“THERE ARE MANY VEIN CENTERS AND VEIN INSTITUTES.” But, there is only ONE Center for Venous Disease. Many doctors have chosen to provide vein care services. However, few doctors have the expertise a Center for Venous Disease Physician has based on training, volume and focus in this medical specialty. All of our CVD doctors are double or triple Board Certified Physicians and are Diplomates of the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine. In addition, many of our doctors have additional training in ultrasound diagnostics and/or interpretation.
Our Physicians
Felice L. Bruno, M.D.
Dr. Bruno is a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon who has been treating heart and lung disease and arterial and venous vascular problems in El Paso since 1978. He graduated cum laude from the Medical School of the University of Torino, Italy and holds Diplomas of Specialist in both General Surgery and Cardiovascular Surgery from the Surgical Clinic of the University of Torino. After completing a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery at the Texas Heart Institute, Dr. Bruno was invited by Dr. Denton A. Cooley, to join The Texas Heart Institute medical staff in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bruno practiced clinical surgery and participated in artificial heart research and cardiac transplantation. Following his Texas Heart Institute experience, he moved to El Paso as co-director of the El Paso Southwestern Cardiovascular Associates practice. Dr. Bruno is a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine. His membership affiliations include the American Medical Association and the D.A. Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society. During his years of practice in El Paso, Dr. Bruno has been actively involved with Medical Staff affairs, holding many positions, from Chief of Staff to Cardiovascular Department Chairman, Member of the Board of Directors with Sierra Medical Center, Sierra Providence Health Network and is a Past President of the El Paso American Heart Association. Dr. Bruno has also been a physician for the United States Ski Team and has traveled extensively with the World Cup Downhill team.
Kevin L. Stewart, M.D.
Dr.Stewart began his medical career in rural west Texas (Lockney, Texas) doing a wide breadth of family practice which included operative obstetrics, emergency medicine, hospital/ clinic medicine and endoscopy as well as seeing patients with a wide spectrum of medical problems. After practicing in Lockney, Texas for almost 20 years, Dr. Stewart transitioned to treatment of venous disorders, of which he now has had 11 years of experience. Prior to joining the Center for Venous Disease in El Paso, Dr. Stewart was a vein doctor with Vein Clinics of America in Dallas, Texas. He is happily married and has two adult daughters. Dr. Stewart is an avid cyclist and enjoys camping, traveling and hiking. He speaks Spanish fluently and has interests in international history, 19th century American history and economics.
CVD Management
James A. Heinz, MAHA
Founder and Managing Partner
Mr. Heinz is the Founder of the Center for Venous Disease®. Mr. Heinz oversees Veinscreening.com established in 2003, and The Center for Venous Disease being formed in 2005 and LegsConcierge™. He is a seasoned management executive and experienced leader with over 32 years of history in healthcare and medical technology companies.
Prior to CVD, Mr. Heinz was a Certified Clinical Trainer and Sr. Territory Manager for the Southwest at VNUS™ Medical Technologies. VNUS introduced the first minimally invasive vein ablative device in the United States under the VNUS Closure® radio-frequency catheter product name. Mr. Heinz managed the #1 territory in the Country, and has trained hundreds of Physicians on this technology. He introduced catheter technology to physicians, led workshops as an instructor at Total Vein Care meetings, trained other corporate personnel and was involved in thousands of venous procedures. He continues to consult with various healthcare and medical companies today.
Mr. Heinz is the author of “Varicose Veins…A Patient’s Reference”, an insider’s guide to educate patients on venous disease, newer minimally invasive vein treatment options, insurance questions, and other useful information. This book is available at CVD locations and on line through amazon.com.
The Center for Venous Disease has received national recognition as one of the leading vein care treatment centers in the United States. CVD is the #1 volume center in the Southwest, and has the most experienced doctors & staff in our area. The vision and values that CVD offices implement is based on Mr. Heinz’s mission statement, “We’ll treat your symptoms and touch your Heart.”
Education
- Masters of Science Organizational Leadership
- Bachelor of Science, Marketing
- Associates Applied Science, Marketing and Mid-Management
Affiliations
- Member American Venous and Lymphatic Society
- Former Board of Directors, American College of Phlebology Foundation (ACPF)
- Reimbursement Committee, American College of Phlebology (ACP)