About Us

Kamran Afzal - Medical Director Metro Vein Clinic

Our Medical Director, Dr. Kamran Afzal has been practicing  since 1998.  He is  board certified in both Internal Medicine and Phlebology (specialty of veins). Dr. Afzal has trained with numerous expert Phlebologists  from all over the United States, Canada and Europe.  This includes Dr. J. Theodore King  and Dr. Brian McDonaugh the Director and the Founder of Vein Clinics of North America respectively.  Dr. Afzal utilizes cutting edge  minimally invasive technology to treat varicose veins.
 Dr. Afzal is also an expert in treatment of venous leg ulcers.  For 2 weeks out of each year (in collaboration with Hackett Hemwall Foundation), Dr Afzal travels to small towns in Honduras and Mexico to treat painful varicose veins causing chronic debilitating leg ulcers. Dr Afzal is a also a guest lecturer for Hackett Hemwall  Foundation, and  is helping educate doctors from all over the world on evaluation and treatment  of this debilitating disease. In January 2010 he lead a group of 7 Phlebologists to a Medical Mission in Guadalajara Mexico, in March he was back again for his second tour to Honduras.

Anna Duran - Office Manager

Anna graduated from the University of Phoenix with a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration in 2010. She has been in the medical profession since 2003, first in Arizona and then in Minnesota. She joined the staff of Metro Vein Clinic in June 2010. Anna enjoys working for Metro Vein Clinic and helping patients improve their health. Outside of work, her interests include yoga, traveling to new places, and spending time with family and friends.

Linda Palmar - CMA

Hello, my name is Linda and I am Dr. Afzal’s CMA.  I assist with our patients and procedures at all three Metro Vein Clinic locations.  I graduated from the Minnesota School of Business with an associate’s degree in Medical Assisting with highest honors (a 4.0 GPA).  Shortly after graduation, I sat for my certification exam and passed to become a Certified Medical Assistant. In November 2010, I began working with Dr. Afzal.  I enjoy working with our patients and feel fulfilled working in the health care industry.  I look forward to getting to know my patients and making their visits with us as pleasant as possible.
On a personal note, I enjoy spending time with my boyfriend and friends and love watching and attending hockey games.  I am also an avid reader.  I guess you could say that I like having a balance in my life of fun activities as well as quiet time to myself. 

Erika Prettner - Vascular Technologist

Erika graduated from The College of St. Scholastica in 2006 with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Humanities. After wanting to be part of the medical field for many years, she obtained her Associate’s in Applied Sciences for Diagnostic Medical Sonography- Vascular Concentration in 2011 from Argosy University. She has already passed her Sonography Principles and Instrumentation in 2010 and plans to sit for her Vascular Technology registry this fall.
When she is not at work she enjoys painting, drawing, watching movies, hanging with her husband and family, and trying to find the perfect Great Dane puppy.

Jenni Hierlinger - Front Office ( CMA )

Jenni graduated from the Minnesota School of Business in 2010 from the Medical Assistant program. She has been in the healthcare field since 2003 and joined Metro Vein Clinic in April of 2011. Jenni enjoys her daily interactions with patients that are under the care of Metro Vein Clinic. She is the proud parent of a daughter age five and a son age six, and together they enjoy spending their free time with family and close friends.