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Educational Workshops
3 Different Workshops to Choose From!
VNUS Medical Technologies offers clinical education workshops and seminars for physicians and medical professionals interested in learning more about venous disease and the latest treatment options. Click on one of our 3 courses above for more information and course registration details.
2009 Course Dates
Total Vein Care
The comprehensive 1.5 day workshop is designed for physicians interested in learning both the clinical and business perspectives on developing and operating a vein practice. The course features didactic and lab sessions on the Closure procedure, sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, and duplex ultrasound as well as sessions on building a vein practice, maximizing appropriate reimbursement, and the development of a marketing program.
2009 Course Schedule:
Date: 7/10/2009 - 7/11/2009
Course: Four Seasons
City: Boston
State: MA
Faculty: Charles Dietzek, DO, FACOS
Paul McNeill, MD, FACS
Gerald Niedzwiecki, MD, FSIR
Palma Shaw, MD
Nancy Cantelmo, MD, FACS, PCVI
TVC Course Agenda
To receive the discounted VNUS group rate of $325/night for single or double occupancy at the Four Seasons, please identify yourself as an attendee of VNUS Medical’s Total Vein Care course at the time of reservation.
Four Seasons Hotel
200 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116
Phone:(617) 338-4400
Fax: (617) 423-0154
Date: 9/25/2009 - 9/26/2009
Course: Four Seasons
City: Dallas
State: TX
Faculty: Charles Dietzek, DO, FACOS
Paul McNeill, MD, FACS
Gerald Niedzwiecki, MD, FSIR
Guest Faculty
TVC Course Agenda
To receive the discounted VNUS group rate of $205/night for single or double occupancy at the Four Seasons, please identify yourself as an attendee of VNUS Medical’s Total Vein Care course at the time of reservation.
Four Seasons Hotel
4150 North MacArthur Blvd.
Irvine, TX 75038
Phone:(972) 717-0700
Fax: (972) 717-2550
Date: 12/4/2009 - 12/5/2009
Course: Four Seasons
City: Las Vegas
State: NV
Faculty: Charles Dietzek, DO, FACOS
Paul McNeill, MD, FACS
Gerald Niedzwiecki, MD, FSIR
Guest Faculty
TVC Course Agenda
To receive the discounted VNUS group rate of $255/night for single or double occupancy at the Four Seasons, please identify yourself as an attendee of VNUS Medical’s Total Vein Care course at the time of reservation.
Four Seasons Hotel
3960 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone:(702) 632-5000
Fax: (702) 632-5195
Ultrasound Techniques in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Venous Insufficiency
This one-day workshop is designed for sonographers and physicians interested in performing diagnostic ultrasound studies for venous insufficiency. A detailed understanding will be gained of the anatomy, disease presentation, and treatment alternatives. A respected faculty experienced in ultrasound assessment for venous insufficiency will present the techniques used to diagnose the severity and location of the disease. An overview of the anatomy and pathophysology of the lower extremity will also be presented. Comparison of traditional surgery and a minimally invasive treatment alternative, as well as adjunctive procedures will be reviewed. All participants will have the opportunity to experience hands-on duplex scanning on patients with venous reflux disease. Upon completion of the workshop, attendees will receive CME credit recognized by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologies (ARRT).
2009 Course Schedule:
Date: 7/31/2009 - 7/31/2009
Course: The Westin O'Hare
City: Chicago
State: IL
Faculty: TBA
Ultrasound Course Agenda
To receive the discounted VNUS group rate of $149/night at The Westin O'Hare, please identify yourself as an attendee of VNUS Medical’s Ultrasound Techniques course at the time of reservation.
The Westin O'Hare
6100 North River Road
Rosemont, IL
Phone: (847) 698-6000
Date: 10/16/2009 - 10/16/2009
Course: Renaissance Charlotte Suites
City: Charlotte
State: NC
Faculty: TBA
Ultrasound Course Agenda
To receive the discounted VNUS group rate of $159/night at the Renaissance Suites Hotel, please identify yourself as an attendee of VNUS Medical’s Advanced Ultrasound Techniques course at the time of reservation
Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel
2800 Colliseum Centre Drive
Charlotte, NC
Phone: (704) 357-1414
Fax: (704)-357-1401
Treatment of Incompetent Perforators
This one-day workshop is designed for physicians interested in treating symptomatic incompetent perforating veins (IPVs) with the VNUS RFS device. An esteemed faculty experienced in this treatment technique will introduce the system technology and procedure overview. The role of duplex ultrasound will be presented. A literature review of treatment options for perforator vein incompetence will be conducted and personal observations by faculty members will be discussed. Reimbursement issues will be presented. All participants will have the opportunity to experience duplex ultrasound scanning on IPV patients in a laboratory setting and observe application of the RFS technique through live or videotaped case observation. Ample question and answer time will be allotted during all sessions.
2009 Course Schedule:
Date: 8/21/2009 - 8/21/2009
Course: Chest & Vascular Surgery, PC, 3385 Dexter Court Suite 100
City: Davenport
State: IA
Faculty: Richard Sadler, MD
Suggested lodging options:
Hampton Inn
5290 Utica Ridge Rd
Davenport, IA 52807
563-441-0001
Courtyard by Marriott
895 Golden Valley Drive
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Phone: 1-563-355-3999
Date: 11/20/2009 - 11/20/2009
Course: Jackson Surgical Center, 1125 E Michigan Ave
City: Jackson
State: MI
Faculty: Max Hutton, MD
Suggested lodging options:
Hampton Inn-Jackson
2225 Shirley Dr
Jackson, MI 49202
517-789-5151
Fairfield Inn-Jackson
2395 Shirley Dr
Jackson, MI 49202
517-784-7877