Any physician wishing to specialize in the field of Phlebology should join the American College of Phlebology or the American Venous Forum or both.  The initial training in the field of venous disease, evaluation and treatment will begin there.  There are several textbooks that are available that will also add to the clinician's didactic training.

     A fellowship with one of the top experts in the United States is highly recommended.  Besides the academic knowledge needed, the clinician must acquire a high level of technical expertise and experience.  I have trained doctors, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, and nurses all across the United States over 14 years.  I have trained these clinicians so that they can take over and practice in a clinical setting without me.  In my experience it takes a good clinician at least one (1) year before they are able to handle 90% of all the various types of vein disorders with which patients present.

     It takes about 3 years for a doctor from some other field of medicine such as Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Dermatology, Dermatological Surgery, Plastic Surgery, General Medicine, etc. to become a true specialist in the field of Phlebology.  At this point of experience a clincian should be able to handle any type of vein problem that may present and have a mastery over any type of vein treatment such as sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA), Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT), or Laser/Intense Pulse Light Therapy.

     The articles on these pages are designed to supplement a clinician's training.  They are written by some of the top specialists and experts in the United States, recognized Nationally or Internationally in their field.  Almost all of these articles have been included or used in peer-reviewed journals, at CME meetings, or textbooks in the field.