TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vein Associates Of America, Inc. announced today the grand opening of its Tampa Bay, Florida Vein Treatment Medical Center by Dr. Robert Theobald III. "I am very fortunate to be affiliated with pioneers in the advanced treatment of veins and hemorrhoids. Many Americans who are afflicted with these diseases can now be treated quickly and effectively with our state-of-the-art medical advances," says Dr. Theobald.
"We are thrilled to add Dr. Theobald to our growing family of physicians. As Medical Director and clinical physician, Dr. Theobald's expertise and training in colorectal treatments will help guide our physicians in the growing market of hemorrhoid treatment," says Eric Luetkemeyer, Chief Financial Officer of Vein Associates Of America, Inc. "With the aging baby boomers, the market cap for this treatment is enormous. It is estimated that 75% of the population over the age of 35 will suffer from hemorrhoids. With our growing nationwide network of clinics, we will be positioned to help the public alleviate these symptoms."
Dr. Robert Theobald is a graduate of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri, and completed his residency in proctology at Grandview Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. He joins Vein Associates after establishing a successful colorectal medical practice.
Dr. Theobald is a board eligible Proctologist and a member of the American College of Proctologists, the American Osteopathic Association, and the American College of Osteopathic Surgical Specialists.
"Dr. Theobald's knowledge and experience will help us to maintain our commitment to ethical and efficacious treatment plans for all our patients," says John Kingsley, MD, RVT, FACS, and Vein Associates(TM) newly appointed chairman of the board. "His experience in the treatment of vascular disease is not only a benefit to the organization and the physicians he trains, but to the patients that come into the Tampa Clinic."
About Vein Associates Of America, Inc.
Vein Associates Of America, Inc. operates advanced and well-equipped medical facilities devoted exclusively to the treatment of vein disease. The Company has established and is rapidly expanding highly specialized, professional medical treatment centers comprised of new and effective techniques available in vein treatment. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.vrccorp.com
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Vein Associates Of America, Inc.CONTACT: Jamison Teske for Vein Associates Of America, Inc., Office:+1-612-331-3586, Direct: +1-612-331-3014, Fax: +1-612-238-3000,jamison@linnihanfoy.com , or Eric Luetkemeyer, Vice President & CFO of VeinAssociates Of America, Inc., Office: +1-407-708-5818,eric@veinassociates.com
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