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Dr. Felipe Collares Recognized for Latino/Hispanic Advocacy
Nuestras Estrellas ("Our Stars") Recognizes nominated BIDMC staff for their dedication and contributions in promoting, supporting and advocating for Latino/Hispanic patients within the BID system or in their communities. Dr. Felipe Collares A Brazilian native, Dr....
Dr. Felipe Collares Performs First VenaSeal Treatment in Boston Metro Area
In August 2015, Dr. Felipe Collares, Medical Director of Mass Vein Care, HMFP and Co-Director of the Vascular Lab at BIDMC, received the de Groot Award from the American College of Phlebology which allowed him to travel to Berlin, Germany and Bergen,...
Mass Vein Care Proudly Participates in “Healthier You” Event
Our HMFP Radiology Practice Sites are members of the Newton/Needham and Brookline Chambers of Commerce. The Newton/Needham Chamber has an extension that is “Women in Networking” and this group kicked the new year off with a “Healthier You”...
What Lies Beneath the Surface?
Visible veins are often fed by veins that are working improperly deep within the skin, this condition is called venous insufficiency. These “deep” veins can only be seen with ultrasound technology and are not visible to the naked eye. In cases...
Are You Part of the Leg Fatigue Population?
A large population assumes that leg fatigue is a “natural consequence” of getting older, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Chronic venous disease of the legs is one of the most common conditions in the United States, present in up to 60% of...