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Michael Vasquez, MD, FACS, RVT

Founder
The Venous Institute of Buffalo
SUNY Buffalo
Amherst, NY, United States

Michael A. Vasquez, MD, FACS, RVT, is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine. He specializes in chronic venous insufficiency treatments including the VenaSeal procedure, endothermal radiofrequency ablation using the ClosureFast catheter, Varithena polidocanol microfoam chemical ablation, ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy and microphlebectomy.

Dr. Vasquez earned his medical degree at State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo, where he completed a general surgery residency and remains instructing Vascular Fellows. He is also a Registered Vascular Technologist directing a dedicated venous Vascular Ultrasound Lab. He founded The Venous Institute of Buffalo in 2010.

A pioneer in novel endovenous technology, research, and education, Dr. Vasquez has participated in several FDA Phase 3 clinical trials and has presented his work at many national and international medical conferences. He has published numerous articles and book chapters. Dr. Vasquez has received awards for teaching, research, service to medical education, and healthcare innovation.

He has served on multiple national committees and organizations dedicated to the advancement of venous health, including the Society for Vascular Surgery Health Policy Committee, the American College of Phlebology, the Eastern Vascular Society, the Venous Disease Coalition, and International Society of Endovascular Specialists.

Distinguished Fellow of the American Venous Forum
Reviewer for Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders, European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Phlebology, and Annals of Vascular Surgery.

Disclosure(s): Medtronic: Speaker/Honoraria

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