Blog

Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Limb Salvage, Varicose Veins

Understanding Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Video

Educational Patient Video by board certified vascular surgeon, Dr. Bradley Hill Have you ever experienced leg pain, especially when walking? Do your legs feel tired or heavy even after resting? If so, you might be wondering what’s causing these symptoms. One potential culprit could be peripheral artery disease (PAD). What is PAD? PAD is a…
Read more

Why Would You See a Vascular Surgeon?

When it comes to our health, we often focus on the more visible aspects of our bodies, such as muscles, bones, and organs. However, the intricate network of blood vessels that carries oxygen-rich blood throughout our bodies plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. When issues arise within this vascular system, seeking the expertise…
Read more

Understanding Dialysis Access. Educational Video

What is dialysis access? What is an arteriovenous fistula or arteriovenous graft (AVF/AVG)? Patients who suffer from kidney disease may eventually find themselves meeting the threshold which calls for dialysis. At this point, their kidney function has diminished and is no longer filtering the blood at a healthy, normal rate. This leads to severe kidney…
Read more

Understanding Kidney Disease

March is National Kidney Month!  Kidney disease is very common in the United States. In fact, more than 1 in 7 US adults are estimated to have chronic kidney disease.1 Understanding the basics of kidney disease, the symptoms, treatments, and how you can play an active roles in maintaining kidney health is important for overall…
Read more

How to Chose a Vascular Surgeon with Advanced Skills

VIDEO: Dr. Bradley Hill was featured on The Heart of Innovation’s ‘Medical Notepad” radio and vlog segment. This episode they asked, “How Do You Know If Your Vascular Surgeon or Specialist Has Advanced Skills?” This is incredibly important for any advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD) or critical limb ischemia (CLI) patient who is teetering on…
Read more

On The Radio: Dr. Hill Joins Distinguished Panel

Dr. Hill provides insight on venous disease on The Heart of Innovation on 860AM Radio Take a listen to one of 860AM radio’s newest shows “The Heart of Innovation”. This morning’s show featured discussion revolving around venous issues. Our own Bradley B. Hill, MD was invited to join the panel and provide his insights on #vasculardisease. Take…
Read more

Learn More About Lani…

If you’ve called or been by our office this Fall, you most likely have met Lani. She’s one of our newest PMA team members and has been very busy working behind the front desk, answering phone, conducting patient intake, and scribing for Dr. Hill. In the few months she’s been here, she’s already become a…
Read more

Hill Vascular & Vein Center’s Vascular Lab Awarded IAC Accreditation in 4 Categories

Written by: Felicia Hung, PMA In July 2021, our Vascular Lab has been granted accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Vascular Testing. You might be wondering: “What is IAC?” “What difference does that make?” “What even is vascular testing for?” The Purpose and Benefit of IAC Accreditation The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission, or IAC,…
Read more

A Little About Michael…

Michael joined Hill Vascular and Vein Center in June of 2021 as a PreMed Medical Assistant. He was born in Sun Valley, Idaho, a secluded ski resort town in the wilderness, in the heart of the state. In the summers, he loves to spend time at his family’s cabin hiking and boating with his friends.…
Read more

Meet our newest Team Member, Felicia!

We are very excited to welcome our newest team member, Felicia, to Hill Vascular and Vein Center! Felicia joins us as our newest PreMed Medical Assistant (PMA). Felicia is a Bay Area native, born and raised in Saratoga, California. Felicia went to UC Berkeley for her undergraduate and graduated in 2019 with a degree in…
Read more

Call Now