Leg & Vascular Care · Oklahoma City
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Treatment in Oklahoma City
Leg pain when you walk isn't just age. Blocked arteries can often be reopened without major surgery.
- Focused outpatient care
- Board-certified radiologist
- 10+ years' experience
Black or blue toes, a wound with spreading redness, or a cold, painful, pale leg needs urgent care. Call us now or go to the ER.
13700 S Western Ave, Suite 100, Oklahoma City · Free parking outside
Dr. Senthil Palaniappun, MD
Accepting new patients
Focused outpatient care
Board-certified radiologist
10+ years’ experience
Recognise the signs
Do any of these sound familiar?
- Leg cramps when walking that ease with rest
- Cold feet, or one foot colder than the other
- Sores on feet or legs that heal slowly
- Pale or bluish skin, or hair loss on the legs
- Foot pain at night
A quick, painless circulation test can tell you if it's PAD.
What is PAD?
Plaque narrows the arteries to your legs, so muscles run short of oxygen and wounds heal slowly. It's common after 50 and easy to test for.
Know the risk
Who is at risk?
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Kidney disease
- Age over 50
How we diagnose
ABI
Compares blood pressure at your ankles and arms.
Ultrasound
Shows where blood flow is blocked.
Angiogram
A detailed map, done when treatment is planned.
Focused treatment
What we treat
Leg pain when walking
Claudication that limits daily activity.
Blocked leg arteries
Narrowed vessels that reduce circulation.
Non-healing wounds
Foot and leg sores that need better blood flow.
Critical limb ischemia
Advanced PAD causing rest pain and wounds.
Diabetic foot circulation
Reduced blood flow often linked to diabetes.
Second opinions
A circulation review before amputation.
Treatment options
From lifestyle to limb salvage
- 1
Lifestyle and medicine
Walking, quitting smoking, medicines.
- 2
Minimally invasive
Angioplasty and stenting through a small puncture.
- 3
Advanced limb salvage
Reaching small arteries in the lower leg and foot.
Limb salvage
Told you need an amputation? Get a second opinion first.
Many amputations are caused by blocked arteries that can still be reopened. Restoring blood flow helps wounds heal and saves limbs.
Get seen this week if:
- A foot sore hasn't improved in 2 weeks
- A toe is turning dark
- Your foot is cold, pale or painful at rest
Call 911 for sudden, severe leg pain with a cold or numb leg.
The Mara difference
Why patients choose Mara
One specialist, start to finish
The same doctor directs testing, treatment and follow-up.
Outpatient, home the same day
Pinhole procedures in a focused outpatient centre.
Insurance checked before you book
The team verifies coverage and handles authorisation.
We update your doctor and wound team
A full report goes back after every visit.
Inside Mara
Calm, modern and easy to reach
Calm, modern and easy to reach. Free parking outside.
Google reviews
Patients share their experience
Frequently asked questions
Is leg pain always PAD?
No. Arthritis and nerve problems feel similar. PAD pain comes with walking and eases with rest — an ABI test tells the difference.
Can an amputation be avoided?
Often, if blood flow is restored in time. Get a second opinion before you decide.
Is it too late with a dark toe?
Not necessarily. Restoring blood flow can still help nearby tissue heal. Get seen quickly.
Does Medicare cover it?
Generally yes, when medically necessary. We confirm your coverage first.
Health guide
When to get your circulation checked
Medically reviewed by Dr. Senthil Palaniappun, MD
- Your legs cramp when you walk and ease when you stop
- You have diabetes or smoke(d)
- A foot sore hasn't healed in two weeks
- You've been told you need an amputation
Call 911 for sudden, severe leg pain with a cold or numb leg.
Health tips
Daily foot checks
Check your feet every day.
Keep walking
Walk a little further each day.
Quit smoking
Smoking damages your arteries.
Know your numbers
Blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol.
Evidence at a glance
Did you know?
6.5 million
Americans over 40 are affected by PAD. Source: CDC.
Heart and stroke risk
PAD raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Source: NHLBI.
Meet your physician
Dr. Senthil Palaniappun, MD
Harvard-trained, board-certified, 10+ years. Focused on saving limbs.
Read his full bioFind out what's causing your leg pain.
Visit us
Mara VIR OKC
13700 S Western Ave, Suite 100
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Free parking outside