The Venous Institute of Buffalo

01/17/2022

Venous Institute will be closed on Monday January 17th due to inclement weather. Stay warm and safe everyone!

08/13/2020

VIoB is looking for a per diem Ultrasound Technologist! RVT preferred. Must be competent at performing lower extremity venous reflux and thrombosis exams.

Inquiries to [email protected]

07/31/2020

Our wonderful boss had a birthday this month! This picture grabs the true essence of the man we get to spend our work week with. Happy, Happy Birthday Dr. Vasquez! Here's to many more!

07/29/2020

Thanks to Emily & Jeff, Dr. Vasquez now has a custom Venous Institute co****le set! Catch us practicing our during the lunch hour!

07/28/2020

VENOUS INSTITUTE IS HIRING!

Part-to-Full time position available. Primary duties are medical coding & billing with cross training in check-in/check-out/scheduling. Vascular Surgery office. Must have knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 rules. Medent experience preferred but not mandatory. Competitive salary and benefits package. Interested applicants should email their resume with references and salary requirements to [email protected]

06/10/2020

Do you have restless legs? Read this!

Symptoms of restless leg syndrome are 34.5% more prevalent in patients with superficial venous insufficiency than without, finds a retrospective study

04/10/2020

To Our Valued Patients:

Like the rest of the world, we have been keenly monitoring the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This is an unprecedented time in history that leaves us with great uncertainty. As we fight this pandemic, we want to reassure you that Dr. Michael Vasquez and Venous Institute of Buffalo will remain open and ready to meet your emergent healthcare needs. We were here for you before COVID-19, we are here now, and we will be here after COVID-19 is contained.

Since the initial outbreak of COVID-19 our offices have implemented enhanced safety measures so that we can minimize the risk of infection. We will take every precaution available to keep our patients and staff safe and healthy.

Telemedicine (telephone or video visit) is a safe way to obtain a consultation/appointment for all patients. Our staff has been reaching out to reschedule non-urgent appointments. The need for an in-person office appointment and/or ultrasound will be determined by Dr. Vasquez or one of our Physician Assistants by way of Telemedicine.

If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath), please DO NOT travel outside your home. Please call your Primary Care Physician so that he/she may tell you how to proceed.

All patients who are required to come to the office will be screened prior to their visit to ensure that they have not developed any symptoms related to COVID-19.

Most importantly, please make sure you continue to follow ALL guidelines set forth by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). By helping do your part by practicing social distancing, proper health and hygiene we can contain the spread of this pandemic.

On behalf of Dr. Vasquez, thank you for doing your part to keep yourself, your family and our community safe and healthy. We look forward to seeing you soon!

03/16/2020

At Venous Institute of Buffalo, a clean and safe environment is our top priority every day. We are taking every measure possible to keep our doors open in the current health environment. If you are exhibiting any symptoms such as cough, fever or shortness of breath, please call to reschedule your appointment.

Additionally, here are some things we are actively doing to reduce risk and exposure to our staff and patients:

1. We are monitoring updates from the CDC and following their guidelines and recommendations.
2. We are repeatedly disinfecting all surface areas including counters, chairs, tables, beds and waiting areas.
3. Hand sanitizer is available for our patients and we are requesting that they use it upon check-in.
4. Gloves are worn by our staff during cleaning and patient care.
5. Hands are washed consistently throughout the day.
6. Hand sanitizer is used by our Nurses before and after administering services.
7. Rescheduling clients who display symptoms such as fever, cough and respiratory distress/shortness of breath.

More information and updates can be found at the following sites:

https://www.who.int
https://www.coronavirus.jhu.edu
http://www2.erie.gov/health/index.php?q=coronavirus
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

03/11/2020

Rest assured...our office, clinical and cleaning staff are going the extra mile to ensure a clean and safe environment for our patients. We want everyone to feel comfortable not only during the flu season, but all year round! Please do your part and keep yourself safe and free from germs!

03/04/2020

Join us for this FREE Health & Wellness Fair on March 13th from 9:00-11:30am at the Hamburg Senior Center! Thanks to Senator Jacobs for having us again this year!

02/28/2020

Thanks to the Journal of Vascular Surgery for this informative article about lower leg swelling and vein disease!

A retrospective analysis of patients diagnosed with lower extremity lymphoedema has found that CVI is the “predominant cause of lower extremity lymphoedema”