We would like to share with you our very own Dr. Armin Foghi’s interview in San Diego Voyager Magazine. Dr. Foghi discusses his career path, obstacles and what makes him happy. This read gives you a personal take on one of San Diego’s best vein specialists- dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders.
You can find the link to the interview here
Medi-Cal Coverage for Varicose Veins and Leg Ulcers in San Diego
La Jolla Vein Care is pleased to announce that we’ve recently enrolled with Medi-Cal. This means that more people in San Diego and Southern California have access to world-class vein treatments. Most patients with Medi-Cal can now be seen by our award-winning vein experts, have a diagnostic ultrasound and help with:
-painful varicose veins, that interfere with work and lifestyle
-leg ulcers that do not heal
-leg swelling
-lymphedema
-phlebitis
-leg pain
-superficial thrombophlebitis
-blood clots
Does Medi-Cal pay for varicose vein treatment? Does Medi-Cal pay for leg vein treatments?
There are different types of Medi-Cal health coverage.
If you have Medi-Cal and would like to make an appointment, we recommend to call or text our office. We can take your insurance information and verify if the visit would be covered with your specific plan. Call us at 858-550-0330 or text us at 858-283-4099. You can also find more information about Medi-Cal insurance here.
Many veterans experience some form of venous disease in their live including leg pain, night cramps, Leg fatigue, Leg swelling, Skin discoloration, leg ulcers, and varicose veins. La Jolla Vein Care is proud to be partnered with Veterans Affairs to offer its vein treatment services to current and past members of the military and their families. A person may be eligible for CHAMPVA when they are no longer eligible for Tricare. Family members may also qualify. Read eligibility criteria here. La Jolla Vein Care offers a full range of diagnostic, minimally invasive and conservative options for venous disorders. Serving veterans is dear to our heart, as Medical Director, Dr. Nisha Bunke treated vein patients at La Jolla’s VA Health Care System for years. Most of our staff have spouses, parents or relatives to have served our country. We are proud to give back and serve San Diego’s Veterans.
Proudly Serving Veterans and Active Military for Vein Care Needs: When your VA facility cannot provide specialized medical services, including vascular care, in a timely manner, the Veterans Choice Program (VCP) allows U.S. veterans the opportunity to seek medical treatment outside of their regular VA clinic. La Jolla Vein Care gladly accepts Veterans Choice insurance as part of this program. We also are partnered with Tricare for active military.
Read more about insurance types accepted.
Many veterans experience some form of venous disease in their lives. Some common symptoms of vascular disease are:
Pain, cramping or discomfort in the legs including night cramps
Leg fatigue, that prevents long periods of standing
Need for leg elevation
Leg swelling
Skin discoloration around the ankles
Varicose Veins
Read more about our services: what is vein disease?
How is it diagnosed?
What are the treatments?
Call to schedule an appointment: 858-550-0330
Blood clots associated with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine have caused pause and concern. As a result, the United States is recommending a pause on administering the single-dose Johnson & Johnson coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine after reports of six women experiencing blood clots within three weeks after their inoculation, according to the CDC. Specifically, six women between the ages of 18 and 48 developed unusual blood clots in combination with low platelets, 6 to 13 days after vaccination. There have been no reports of blood clots related to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in San Diego County (out of nearly 60,000 doses given). It is unclear if the rare blood clotting disorder is related to the vaccine administration or not, as 7 million people have received the vaccine.
A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in one of the veins in the deep venous system. There are 2 types of veins in the legs, deep and superficial. Deep veins are deep within the muscle and are responsible for 90% of the blood return from the legs to the lungs and heart. These veins are necessary for life. Superficial veins are in the subcutaneous tissue and lie outside of the muscle, closer to the skin. Blood clots located in a deep vein, most commonly occur in a leg or arm.
Johnson and Johnson Vaccine and Deep Venous Thrombosis. Deep venous thrombosis is when a blood clot forms within the leg veins
Blood clots occur when the blood thickens and sticks together. A blood clot in the deep veins can break off and travel up through the bloodstream, becoming an embolism. The most serious and immediate concern is a pulmonary embolism (PE), which is when the blood clot travels to an artery in the lungs and blocks blood flow. This can cause damage to the lungs or other organs and can cause death. A blood clot in the thigh is more likely to break off than a clot in the lower legs. DVT and PE are also known as VTE (venous thromboembolism). In general, VTE affects as many as 900,000 Americans each year.
What are the signs and symptoms of a blood clot?
Many people with DVT have no symptoms at all. Symptoms depend on the size of the clot and the veins affected. But here are the most common symptoms that occur from a DVT in the legs:
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Blood Clot Concerns. A Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) blood clot in the leg can cause pain and swelling.
How is a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) diagnosed? A DVT is diagnosed by a venous ultrasound of the leg. A physician will decide if a blood thinner is needed for the treatment of the blood clot based on a variety of factors. If a blood clot is suspected, an ultrasound is necessary immediately and a physician should be notified. Read more about venous ultrasound imaging at La Jolla Vein Care to detect blood clots.
Tell us about La Jolla Vein Care and what makes it so unique and such a leader in vein treatments.
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From an interview with 
Candice Georgiadis
ASa part of my interview series with prominent medical professionals about “How To Grow Your Private Practice” I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Nisha Bunke, MD, FAVLS, RPhS.
Dr. Nisha Bunke is a venous disease specialist, who founded La Jolla Vein Care, San Diego’s only accredited vein center in 2010. She was the first physician in the United States to complete fellowship training in this specialty supported by the American Vein and Lymphatic Society and is a diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. She is also the author of the medical textbook, The Vein Book (Oxford Univ. Press 2013), numerous scientific publications, and CEO of Recova, Inc.
Thank you for these great insights!
WRITTEN BY
Candice Georgiadis
Leadership Lessons from Authorities in Business, Film, Sports and Tech. Authority Mag is devoted primarily to sharing interesting feature interviews of people who are authorities in their industry. We use interviews to draw out stories that are both empowering and actionable.
The Great Saphenous Vein (GSV) is the most commonly affected superficial vein to become diseased (valves no longer function and become leaky). While venous reflux can involve the deep system and perforators, the superficial venous system is most commonly involved. The superficial venous system consists of the great saphenous vein (GSV), accessory saphenous veins (AASV), small saphenous vein (SSV), several tributary veins and junctions where they connect to the deep system which include the sapheno-femoral junction (SFJ) and the sapheno-popliteal (SPJ). Additionally, common anatomical variations of the SSV can occur, such as the presence of the vein of Giacomini (VOG) and a thigh extension (TE).
Normal GSV This is the GSV imaged on ultrasound in a longitudinal view. It is healthy without reflux.
GSV with reflux
Venous-valvular dysfunction within any of these veins may result in the appearance of varicose veins and can produce a range of symptoms. Symptoms of venous insufficiency may include leg swelling, aching, heaviness, fatigue that is worse at the end of the day. Common nocturnal symptoms include restless legs and leg cramping. The GSV is most commonly affected, and is most frequently the source of varicose veins. Venous reflux can be determined by ultrasound.
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See our vein treatment center San Diego. La Jolla Vein Care is located in the Scripps Ximed Building on the Scripps Memorial Campus. Established in 2010, we have helped thousands of San Diegans achieve lasting relief of varicose veins. We have two, state-of-the-art medical suites in Ximed, located in suite 410 and 530. Typically suite 410 is our ultrasound imaging center and 530 is our procedure suite, but during COVID all patients are seen in suite 530. Relax, sit back, and watch a netflix movie during your procedure. See how comfort is maximized at La Jolla Vein Care. La Jolla Vein Care, a San Diego Vein Clinic is one of the region’s only accredited vein treatment and vascular imaging center.
Adverse effects of vein treatment are uncommon.
Patients generally do very well with vein treatments, all of which have a low risk of complications. Most patients feel the benefits within a couple of weeks of treatment, for others it may take longer. With all treatments, the benefits need to be discussed along with the potential side effects or adverse events. The following are potential adverse effects from thermal vein ablations we tell our patients.
La Jolla Vein Care has joined Health Excel IPA and will be contracted with some new insurances beginning today, July 1st. This is exciting news and means that more people will have access to our vein care services including ultrasound diagnostics, leading edge vein treatments,expert physicians, and concierge-style practice, and customer service. The contracted plans with Health Excel IPA are below:
Blue Shield HMO
Golden State
Alignment
Imperial Health
Brand New Day
According to Health Excels website: ‘San Diego County-based independent physician associations (IPAs) have joined forces to create a new administrative organization with the goal of providing enhanced healthcare services to patients and payers. The new entity, called Health Excel, counts more than 1200 Healthcare Providers as members — over 300 Primary Care Physicians, and over 700 Specialists — making it one of the largest independent organizations in San Diego County. Virtually every medical specialty will be represented by Health Excel doctors.’ To read more about Health Excel, click here to go to their website.
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