JoseIgnacioAlmeidaMD

Vascular Surgery • Miami, FL

Founder, Miami Vein

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Office
1501 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33129
Phone+1 305-854-1555

Fax+1 786-541-2101

Summary

Dr. Jose Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT is a veteran academic vascular surgeon who practices Endovascular Venous Surgery in the comfort and convenience of a private practice in Miami, FL.

Dr. Almeida finished his general surgery residency at the University of Miami- Jackson Memorial Hospital in 1996 and fellowship in vascular surgery at the University of Missouri- Columbia in 1998. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery in both Vascular Surgery and General Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Distinguished Fellow of the American Venous Forum.

From 1998-2002 he was in practice at the Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, internationally recognized for its pioneering endovascular solutions to complex vascular problems. In 1999 he began to focus on venous disease and in 2002 limited his practice to Venous Surgery. In 2003, he introduced the International Vein Congress (IVC) – a global educational forum in venous disease management. He is the author and editor of the “Atlas of Endovascular Venous Surgery” textbook published in 2012.

Dr. Jose Almeida serves as Voluntary Professor of Surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine, sits on the American Venous Forum Board of Directors, and is Chairman of the Society for Vascular Surgery Patient Safety Organization Venous Quality Committee.

Dr. Almeida has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters on vascular surgery and sits on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatic Disorders.

Education & Training

University of Missouri-ColumbiaFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 1996 - 1998
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 1996
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemInternship, Surgery, 1991 - 1992
University of South Florida College of MedicineClass of 1991
University of South FloridaBS, Biology, 1983 - 1987
Loyola University New OrleansBS, Biology, 1981 - 1983

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 1996 - 2026
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

America’s Top Surgeons: Consumer’s Research Council of America 2002-2009, 2010
Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2004-2009, 2010
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons, 2001
USFCOM Most Outstanding Surgical Student 1991
Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-medical Honor Society 1984-1986, 1987
Beta Beta Beta Honorary Biological Society 1982
Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

46 citations
Radiofrequency Ablation and Laser Ablation in the Treatment of Varicose Veins
Jose I. Almeida, Jeffrey K. Raines
Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2006-07-01
27 citations
The 2023 Society for Vascular Surgery, American Venous Forum, and American Vein and Lymphatic Society clinical practice guidelines for the management of varicose veins...
Peter Gloviczki, Peter F Lawrence, Suman M Wasan, Mark H Meissner, Jose Almeida
Journal of Vascular Surgery. Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. 2024-01-01
160 citations
Radiofrequency Endovenous ClosureFAST versus Laser Ablation for the Treatment of Great Saphenous Reflux: A Multicenter, Single-blinded, Randomized Study (RECOVERY Study)
Jose I. Almeida, John A. Kaufman, Oliver Göckeritz, Paramjit S. Chopra, Martin T. Evans
Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. 2009-06-01

Journal Articles

Options for Treating the Saphenous Vein: A discussion of radiofrequency vs laser vs chemical ablation.
Almeida JI, Raines JK, Endovascular Today. 2006;Vol.5(3):35-40
Venous Issues Relative to CLI: Do Arterial AndVenous Disease Overlap In patients With Tissue Loss?
Almeida JI, Boatright C, Endovascular Today
Candidacy For Endovenous Ablation.
Almeida JI, Boatright C, Endovascular Today. 2012;Vol.11: 27-30
Stenting Iliocaval Venous Lesions On The Basis Of Clinical Suspicion And IVUS.
Almeida JI, Endovascular Today. 2011;Vol.10(7): 62-64
Nonthermal ablation For The Treatment Of Varicose Veins: The Evolving Minimally Invasive Methods For Saphenous Vein Ablation.
Almeida JI, Endovascular Today. 2011; Vol.10(4): 34-38
An Interview With Jose I Almeida MD, FACS, RVT.
Almeida JI, Endovascular Today. 2010; Vol.9(9): 109-110
Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy.
Almeida JI, Endovascular Today. 2010; Vol.9(3):33-35
Endovenous Ablation Without Anesthesia? Early experience with a new laser wavelength that is highly absorbable by water.
Almeida JI, Endovascular Today. 2009; Vol.8(4):28-31
Catheter-Directed Sclerotherapy for Saphenous Vein Incompetence.
Almeida JI, Raines JK, Endovascular Today. 2008;Vol.7(3):32-34
Optimal Imaging for Varicose Vein Procedures: Which modalities to use and why.
Almeida JI, Endovascular Today. 2008;Vol.7(3):23-26
Sciatic Nerve Varices.
Almeida JI, Vein Industry News. 2008;Vol.1(2):48-49
Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome.
Almeida JI, Vein Industry News. 2007;Vol.1(1):40-42
Endovenous Ablation: A look at the current clinical and commercial state of this continuously growing field.
Almeida JI, Endovascular Today. 2007;Vol.6(10):73-76
Successful Endovenous Ablation: Is it the technology or the Technique?
Elias S, Almeida JI, Gloviczki P, Morrison N, Stoughton J, Endovascular Today. 2006;Vol.5(9):28-40
Saphenous Vein Ablation: Do different laser wavelengths translate into different patient experiences?
Mackay EG, Almeida JI, Raines JK, Endovascular Today. 2006;Vol.5(3):45-48
In vitro aging of neural cell aggregates: effects on attachment and growth.
Almeida JI, Colombo JA, Anat Rec 1987;218:8A
Varicose Veins: Endovenous ablation devices.
Almeida JI, Endovascular Today. 2005;Vol.4(12):111-113
RFA versus laser ablation of the saphenous vein.
Almeida JI, Endovascular Today. 2004;Vol.3(10)Supp:15-19
Update on Endovenous treatments for varicose veins: new data support the trend toward this less-invasive treatment for varicose veins.
Almeida JI, Endovascular Today. 2004; Vol.3(6):33-41
One-Year Follow-up of First Human Use of Cyanoacrylate Adhesive For Treatment of Saphenous Vein Incompetence.
Almeida JI, Javier JJ, Mackay E, Bautista C, Proebstle T, J Vasc Surg. 2012
Saphenous laser ablation at 1470 nm targets the vein wall, not blood.
Almeida JI, Mackay EG, Javier JJ, et al, Vasc Endovascular Surg 2009;43(5):467-72
Abbreviated Method of Determining Vein Volume In Balloon-Controlled Vein Ablation.
Raines JK, Garcia de Quevedo W, Jahrmarkt S, Mackay EG, Morrison N, Almeida JI, Phlebology. 2007;22:40–44
Gastrointestinal bleeding as the initial manifestation of a polyarteritis nodosa-associated hepatic artery aneurysm-duodenal fistula--a case report.
Shuster TA, Almeida J, Coats R, Kalra A, Silver D, Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2004;38(6):563-8
Risk Stratification outcomes of transluminal endografting for abdominal aortic aneurysm: Seven-year experience and long-term follow-up.
Becker GJ, Kovacs M, Mathison MN, Katzen BT, Benenati JF, Zemel G, Powell A, Almeida JI, Alvarez J, Coello AA, Ingegno MD, Kanter SR, Katzman HE, Puente OA, Reiss IM, ..., J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2001;12:1033-1046
Heparin-bonded grafts induce platelet aggregation in the presence of heparin-associated antiplatelet antibodies.
Almeida JI, Liem TK, Silver D, J Vasc Surg 1998;Vol.27(5):896-901
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Books/Book Chapters

Atlas of Endovascular Venous Surgery.
Almeida JIElsevier Saunders, Philadelphia
Practical Manuals of Phelbology.
Chapter: Minimally Invasive Venous Surgery
Almeida JI, Davies AH, Raines JKEditors: Kabnick LS, Sadick N.Royal Society of Medicine Press, LondonEdition 5,
Current Critical Problems in Vascular Surgery.
Chapter: Pharmacologic Inhibition of Heparin-Induced Platelet Aggregation
Page 271 - 276Almeida JI, Silver DEditors: Veith FJ.Quality Medical Publishing, Inc, St. LouisEdition 8,
Understanding Surgical Disease: The Miami Manual of Surgery.
Chapter: Liver, Portal Hypertension and Spleen
Page 165 - 173Almeida JI, Sleeman DEditors: McKenney MG, Mangonon PC, Moylan JA.Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia
Current Surgical Therapy.
Chapter: The Management of Tibioperoneal Occlusive Disease
Page 788 - 792Almeida JI, Silver DEditors: Cameron JL.Mosby, PhiladelphiaEdition 6,
The Vein Book.
Chapter: Principles of Ambulatory Phlebectomy
Page 247 - 255Almeida JI, Raines JKEditors: Bergan JJ.Elsevier, San Diego
The Vein Book.
Chapter: Role of Physiologic Testing in Venous Disorders
Page 47 - 55Raines JK, Almeida JIEditors: Bergan JJ.Elsevier, San Diego
Noninvasive Vascular Diagnosis: A Practical Guide to Therapy.
Chapter: Pulse Volume Recording in the Diagnosis of Peripheral Vascular Disease
Page 245 - 252Raines JK, Almeida JIEditors: AbuRahma AF, and Bergan JJ.Springer, LondonEdition 2,
Handbook of Venous Disorders: Guidelines of the American Venous Forum.
Chapter: Treatment Algorithms for Telangiectasia and Varicose Veins: Current Guidelines
Page 439 - 445Almeida JI, Raines JKEditors: Gloviczki P.Arnold, London
Vascular and Endovascular Challenges Update.
Chapter: Laser: Radial Firing at High Wavelength is the Key?
Page 451 - 459Almeida JI, Raines JKEditors: Greenhalgh R.BIBA Publishing, London
Vascular and Endovascular Challenges Update.
Chapter: Recovery Trial
Page 577 - 583Almeida JI, Raines JKEditors: Greenhalgh R.BIBA Publishing, London
Advanced Therapy in Endovascular Interventions.
Chapter: Radiofrequency Ablation for Venous Reflux Disease
Almeida JI, Raines JKEditors: Lin PH, Krajcer V, Dake MD, Veith FJ.BC Decker, Ontario
Haimovici's Vascular Surgery.
Chapter: Varicose Veins
Almeida JI, Raines JKEngland: Wiley-Blackwell, OxfordEdition 6,
Stanley: Current Therapy in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.
Chapter: Injection Treatment of Lower Extremiy Varicose Veins
Almeida JI, Boatright CElsevierEdition 5,
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Abstracts/Posters

Stab wounds to the back: evaluation by triple contrast CT scan.
Martin L, Almeida JI, Gonzalez A, Puente I, Ginzberg E, McKenney M, Sosa JL, Sleeman D, American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
Laparoscopy for the diagnosis of acalculous cholecystitis in the critically ill.
Sleeman D, Sosa JL, Almeida JI, Puente I, McKenney M, Civetta J, Clinical & Investigative Medicine. 1994; Suppl.Vol.17(4):B18
Bedside laparoscopy in critically ill patients.
Sleeman D, Sosa JL, Almeida JI, Puente I, McKenney M, Civetta J, Critical Care Medicine. 1995; Suppl.Vol.23(1):A237
Intra-operative color doppler imaging after carotid endarterectomy.
Spadone D, Almeida JI, Calaitges J, Liem TK, Nichols WK, Silver D, Peripheral Vascular Society
Risk stratification and outcomes of transluminal endografting for abdominal aortic aneurysm: seven-year experience and long-term follow-up.
Becker GJ, Kovacs ME, Mathison MN, Katzen BT, Benenati JF, Zemel G, Powell A, Almeida JI, Alvarez J, Coello AA, Ingegno MD, Kanter SR, Katzman HE, Puente OA, Reiss IM,..., Cardiovascular Surgery. 2001; Vol.9(2):50
Radiofrequency ablation versus laser ablation in the treatment of varicose veins: value and limitation.
Almeida JI, Vascular. 2004;Vol.12(2):S57
Radiofrequency versus laser versus chemical sclerotherapy for endoablation of the saphenous vein and when you do not need to do stab avulsions.
Almeida JI, Raines JK, Vascular. 2005;Vol.13(S1):S16
Duplex examination before, during and after saphenous vein ablation: How to do it and how helpful it is.
Almeida JI, Raines JK, Vascular. 2005;Vol.13(S1):S78
Debate: Only troglodytes perform open surgery for varicose vein treatment: Here’s why.
Almeida JI, Vascular. 2006;Vol.14(S1):S27
Advanced techniques for endovenous saphenous ablation.
Almeida JI, Vascular. 2006;Vol.14(S1):S30
Debate: Adjunctive procedures should be performed at the time of endovascular treatment of valvular and perforator insufficiency.
Almeida JI, Vascular. 2006;Vol.14(S1):S34
Debate: Foam sclerotherapy will not eliminate other treatments for varicose veins: What are its uses?
Almeida JI, Vascular. 2006;Vol.14(S1):S115
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Lectures

Ultrasound is the key to understanding varicose vein, the doctor must be self-sufficient sonographer for accurate treatment.
International Varicose Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVVC 2003). Key Biscayne, FL
Why get involved with varicose veins: how tumescent anesthesia saved my marriage?
International Varicose Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVVC 2003). Key Biscayne, FL
Treat only the thigh portion of the great saphenous vein.
International Varicose Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVVC 2003). Key Biscayne, FL
Clinical and basic science data for endovenous laser vs radiofrequency: is one more effective than the other?
International Varicose Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVVC 2003). Key Biscayne, FL
Endovenous treatment of Klippel-Trenauney Syndrome.
International Varicose Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVVC 2003). Key Biscayne, FL
Video: Endovenous treatment of reticular veins with 200micrometer laser fiber.
International Varicose Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVVC 2003). Key Biscayne, FL
Percutaneous access of GSV with micropuncture needle, placement of tumescent anesthesia followed by laser ablation of GSV with 980nm diode laser.
International Varicose Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVVC 2003). Key Biscayne, FL
RF Closure of GSV and phlebectomy of varicose clusters.
International Varicose Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVVC 2003). Key Biscayne, FL
Phlebectomy of varicosities with tumescent anesthesia and sclerotherapy of telangiectasias.
International Varicose Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVVC 2003). Key Biscayne, FL
Short saphenous vein closure with 810nm diode laser.
International Varicose Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVVC 2003). Key Biscayne, FL
Laser therapy of telangiectasias: 940nm diode laser and 1064 nm NEO: Yag lasers.
International Varicose Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVVC 2003). Key Biscayne, FL
Ultrasound guided vein access with blue phantom models.
International Varicose Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVVC 2003). Key Biscayne, FL
Great and Short saphenous vein imaging.
International Varicose Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVVC 2003). Key Biscayne, FL
Saphenous imaging and physiology with emphasis on ultrasound machine functions.
International Varicose Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVVC 2003). Key Biscayne, FL
Do I need accreditation for Level 1 office surgery?
International Varicose Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVVC 2003). Key Biscayne, FL
RFA vs. Laser Ablation in the Treatment of Varicose Veins.
International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy (ISET 2004), Miami Beach, Fl
In-office venous surgery with tumescent anesthesia is safe: 565 cases.
Florida Vascular Society, 17th Annual Meeting, Sarasota, FL
Why get involved with varicose veins? How tumescent anesthesia saved my marriage.
International Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVC 2004). Key Biscayne, FL
Prevalence and clinical importance of anatomic variations of the lower body veins.
International Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVC 2004). Key Biscayne, FL
Mechanism of action: endovenous laser vs. radiofrequency.
International Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVC 2004). Key Biscayne, FL
Diagnostic ultrasound as applied to treatment.
2004, 2005, 2006
Radiofrequency Closure of GSV and phlebectomy of varicose clusters.
Key Biscayne, FL, 2004, Miami, FL, 2005, 2006
Percutaneous access of GSV with micropuncture needle, placement of tumescent anesthesia followed by laser ablation of GSV with 940nm diode laser, and phlebectomy.
International Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVC 2004). Key Biscayne, FL
Double- puncture percutaneous access Great Saphenous Vein, ablation with 980nm laser.
International Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVC 2004). Key Biscayne, FL
Endovenous treatment of Klippel-Trenauney Syndrome.
International Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVC 2004). Key Biscayne, FL
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