Kenneth Stevens, MD, MS, FACC

Phlebologist (Vein Specialist)

Dr. Kenneth Stevens is a Phlebologist (Vein Specialist) in San Luis Obispo, CA with special training and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders. As a Phlebologist (Vein Specialist), Kenneth Stevens, MD, MS, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, RPhS 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

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Cardiologist

Dr. Kenneth Stevens is a Cardiologist in San Luis Obispo, CA with special training and skill in addressing cardiovascular disorders. As a Cardiologist, Kenneth Stevens, MD, MS, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, RPhS performs numerous diagnostic tests and minimally-invasive procedures on the circulatory system. Cardiology is the evaluation and treatment of heart diseases and blood vessel conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Cardiologists include hypertension, congestive heart disease, and arrhythmias. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cardiologists include blood tests, electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, nuclear cardiology, cardiac catheterizations, and pacemaker surgery.

Cardiologists in San Luis Obispo, CA

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  Doctor of Medicine (MD)

  Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

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  Internal medicine internship and residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital

  University of Miami

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  Interventional cardiology fellowship: University Hospital, SUNY Stony Brook

  Stony Brook University

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  Cardiology fellowship: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

  Northwestern University

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  University of Wisconsin Madison

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  Georgetown University

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  Member of the American Vein & Lymphatic Society / American College of Phlebology

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  Member of the American College of Cardiology

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  Member of the American College of Physicians

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  Member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

• Anthem Blue Cross [Blue Cross of California]

• Blue Shield of California [CA Physician's Service dba Blue Shield of CA]

• CenCal Health [Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority]

• Medicare

• UnitedHealthcare [UHC of California]