Instructional Opportunities for Physicians

At the Joyce Vein & Aesthetic Institute we offer exemplary instruction in the areas of:

• Laser Vein Ablation
• Spider Vein Laser Ablation
• Sclerotherapy
• Microphlebectomy
• Subfascial Endoscopic Perforator Surgery (SEPS)
• Venous Incompetency Ultrasound Examination

Training may consist of one or two consecutive days.

Thursday is the Physician In-Office Procedure Instructional Day
You will interact with and shadow Dr. Joyce and our OR staff during in-office procedures. You will observe the use of the Dornier 940 nm laser for ELAS and spider vein ablation. In addition, you will observe sclerotherapy and microphlebectomy techniques. Due to the level of the instruction, attendance is limited to two physicians at a time. The cost of this training is $2,000 per physician.

Friday is the Physician SEPS Instructional Day
You will meet Dr. Joyce at one of the local hospitals to observe and be instructed in the technique of subfascial endoscopic perforator surgery for complex perforator cases. Exposure generally consists of eight to twelve cases. Due to the level of the instruction, attendance is limited to two physicians at a time. SEPS instruction is open to General, Vascular and Cardiothoracic Surgeons only. The cost of this training is $1,500 per physician.

Venous Incompetency Ultrasound instruction is also offered on Thursdays
This is a hands-on training course. A complete and accurate venous ultrasound examination is the heart of a vein practice. Many perforators and other venous pathology are missed with a standard venous scan. Dr. Joyce and our radiologic staff developed a specialized examination to locate incompetent venous perforators as well as other pertinent venous dysfunction. These examinations are highly accurate in locating venous pathology in need of correction. Due to the level of the instruction, attendance is limited to one technician at a time. The cost of this training is $500 per technician.