San Francisco Vein & Vascular Institute

07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July from San Francisco Vein & Vascular Institute!
We’re grateful to celebrate freedom, health, and community with you. Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday filled with pride, connection, and celebration. 🇺🇸

06/15/2025

The Washington Post recently featured Genicular Artery Embolization (G*E) as a minimally invasive option for chronic knee pain.

G*E targets inflamed arteries in the knee and may help patients who haven’t found relief from conservative treatments but aren’t ready for joint replacement.

Read more about how G*E fits into evolving arthritis care:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/05/11/knee-arthritis-replacement-nerves-ablation/

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Many people aren’t eligible for knee replacement surgery because of health issues.

06/06/2025

This AI foot scanner checks for swelling, an early sign of heart failure. It could help people avoid hospital stays by catching symptoms sooner. Pretty amazing tech. Would you be open to using something like this at home?

An at-home 'foot-recognition' scanner could prevent heart failure hospitalisations, a study says.

06/01/2025

Still dealing with knee pain?
Even after injections or physical therapy?

There’s a treatment option that targets the source of the pain... without surgery, without a hospital stay, and with fast relief.

✅ Minimally invasive
✅ Fast recovery and quick relief
✅ Covered by Medicare and most insurances

Learn more about Genicular Artery Embolization (G*E) and how it may help you avoid surgery.

05/28/2025

Still dealing with knee pain? Even after injections or physical therapy?
Discover a non-surgical option that is helping patients move freely again.

Dr. Daniel Nathanson explains how Genicular Artery Embolization (G*E) targets knee pain at the source and why it is gaining attention as a breakthrough treatment for osteoarthritis relief.

🎥 Watch the video to learn how it works and whether it is right for you:

Looking for relief from knee pain without surgery?Genicular Artery Embolization (G*E) is a minimally invasive procedure designed to reduce chronic knee pain ...

02/11/2025

Dealing with chronic knee pain?

Many people think surgery or pain medications are the only options, but there’s an alternative. Genicular Artery Embolization (G*E) is a minimally invasive procedure that helps relieve knee pain caused by osteoarthritis—without surgery or long recovery times.

Learn more about how G*E can help. sfvvi.com/gae

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12/19/2024

Exciting News!
We are now offering Genicular Artery Embolization (G*E) at SFVVI! This minimally invasive procedure is a safe and effective option for relieving chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.
Learn more: bit.ly/G*EatSFVVI

09/06/2024

🧬 New Tech, New Hope for Health! 🧬

Check out this exciting breakthrough from DeepMind! They’ve developed a technology called AlphaProteo, an AI system that designs proteins for tasks like killing cancer and preventing Covid.

New AI system designs proteins that successfully bind to target molecules, with potential for advancing drug design, disease understanding and more.

07/31/2024

04/09/2024

We provide state-of-the-art vascular care for all vascular conditions, focusing on minimally invasive treatments with as little downtime as possible. Our expert team offers personalized care and advanced technology. Learn more at www.SFVVI.com.

01/04/2024

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our new provider, Dr. Kaspar Trocha! He brings with him a passion for vascular care and a zest for life. We are pleased to announce he will join our practice beginning January 1, 2024.
Read more here: https://www.sanfranciscoveinandvascularinstitute.com/dr-kaspar-trocha

12/22/2023

🎄 Happy Holidays from SFVVI! 🎄

This holiday season, our team decided to add a little extra cheer! Can you spot your favorite doctors and staff transformed into mischievous Christmas elves? 😄

As we celebrate this festive time, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our patients and their families for trusting us with your care throughout the year. Your health and smiles are the best gifts we could ask for.

Wishing everyone a joyful and healthy holiday season! May your days be merry, bright, and full of laughter!