The physician you select to treat your varicose veins is very important because you want an experienced practitioner who can offer treatments tailored to your unique needs. Different types of venous disease require different therapies. For this reason when you are suffering from varicose veins you are encouraged to seek out a board certified vascular surgeon for treating your condition.
Kerry Rifkin, M.D., FACS is one of North Florida's leading vascular surgeons with more than 25 years experience. Dr. Rifkin is experienced and qualified to treat varicose veins ranging from surface laser treatment of spider veins to the latest in EVLT laser therapy to treat large varicose veins.
Dr. Rifkin is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard University with an M.D. degree from Wayne State University. He completed his residency at Boston University Medical Center in Boston in general surgery where he also served as chief resident. He completed a Fellowship in Peripheral Vascular Surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas and has extensive advanced training in laser angioplasty, vascular laser surgery, and laparoscopic cholecstectomy using lasers at the Miami Heart Institute.
Board certifications include, Diplomat, American Board of Surgery, and Fellow American College of Surgeons. Dr. Rifkin is a member of numerous professional medical associations including the Florida Medical Association, Clay County Medical Society, Southeastern Surgical Congress, Florida Surgical Society, Society of Clinical Vascular Surgery, Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society, Florida Vascular Society, Jacksonville Vascular Society and the North American Society of Phlebology.
Hospital affiliations for Dr. Rifkin include Orange Park Medical Center, Baptist Medical Center, St. Vincent's Medical Center , Memorial Medical Center, and Kindred Hospital North Florida.
Dr. Rifkin keeps current on leading edge technology and therapies related to venous disease so that he and his staff can offer you the most advanced treatment available today to match your specific condition or needs.
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