NishaJBunkeMDFAVLS, RPhS(She/Her)

Other MD/DO • La Jolla, CA

Venous and Lymphatic Medicine

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Office
9850 Genesee Ave
Suite 410
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone+1 858-550-0330

Fax+1 858-550-0676

Summary

Fellowship trained in venous and lymphatic medicine, specializing in minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins and venous leg ulcers. Presently, CMO of 2 out-patient vascular facilities throughout San Diego.

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Dr. Nisha Bunke on San Diego News

Discusses Varicose Vein Management on CW Channel 5

San Diego Vein Doctor Explains Varicose Veins

Dr. Nisha Bunke on CW Channel 5

Dr. Nisha Bunke on Treating Varicose Veins

Dr. Nisha Bunke, M.D. on KUSI News

Education & Training

University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, 2008 - 2009
Deaconess HospitalResidency, Family Medicine, 2005 - 2008
American University of the Caribbean School of MedicineClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2007 - 2025
IN State Medical License 2007 - 2009

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Woman of the Year Recipient San Diego Business Journal, 2018
Woman of the Year Finalist San Diego Magazine, 2016
Women of the Year Finalist San Diego Business Journal, 2015
Union Internationale De Phlebologie Research Fellowship Award Union Internationale De Phlebologie Research Fellowship Award, World Congress Monaco, 2009
Best Young Abstract Presenter XVIth World Meeting of the Union Internationale De Phlebologie, Principality of Monaco., 2009
BSN-JOBST Award for the Advancement of Phlebology BSN/ Jobst, 2008
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

4 citations
Phlebolymphemeda: usually unrecognized, often poorly treated.
Nisha Bunke, Katherine Brown, John Bergan
Perspectives in Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy. 2009-06-01
67 citations
Diagnosis and treatment of primary lymphedema. Consensus document of the International Union of Phlebology (IUP)-2013.
Byung-Boong Lee, Mauro Andrade, Pier Luigi Antignani, F. Boccardo, N Bunke
International Angiology. 2013-12-01
7 citations
Foam Sclerotherapy: Techniques and Uses
Nisha Bunke, Katherine Brown, John J. Bergan
Perspectives in Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy. 2009-06-01

Journal Articles

Patterns of Venous Insufficiency in 1,000 Limbs Presenting With Primary Varicose Veins
Victoria Carrison RVT Brooke Tompkins PA-C Lisa Fronek Nicole Loerzel RVT Nisha Bunke MD, FACPh, RPhS, Journal for Vascular Ultrasound, 3/14/2018

Books/Book Chapters

Treatment of Leg Veins
Chapter: “Venous Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology.”
Bergan, JJ, Pascarella, L, Bunke, N.Editors: Alam, M., Silapunt, S. Martin.Mellor Publishing Ltd. UKEdition 2nd,
Peripheral Endovascular Interventions
Chapter: “Endovenous Procedures in Venous Disease.”
Bergan JJ, Bunke, N.Editors: White, R, Fogarty.Edition 3rd,
Total Endovascular Series Venous Diseases Contemporary Management.
Chapter: “Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Insufficiency.”
Bergan, JJ. Bunke, N.Editors: Lumsden, A, Davies, M..
Clinical Review of Vascular Surgery
Chapter: “Lymphatic Disease.”
Bergan, J. Lee, BB, Bunke N.Editors: Shortell, C..
Bergan, J. Bunke, N.
Chapter: “General Considerations.”
Lymphatic DiseaseEditors: Lee, BB, Rockson, S., Bergan, J.
Educational Review Manual in General Surgery.
Chapter: “Venous Disorders.”
Bergan, JJ, Bunke, N.Castle Connolly Graduate Medical Publishing.Edition 8th,
The Vein Book
Bergan, John, Bunke, NishaEditors: Bergan, John, Bunke, Nisha.Oxford University PressEdition 2nd,2014
The Vein Book
Chapter: Complications of Sclerotherapy
Bergan, J and Bunke, NEdition 2nd,2014
The Vein Book
Chapter: Management of the Venous Leg Ucler
Bergan, J and Bunke, NOxford University PressEdition 2nd,2013
Fast Facts- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Highlights 2008-09
Chapter: “Outcome Measures in Venous Disease.”
Bergan, JJ, Bunke, N.Editors: Davies, A., Mitchell, A. M..Health Press UK2009
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Press Mentions

San Diego Faces of Health Care 2020November 5th, 2020
La Jolla Vein Care Embraces Telemedicine and Introduces Revolutionary Mobile Ultrasound Services Amid COVID-19 CrisisJune 9th, 2020