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A little bit about us
Improving your quality of life is instrumental to our success. We know that you deserve the best, which is why we are always looking for the safest and most effective way of taking care of our patients. We are San Diego Vein Specialists.
A team of specialists
Mehran Moussavian, FAAC
CEO
Mehran Moussavian, FAAC
CEO
Dr. Moussavian is an extremely talented cardiologist board certified in interventional cardiology, general cardiology and internal medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the prestigious Yale University including an additional year as chief medical resident and assistant professorship thereafter. He went on to pursue his general and interventional cardiology training at Scripps Green Hospital and Research Foundation where he stood out as a top fellow, selected to become the chief cardiovascular fellow in his final year. He now practices the most cutting edge, minimally invasive surgical procedures with excellent results. In addition to clinical cardiology, Dr. Moussavian’s varied interests include prevention and treatment of peripheral vascular diseases, and stroke prevention. He is also an active participant in multiple clinical research trials and respected speaker and lecturer within the cardiology community.
Lisa Alvarez, PhD, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner, Vein Specialist
Lisa Alvarez, PhD, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner, Vein Specialist
Lisa Alvarez is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a subspecialty in cardiac and vascular disease. Originally from Eastern North Carolina, she completed her undergraduate from UNC-Chapel Hill. She then continued her education completing her Masters and ultimately her Phd from the University of San Diego. She focuses her time co-directing San Diego Vein Specialist where she is certified and coordinates the most up to date and comprehensive care for venous disease. Lisa also spends time with her two children and is an avid hiker and traveler. She is excited to be a part of the SD VEIN team and assures the most advanced care in cardiac and vascular care.
Iran Felix, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner, Vein Specialist
Iran Felix, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner, Vein Specialist
Iran Felix is an AANP Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed her undergraduate degree from San Diego State University and obtained her master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Azusa Pacific University. Iran’s experience as a nurse practitioner has been mainly focused on Peripheral Vascular Disease with an emphasis on chronic venous insufficiency.
Melody Salgado, MSN, AGAC-NP-BC
Nurse Practitioner, Vein Specialist
Melody Salgado, MSN, AGAC-NP-BC
Nurse Practitioner, Vein Specialist
For more than 20 years, Melody’s passion has always been to provide a place of support for her patients by providing a natural solution to help them change how they see themselves and live a happier, more fulfilling life. Melody’s desire is centered around empowering her patients to feel beautiful and to be the best version of themselves. “They are the heart and soul of all I do.”
As a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, her philosophy has been to drive continuous energy into providing her patients a high level of care- one that brings clarity and a sense of comfort in knowing their options and what to expect. Education has been a big part of Melody’s life. She received her undergraduate degree from Luzon University and obtained her master’s degree as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at Walden University.
Raised in San Diego, California, she has three beautiful children whom she is very proud of. As technology is evolving; we find joy in keeping current with cutting-edge advancements and utilizing the most relevant methodologies in our practice. Our patients’ satisfaction and safety are paramount, and we earn their trust by carefully guiding them through the choices and benefits of several state-of-the-art treatments we offer.
SERVICES
Medical/Surgical Treatment
Our medical and surgical treatments are geared toward alleviating the symptoms that you are experiencing due to veinous insuffiency.
SERVICES
Cosmetic Treatment
Cosmetic treatments are expected to reduce the appearance of spider veins and small varicose veins. These treatments may also relieve various symptoms.
Lifestyle changes
A more conservative way of addressing varicose veins, spider veins, and other veinous insufficiencies. Changing your diet or increasing exercise can significantly lessen the pressure on your legs and improve blood flow in the veins. These lifestyle changes will not get rid of existing varicose veines, but may prevent new ones from forming.
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EXCELLENT Based on 93 reviews Margarita Vargas2025-05-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Un excelente conocimiento en el estudio de las venas. Su experiencia y trato es de lo mejor que he recibido. Gracias Michele Snyder2025-04-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience at Chula Vista East Vein Specialists. I had the pleasure to have Estella, Melody & Roxanna as my Vein Specialists. They are very knowledgeable, professional & caring! I was explained everything throughly before the treatment & also with the aftercare. Thank you for your professionalism & kindness! I'll see you again in 6 weeks. Take good care! m~ Team EQ2025-04-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beautiful place I get my imaging on my body done here very professional and curious 🙂 🤕 Maria2025-04-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Muy buenos cervicales Carmen T Orduño2025-03-31Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excelente atención y muy puntuales en el horario de las citas Mis tratamientos para atención de varices , una excelente recuperación y seguimiento .? Abel Caballero2025-03-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience. Check in was easy. Greeted both in english and spanish. We were seen in a timely manner. The wait time wasn't long at all. Easy breezy🙂 Jose Macias2025-02-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Una excelente atención y muy amable el personal y muy pronto te atienden, gracias. Janneth Tovar2025-02-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good Service. My mom is very pleased with the care provided. Paul Hill2025-02-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional and easy going. I had a very easy going experience without any issues. Highly recommended.
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