About the American Venous Forum (AVF)

The American Venous Forum (AVF), is a non-profit society dedicated to improving the care of patients with venous & lymphatic disease. Our members and leadership are recognized internationally as thought leaders, expert investigators and the top clinicians in venous & lymphatic disease.

We invite all Vascular & General Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, Phlebologists, Vascular Medicine Specialists, Academic & Research Physicians, Allied Health Professionals and Industry Representatives with an interest in venous or lymphatic disease to join the AVF and grow as a practitioner and a leader.

As a member of the American Venous Forum, you will enjoy opportunities to:

  • Collaborate and network with the pioneers and leaders in this field
  • Conduct and experience interactive and hands-on education for physicians and trainees from around the world
  • Fund, lead, and conduct cutting edge venous research
  • Build multi-specialty coalitions to create guidelines and advocate for the best appropriate patient care

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Become a Member of American Venous Forum (AVF)

The American Venous Forum (AVF), is a non-profit society dedicated to improving the care of patients with venous & lymphatic disease. Our members and leadership are recognized internationally as thought leaders, expert investigators and the top clinicians in venous & lymphatic disease.

We invite all Vascular & General Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, Phlebologists, Vascular Medicine Specialists, Academic & Research Physicians, Allied Health Professionals and Industry Representatives with an interest in venous or lymphatic disease to join the AVF and grow as a practitioner and a leader.

As a member of the American Venous Forum, you will enjoy opportunities to:

  • Collaborate and network with the pioneers and leaders in this field
  • Conduct and experience interactive and hands-on education for physicians and trainees from around the world
  • Fund, lead, and conduct cutting edge venous research
  • Build multi-specialty coalitions to create guidelines and advocate for the best appropriate patient care
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JVS-VL

The Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders is the official journal of the American Venous Forum and is published in partnership with the Society of Vascular Surgery®.

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AVF Lymphologists

American Venous Forum is a medical organization dedicated to Lymphology. Doctors and practitioners associated with AVF have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating disorders of the lymphs, nodes, and vessels.. American Venous Forum members perform 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 many AVF members include lymphedema, lymphadenitis, lymphangitis, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, and lymphocytosis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by AVF healthcare providers 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.

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AVF Phlebologists

American Venous Forum is a medical organization dedicated to Phlebology (Vein Medicine). Doctors and practitioners associated with AVF have special training and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders. American Venous Forum members perform 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 many AVF members include varicose veins, venous stasis ulcer, venous thromboembolism, chronic venous insufficiency, and deep vein thrombosis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by AVF healthcare providers 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.

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Why Choose an AVF Healthcare Practitioner?

AVF trains practitioners who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders. Our members are some of the top vein and lymph disease physicians in the world.