4, 4, 2014

LJVC Welcomes Hilary Black, RN

2014-04-04T23:36:31-07:00
Hilary-RN

Hilary is a Registered Nurse who treats cosmetic spider vein conditions at La Jolla Vein Care’s Cosmetic Sclerotherapy Clinic.

LJVC welcomes Hilary Black, RN! Hilary has worked with LJVC for a few months now in our cosmetic spider vein clinic, helping patients get rid of unsightly spider veins on the legs.  Hilary also continues to work with Dr. Sadrian, plastic surgeon.  She  received her Bachelor of Science in Business from U.S.C. in Los Angeles prior to graduating from Maric College of Nursing in San Diego.  Hilary worked on the cardiac care (telemetry) unit immediately after graduating from nursing school before she joined the aesthetic world. Since then she has worked for over 12 years in the aesthetic arena.   Her experience includes the use of many state of the art lasers and injectibles, including those for vein treatment.   She has worked with and continues to work beside surgeons to provide specialized aesthetic treatment plans for her patients.  She has performed thousands of procedures and strives to provide a beautiful and lasting result for each patient.Hilary lives in Carmel Valley and enjoys spending time with her niece and nephews, shopping, reading, traveling and going out with friends.

To schedule an appointment with Hilary in our cosmetic spider vein clinic, please call 858-550-0330. Summer’s around the corner, and leg vein conditions  may take more than one treatment and several weeks-months for best results.

LJVC Welcomes Hilary Black, RN2014-04-04T23:36:31-07:00

Meet La Jolla Vein Care’s Dr. Fronek, Vein Specialist

2014-04-04T01:01:22-07:00

Helane Fronek MD, FACP, FACPh is one of La Jolla Vein Care’s esteemed board certified vein specialist.  Dr. Fronek _NOR1964entered the field of phlebology in 1985 and has been an integral part of the development of this new medical specialty. As the Director of the Varicose Vein Clinic at Scripps Clinic, she provided cutting edge treatment for the entire spectrum of superficial venous disorders and conducted research on venous leg ulceration, compression therapy, and emerging therapies for varicose veins. Dr. Fronek is a past president of the American College of Phlebology, the largest medical organization devoted to vein care. She is a respected speaker and educator in all aspects of diagnosis and treatment for venous disease and communication in the medical arena.

Dr. Fronek was the first recipient of the American College of Phlebology’s prestigious Leadership Award. In 2011, Dr. Fronek was honored for her contribution to the field of phlebology and named an honorary member of the ACP. This award is given to one leader in the field, amongst national and international members.

Board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Phlebology, she is also Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at UC-San Diego School of Medicine, where she teaches medical students the practice of physical examination and the art of medicine. Dr. Fronek has dedicated her career to providing technically excellent and compassionate care to her patients and to inspiring and teaching the next generation of phlebologists. Dr. Fronek is well known for authoring, ‘The Fundamentals of Phlebology’ which is a medical textbook used by most Phlebologists entering the field.

Dr. Fronek is accepting new patients. To make an appointment with Dr. Fronek, call 858-550-0330.

 

Meet La Jolla Vein Care’s Dr. Fronek, Vein Specialist2014-04-04T01:01:22-07:00

Meet Dr.Bunke, La Jolla Vein Care Specialist

2014-04-03T00:35:56-07:00

Dr. Nisha Bunke

Dr. Nisha Bunke

Dr. Nisha Bunke

Dr. Nisha Bunke Paquette, MD, FACPh is one of La Jolla Vein Care’s highly trained board-certified venous disease specialist.  Dr. Bunke specializes in highly advanced and minimally invasive outpatient procedures for treating a wide spectrum of venous conditions. Dr. Bunke  is one of a few southern California physicians board-certified and fellowship trained in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. She was the first physician in the United States to complete fellowship training supported by the American College of Phebology and was mentored by world renowned vascular surgeon, Dr. John Bergan. Presently, she sees patients at La Jolla Vein Care, San Diego County’s largest dedicated vein center.  She is also a Volunteer Clinical Instructor of Surgery at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine, member of the Scripps Ximed Medical Group and Veteran’s (VA) Medical Center. For five years, Dr. Bunke  has run the vein clinics at the VA Medical Center, providing vein care for our veterans. From 2010 until 2012, she also directed UCSD’s Vein Clinic.

Dr. Bunke is a physician and scientist, actively leading clinical research studies. In 2009, Dr. Bunke  was awarded the Internationale Union of Phlebologie Research Fellowship and the Best Young Presenter Award in Monaco. Collectively, Dr. Bunke  and Dr. Bergan were awarded the 2008 JOBST Research Award for the Advancement of Phlebology for their research on Inflammatory Bio-Markers of Venous Insufficiency. Moreover, Dr. Bunke-Paquette is a member of The Clinical and Translational Research Institute (CTRI) of the University of California San Diego (UCSD), the American Medical Association (AMA), San Diego County Medical Society, Society for Vascular Medicine, American College of Phlebology (ACP), American Venous Forum (AVF) and the Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU).  She has published chapters in several medical textbooks, academic journals and most recently co-edited the second edition of the Vein Book, along with John Bergan.

To make an appointment to see Dr. Bunke, call 858-550-0330. 065_NOR2320

 

Meet Dr.Bunke, La Jolla Vein Care Specialist2014-04-03T00:35:56-07:00

4, 2, 2014

New Foam Treatment of Varicose Veins

2021-11-04T19:24:26-07:00

In November of 2013, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  approved Varithena,™   a new type of foam treatment for the treatment of patients with incompetent veins and visible varicosities of the great saphenous vein (GSV) system. Varithena™ is a pharmaceutical-grade, low-nitrogen, polidocanol foam dispensed from a canister device. In two pivotal, placebo-controlled Phase III trials, VANISH-1 and VANISH-2, Varithena™ achieved a clinically meaningful improvement in the symptoms of superficial venous incompetence and the appearance of visible varicosities and addressed the underlying venous incompetence in the majority of patients treated. Varithena™ (polidocanol injectable foam) is a sclerosing agent indicated for the treatment of incompetent great saphenous veins, accessory saphenous veins, and visible varicosities of the great saphenous vein system above and below the knee.  Varithena™ improves the symptoms of superficial venous incompetence and the appearance of visible varicosities.  Treatment is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure that requires neither tumescent anesthesia nor sedation.  Foam sclerotherapy has been used for years by medical doctors. What is new with Varithena™, is that the foam is pre-made with low-nitrogen as opposed to room air, and is dispensed in a proprietary canister.   It is not yet available in doctor’s offices. Making Foam

New Foam Treatment of Varicose Veins2021-11-04T19:24:26-07:00

24, 1, 2014

Oxford University Press releases The Vein Book

2014-01-24T22:49:10-08:00

The second edition of The Vein Book, edited by Dr. Nisha Bunke Paquette and Dr. John Bergan will be released on January 30th, 2014 by the Oxford University Press.

Since its initial publication nearly a decade ago, The Vein Book continues to serves as the ultimate comprehensive resource on venous disease. Upholding its reputation as the go-to reference for complete, authoritative, and up-to-date information about venous function and dysfunction, this second edition effectively bridges the gap between clinical medicine and basic science, suitable both for the seasoned surgeon as well as the medical student.

La Jolla Vein Care's Dr. Bunke releases The Vein Book

La Jolla Vein Care’s Dr. Bunke releases The Vein Book

The book is divided into five essential sections: basic considerations, primary superficial venous insufficiency, venous thromboembolism, chronic venous insufficiency, and congenital venous malformations. The book covers the entire spectrum of venous conditions from clarification of the pathophysiology of venous insufficiency, molecular mechanisms in the cause of varicose veins, new treatment options for varicose veins and spider veins, startling new treatment for venous thromboembolic disease, and effective treatment for leg ulcers.

More user-friendly and encyclopedic than ever, The Vein Book is still a must-have for vascular surgeons, phlebologists, interventional radiologists, research scientists, epidemiologists, and surgeons at all levels.  It is available for pre-order at Amazon.com.

Oxford University Press releases The Vein Book2014-01-24T22:49:10-08:00

New Varicose Vein Treatments 2014: Clarivein

2021-11-04T18:59:12-07:00

CLARIVEIN Procedure to Treat Varicose Veins

The newest alternative to vein stripping surgery and endovenous ablation procedures is Clarivein. The ClariVein procedure, also known as mechanochemical ablation (MOCA) utilizes a wire and sclerosant medication to seal shut incompetent veins. It can be performed in the office in less than an hour without using a local anesthetic.  A thin catheter is introduced into the vein under ultrasound guidance. A sclerosant medication, such as is used in sclerotherapy, is delivered via the catheter, to seal the veins shut. La Jolla Vein Care is one of the few southern California vein centers to offer the Clarivein or mechanochemical ablation procedure. To read more about Clarivein, go to www.july01ljvascular.com.

Clarivein insertion

Clarivein insertion

New Varicose Vein Treatments 2014: Clarivein2021-11-04T18:59:12-07:00

1, 11, 2013

La Jolla Vein Care Receives BBB Accreditation

2013-11-01T15:05:58-07:00

La Jolla Vein Care is pleased to announce that it is among the handful of medical practices that is accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in San Diego.  The BBB was founded in 1912 and its accreditation means BBB has determined that the business meets accreditation standards which include a commitment to ethical practices and a pledge to continue to adhere to the BB Code of Business Practices.  The BBB Code of Business Practices is built on the BBB Standards for Trust, including eight principles that summarize important elements of creating and maintaining trust in business.

La Jolla Vein Care Receives BBB Accreditation2013-11-01T15:05:58-07:00

19, 9, 2013

La Jolla Vein Care Distinguished Doctors Invited to World Congress

2013-09-19T23:56:21-07:00

La Jolla Vein Care Doctors, Drs. Helane Fronek and Bunke-Paquette were Invited to participate in the Union International de Phlebology World Congress, which was held in Boston September 9th-12th. The World Congress is held every four years and includes key leaders and rule makers in the field of venous and lymphatic disorders from around the world. At the last World Congress held in Monaco in 2009, Dr. Bunke was awarded the UIP fellowship award. At this years conference, Dr. Helane Fronek was invited to speak about ‘Which Compression in Mixed, Arterial-Venous Disease’ to an audience of vascular specialists and ‘Communication Matters’ at the Nursing Symposium. She was also a guest chair and led discussions about superficial venous disease. As an expert on superficial venous disease, Dr. Bunke-Paquette was invited to be a judge of original research which was presented by very distinguished MDs and PhDs. Research topics ranged from ‘sclerotherapy for chronic venous insufficiency: a report from the american venous registry’ to ‘neovascularisation and dilated pre-formed veins at saphenofemoral junction-therapy with duplex guided foam sclerotherapy’ and ‘patient follow-up after varicose vein interventions in the UK- the view of surgeons, general practitioners and patients’ and ’12 months follow up of a randomized study comparing endovenous occlusion of the incompetent great saphenous vein with radial EVLA versus RFA ClosureFast.’

La Jolla Vein Care Distinguished Doctors Invited to World Congress2013-09-19T23:56:21-07:00

1, 4, 2013

Asclera® featured on ABC’s The View

2013-04-01T22:41:14-07:00

Asclera® (polidocanol) was featured on ABC’s The View last week as an effective treatment for spider veins. Asclera® (polidocanol) Injection is a prescription medicine that is used in a procedure called sclerotherapy. It is an FDA approved solution to treat spider veins and uncomplicated reticular veins.
Although Asclera® (polidocanol) has only recently made headlines on television, including being featured on The Doctors and Dr. Oz, it became FDA approved in 2010. Prior to FDA recognition as Asclera® , the generic form of the solution called polidocanol has been used for decades, especially in Europe. As a result, at La Jolla Vein Care, we have performed thousands of spider vein treatments using this medication. It is preferred over other solutions such as hypertonic saline and sodium tetradecyl sulfate because it is less painful and we find better results.
Call us today at 858-550-0330 to find out if you are a candidate for Asclera® spider vein treatment.

Asclera® featured on ABC’s The View2013-04-01T22:41:14-07:00

22, 5, 2012

World Renowned Vein Specialists Meet in Sedona

2012-05-22T21:04:00-07:00

Dr. Bunke-Paquette joined 40 invited vein experts from around the world at Sedona Days 2012. The meeting, held in the ‘red rock country’ of Sedona, Arizona was hosted by Dr. Nick Morrison of the Morrison Vein Institute and was made possible by Medi who sponsored the event. Sedona Days 2012 featured many of the leading phlebologists in the world. Various topics related to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with venous disease were presented and discussed in a unique and intimate setting.

World Renowned Vein Specialists Meet in Sedona2012-05-22T21:04:00-07:00
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