Carlos R. Echevarria, MD, MMM, FSVM

Vascular Specialist

Vascular Medicine in Peoria, AZ

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Phlebologist (Vein Specialist)

Dr. Carlos R. Echevarria is a Phlebologist (Vein Specialist) in Peoria, AZ with special training and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders. As a Phlebologist (Vein Specialist), Carlos R. Echevarria, MD, MMM, FSVM, RPVI performs diagnostic, minimally-invasive, botanical, and surgical procedures for venous disorders. Phlebology (Vein Medicine) is the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic venous diseases. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Phlebologists include varicose veins, venous stasis ulcer, venous thromboembolism, chronic venous insufficiency, and deep vein thrombosis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Phlebologists include medical history review, physical exam, duplex ultrasound, CTV, MRV, horse chestnut extract, gradient compression stocking and blood thinning medication prescriptions, ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, endovenous laser treatment, ambulatory phlebectomy, sclerotherapy, thrombolysis, and vein stripping.

Phlebology is the medical discipline that involves the diagnosis and treatment of venous disorders, including spider veins, varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, venous leg ulcers, congenital venous abnormalities, venous thromboembolism and other disorders of venous origin. A phlebologist has attained a minimum of 50 hours of CME units in phlebology-related courses, and is knowledgeable of and trained in a variety of diagnostic techniques including physical examination, venous imaging techniques such as duplex ultrasound, CT and MR, plethysmographic techniques and laboratory evaluation related to venous thromboembolism. The phlebologist is also trained in a variety of therapeutic interventions, which may include compression, sclerotherapy, cutaneous vascular laser, endovenous thermoablation procedures (laser and radiofrequency) endovenous chemical ablation, surgical procedures (e.g., ambulatory phlebectomy, venous ligation), vasoactive medications and the management of venous thromboembolism.

Phlebologists in Peoria, AZ

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Lymphologist

Dr. Carlos R. Echevarria is a Lymphologist in Peoria, AZ with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating disorders of the lymphs, nodes, and vessels.. As a Lymphologist, Carlos R. Echevarria, MD, MMM, FSVM, RPVI performs diagnostic and treatment procedures for lymphatic disorders. Lymphology is the study of the mechanisms, pathology, and functions of the lymphs, including their nodes and vessels. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Lymphologists include lymphedema, lymphadenitis, lymphangitis, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, and lymphocytosis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Lymphologists include medical history review, physical exam, ultrasound, lymphography, lymphoscintigraphy, manual lymphatic drainage, compression stocking, botanical, and pharmaceutical prescriptions, lymphovenous bypass, chemotherapy, and lymph node transfer.

Lymphologists in Peoria, AZ

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  Doctor of Medicine (MD)

  Mass General Hospital

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  Member of the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine

• Aetna [Aetna Health Inc. (a PA corp.)]

• AHCCCS [Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System]

• Allwell

• Ambetter

• Banner Health and Aetna Health Plan Inc.

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Arizona, Inc.

• Cigna Healthcare [Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc]

• CVS Caremark

• GEHA [Government Employees Health Association, Inc.]

• Health Choice Insurance Co.

• Humana [Humana Health Plan, Inc.]

• Medicare

• Mercy Care

• Molina Healthcare

• Optum [Optum, Inc.]

• Railroad Medicare

• TriCare

• UnitedHealthcare of Arizona, Inc.

• United Medical Resources (UMR)

• Wellcare [Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.]