Jose Ignacio Almeida MD

Founder, Miami Vein

1501 S Miami AveMiami, FL 33129
Phone+1 305-854-1555
Fax+1 786-541-2101

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Summary

Dr. Jose Almeida is a vascular surgeon based in Miami, FL, specializing in endovascular venous surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of South Florida College of Medicine and furthered his training with an internship and residency in surgery at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System, followed by a fellowship in vascular surgery at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He holds academic positions as a Voluntary Professor of Surgery at the University of Miami and has served as President at The Miami Vein Center since 1999. His published work on various topics in vascular surgery is well-cited in the medical community. Additionally, Dr. Almeida has received several honors, including the Fellow designation from the American College of Surgeons and recognition as one of America’s Top Surgeons.

Education & Training

University of Missouri-ColumbiaFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 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

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Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 1996 - 2028
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Aprima, Aprima Medical Software, Inc., 2012, 2014
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts MyWay EHR, Allscripts, 2012, 2014
Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2004-2009, 2010

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

10 citations
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. 2024-06-01
106 citations
The 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
Journal of Vascular Surgery. Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. 2024-01-01
1 citations
Azygos vein stenting as an alternate route for inferior vena cava obstruction.
Christopher Montoya, Camilo Polanía-Sandoval, Jose I Almeida
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques. 2023-12-01

Journal Articles

Options for Treating the Saphenous Vein: A discussion of radiofrequency vs laser vs chemical ablation.
Almeida JI, Raines JK, Endovascular Today. 2006;Vol.5(3):35-40
Venous Issues Relative to CLI: Do Arterial AndVenous Disease Overlap In patients With Tissue Loss?
Almeida JI, Boatright C, Endovascular Today
Candidacy For Endovenous Ablation.
Almeida JI, Boatright C, Endovascular Today. 2012;Vol.11: 27-30

Books/Book Chapters

Atlas of Endovascular Venous Surgery.
Almeida JIElsevier Saunders, Philadelphia
Practical Manuals of Phelbology.
Chapter: Minimally Invasive Venous Surgery
Almeida JI, Davies AH, Raines JKEditors: Kabnick LS, Sadick N.Royal Society of Medicine Press, LondonEdition 5,
Current Critical Problems in Vascular Surgery.
Chapter: Pharmacologic Inhibition of Heparin-Induced Platelet Aggregation
Page 271 - 276Almeida JI, Silver DEditors: Veith FJ.Quality Medical Publishing, Inc, St. LouisEdition 8,

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

Lectures

Ultrasound is the key to understanding varicose vein, the doctor must be self-sufficient sonographer for accurate treatment.
International Varicose Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVVC 2003). Key Biscayne, FL
Why get involved with varicose veins: how tumescent anesthesia saved my marriage?
International Varicose Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVVC 2003). Key Biscayne, FL
Treat only the thigh portion of the great saphenous vein.
International Varicose Vein Congress: In-office techniques (IVVC 2003). Key Biscayne, FL

Press Mentions

Innovations in Healthcare Laying Foundation of New IndiaJanuary 4th, 2019
University of Miami‑Led International Vascular Congress Expands Focus for IVC 2026April 10th, 2026