Recognition and Awards
CALIFORNIA VEIN & VASCULAR CENTERS
In California
More vein procedures performed than any other vein doctor
In the Nation
For number of vein procedures performed
In the Nation
For SX-C operators (directional atherectomy catheter)
CALIFORNIA VEIN & VASCULAR CENTERS
Founder Hardeep S. Ahluwalia, MD, FACS
Dr. Ahluwalia is fellowship trained in vascular and endovascular surgery from Duke University and underwent additional fellowship training in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, CA. Dr. Ahluwalia is a Board Certified Vascular Surgeon whose specialties include, but are not limited to: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Thoracic and Abdominal Aneurysm Disease, Carotid Disease, Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT), Varicose Veins and Venous Disease.
- PROCEDURE SUCCESS RATE: OUR TEAM 99.9%
- PROCEDURE SUCCESS RATE: INDUSTRY STANDARD 95%
RESIDENCIES / FELLOWSHIPS
- El Camino Hospital, Heart & Vascular Institute
- Duke University Medical Center, 2009
- Creighton University Medical Center, 2007
- University of California at Los Angeles, 2003
- Internship, Creighton University, 2001
- Bachelors Degree, New York University, 1996
CLINICAL SPECIALTIES
- Limb loss prevention
- Carotid disease
- Spinal access surgery
- Wound care
- Thoracic and abdominal aneurysm disease
- Dialysis access
- Varicose veins and vein disease
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
- El Camino
- Hospital Stanford
- Good Samaritan
- St. Louise Regional
- Watsonville Community
- Dominican
Professional Memberships and Associations
The American Venous Forum (AVF)
The American Venous Forum (AVF) is dedicated to improving the care of patients with venous and lymphatic disease.
Founded in 1987, AVF fosters cutting edge research and clinical innovation and educates health care professionals, patients and policy makers about venous and lymphatic diseases. AVF’s leadership and membership are recognized internationally as thought leaders, expert investigators and clinicians in venous and lymphatic disease.
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- Providing interactive and hands-on education to physicians and fellows
- Developing the first online venous registry to ultimately improve patient care
- Building multi-specialty coalitions to advocate for improvements in venous and lymphatic disease
- Increasing its patient outreach through expansion of its screening program
The American College of Surgeons (ACS)
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice. The American College of Surgeons is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and to safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment.
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The Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society
The Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (formerly the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society) was founded in 1976 as a national forum for young fellowship-trained vascular surgeons. From a modest beginning as the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Club, it has grown to an international society of more than 1000 members.
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The Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS)
The Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) is a not-for-profit professional medical society, composed primarily of vascular surgeons, that seeks to advance excellence and innovation in vascular health through education, advocacy, research and public awareness. SVS membership is widely recognized in the vascular community as a mark of professional achievement.
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