Modern Vascular celebrates 5 years of excellence!
As one of the founders of Modern Vascular, I am thrilled to celebrate 5 years of excellence in patient care. Modern Vascular is the product of tireless efforts of many people, those who imagined this organization at its inception and those who make it great today.
At the creation of Modern Vascular in 2017, the treatment of PAD was fragmented and the proper standards of care were murky. The industry was in transition from hospital-based PAD care to specialized outpatient models. Amputations were common because PAD treatment wasn’t prioritized in hospital systems and below-the-knee catheterization for treatment of PAD was extremely uncommon.
Today, in 2022, while the field remains somewhat fragmented, the approaches to multi-disciplinary treatment of PAD have improved and best practices have become more crystalized. Modern Vascular is proud to be at the forefront of that improvement with its intensive physician training programs, multi-layer quality and utilization control systems, and integration of walking programs into the overall treatment plans. Much more remains to be done but we have been instrumental in raising PAD awareness and amputation prevention.
Modern Vascular could not have grown from a single clinic five years ago to a 17-going-on-18 national brand and industry leader, and could not have saved thousands of limbs and lives, without the skilled and hardworking staff on the frontline of patient care and behind it.
We would like to take a moment to recognize employees who have been with Modern Vascular from its inception and helped shape the very concept which we know today as “Modern Vascular”: Dr. Scott Brannan, Andrew Hernandez, Lorena Reynoso, Lynn Cruz, Steve Springborn, Clark Warren, Elena and Mark Rabinovich, Tony Flores, Margaux Taskes, Reyes Pinon, Devin Walker, Donna Genabe, Yunuhen Martinez, Janice Hubbard, Andra Parry, and Kirstin Rizk. Also with us since the beginning was Tim Murphy, one of the original partners who remained enthusiastically dedicated to Modern Vascular until his passing in 2020.
Many key players have joined along the way. It is impossible to mention all those whom I consider to be vital to this organization and whose everyday work I treasure and appreciate.
Today and every day, we thank you for collaborating with us to make a difference.
Now Open in Memphis
Memphis Clinic is Open and Thriving
Modern Vascular’s Memphis site is open for business and patients are already raving! With 19 Google Reviews, all five stars, we are happy to bring leading PAD treatment and wound care to the Memphis area with the help of Clinical Director, William Blood. One patient of this clinic stated in her testimonial, “Modern Vascular truly saved my attitude…my life.” Modern Vascular in Memphis is led by Dr. Samuel G. Putnam III, dual board-certified Vascular and Interventional Radiologist.
Louisville Up Next
Just in time for PAD Awareness Month, Modern Vascular in Louisville, Kentucky will be opening September 14. Our very own Dr. Ryan Jean-Baptiste will be leaving Modern Vascular in San Antonio in the capable hands of Dr. Long to lead the new clinic in Louisville along with the Clinical Director, Bobi Ivey. As a dual board-certified Vascular and Interventional Radiologist, he looks forward to bringing his PAD expertise to an area with great need for it.
Modern Vascular Launches Nursing CEU Class
Modern Vascular
developed a Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Presentation for nurses to take to receive units toward
maintaining their license. This presentation is all about discussing interventional radiology and
treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD). We anticipate that it will be instrumental in moving the
needle of PAD awareness.
Patient Stories: Featuring Two Patients’ Life-changing Results
“No longer bedridden at 27”
At 27, Christian Schott did not fall into the usual demographic of PAD patients. In fact, Christian had gone to the emergency room three or four times for his excruciating foot pain and, likely due to his age, seemingly was never tested for PAD. This narrow thinking lead to years of unnecessary pain for Christian, impacting his work as a custodian. By the time he was referred to Modern Vascular, the capillary refill time in his foot was 7 seconds. After his procedures with Dr. Jean-Baptiste, Christian’s severe peripheral artery disease is no long impacting his daily life or interfering with his work.
Vascular & Interventional Radiologist
Modern Vascular in Louisville, KY
“He asked me what I wanted out of my treatment and then he surpassed it.”
Mobility returned, loses 60 lbs since his procedures: At the time of his initial appointment at Modern Vascular of Kansas City, Geoffrey Potts could only walk a few minutes before he had to stop to rest and let the pain subside. Needless to say, the once active outdoorsman’s quality of life had drastically decreased over the years as his peripheral artery disease caused walking to become more and more painful. After a procedure on each leg, Geoff’s life turned around. He has returned to his former hobbies of woodworking, hunting, and fishing, and now walks 2-3 miles and bikes 20 miles on a regular basis. In fact, the procedures Geoff underwent gave him back autonomy over his own health and body: no longer impeded by severe leg pain, Geoff’s return to an active lifestyle resulted in the loss of 60 lbs.
Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon
Modern Vascular in Kansas City, KS
New Doctors
William David Long, M.D.
Vascular & Interventional Radiologist
William David Long, MD is a Board-Certified Interventional Radiologist. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine. Prior to Modern Vascular he has been in private practice for over 16 years and previously trained at LSU New Orleans and Miami Vascular. He has 3 kids and is newly married after 3 years of being a widower. He is also a pilot, and loves to shoot, hunt, fish, and spending time with his family.
Clinic: Modern Vascular in San Antonio (Huebner Road), TX
Paul John Rochon, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Paul John Rochon is a dual board-certified Vascular & Interventional Radiologist with expertise in peripheral arterial disease, venous disease, women’s health, and pain management. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, completed radiology residency at University Hospitals/Case Medical Center in Cleveland, OH, and his Vascular and Interventional Radiology fellowship at the Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute. Dr. Rochon has taught and directed interventional radiology resident programs, received awards, authored publications in peer-reviewed journals, and engaged in clinical research.
Clinic: Modern Vascular in Denver, COUpcoming Conferences
Virginia Podiatric Medical Association
Virginia Beach, VA
August 13, 2022
Look out for booth
Missouri Podiatric Medical Association
Kansas City, MO
August 25, 2022
Speaker: Wande Pratt, MD
Southwest Foot and Ankle Conference
Irving, TX
September 15, 2022
Look out for booth
KPMA
Mayetta, KS
September 24, 2022
Speaker: Juan Carlos Correa, MD
Tennessee Music City Foot & Ankle Conference
Franklin, TN
September 15-17, 2022
Look out for booth
AAPPM
Fort Lauderdale, FL
November 3 – 5, 2022
Look out for booth
Modern Vascular Physicians Educating Patients via television appearances this Summer
“There are things we should both do to prevent Venous
Insufficiency”
Arizona Midday
Dr. Scott Brannan
Watch Dr. Scott Brannan, Modern Vascular’s Chief of Endovascular Surgery discussing venous insufficiency on Arizona Midday. He details treatment options, and why he champions the innovations in treatment including the use of VenaSeal Vein Glue.
“We specialize and have tremendous amount of passion in, the first thing,
saving people’s legs”
Living KC
Dr. Juan Carlos Correa
Dr. Correa Featured on Living KC: Dr. Juan Carlos Correa, Managing Physician of Modern Vascular in Kansas City discusses Peripheral Artery Disease risk factors and symptoms plus he illustrates Venous Insufficient issues and the treatment options available at Modern Vascular
“Risk factors include diabetes, people over 50, and smokers”
Your Life Arizona
Dr. Eckauser
Dr. Eckauser Featured on Your Life Arizona: Modern Vascular will get you on your feet and walking pain-free
Dr. Marc Ekhauser explains why after 22 years of endovascular surgery in the Phoenix area, he decided to become a Modern Vascular Managing Physician.
“Knowing that we’re helping people making their quality of life better is
what really keeps me in”
New Mexico Living
Dr. Hootman
Dr. Hootman Featured on New Mexico Living: Peripheral artery disease discussion with Modern Vascular.
Appreciating Employee Excellence
Employees of the Quarter Q3 2022
