March 13th, 2021by: Nidhi Navaratna Pre-med 101: E-Shadowing During COVID-19 Hello all! My name is Nidhi Navaratna, and I’m one of the Pre-med Medical Assistants (PMA) here at Hill Vascular and Vein Center. I’m an aspiring physician and will be applying to medical school this upcoming cycle. I’m here today with a guide for my…
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Providing a Foundation for the Physicians of Tomorrow The PreMed Medical Assistant (PMA) Program Interested in being a future doctor? Planning to take a year or a few off before applying to medical school? Want to learn the ins and outs of healthcare delivery and private practice? If you answered yes to any of these…
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Written by Arthur Kao and Bradley Hill, M.D. What is May-Thurner syndrome? May-Thurner syndrome, also known as iliac vein compression syndrome or Cockett’s syndrome, occurs when the right iliac artery compresses the left iliac vein near the pelvis which results in a partial blockage preventing proper blood flow through the vein. Dr. Hill encounters many…
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Hill Vascular & Vein Center is excited to announce Ms. Denise Levy, RVT, RDMS, has joined our team as Vascular Lab Technical Director. Denise has extensive knowledge and background in vascular diagnostic imaging and vascular lab leadership. Denise began her healthcare career upon completion of the Radiologic Technology Program (ARRT) at Beth Israel Hospital and…
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What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot, or thrombus, develops within a deep vein in the body. Most DVTs occur within the deep veins of the thighs and lower legs, but may also occur in other regions of the body. DVT can be life-threatening, as the blood…
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By Dr. Bradley Hill Remembering and Honoring Those Who Fought and Died for Our Freedoms For us at Hill Vascular & Vein Center, this Memorial Day is an extraordinary one. A year ago, our team didn’t exist, not even in our imaginations. COVID-19 was unheard of back then. Life is very different today with so…
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What EXACTLY is a Vascular Surgeon? Vascular surgeons are surgeons specializing in arterial and vascular issues. Let’s take a moment to break that down. First, vascular surgeons are highly trained surgeons specialized in treating the vascular system. Up until recently, board certified vascular surgeons completed medical school, residency in general surgery, and vascular fellowships where…
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by: Bradley Hill, MD Here in Santa Clara County, we have endured seven weeks of COVID-19 shelter in place. As we approach week eight, we are seeing gradual easing of hospital restrictions. Local hospitals are laying the ground work to reopen operating rooms to essential and elective cases. We realize many are wondering if it…
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During his time at Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Hill was among the first to embrace Telehealth; first with phone conferencing, and as technology progressed, video conferencing. Recognizing his national leadership role at Kaiser Permanente, and his record of excellence in vascular healthcare, ProtectOurDoctors.Org reached out to Dr. Hill asking him to share his knowledge and experiences…
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Over twenty years ago, Dr. Hill was part of a Stanford University research team that conducted early clinical trials on a novel minimally invasive method for treating abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Years later, Dr. Hill brought together a team of surgeons and clinical research scientists at Kaiser Permanente to better understand the long-term results of…
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