# Center for Vein Restoration

> Center for Vein Restoration is a physician-led network of outpatient clinics focused exclusively on venous and lymphatic disease. Founded in 2007 by cardiovascular surgeon Sanjiv Lakhanpal, the company combines ultrasound diagnosis, minimally invasive office procedures, insurance navigation, physician training, and centralized practice support across more than 130 locations. Its real product is not one branded treatment but a repeatable specialty-care system that makes a frequently dismissed medical problem easier to diagnose and treat close to home.

- **Founded:** 2007
- **Headquarters:** Greenbelt, United States
- **Founders:** Sanjiv Lakhanpal, MD, FACS (Founder, President and CEO)
- **Team size:** Approximately 600 employees in the provided company data; LinkedIn lists 501-1,000 employees and roughly 500 visible employee profiles.
- **Products:** Venous ultrasound diagnostics, Radiofrequency and laser ablation, VenaSeal, Varithena and ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, ClariVein
- **Notable:** Grew from 43 clinics at the time of the 2016 Cortec acquisition to more than 130 locations by 2026., Built a network of more than 100 vein doctors across 23 states, according to current company materials., Reports a 98% patient satisfaction score and more than 700,000 annual patient interactions.

## Products & services

- **Venous ultrasound diagnostics** — Non-invasive imaging used to identify reflux and map diseased veins before a physician creates a treatment plan.
- **Radiofrequency and laser ablation** — Catheter-based thermal treatments that close diseased veins and redirect blood through healthier vessels.
- **VenaSeal** — A non-thermal catheter procedure that uses medical adhesive to close a diseased vein without tumescent anesthesia.
- **Varithena and ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy** — Injectable foam treatments that collapse target veins so the body can reroute blood flow.
- **ClariVein** — Mechanochemical ablation combining a rotating catheter tip with a sclerosing agent; CVR says the procedure takes less than 30 minutes.
- **Ambulatory phlebectomy and sclerotherapy** — In-office removal of surface varicose veins through tiny punctures and injection treatment for smaller visible veins.
- **Venous and Lymphatic Medicine Fellowship** — A 12-month training program covering venous anatomy, ultrasound interpretation, patient selection, lymphatic disease, compression therapy, treatment planning, and long-term care.

## Achievements

- Grew from 43 clinics at the time of the 2016 Cortec acquisition to more than 130 locations by 2026.
- Built a network of more than 100 vein doctors across 23 states, according to current company materials.
- Reports a 98% patient satisfaction score and more than 700,000 annual patient interactions.
- Operates IAC-accredited vascular laboratories and says all physicians are board-certified.
- Established a structured Venous and Lymphatic Medicine Fellowship, welcoming its first fellow in 2017.
- Hosted VISION 2026 in Washington, DC, with attendance reported 20% above the prior year and hybrid CME access.
- Expanded to the Pacific Northwest in 2026 through the addition of Inovia's six locations and eight specialists.
- Company physicians have published work in peer-reviewed journals including The New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Vascular Surgery, and Phlebology.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Region Vein and Dr. Demetrios Karamichos joined CVR, expanding the network in Northwest Indiana.
- **2026-07** — CVR published an inside look at its 12-month Venous and Lymphatic Medicine Fellowship and the training gap it is designed to address.
- **2026-05** — Inovia Vein Specialty Centers joined CVR, adding six locations and eight specialists in the company's first Pacific Northwest expansion.
- **2026-04** — CVR added fellowship-trained physicians in Georgia, Arizona, and coastal Virginia as it continued clinic-level expansion and succession planning.
- **2026-01** — VISION 2026 moved from Baltimore to Washington, DC; CVR reported 20% attendance growth and highlighted uses of AI in education, diagnostics, and patient engagement.

## Links

- Website: https://www.centerforvein.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-vein-restoration
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/VEINatlanta
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/centerforveinrestoration
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerforveinrestoration/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Center-For-Vein-Restoration/163464519367
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveindocs

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Last updated: 2026-08-20