Protected: UVVC Physician Symposium
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, TX
January 16, 2026 – January 17, 2026
The UVVC Physician Symposium: Pioneering Advancements in Vascular Care is a live, accredited continuing medical education (CME) activity focused on addressing contemporary challenges and emerging best practices in lower extremity vascular disease. This two-day symposium convenes expert faculty from United Vein & Vascular Centers and related disciplines to examine advances in vascular pathophysiology, evidence-based diagnostic and procedural techniques, and multidisciplinary strategies for patient-centered care. Through a combination of didactic lectures, case-based learning, and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights to inform clinical decision-making and optimize patient care across a wide range of venous and arterial conditions.
Beyond clinical updates, the program emphasizes the application of evidence-based care in real-world practice by exploring workflow inefficiencies, system-level barriers, and documentation practices that influence patient safety, access, quality of care, and clinician well-being. Jointly provided by Oakstone Publishing and United Vein & Vascular Centers, this activity supports learners in translating emerging evidence into practice improvement and enhanced patient care.
Learning Objectives
Upon the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Evaluate current and emerging vascular pathophysiology to identify opportunities for evidence-based practice improvement.
- Apply multidisciplinary, standards-based approaches to the management of lower extremity vascular disease.
- Differentiate evidence-based procedural techniques and treatments to guide clinical decision-making and optimize patient care.
- Analyze how workflow inefficiencies and system barriers contribute to preventable patient safety events, patient satisfaction challenges, and clinician well-being.
- Develop practical strategies to optimize clinical workflows and patient care delivery, enhancing efficiency, access, and procedural outcomes in lower extremity vascular care.
TARGET AUDIENCE: General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Vascular Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants
AGENDA
Only sessions designated as CME are part of the accredited continuing medical education activity. Business, operational, and practice growth sessions are non-CME.
Friday, January 16, 2026 | ||
| 7:15-8:15am | Breakfast | |
| 8:15-8:20am | Welcome | Ali Wazni, MD – Chief Medical Officer Domenic Zambuto, MD – National Medical Director |
| 8:20-9:05am | Executive Kick-off: State of UVVC | Brian Jackson, MD – Chief Executive Officer |
| 9:05-9:25am | Ice Breaker & Introductions | Eva Anderson – Learning & Development Manager |
| 9:25-9:55am | UVVC Financial Update | Kevin McGovern – Chief Financial Officer |
| 9:55-10:10am | Break | |
| 10:10-10:40am | Marketing Update | Briley Cienkosz – Chief Marketing Officer |
| 10:40-11:10am | Status Update: AR & Authorization Dept | Helen Rivera – VP of Revenue Cycle Management |
| 11:10-11:45am | UVVC’s Role in Value Based Care* | Ashley Medina – VP of Integrations & Value Based Care |
| 11:45-12:00pm | Best charting practices: What audits are teaching us?* | Ali Wazni, MD – Chief Medical Officer |
| 12:00-12:45pm | Lunch | |
| CME Sessions Begin 12:45-1:30pm | Pathophysiology of CVI: Why eliminating reflux matters? Tying together the patient Journey | Asheesh Bothra, M.D. |
| 1:30-1:50pm | Venous Mapping Principles to Inform Evidence-Based Sclerotherapy Planning | Desiree Clarke, MD. – Medical Director |
| 1:50-2:35pm | Patient-Provider Communication to Support Shared Decision-Making in Venous Disease Management | Andrew Georgeson, D.O. – Medical Director Sarah Hans, M.D. – Medical Director |
| 2:35-2:45pm | Break | |
| 2:45-3:15pm | Prior DVT and superficial venous insufficiency: Now what? | Carl Fastabend, MD – Medical Director |
| 3:15-4:30pm | Optimizing Clinical Workflows to Improve Safety, Access, and Quality of Vascular Care | Franchell Richard-Hamilton M.D. – Sr. Regional Medical Director |
| 4:30-4:35pm | Day 1 Closing | Ali Wazni, MD – Chief Medical Officer Domenic Zambuto, MD – National Medical Director |
| Saturday, January 17, 2026 | ||
| 7:15-8:00am | Breakfast | |
| 8:00-8:05am | Welcome and Agenda | Domenic Zambuto, MD – National Medical Director |
| 8:05-8:30am | Ice Breaker | Eva Anderson – Manager, Learning and Development |
| CME Sessions Begin 8:30-9:00am | Anticoagulants: Who, what, when, where? | Adeeb Sebai, M.D. |
| 9:00-9:30am | Deep pelvic Vein Pathology; Diagnosis and treatment. When to look up? | Deepak Nair, M.D. |
| 9:30-10:00am | Phlebo-Lymphedema: What is it and how is it best managed? | Loan Lam, D.P.M. – Medical Director |
| 10:00-10:15am | Break | |
| 10:15-10:45am | Lower Extremity Wounds: What we all should know | Loan Lam, D.P.M. – Medical Director |
| 10:45-11:15am | Evidence-Based Technical Considerations in Endovenous Procedures | Kevin Fradkin, M.D. – Medical Director |
| 11:15-12:15pm | Case Based Learning: 4 Cases for review | Sarah Hans, M.D. – Medical Director |
| 12:15-1:00pm | Lunch | |
| 1:00-1:30pm | Health System and Policy Barriers Affecting Access to Evidence-Based Vascular Care | Nabiel Azar, D.O. – Medical Director Kevin Fradkin, M.D. – Medical Director Sarah Hans, M.D. – Medical Director |
| 1:30-2:00pm | Documentation Practices and Team-Based Models to Support Patient – Centered Care | Joseph Cocco, D.O. – Medical Director |
| 2:00-2:30pm | Senior Living Program: Addressing Critical Vascular Care Needs for an Underserved Patient – Population | Melissa Dubois, APRN, CWS |
| 2:30-2:40pm | Break | |
| 2:40-3:10pm | Clinical Outcomes and Evidence Review of Embolization Procedures | Arthur Maydell, M.D. |
| 3:10-3:40pm | Evidence-Based Patient Selection Criteria for Embolization Procedures | Arthur Maydell, M.D. |
| 3:40-4:10pm | Comprehensive Lower Extremity Vascular Evaluation | Vivian Torres, M.D. |
| 4:10-4:40pm | Arterial Cases: Making a difference in Limb Salvage procedures | Dr. Stephen Leschak, M.D. Dr. Daniel Simon, M.D. – Medical Director |
| 4:40-4:50pm | Closing Day 2 | Domenic Zambuto, MD – National Medical Director |
CME Faculty
| Nabiel Azar, D.O., Mph, Facs, Facos Medical Director United Vein & Vascular Center Paradise Valley, AZ | Loan Lam, DPM Fawphc, FAPWCA, CWSP, CHWS, CLWT Wound Care Medical Director United Vein & Vascular Center Tampa, FL |
| Asheesh Bothra, M.D. Physician United Vein & Vascular Center Sugar Land, TX | Stephen Leschak, M.D. Physician United Vein & Vascular Center Lake Worth, FL |
| Desiree Clarke, M.D., Rpvi, Dabvlm Medical Director United Vein & Vascular Center Lake Worth, FL | Arthur Maydell, M.D. Physician United Vein & Vascular Center Phoenix, AZ |
| Joseph Cocco, D.O. Medical Director United Vein & Vascular Center Littleton, CO | Deepak Nair M.D. Ms Mha Rvt Facs Physician United Vein & Vascular Center New Port Richey, FL |
| Sarah Donnelly Hans, M.D. Medical Director United Vein & Vascular Center Lincoln Park, IL | Adeeb Sebai, M.D. Physician United Vein & Vascular Center Downers Grove, IL |
| Melissa Dubois MS, APRN, ANP-C Nurse Practitioner United Vein & Vascular Center Sun City Center, FL | Daniel Simon, M.D. OBL Medical Director United Vein & Vascular Center Freehold And Parsippany, NJ |
| Carl Fastabend, M.D. Physician United Vein & Vascular Center Houston, TX | Vivian Torres, M.D. Physician United Vein & Vascular Center Sun City Center, FL |
| Kevin Fradkin, M.D., Rphs, Facs, Dabvlm Medical Director United Vein & Vascular Center Frisco, TX | Ali Wazni, M.D., Dabvlm Chief Medical Officer United Vein & Vascular Center Tampa, FL |
| Drew Georgeson, D.O., Facs Medical Director United Vein & Vascular Center Lakeland, FL | Domenic Zambuto, M.D., Rpvi, Dabvlm National Medical Director United Vein & Vascular Center Tampa, FL |
| Franchell Hamilton, M.D. Regional Medical Director United Vein & Vascular Center Tampa, FL | Non-CME Business Meeting Participants The following individuals participate exclusively in non-accredited business sessions. They are from United Vein & Vascular Center, Tampa Florida. Brian Jackson: Chief Executive Officer Kevin McGovern: Chief Financial Officer Briley Cienkosz: Chief Marketing Officer Helen Rivera: VP of Revenue Cycle Management Revenue Cycle Ashley Medina: VP of Integrations & Value Based Care Partnerships Operations |
| Arthur James, M.D. Medical Director United Vein & Vascular Center Buckhead, GA |
Registration for this event has CLOSED.
Accreditation & Disclosures
ACCREDITATION:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Oakstone Publishing and United Vein and Vascular Centers. Oakstone Publishing is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
DESIGNATION:
Oakstone Publishing designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Non-physician participants will receive a certificate of completion. The designated AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may be used if accepted by their credentialing body.
HOW TO OBTAIN CREDIT:
Registrants will be required to complete an evaluation following the conference. CME credit will not be awarded until the evaluation is completed.