25, 4, 2022

La Jolla Vein & Vascular welcomes Dr. Elliot DeYoung, M.D.

2022-04-23T14:16:23-07:00

La Jolla Vein & vascular welcomes our newest doctor at the La Jolla location, Dr. Elliot DeYoung, MD.

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Dr. Elliot DeYoung is a board-certified interventional radiologist who has spent his career focused on minimally invasive procedures. He completed his training at University of California, San Diego where he specialized in vascular interventions and served on the patient safety committee. Dr. DeYoung’s expertise spans vascular disease from angioplasty and stenting to embolization and ablation. He values thorough patient education and the continuity of patient care.

Dr. DeYoung is excited about joining La Jolla Vein & Vascular team to continue its renowned venous care. He will lead the center in the expansion of vascular services to provide crucial out-patient care to the community. The practice is enthusiastic to offer treatments for peripheral arterial disease, may thurners, and uterine fibroids.

Dr. DeYoung received his bachelor’s degree from USC in Psychology followed by his medical degree from the University of Sydney, School of Medicine. He initially trained as a General Surgery resident in New York before transitioning his training to Interventional Radiology in San Diego. He has a passion for water sports and his free time is spent enjoying the outdoors with his family.

Dr. DeYoung is looking forward to treating your vascular needs at La Jolla Vein & Vascular.

Dr. 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.

Please check out Dr DeYoung’s video for more information.

La Jolla Vein & Vascular welcomes Dr. Elliot DeYoung, M.D.2022-04-23T14:16:23-07:00

28, 4, 2020

Local Business Shout Out

2021-11-04T13:41:14-07:00

During these uncertain times, we want to pause and show support for local businesses. We want to express our heart-felt appreciation to all the local businesses that have provided amazing service over the years. Here are a few:

Our office designs are inspired by nature and healing. We do our best to bring outdoor and nature elements into our medical office by using water, plants, wood, and ocean-inspired photography.
Our lobby waterfall in suite 410 was custom designed by LL Waterfall Design nearly a decade ago, to create a tranquil environment while guests relax in the lobby. https://www.llwaterfalldesign.com
We love having abundant plants in both offices. Studies have shown that plants create a relaxing environment, reduce physical symptoms of stress and clean the air by absorbing toxins. Evergreen interiors designed and maintain the beautiful plants in both offices.
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We love our wall signage that creative juice signage literally designed and put up overnight. Service was amazing.
@creativejuicessignage on Instagram
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Each exam room in Suite 530 was inspired by an ocean theme, to create a relaxing environment. Some of our rooms actually display murals of local beaches! Thanks to muralsmyway.com
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Suite 530 lobby displays ocean and nature-themed photography by photographer Aaron Chang. The hallways display his son, Saxton Chang’s ocean photography as well.
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We also want to give a shout-out to our amazing photographer over the years, Clay Chapman Photography, claychapman.com.
Local Business Shout Out2021-11-04T13:41:14-07:00

Olympic Athletes Who Suffer from Varicose Veins

2022-01-03T13:04:37-08:00

Even Olympic gold medalists get varicose veins! Including swimmers and beach volleyball players…….

It is a huge misconception that people who take care of their bodies don’t get varicose veins.  In contrast, most of our patients take great care of their health.  At La Jolla Vein Care, we routinely care for competitive athletes, marathon runners, Iron Man competitors who all suffer from varicose veins and its underlying cause venous reflux disease. We see it all.

Olympic swimmer and gold-medalist, Summer Sanders shares her story of suffering from varicose veins. “As a life-long athlete and Olympic swimmer, I never thought a condition like varicose veins or chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) would affect me. It soon hit me that, even though I was active, I was starting to get my mother’s legs.

It’s important for people to realize that varicose veins and CVI can happen to anyone and they are more than just a cosmetic issue. But you don’t have to live with the uncomfortable and painful symptoms. There are minimally-invasive treatments available that are covered by many insurance plans.

In the past, Summer shared her story as the spokesperson of a campaign called “Rethink Varicose Veins,” which aims to educate the public about this common condition and help to dispel some myths.

“Like many moms, my lifestyle requires me to be on my feet constantly. I noticed my legs were heavy and achy after a long day, but I assumed these symptoms were just something I had to deal with,” says Summer. “My doctor and I decided the best path for me was a minimally-invasive treatment. The procedure was quick and I was back to my regular activities within a short period of time. Now my legs feel great!”

Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor is another athlete who is outspoken about her varicose vein condition. Misty May-Treanor has three consecutive gold medals under her belt for beach volleyball! If you are suffering from varicose veins, you are not alone!

 

Olympic Athletes Who Suffer from Varicose Veins2022-01-03T13:04:37-08:00

Ask a Vein Expert: Live Session

2021-11-04T13:52:03-07:00

Board-certified Vascular Surgeon Answers Your Questions April 24th at 10 AM on Instagram.

Live Question and Answer Session Live stream on Instagram La Jolla Vein Care

Live Question and Answer Session
Live stream on instagram

Please join us on April 24th at 10 AM on Instagram.  Dr. Sarah Lucas, vascular surgeon and specialist in varicose vein care, will be answering your questions and addressing your vein health concerns.  She will share some suggestions on measures you can take at home to care for your legs (@lajollaveincare).
Ask a Vein Expert: Live Session2021-11-04T13:52:03-07:00

27, 12, 2018

Dr. Nisha Bunke Receives Business Journal Award

2020-12-19T04:05:48-08:00

La Jolla Vein Care’s Founder and Medical Director, Dr. Nisha Bunke was honored along with 24 other women, to receive the San Diego Business Journal’s, Business Women of the Year Awards 2018. Read more at the SDBJ website.

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image of finalists for 2018 San Diego Business Journal Women of the Year

Dr. Nisha Bunke Receives Business Journal Award2020-12-19T04:05:48-08:00

30, 9, 2018

Veteran VA Care

2020-12-19T04:12:10-08:00

We are Committed to Veteran Care

La Jolla Vein Care is now a provider for The Veterans Choice Program with Triwest. We, at La Jolla Vein Care have a special place in our heart for veterans. Dr. Bunke herself ran the vein clinic at the VA Healthcare system, San Diego for over 5 years. Dr. Bunke’s father was a NAVY SEAL and grandfather also served in the military. Dr. Lucas’ husband currently is a Naval Surgeon. We are pleased to announce that we can provide our specialty care to VA patients if their wait time is longer than 30 days. This is possible due to The Veterans Choice Program with Triwest. To learn more information about how the Veterans Choice Program works please give us a call at 1-858-550-0330

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Veteran VA Care2020-12-19T04:12:10-08:00

27, 6, 2018

How to Reduce Your Risk of DVT During Air Travel

2020-12-19T04:22:23-08:00

How to Reduce Your Risk of DVT During Air Travel

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There is a known correlation between air travel and deep venous thrombosis (DVT), which is a potentially fatal blood clot that forms in the veins of the legs. Blood clots in the leg veins occur in 1% of airline passengers on flights longer than 8 hours. The longer the flight, the higher the risk of DVT. There are a number of factors that contribute to the development of DVT during air travel. Prolonged sitting and non-movement of the legs cause blood to pool in the leg veins, making blood more susceptible to forming clots. This in combination with other factors such as potential hypoxia in the airplane cabin (Gavish) and dehydration may increase the risk of air travel related DVT. Individual risk factors include age over 40 years, gender (female), women who use oral contraceptives, varicose veins in lower limbs, obesity, pregnancy and genetic thrombophilia.

Deep Venous Thrombosis

Deep venous thrombosis is when a blood clot forms within the leg veins

The term ‘economy class syndrome‘ has been used to refer to DVTs in passengers sitting in economy class- where there is limited leg room to extend the legs. People who have these risk factors are predisposed to hypercoagulability and are more susceptible to suffer venous thromboembolism during air travel.

Tips to reduce your risk of travel-related DVT and keep blood circulating in the leg veins.
#1) Move: Every 45 minutes, walk about the cabin when possible

If you are unable to walk, use your calf muscle pump by flexing and extending your feet.

#2) Wear graduated elastic compression stockings.

#3) Stay hydrated. People tend to drink less on-the-go. Drink frequently. Drink a glass of water for every alcoholic beverage you drink.

#4) Wear loose, non-restrictive clothing

#5) Elevate your legs. If your seat lacks a foot rest, use a backpack to prop your legs up.

#6) Talk to your doctor if you have a known risk factor for forming blood clots, if you are pregnant or have recently given birth; use birth control or other hormone therapies or have an active cancer. When necessary, a blood-thinning medicine can be prescribed on the days of air travel to reduce the risk of DVT.

 

Reference:

1: Gavish I, Brenner B. Air travel and the risk of thromboembolism. Intern Emerg

Med. 2011 Apr;6(2):113-6.

How to Reduce Your Risk of DVT During Air Travel2020-12-19T04:22:23-08:00

25, 2, 2016

La Jolla Vein Care Receives 2016 Best of La Jolla Award

2020-12-19T02:22:53-08:00

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La Jolla Award Program Honors the Achievement

LA JOLLA February 18, 2016 — La Jolla Vein Care has been selected for the 2016 Best of La Jolla Award in the Physicians category by the La Jolla Award Program.

Each year, the La Jolla Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the La Jolla area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2016 La Jolla Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the La Jolla Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About La Jolla Award Program

The La Jolla Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the La Jolla area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The La Jolla Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.

 

La Jolla Vein Care Receives 2016 Best of La Jolla Award2020-12-19T02:22:53-08:00

Medicare Accepted At La Jolla Vein Care

2020-12-19T02:47:40-08:00

Does Medicare cover varicose vein treatment?

Medicare is accepted at La Jolla Vein Care. Medicare will typically cover a consultation, diagnostic ultrasound and varicose vein treatment if it is considered medically necessary.

To be considered medically necessary and not cosmetic, the individual must meet certain criteria:

1) The vein condition must cause symptoms that are lifestyle altering and interfere with activities of daily living.

Or

2) The individual has experienced complications of their vein condition such as leg ulceration, bleeding from a varicose vein or phlebitis

And

3) The patient has worn medical grade compression stockings for at least 6 weeks

Call us today to learn more 858-550-0330

Medicare Accepted At La Jolla Vein Care2020-12-19T02:47:40-08:00

23, 10, 2015

WORLD THROMBOSIS DAY

2021-11-03T23:42:59-07:00

WORLD THROMBOSIS DAY

Recognized on 13 October, World Thrombosis Day (WTD) focuses attention on the often overlooked and misunderstood disease of thrombosis. With hundreds of educational events in countries around the world, WTD and its partners place a global spotlight on thrombosis as an urgent and growing health problem.

Thrombosis is the formation of potentially deadly blood clots in the artery (arterial thrombosis) or vein (venous thrombosis). Once formed, a clot can slow or block normal blood flow, and even break loose and travel to an organ. This can result in significant injury, including heart attack, stroke and venous thromboembolism – the top three cardiovascular killers.

At La Jolla Vein Care, we specialize in ultrasound imaging technology that can diagnose blood clots in the leg veins, called deep venous thrombosis or DVT. A new or acute DVT requires emergency care. Old or chronic DVTs can damage the valves in the leg veins, causing a collection of signs and symptoms related to venous disease. We treat these types of conditions at La Jolla Vein Care.  logo-wtd-main

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) – A blood clot that forms in the veins located deep within a limb, usually the lower leg or thigh. By blocking the flow of blood back to the heart, these clots are often characterized by pain and swelling of the leg. Clots in the leg can break off, travel to the lungs and lodge there as pulmonary embolism (PE). These can be fatal because they block the flow of blood from the lungs back into the heart.

learn more about world thrombosis day

To learn about how La Jolla Vein Care can help you, please call or email us @info@ljvascular.com

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