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New Surgeon Announced At the Vein Center Of Tampa Bay
Local Tampa Doctor Among First In Nation To Earn New Certification Available From America Board Of Phlebology
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The Vein Center in the News

NEW SURGEON ANNOUNCED AT THE VEIN CENTER OF TAMPA BAY

TAMPA, FL - Dr. Jeffrey A. Hunt, Medical Director of Vein Center of Tampa Bay and Stunning Looks Medi Spa, is pleased to announce the joining of Christopher J. Schaffer, M.D., Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon through the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Schaffer has been practicing Plastic Surgery in Pinellas County since 2000, Read More...

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LOCAL TAMPA DOCTOR AMONG FIRST IN NATION TO EARN NEW CERTIFICATION AVAILABLE FROM AMERICAN BOARD OF PHLEBOLOGY

Dr. Jeffrey Hunt of Vein Center of Tampa Bay Earned Stringent Certification, Extending Expert Care for Residents in the Tampa Bay Area for Common and Painful Vein Problems

TAMPA, FL - Dr. Jeffrey A. Hunt, Medical Director of Vein Center of Tampa Bay is among the first physicians in the nation, and the only physician in the Tampa Bay area, to earn a new certification from the American Board of Phlebology (ABPh) for the treatment of venous disease. Read More...

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Featured Procedures in the News

The following procedures offered by the Vein Center of Tampa Bay and Stunning Looks™ Medi Spa have been recently featured in the news.

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NEW SURGEON ANNOUNCED AT THE VEIN CENTER OF TAMPA BAY

Dr. Schaffer has been practicing Plastic Surgery in Pinellas County since 2000, and is pleased to extend services to Hillsborough County. Dr. Schaffer received his medical education from University of Nebraska Medical Center and training from Temple University Hospital, Vanderbilt University Hospital and University of Alabama at Birmingham. He will be performing: abdominoplasty, blepharoplasty, breast augmentation, lifts and reductions, brow lift, facelift, gentle facelift, liposuction, necklift, otoplasty, rhinoplasty, thigh lift and body contouring following weight loss.

Unique to Dr. Schaffer’s procedures is his "Rapid Recovery Program" for breast augmentation which replaces the normal 3 to 4 day recovery period following surgery with only a 24-hour recovery period. Due to the way Dr. Schaffer performs the surgery, limits the amount of narcotics he administers during surgery, and recommends a set of exercises following the surgery, his breast augmentation patients have a much smaller window of downtime. For more than 16 years, Dr. Jeffrey A. Hunt, and the experienced staff at the Vein Center of Tampa Bay and Stunning Looks™ Medi Spa have helped patients achieve dramatic transformations. They use the very best in non-surgical procedures, including sclerotherapy and laser vein removal, to safely and effectively eliminate unsightly or painful spider veins and varicose veins and also customize cosmetic treatments using the latest technology to help patients achieve their aesthetic goals. Dr. Hunt is widely recognized for his expert, nonsurgical procedures to eliminate varicose veins. He has performed more than 100,000 vein procedures since 1992.

For more information about the Vein Center of Tampa Bay call (813) 282-0223 or visit them online at www.veincentertampa.com.

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LOCAL TAMPA DOCTOR AMONG FIRST IN NATION TO EARN NEW CERTIFICATION AVAILABLE FROM AMERICAN BOARD OF PHLEBOLOGY

Dr. Jeffrey Hunt of Vein Center of Tampa Bay Earned Stringent Certification, Extending Expert Care for Residents in the Tampa Bay Area for Common and Painful Vein Problems

This is the charter class for ABPh, which includes only 248 diplomats nationwide. Hunt’s certification with the American Board of Phlebology was evaluated from his knowledge and experience in providing patient care.

To become an ABPh diplomat, an applicant must complete the requisite training or experience qualifications, meet the continuing medical education requisites, and pass a stringent certification examination. Certification periods are ten years and maintenance will be dependent on the ability of the diplomat to display competency in several areas of professional assessment and continued education.

For members in our community, it is a great advantage to have a physician earn this demanding certification and be able to assist the more than 20 percent of the population suffering from painful venous diseases, such as varicose veins. Tampa residents will not have to travel or look far to receive the most advanced care for venous issues.

The advanced procedure Hunt uses is ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, many times in combination with CoolTouch Endolaser™, which eliminates the need for surgery in an astounding number of 95 percent of patients.

Dr. Hunt is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and is a Diplomat of the Osteopathic National Boards as well as the Flex Exam. His extensive training includes working with the founder of the American College of Phlebology. Hunt has performed more than 100,000 ultrasound-guided vein treatments and conducted FDA clinical trials to bring intense pulsed light sources to the United States. His commitment to researching the newest medical technology and offering only the most effective and safest treatments ensures his patients receive the highest standard of care available.

The American Board of Phlebology is an independent, non-profit organization founded in 2007 for the purpose of certifying physicians who have met a defined standard of education, training and knowledge in the field of phlebology. The American Board of Phlebology (ABPh) was established to:

1. Improve the standards of medical practitioners and the quality of patient care related to the treatment of venous disorders and all aspects of venous disease;
2. Serve the public and the medical profession by establishing initial and continuing qualifications for certification and maintenance of certification as physician specialists in the practice of phlebology;
3. Examine physician candidates for certification and maintenance of certification in the practice of phlebology;
4. Establish educational standards for teaching and training programs in phlebology;
5. Maintain a registry of individuals who hold certificates issued by the Board.

About the Vein Center of Tampa Bay: Since 1992, Dr. Hunt has led his team at the Vein Center of Tampa Bay. The Vein Center of Tampa Bay is located at 3001 N. Rocky Point Drive East, Suite 125 in Tampa. For more information contact (800) 499-VEIN or visit www.veincentertampa.com.

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Contact the Vein Center of Tampa Bay

If you are interested in any of the featured cosmetic or vein treatment services offered by Dr. Jeffrey A. Hunt, contact our Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida-area practice to schedule a free consultation. Serving patients from our state-of-the-art office, the experienced team at Vein Center of Tampa Bay and Stunning Looks™ Medi Spa can help you fight the effects of aging and restore a youthful, healthy appearance. Visit the patient gallery to view our collection of before and after transformations.

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