascular Surgery.

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Use your health insurance

If you have health insurance, it can often cover examination and treatment of varicose veins. We have agreements with the largest insurance companies. Check with your insurer before your appointment.

How to use your insurance

Not eligible for public treatment?

Most people with visible varicose veins or heavy, tired legs do not get treatment in the public health service. There, priority is given to people with swelling, skin changes or ulcers on the lower leg.

With us you need no referral, and you avoid long waiting times. If you need treatment, you can often have it the same week as your consultation.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is the consultation non-binding?

Yes. You pay NOK 1,595 for the consultation. The vascular surgeon examines your legs with ultrasound and tells you whether you need treatment, which method suits you and what it costs.

Afterwards, you decide for yourself whether to go ahead. You don't commit to anything.

How quickly can I get treatment?

You can book a consultation without a referral and without a long wait. If you need treatment, you can often have it the same week as your consultation.

Do I need a referral?

No. You can book a consultation directly, without a referral from your GP.

What happens at the consultation?

The consultation takes about 20–30 minutes and is non-binding.

Conversation: You tell us about your symptoms and what you'd like help with.
Examination: The surgeon looks at your legs while you stand.
Ultrasound: The surgeon looks at the veins under your skin and checks that blood flows the right way. It doesn't hurt.
Plan and price: You find out whether you need treatment, which method suits you and what it costs. If you need treatment, you can often have it the same week.

How much does it cost?

The ultrasound consultation costs NOK 1,595.

Heat treatment (EVRF): NOK 10,995 for 1 vein, NOK 15,995 for 2.
Removal of visible varicose veins: NOK 4,995 for 1 leg, NOK 7,995 for 2.

All prices are fixed, with no hidden extras. At the consultation you'll find out exactly what your treatment costs.

Can I use my health insurance?

Yes, many health insurance policies cover examination and treatment of varicose veins. We have agreements with the largest insurers. Contact your insurer before your appointment to check what you're covered for.

Who is the vascular surgeon?

Senior consultant Mehdi Sahba is a specialist in vascular surgery and general surgery. He holds a PhD from the University of Oslo, has over 30 years of experience from hospitals including Sykehuset Østfold and Ahus, and extensive experience from private healthcare.

Why choose Dr.Dropin?

Non-binding consultation with no referral
Vascular surgeon with a PhD and over 30 years of experience
Treatment often the same week as your consultation
Fixed price with no hidden extras
Health insurance can often be used

We have clinics at Majorstuen and Nordstrand in Oslo.

Ready to get rid of your varicose veins?

The consultation is non-binding. You only pay for the examination itself, and decide for yourself whether to go ahead with treatment.

If you need treatment, you can often have it the same week as your consultation.

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