We treat the entire spectrum of leg vein disease and it’s underlying cause,
venous reflux disease.
venous reflux disease.

Treatments We Provide


At La Jolla Vein & Vascular, we feel that vascular conditions deserve specialized care,
and you deserve a dedicated team of physicians and staff who understand your concerns.

Why thousands of patients and over 800 referring physicians trust our care:
- Area’s first accredited dedicated vein center.
Proven results since 2010.
10,000+ patients treated.
Credentials and accreditation matters.
Our Physicians are leaders in our field.
We participate in ongoing research.
We give back to our community
COVID precautions are a priority.
We get you!

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MEET OUR DOCTORS
Our specialists are not your average doctors. They vein train and teach other doctors, medical students, physician assistants, and empower and educate patients everyday with knowledge and choices. They lead clinical research studies and contribute to scientific journal and textbook publications. Our recent research made the cover of the “Journal for Vascular Ultrasound” in March, 2018. Our doctors continuously strive to elevate the standard in vascular care- they are fellowship-trained, board certified in venous and lymphatic disease, and earned additional credentials in ultrasound interpretation to provide comprehensive vascular care for all patients.

Sarah Lucas MD, FACS, RPVI
Dr. Sarah Lucas, MD, FACS, RPVI is a board-certified vascular surgeon who has chosen to focus her practice on the care of patients with venous and lymphatic disease. She is also a diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. She is a graduate of the Duke School …

Elliot DeYoung, M.D.
Dr. Elliot DeYoung is a vascular specialist with focus on aortic and peripheral vascular disease, pelvic congestion syndrome, and interventional oncology. His skills include varicocele embolization, venous interventions, uterine fibroid embolization, prostate artery embolization, and genicular artery embolization.

Nisha Bunke, MD FAVLS, RPhS
Dr. Nisha Bunke was the first physician in the United States to complete fellowship training supported by the American Vein and Lymphatic Society (formerly known as the American College of Phlebology) in 2008 and is a diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic …
TOUR OUR FACILITY
La Jolla Vein & Vascular, formerly LA Jolla Vein Care is accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). IAC accreditation is a “seal of approval” that patients can rely on as an indication that the facility has been carefully critiqued on all aspects of its operations considered relevant by medical experts in the field of Vascular Testing and as a Vein Center.
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