Lake Washington Vascular is the first physicians’ office in the United States to perform a commercial varicose vein treatment using VenaSeal™. VenaSeal is a new FDA-approved, minimally invasive, non-tumescent, non-thermal procedure approved for the treatment of symptomatic venous reflux. Our first patient left with just a Band-Aid! Click here to read the official Medtronic press release (Dr. Gibson quoted) and see an animated video of the VenaSeal closure system at work.
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All five of our Vascular Surgeons have been voted “Top Docs” by Seattle Met magazine for the third year in a row. Joining the doctors on the “Top Docs” list are our Nurse Practitioners Mary Farnham, Christine Leafdale, and Michelle Yingling as well as Kerry Bowen, PA-C. Congratulations to all and thank you to the physicians from around the region who voted for us.
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Lake Washington Vascular’s Dr. Kathleen Gibson has been included in Seattle magazine’s 13th annual Top Doc list. This annual list is the result of 4,500 Puget Sound area physicians submitting nearly 15,000 nominations. The result is a list of physicians that are trusted by other physicians and is a much sought after referral source for the public. Dr. Gibson is one of only five Vascular Surgeons to make this year’s list. Congratulations to her, her partners (many of whom have made the list in previous years) and our excellent staff at Lake Washington Vascular.
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Dr. Renee Minjarez will be a featured speaker at Overlake Medical Center’s upcoming Be Heart Smart event. Dr. Minjarez will be discussing peripheral vascular disease – obstruction of large arteries, which can result from atherosclerosis, an embolism or a blood clot. Peripheral vascular disease can be a serious medical condition that can be treated in part through lifestyle and diet changes. Dr. Minjarez will be explaining the condition as well as answering questions from Be Heart Smart attendees.
The Be Heart Smart event is a fun, informative evening to find out what you can do to improve your odds against having a heart attack. Discussion will include identifying risk factors and symptoms for coronary artery disease and an overview of the innovative diagnostic tools and treatment options available today. Be Heart Smart is part of Overlake Medical Center’s series of health education for the community.
Come to Be Heart Smart and learn what you can do to improve your vascular and heart health.
Be Heart Smart: What Women Should Know About their Cardiac & Vascular Health
Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013,
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.For more information or to register, visit Overlake Medical Center’s website.
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Dr. Kathleen Gibson and Lake Washington Vascular Lab Technical Director Aaron Ebert conducted a workshop on endovenous ablation and sclerotherapy at the 2013 Strandness Symposium. Dr. Gibson and Mr. Ebert demonstrated state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive techniques that are used every day at Lake Washington Vascular. These techniques include the use of Varisolve, a sclerosing foam agent that is injected into the skin to treat spider veins.
The Strandness Symposium is designed for all health care providers with an interest in advancing the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease. It provides a comprehensive review of current vascular laboratory technology and applications, updates on treatment of arterial and venous diseases and workshops focusing on techniques and interprofessional topics. Attendees typically include vascular and general surgeons, cardiologists, vascular medicine specialists, radiologists, primary care providers, nurses and vascular technologists.
The Strandness Symposium was started in 1987 by University of Washington Professor Dr. D. Eugene Strandness, Jr. Dr. Strandness is widely regarded as the “father” of the modern vascular laboratory. A core faculty of former Strandness’ fellows and technologists now runs the popular biennial symposium.
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As part of the Lake Washington Vascular commitment to excellence in vascular diagnostics, we invest in the best technology. We have recently purchased 7 state-of-the-art GE Logiq 9 ultrasound machines. Aaron Ebert, BS, RVT, the Director of the Vascular Laboratory, rigorously evaluated all of the major competing brands of ultrasound technology. Lake Washington Vascular has chosen to partner with GE because of the excellence of the imaging technology as well as the company’s support of our laboratory’s dedication to quality patient care.
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Dr. Brian Ferris has been asked by the Boston Scientific Corporation to be an expert speaker in an educational series of advanced endovascular therapies. Dr. Ferris completed his vascular and endovascular training at the University of Arizona in 2003. His expertise in the area of advanced minimally invasive vascular care has been recognized by the medical community and by the Boston Scientific Corporation, one of the largest providers of endovascular technologies in the United States.
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Dr. Kathleen Gibson has been named Chief of Surgery for Overlake Medical Center for 2006 and 2007. Dr. Kathleen Gibson has been named one of Seattle’s Best Doctors by Seattle Magazine in 2007. In 2001, Dr. Gibson was the first woman physician to complete a Vascular Fellowship at the University of Washington. The University of Washington Medical School has invited Dr. Gibson to speak in a medical history lecture series given at their WWAMI site in Bozeman, Montana, her hometown. Her topic will be “The History of Women in Surgery”.
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American Vascular Association Screening Day We are proud to have participated in the national screening day for common vascular diseases. We are currently offering a screening examination for serious arterial disorders. A quick twenty minute visit will screen for blockages in carotid arteries (a common cause of stroke), abdominal aortic aneurysms, and blockages in leg arteries. Please call today to reserve an appointment. These $120 screening sessions best serve individuals over age 50 with a risk for stroke, heart disease, aneurysms, or peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the legs.
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Overlake Hospital Medical Center has received excellent health grades for the treatment of peripheral arterial diseases including aortic aneurysm surgery, carotid surgery, and peripheral bypass surgery. Among hospitals in the state of Washington, Overlake Hospital leads in the treatment of carotid artery surgery by our doctors. We are proud to be vascular surgeons providing compassionate, highest quality care.
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We are proud to participate in the Varisolve and Relieve Trials for varicose vein treatment. Varisolve uses a medication called polidocanol to treat the inner surface of the varicose veins and cause the vessel to close. Lake Washington Vascular isone of only 6 center in the United States selected to study this new, potentially important therapy. Relieve studies the ability to apply endoluminal laser closure techniques for the treatment of varicose communicating veins.
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Dr. Brian Ferris and Kathleen Gibson will be guest speakers at the Pacific Northwest Endovascular Conference. The intent of this conference is to expand the current knowledge of physicians, nurses and technicians relating to the practice of endovascular surgery.
Didactic sessions are included with faculty discussion, debates and interaction. Discussions will focus on state-of-the-art practice with the evolution of equipment, techniques and practice based on outcomes. A total of 7.5 CME credits will be offered to those attending this course. Learn more about the conference and register online here.
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Inspired by her mother’s recent diagnosis, Lake Washington Vascular’s Medical Assistant, Megan Ryan trekked 60 miles over 3 days September 11-13, 2009. Joined by thousands of others, Megan walked to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.With a $2,300 minimum contribution necessary for the event, Megan set out to reach her donation goal that would grant her access to an experience of a lifetime. Money came in from a long list of supporters; including family, friends, and the doctors and staff of Lake Washington Vascular. Generosity far exceeded her expectations and by Day 1 of the journey, Megan alone had raised $2,937, with her team collectively contributing $10,051.
But thoughts of money and the real world were left behind as she walked from Shoreline, through Edmonds, Lynnwood, Downtown Everett, and on the final day, through Downtown Seattle. Stories were told all around her as fellow walkers shared and remembered their loved ones that drove them to participate. Megan was constantly reminded how lucky she is that her own motivation was one of survival.
Megan’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer about 4 years ago and thankfully, caught early enough that radiation and determination has left her cancer-free since. This brush with tragedy has given Megan a cause and strong will to help others have hope, awareness and relief from the fear that gripped her family 4 years ago. Megan continues on her path to raise consciousness and fund research by helping whenever she can. She plans to participate in another walk on October 4, 2009. To learn more about breast cancer and find out how you can help, click here.
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Doctors Daniel Pepper and Kathleen Gibson were voted, once again, as Top Doctors in Western Washington, making 2009 Dr. Pepper’s fifth year with this honor and Dr. Gibson’s third. Seattle Magazine’s annual compilation of the best physicians in the Greater Seattle area named only nine vascular surgeons for 2009, two of which are represented by Lake Washington Vascular, PLLC.
According to Seattle Magazine, a survey was mailed to 10,000 physicians in Snohomish, Pierce, King and Kitsap County. Lake Washington Vascular is very proud of this honor, which is the product of dedication and a commitment to excellence in patient care. -
Completed in November 2007, we have moved in to our new office space in the Surgery & Physicians Center at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center. Our office is a comfortable state of the art facility for patient visits, non-invasive vascular testing and includes our comprehensive outpatient vein treatment center.
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We are proud to announce that Dr. Kathleen Gibson has been named one of Seattle’s Best Doctors by Seattle Magazine in 2007. In practice since 2001, Dr. Gibson is a member of Lake Washington Vascular Surgeons and is committed to quality patient care and surgical excellence. Her commitment to the care of vascular patients is well known by the medical community.
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Dr. Su joins Lake Washington Vascular in August 2007 following completion of the vascular fellowship at the University of Washington. He is expertly trained in comprehensive care of arterial and venous diseases utilizing the latest therapy and techniques. Combined with his compassion and commitment to the care of his patients, we are honored that Dr. Su has joined Lake Washington Vascular
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We are proud to announce that Dr. Daniel Pepper has been named one of Seattle’s Best Doctors by Seattle Magazine in 2005. In practice since 1984, Dr. Pepper is the founding member of Lake Washington Vascular Surgeons and is committed to quality patient care and surgical excellence. His commitment to the care of vascular patients is well known by the medical community as this is the fourth time that Dr. Pepper has been honored by his peers by being voted “Best Doctor”.