Dear Friend:

I appreciate you taking the time to read our informative website.  You will find, although our techniques are modern, our approach is warm and old fashioned.  To this end, I invite you to e-mail me or call us with any questions you may have.

You may have heard about our breakthrough non-surgical treatments in the local media or perhaps on FM 100.3 and 106.3 where I have been a guest medical consultant.  I also have had the opportunity to take these advanced techniques across the globe, treating severe vascular disease and leg ulcers on medical missions to Latin America.

Our goal is for you to receive the best care possible.  So you can get to know me better I list my credentials below.  I look forward to meeting you personally in the future.

Yours in Good Health,

Kenneth Osorio, M.D.

 

College	University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Major:  Molecular and Cellular Biology Graduated “Outstanding Senior of the Year”
Medical School	University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona Selected for Academic Dean’s Scholarship
Board Certifications	Board Certified in Phlebology (Vein Specialist) American Board of Phlebology Board Certified Family Practice
Preceptorship Training	Phlebology, Proctology
Didactic Instruction	Society for Interventional Radiology National Procedures Institute American College of Phlebology
Certifications	ARDMS Certified: RPVI - Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist (ARDMS = American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
Medical Licensure	Arizona
Membership	American College of Phlebology American Medical Association, Physicians Recognition Award Society for Vascular Ultrasound Arizona Latin American Medical Association, Vice Chairman
Military Service	Major, United States Air Force, 11 Years Military Service Flight Chief, Mission Commander and Troop Commander at Yokota AFB, Japan and Wilford Hall, TX
Languages Spoken	English, Spanish
Personal	Married with 3 children, born in Spain
Hobbies	Flamenco guitar, racquetball, family life, Andean music

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

 

Is Dr. Osorio a vascular surgeon?

 

No.  Rather than treat patients surgically, the goal of our practice is to help patient's avoid surgery.  For this reason, our practice is dedicated to Phlebology, the non-surgical treatment of venous disorders.

 

What is Phlebology?

 

Phlebology is a new specialty, dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of vein disease.  Due to the surge in innovations in vein therapy, and the number of physicians dedicating their practices to venous disease, the  American Medical Association (AMA) has now formally recognized Phlebology as a distinct medical specialty.  Phlebology received AMA specialty recognition in 2006.  More information regarding Phlebology can be found at the American College of Phlebology's website www.phlebology.org

 

What special qualifications does Dr. Osorio have to treat vein disease?

 

Dr. Osorio began medical practice in the military, and provided the full spectrum of medical care, as a board certified Family Physician.  Since completing his military obligation, in 2002, he has focused his medical practice exclusively on venous disease.  He undertook dedicated training with several prominent Phlebologists and Vascular Surgeons, and earned the RVT and RPVI credential from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).  The RPVI credential stands for Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation and RVT is Registered Vascular Technologist.  Dr. Osorio is one of the few physician's in the southwest to hold both of these ARDMS credentials.

 

Furthermore, Dr. Osorio is board certified in Phlebology. As a board certified vein specialist, he has special education and training to evaluate and treat a wide variety of venous disorders. Dr. Osorio was one of the first in Arizona to receive board certification by the American Board of Phlebology.

 

Dr. Osorio stays abreast the new developments in venous therapy by actively participating in the  American College of Phlebology, the Society for Vascular Ultrasound and by treating advanced cases of venous disease on humanitarian missions to Latin America.  He is a referral resource for several of the wound centers across the Valley. 

 

 

ERIC JOHNSON, PA-C

 

 

Eric is from a small agriculture community in Northern Arizona. His family has been in Arizona for many years and Eric is a 5th generation native to Arizona. Eric completed his bachelor's degree at Arizona State University and went on to complete his masters program of physician assistant science at A.T. Still University. Eric worked in orthopedic surgery for 6 years specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, and trauma surgery. Eric's previous surgical experience, made him a natural with vein procedures. Eric, in addition to being outstanding at ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy also has exceptional skills with microsurgical techniques, such as ambulatory phlebectomy. He has a passion for learning the latest in vein therapy, and strives to offer his patient's the most up-to-date treatments.

 

Prior to school Eric enjoyed volunteering service in rural communities and served a two year mission in Mexico where he learned Spanish as a second language. He has also served the people of the Honduras during a medical mission and plans on serving on future medical missions in Peru. His medical rotations included rural Spanish speaking communities of Arizona as well as Native American reservations. Eric's fluency in Spanish makes him a favorite to our Hispanic patient's, who are able to converse with him in their native tongue.

 

Eric's hobbies include hunting, fishing, and exploring the great outdoors. He also enjoys camping and hiking with the Boy scouts and has been a Scout leader for 8 years. He takes pride in helping the young men work hard to achieve their Eagle Scout ranking. Eric's greatest joy is being a husband and father to 5 wonderful kids.