Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is proud to serve patients at our Opelika vein clinic. The physicians and staff of CVR Opelika have decades of collective experience treating symptoms of vein diseases such as varicose veins, spider veins, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and other vein conditions related to chronic venous insufficiency (vein disease).
The board-certified physicians at Center for Vein Restoration are world-renowned vein specialists, authors, lecturers, and trainers on the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating vein disease. Commitment to patient care goes beyond physician credentials, however. Our entire team works together to provide our patients with a level of comfort and understanding.
Michael L. Aikens, MD, has close to three decades of experience and is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. A Boston University Medical School graduate, Dr. Aikens completed an internship and residency at the Boston University Medical Center. His service at that institution earned him the J. Claude Bennett Award for Excellence in Research.
Dr. Aikens’s goal is to improve his patients' lives by treating the symptoms of chronic venous disease, including leg pain, swelling, skin ulceration, and varicose and spider veins. His interest in phlebology began while he was a cardiology fellow at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.
After studying the endothelial cells (cells that line blood and lymphatic vessels), Dr. Aikens realized the essential role they play in the development of chronic venous disease. “What interests me most about venous disease is the opportunity I have to improve people’s health and their lives. I can help stop this chronic disease,” he says.
His professional affiliations include East Alabama Medical Center, Dadeville Community Hospital, the Medical Association of Alabama, and the Association of Black Cardiologists.
Center for Vein Restoration in Opelika is located at 107 N. 24th Street between First and Second Avenues. Our central location near the East Alabama Medical Center on Pepperell Parkway and local landmarks such as Mrs. Story’s Dairy and Auburn University Regional Airport make our office accessible for patients throughout the city.
Start your Opelika adventure with an athlete’s dream — a trip to the Opelika Sportsplex & Aquatics Center, just over five miles from our vein clinic. Described as a “life enhancement center” rather than a simple gym, this state-of-the-art facility helps guests reach their health goals through modern amenities. In addition to a traditional fitness center, you’ll find an aquatics center with indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, a splash playground, and a steam room.
The space also boasts basketball and racquetball courts, an indoor cycling studio and walking track, an outdoor amphitheater and walking trail, a pickleball facility with 24 individual courts, a disc golf course, a youth game room, and more.
Get some fresh air at the Opelika Municipal Park located across from the Opelika Recreation Center on Denson Drive, about three miles from our clinic. It encompasses a meandering portion of the Rocky Brook Creek and offers a picturesque picnic destination. Guests can also ride aboard the Rocky Brook Rocket Vintage Train, a miniature 43-foot train that started making runs through the park back in 1955. It has undergone several repairs and renovations since its original installation, the most recent grand reveal in December 2016.
Fifty-four holes of glorious golf await at the trio of courses that make up Robert Trent Jones Grand National, rated the number one public golf facility in America. Located less than eight miles from our Opelika vein clinic, RTJ Grand National offers pristine views of 600-acre Lake Saugahatchee, with more than half of its holes nestled along its shores. It’s also the only property to host a large series of national events and tours, including the PGA Tour.
Visitors planning trips during the late Spring season may be just in time for the annual Opelika Songwriters Festival, where dozens of musicians head to seven venues throughout the city to perform more than 80 shows. Founded in 2019, the festival showcases a range of genres from world-class artists while helping to support the various local businesses that serve as its intimate venues during the multi-day event.
Meanwhile, Center for Vein Restoration is a quick nine-mile drive from Auburn, home to Auburn University. Chartered in 1856 as East Alabama Male College, the second-largest university in the state, it started with 80 students and has grown to an enrollment of nearly 33,000 following several name changes. It now includes 206 academic buildings on 1,841 acres, providing students with 150 majors and academic programs to choose from.
Continue your studies at the Museum of East Alabama, which contains more than 5,000 artifacts detailing the city’s 19th and 20th-Century history. Opened in 1989, the museum offers free admission, helping it to garner more than 2,000 annual guests as it represents the cultural heritage of Lee, Russell, Macon, Chambers, and Tallapoosa counties.
The Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge — also of historical note — was first built in 1900 and later rebuilt after being destroyed by severe thunderstorms in 2005. It reopened in 2007 and now serves as one of just 13 authentic covered bridges remaining in Alabama.
Opelika is a city brimming with an unrivaled sense of community. Its welcoming atmosphere and Southern hospitality make it a compelling destination for all kinds of visitors.
Our Opelika vein clinic is one of five CVR locations in Alabama. Not in Lee County? Our clinics in Dothan, Hoover, Montgomery, and Trussville proudly offer identical services and support for patients with symptoms of vein disease.
If you’re struggling with varicose veins, spider veins, or other signs of venous insufficiency, expert help is close to home. At Center for Vein Restoration in Opelika, Alabama, our board-certified vein doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating vein disease using cutting-edge, outpatient, minimally invasive procedures designed to restore leg comfort and confidence.
At Center for Vein Restoration in Opelika, Alabama, we prioritize patient-centered vein care in a warm, welcoming environment. Our dedicated healthcare team ensures a smooth experience—from your first consultation through post-treatment care. Need help with directions or parking? Our Patient Services Representatives are happy to assist.
Scheduling an appointment at Center for Vein Restoration in Opelika, Alabama, is easy! You can now schedule an appointment online. To make an appointment online for one of our other CVR clinics, click here.
CVR accepts all major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Don't see your insurance company online? Contact us to find out if you're covered.
Our board-certified vascular surgeons offer a wide range of innovative treatment options for leg pain, swelling, cramping, itching, varicose veins, spider veins, restless leg syndrome, ulcers, and other symptoms of vascular disease.
“ Great doctor ”
May 19, 2025
“ After being referred by my GP to another local vein specialist I realized at the consultation we were not a good fit and I did not hire them to treat me. I was then referred to Dr. Aikens and his office….night and day difference. From check in to check out it was a light hearted experience. Jen, Sydney, the NP and doctor Aikens were knowledgeable and explained everything to me in simple terms. They valued my questions and concerns while answering and bringing ease to me during the ultrasound and consult. The office is busy and definitely not as esthetically appealing as the previous office I interviewed/consulted, yet I will take a little hectic happy chaos over the other experience. Shout out to the smiling long haired happy receptionist as well, her computer went down and she kept smiling and making things happen for us patients and kept that front area and waiting room flowing quickly and efficiently. ”
May 16, 2025
“ Great place to go with any vein problem. Great doctor and staff. Go to them and they will fix you up... ”
April 15, 2025
“ As always Dr.Aikens and his staff are so nice they are professionals with humbleness. I would recommend this office to anyone who are having problems with their legs. ”
April 10, 2025
“ My mother (99) is the Patient & she's finally happy seeing a doctor again for her circulation & swelling issues. We went to Dr Lawhorne @ St Francis for years until he retired. Went to someone else for about 8 yrs but wasn't happy at all. Totally satisfied with Dr. Aiken & his entire staff. Friendly, courteous & thoroughly explain what's needed. ”
April 8, 2025
“ Excellent ”
April 4, 2025
“ Loved Dr. Aikens upbeat attitude including all his staff. A breath of fresh air. ”
April 1, 2025
“ The staff was super friendly and I absolutely love Dr Michael.. he diagnosed issues with my legs and I look forward to his expertise in ridding the varicose veins !!❤️ ”
February 27, 2025
“ Got me in right away and had a thorough evaluation and left with a treatment plan. ”
February 12, 2025
“ The staff was very helpful in explaining what was happening and what was happening next. They had visual that was use that help me understand what was happening with my legs and the proper treatment plan. Dr Aiden’s is so down to earth and make you feel like you are the only patient in the building. I would highly recommend this place ”
January 16, 2025
When the tiny valves in your leg veins fail to circulate blood back to the heart, it can be a sign of venous disease.
The result can be:
These symptoms are often the result of venous insufficiency and are unlikely to heal on their own. This common vein condition is progressive and will worsen without treatment.
Vascular care providers at vein treatment centers use cutting-edge minimally invasive treatments available. CVR’s modern outpatient care plans are highly superior to the vein-stripping methods used in the past.
Our vein treatments include VenaSeal, a proprietary medical adhesive that safely closes off varicose veins, and ClariVein, a two-in-one approach that uses an ablation device to inject a sclerosing solution that closes the vein with a tiny rotating wire tip and destroys the diseased vein.
CVR also offers a wide variety of other treatment options, including:
• Sclerotherapy
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Endovenous laser ablation
• Ambulatory phlebectomy
Vein treatments take about an hour or less to complete, allowing patients to return to their normal routine immediately with few restrictions. No staples or stitches are needed because a simple band-aid covers the tiny incisions. Our outpatient treatments require only local anesthetics. Recovery and symptom relief are fast, with little to no scarring.
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