Our Team - La Jolla Vein Care | Accredited Vein Center

MEET OUR TEAM

Our clinical staff consists of Registered Vascular Technologists (RVTs), Nurse Practitioners and Medical Assistants and ancillary staff who have several years of experience in vein care. Most of our staff have helped patients at La Jolla Vein Care for 5+ years. We also have administrative staff with expertise in insurance preauthorizations, and in combination with our doctors, will fight for patients to get the treatment they need.

Because of our staff’s extensive experience in vein care, they are knowledgeable about vein conditions and treatment and are happy to answer questions any time.

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Anna Martinez,

About Anna

Practice Manager, Anna Martinez is a dedicated professional who has extensive experience in all aspects of vein care. With 10 years at La Jolla Vein Care her practice expertise is unsurpassed. As an experienced medical assistant she brings her extensive knowledge of all aspects of vein treatment to the arduous task of keeping all aspects of the facility running smoothly.

Patients, physicians and vendors all respect and appreciate the passion, dedication and expertise that are the hallmarks of Anna’s personality.

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Nera, RDMS, RVTDirector, Vascular Laboratory

Nera is a Diagnostic Vascular Sonographer with extensive experience in vascular disease and specialized training in venous disease. She joined La Jolla Vein Care in 2018 and serves as the Technical Director of the vascular laboratory. Her expertise in diagnostic ultrasound includes duplex scanning & color flow imaging of carotid arteries; upper & lower extremity veins & arteries; abdominal arteries, arterial & venous continuous wave Doppler; segmental pressure measurement, extremity reflux and vein mapping and thrombosis evaluations

Andera, CNACertified Nursing Assistant

Andera obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Before earning her nursing assistant certification and spending hundreds of volunteer hours in the Emergency Department at UC San Diego Medical Center, she worked internationally as a teacher.

Cierra, CSTCertified Surgical Technologist

Cierra earned her associates degree in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. As a surgical technologist, she has specialized training in sterile surgical procedural and instrumentation preparation and works alongside the physicians in procedures. In her spare time, she is a girl’s basketball coach.

Stephanie, CMBPBilling Manager

Stephanie is a 10-year veteran of La Jolla Vein Care. She brings her experience as a certified medical billing professional to oversee the billing department. Varicose veins require specialized knowledge of billing and coding. Her expertise is in vascular coding and billing is unsurpassed and she can answer nearly any question- which is a great resource for patients.

LizbetNew Patient Coordinator

Lizbet may be the first person you speak to on the phone. She may text you with your appointment reminder. She is the person who will make sure you get seen in a timely manner and all of your pre-appointment needs and concerns are addressed. Lizbet is described by our patients as someone who consistently goes above and beyond to be helpful. She also assists referring physician’s to help their patients be seen as soon as possible.

TatiannaPreauthorization Specialist / Patient Advocate

Tati is a dedicated insurance preauthorization specialist. She works diligently with the physicians, billing department and insurance companies to make sure patients get approved for the treatments they need. She is also a patient advocate and will help appeal any insurance denials and fights for the best interest of patients.