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Building a Successful Superficial Venous Program
Andrew Galmer1, Jonathan Dunn2, Maja Zaric2
1Cardiology and Vascular Medicine Attending, Department of Cardiology, North Shore University Hospital, 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY, 11030, USA. agalmer@northwell.edu.
Opinion Statement:
As the treatment of superficial venous insufficiency transitioned from the hospital to the office setting, a remarkable increase in provider interest developed. However, the novelty of the disease process and procedural opportunities are tempered by the challenges associated with knowledge acquisition, skill development, strategic planning, and program development. Only a unique recipe of clinical growth, technical acumen, management skill, operational efficiency, and financial sense lead to program success. Despite the variety of skills required, treating superficial venous insufficiency is obtainable for both the formally and non-formally trained physicians with sufficient commitment, education, and resources.
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