Lawrence J. Markovitz, MD What to Expect on Your First Visit
On your initial visit to Virginia Vein Care, we will obtain a complete venous history as well as information about any other medical conditions which you may have. A thorough venous exam will be performed which will include a comprehensive but painless duplex ultrasound exam performed by one of our experienced technicians. Based on your physical examination and the ultrasound results, we will provide you with our best recommendations for alleviating your symptoms and improving the appearance of your legs.
About Us
Dr. Lawrence Markovitz is a Board Certified Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon with over 18 years of clinical experience. Having trained at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, he was chief of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Midelford Clinic, a Mayo Clinic subsidiary. He relocated to the Northern Virginia area in 2003. Since his arrival in the area, he has been consistently recognized by Washingtonian Magazine and Consumer Check Book as one of the areas best surgeons. Over the years he has a great many satisfied patients.
Staff
Shirley Wilson, BS, RDMS, RVT
The director of our ultrasound laboratory, Shirley Wilson is the founder of the Sterling Sonographic Solutions LLC. Her company provides sonographic services in a variety of ultrasound specialties, to include obstetrics/gynecology, abdominal, and venous ultrasound. The company will soon provide screening services for cardiac and vascular disease for members of the community.
Ms. Wilson received her baccalaureate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography from The George Washington University and has been working as a registered technologist for over 10 years. She has gained her vast knowledge-base and vascular expertise from some of the most reputable facilities in the area, including The Washington Hospital Center, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and Georgetown Hospital. Whenever possible, she assists in the training of future sonographers and vascular technologists at area universities and medical centers.
Anne Stevens, RN, BSN
Anne Stevens, RN, BSN, graduated from Towson State University in 1994. She has previously worked as a medical-surgical nurse at Alexandria Hospital and INOVA Loudoun Hospital and as a case manager for Capital Home Health Care. For the past several years she had been employed by Vein Clinics of America as both a lead sclerotherapist and a sclerotherapy trainer for newly hired RN's. Anne makes her home in Leesburg and is well known in the area. She has a dedicated following of hundreds of loyal patients. She will design your specific treatment plan after carefully listening to your expectations.
Molly Rich, AS, BS, VT
Molly received her Bachelor’s degree from Pacific Union College in 1991. She has been working as a diagnostic ultrasonographer for the past decade, having spent the last four years as lead technologist of a large team specializing in venous ultrasonography and vein mapping. Molly brings great expertise to our practice and is an invaluable member of our team.
Renee Lukashefski Gonzalez, RN, BSN
Renee is originally from the Northeast Pennsylvania area. She received her baccalaureate degree in Nursing from the University of Rhode Island. Renee has been a clinical nurse over 10 years, practicing in the fields of surgical oncology, chemotherapy/radiation oncology, and currently works as an operating room nurse as well as sclerotherapist. She has served various clinical management roles as a nursing educator/instructor and clinical mentor within the Inova Health System. Renee is an accomplished sclerotherapist with a dedicated following. She currently resides in the Fairfax, Va. area with her husband and daughter.
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