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About Us
The Advanced Vein Center is a division of Oregon Surgical Specialists, one of the most prestigious general and vascular surgical practices in the Northwest. Our team of board certified, fellowship trained general and vascular surgeons are leaders in vascular, endovascular, oncologic, laparoscopic, endocrine, and general surgery.
Coupled with our surgeon’s expertise is a dedicated staff of specialty trained nurse practitioners, technologists, and medical professionals. Our goal is to provide the most advanced technology available in a friendly and comfortable environment.
The decision to select a medical practice is an important one, and we appreciate you considering us.
Meet our surgical team:
David K. Traul, MD, FACS, Advanced Vein Center Director
David L. Street, MD, FACS
William E. Faught, MD, FACS
Mark A. Eaton, MD, FACS
Juan M. Castillo, MD, FACS
Meet our Vein Center staff:
Vein Center Coordinator:
Tracy Weber
Clinical staff:
Lena Varner NP, MSN
Abby Coats, PA-C
Nurses:
Pat McFarland, RN
Ashley Gray, LPN
Ultrasound technologists (vascular trained):
Allen Marchel, RVT
Vernon Hattfield, RVT
Megan Mills, RVT
Michael Richmond, RVT
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David K. Traul, MD, FACS
Advanced Vein Center Director
Vascular, General, and Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Traul earned his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his general surgery residency and Surgical Research Fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he received high recognition as “Best Junior Surgical Resident.” He completed an additional Vascular Surgery Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio. Dr. Traul is a board-certified general and vascular surgeon.
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Vascular, General, and Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Street earned his undergraduate degree with distinction at Point Loma College in San Diego and his medical degree at the University of California at Davis. He completed his surgical internship, residency, and Chief Surgical Residency at UC Davis, as well. He completed a Vascular Surgery Research and Clinical Fellowship at the University of Rochester in New York. He is board-certified in both general and vascular surgery, with added qualifications in general vascular surgery. He holds memberships with the Society for Vascular Surgery, the Pacific Northwest Vascular Society, and the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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Vascular and General Surgery
Dr. Faught received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, earning both with academic honors. He served his internship and residency in general surgery at The University of Utah Medical Center and performed his Fellowship in Peripheral Vascular Surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He has published multiple journal articles in the fields of general and vascular surgery. Dr. Faught is board-certified in general surgery, with added qualifications in vascular surgery. He is a member of the Pacific Northwest Vascular Society and the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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Vascular, General, and Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Eaton earned his undergraduate degree with honors and a four-year athletic scholarship from Indiana University in Bloomington. He earned his Medical Degree with honors at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. As a senior medical student, he participated in a “Surgical Externship” at El Centro Medical National in Mexico City. He completed his surgical residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and affiliated hospital and his Vascular Surgery Fellowship at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Eaton has published Transfusion Therapy, a Parkland [Memorial Hospital] Trauma Handbook and a scholarly paper on Incidental Splenic Injury During Abdominal Vascular Surgery in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. He is a board-certified surgeon with added qualifications in vascular surgery and Medtronic and Guidant Endovascular AAA Training.
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Vascular, General, and Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Castillo earned his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York and his medical degree from New York University Medical Center, where he also completed a Fellowship in Vascular Surgery. Dr. Castillo did his surgical residency at the University of Southwestern Medical Center’s Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He is a board-certified general surgeon and received added qualifications in vascular surgery. He received additional training in bariatric surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Parkland Surgical Society, and the International and National Societies for Cardiovascular Surgery as well as the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is also currently the Cancer Committee Chairman for the Joint Cancer Committee of Medford, Oregon.
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Tracy Weber, Vein Center Coordinator
Ensuring that all Advanced Vein Center clients have an optimal experience is something our Vein Center Coordinator, Tracy Weber takes very seriously. Tracy has been with AVC for three years and enriches our team with her enthusiasm and concern for our patients' care. From scheduling appointments and assisting with insurance approvals, to answering any questions you may have regarding your procedure, Tracy is there for you.
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Lena Varner received her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing and her RN First Assistant certification through the Oregon Health Sciences University satellite program at Southern Oregon University. Lena has worked as a surgical nurse for 6 years. In 2006, she was granted her Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner through Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA. In her free time, she enjoys snow-skiing and dirt biking. She hopes to race cross-country one day.
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Abby Coats is a medical provider and venous specialist at the Advanced Vein Center. After receiving her Masters Degree in Science at Arizona School of Health Sciences, Abby went on to receive specialized training by the Aesthetic Medical Educators in venous disorders. She is trained in the most current spider vein treatment techniques.
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