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Austin Vein Specialists
Austin
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Austin Vascular Specialists
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About
Bio
Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon. Vascular specialist who has expertise in the management of artery and vein diseases. Aneurysms, atherosclerosis, peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, dialysis access, DVT, varicose veins, spider veins, phlebitis. Endovascular procedures & open surgery.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Vascular Surgery, Board Certified
General Surgery, Board Certified
Phlebology, Board Certified
Wound care
Doctor Q&A
484 Answers
50 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joel Gotvald answered
24 years experience Vascular Surgery
Genetics & Leg Veins: Spider veins & varicose veins are typically inherited as a genetic familial condition. Underlying vein valve weakness & vein wall abnormalitie ... Read More
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joel Gotvald answered
24 years experience Vascular Surgery
Rarely in Good Hands: If you are being treated by a board-certified vascular surgeon who has extensive training & experience in using EVLT laser, the risks of complicat ... Read More
A 60-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joel Gotvald answered
24 years experience Vascular Surgery
No in most instances: If you are looking for a method of vein treatment with no tumescence & minimizing nerve damage risk, I prefer Venaseal vein glue . . . it is super ... Read More
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Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Gotvald is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Gotvald is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Your reply is the BEST of all received. You have placed me on the right track. I am totally comfortable with it and will stay with board certified vascular surgeon with ...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! This gives me info that I can use. Much appreciated. I live across the street from the ocean and will have to lock myself indoors. Spiders seem inconsequential...
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! My mom did see a vascular surgeon who told her blockage is too long & surgery's only good for 1-2 yrs. I will let her know to get a 2nd opin
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Alabama School of Medicine, AL
Graduated 1996MD
Residency
General Surgery, St. Joseph Hospital & UT hospitals
Residency
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 2006
Residency
HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 2001
Residency
HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 2001
Residency
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 2006
Awards
America's Best Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical
America' Top Doctors, Castle Connolly
Five Star Rating, Healthgrades
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