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Office
1501 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33129Phone+1 305-854-1555Fax+1 786-541-2101- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Jose Almeida, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT is a veteran academic vascular surgeon who practices Endovascular Venous Surgery in the comfort and convenience of a private practice in Miami, FL.
Dr. Almeida finished his general surgery residency at the University of Miami- Jackson Memorial Hospital in 1996 and fellowship in vascular surgery at the University of Missouri- Columbia in 1998. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery in both Vascular Surgery and General Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Distinguished Fellow of the American Venous Forum.
From 1998-2002 he was in practice at the Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, internationally recognized for its pioneering endovascular solutions to complex vascular problems. In 1999 he began to focus on venous disease and in 2002 limited his practice to Venous Surgery. In 2003, he introduced the International Vein Congress (IVC) – a global educational forum in venous disease management. He is the author and editor of the “Atlas of Endovascular Venous Surgery” textbook published in 2012.
Dr. Jose Almeida serves as Voluntary Professor of Surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine, sits on the American Venous Forum Board of Directors, and is Chairman of the Society for Vascular Surgery Patient Safety Organization Venous Quality Committee.
Dr. Almeida has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters on vascular surgery and sits on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatic Disorders.
Education & Training
University of Missouri-ColumbiaFellowship, Vascular Surgery, 1996 - 1998
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 1996- University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemInternship, Surgery, 1991 - 1992
University of South Florida College of MedicineClass of 1991
University of South FloridaBS, Biology, 1983 - 1987
Loyola University New OrleansBS, Biology, 1981 - 1983
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 1996 - 2026- American Board of Surgery Surgery
- American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America’s Top Surgeons: Consumer’s Research Council of America 2002-2009, 2010
- Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2004-2009, 2010
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons, 2001
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Endovascular mechanical thrombectomy of iliofemoral venous stent occlusion with the novel RevCore thrombectomy system: case reports and literature review.Christopher Montoya, Camilo Polania-Sandoval, Jose I Almeida> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques. 2024 Jun 1
- Azygos vein stenting as an alternate route for inferior vena cava obstruction.Montoya, C., Polanía-Sandoval, C., Almeida, J.> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques. 2023 Dec 1
- 11 citationsThe 2023 Society for Vascular Surgery, American Venous Forum, and American Vein and Lymphatic Society clinical practice guidelines for the management of varicose veins...Peter Gloviczki, Peter F Lawrence, Suman M Wasan, Mark H Meissner, Jose Almeida, Kellie R Brown, Ruth L Bush, Michael Di Iorio, John Fish, Eri Fukaya, Monika L Glovicz...> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. 2024 Jan 1
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Journal Articles
- Update on Endovenous treatments for varicose veins: new data support the trend toward this less-invasive treatment for varicose veins.Almeida JI, Endovascular Today. 2004; Vol.3(6):33-41
- RFA versus laser ablation of the saphenous vein.Almeida JI, Endovascular Today. 2004;Vol.3(10)Supp:15-19
- Varicose Veins: Endovenous ablation devices.Almeida JI, Endovascular Today. 2005;Vol.4(12):111-113
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Stab wounds to the back: evaluation by triple contrast CT scan.Martin L, Almeida JI, Gonzalez A, Puente I, Ginzberg E, McKenney M, Sosa JL, Sleeman D, American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
- Laparoscopy for the diagnosis of acalculous cholecystitis in the critically ill.Sleeman D, Sosa JL, Almeida JI, Puente I, McKenney M, Civetta J, Clinical & Investigative Medicine. 1994; Suppl.Vol.17(4):B18
- Bedside laparoscopy in critically ill patients.Sleeman D, Sosa JL, Almeida JI, Puente I, McKenney M, Civetta J, Critical Care Medicine. 1995; Suppl.Vol.23(1):A237
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Lectures
- Case presentations: How would you treat these patients?American College of Phlebology 20th Annual Congress. Ponte Vedra, FL
- Can foam safely and effectively eliminate the refluxing saphenous vein?American College of Phlebology 20th Annual Congress. Ponte Vedra, FL
- Endovenous management of venous reflux disease.Advanced Interventional Management Symposium (AIM), New York City, NY
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Press Mentions
Innovations in Healthcare Laying Foundation of New IndiaJanuary 4th, 2019
Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Spanish
Hospital Affiliations
- The Miami Medical CenterMiami, Florida
University of Miami HospitalMiami, Florida
UMHC-Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMiami, Florida- HCA Florida Mercy HospitalMiami, Florida
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