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Luan Tran, MD, is one of the varicose vein specialists at Carolina Vein Institute, which has three convenient locations in Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Apex, North Carolina. 

Dr. Tran is originally from the St. Louis, Missouri, area. Growing up, he always wanted to be a physician. Right after high school, he was accepted into an Accelerated Combined Bachelor of Arts and Medical Degree program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Dr. Tran graduated with Honors from the program. He also received his board certification in emergency medicine from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

He practiced emergency medicine both in the military and the private sector. Dr. Tran is very proud of his service in the military as a Major in the United States Air Force. During his career in the Air Force, he served as Medical Director of the emergency medical service at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. He then practiced in the Hampton, Virginia area before joining Vein Clinics of America.

Dr. Tran has been treating vein disease exclusively in the Triangle since 2003. Dr. Tran brings with him 14 years of expertise in treating vein disease in the Raleigh/Durham area. He is a Diplomate in the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. He brings with him the philosophy of providing the most comprehensive vein treatments by using the most advanced minimally invasive nonsurgical technology and dedicated and compassionate care to give his patients optimal care. He is very excited about providing his patients with safe and effective nonsurgical treatments to a very common disease that is very often underappreciated by the medical community.

Dr. Tran currently resides in Cary, North Carolina, with his wife and two daughters. His hobbies include photography, gardening, tennis, golf, and scuba diving.

Luan Tran, MD, is one of the varicose vein specialists at Carolina Vein Institute, which has three convenient locations in Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Apex, North Carolina. 

Dr. Tran is originally from the St. Louis, Missouri, area. Growing up, he always wanted to be a physician. Right after high school, he was accepted into an Accelerated Combined Bachelor of Arts and Medical Degree program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Dr. Tran graduated with Honors from the program. He also received his board certification in emergency medicine from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

He practiced emergency medicine both in the military and the private sector. Dr. Tran is very proud of his service in the military as a Major in the United States Air Force. During his career in the Air Force, he served as Medical Director of the emergency medical service at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. He then practiced in the Hampton, Virginia area before joining Vein Clinics of America.

Dr. Tran has been treating vein disease exclusively in the Triangle since 2003. Dr. Tran brings with him 14 years of expertise in treating vein disease in the Raleigh/Durham area. He is a Diplomate in the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. He brings with him the philosophy of providing the most comprehensive vein treatments by using the most advanced minimally invasive nonsurgical technology and dedicated and compassionate care to give his patients optimal care. He is very excited about providing his patients with safe and effective nonsurgical treatments to a very common disease that is very often underappreciated by the medical community.

Dr. Tran currently resides in Cary, North Carolina, with his wife and two daughters. His hobbies include photography, gardening, tennis, golf, and scuba diving.

Luan Tran, MD, is one of the varicose vein specialists at Carolina Vein Institute, which has three convenient locations in Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Apex, North Carolina. 

Dr. Tran is originally from the St. Louis, Missouri, area. Growing up, he always wanted to be a physician. Right after high school, he was accepted into an Accelerated Combined Bachelor of Arts and Medical Degree program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Dr. Tran graduated with Honors from the program. He also received his board certification in emergency medicine from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

He practiced emergency medicine both in the military and the private sector. Dr. Tran is very proud of his service in the military as a Major in the United States Air Force. During his career in the Air Force, he served as Medical Director of the emergency medical service at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. He then practiced in the Hampton, Virginia area before joining Vein Clinics of America.

Dr. Tran has been treating vein disease exclusively in the Triangle since 2003. Dr. Tran brings with him 14 years of expertise in treating vein disease in the Raleigh/Durham area. He is a Diplomate in the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. He brings with him the philosophy of providing the most comprehensive vein treatments by using the most advanced minimally invasive nonsurgical technology and dedicated and compassionate care to give his patients optimal care. He is very excited about providing his patients with safe and effective nonsurgical treatments to a very common disease that is very often underappreciated by the medical community.

Dr. Tran currently resides in Cary, North Carolina, with his wife and two daughters. His hobbies include photography, gardening, tennis, golf, and scuba diving.

Robert Bacigalupi, MD, FAAD, is proud to be the Director of MOHS Surgery at All Island Dermatology, Plastic Surgery and Laser Center, serving Glen Cove and Garden City, New York.

He is board-certified in dermatology and dermatologic surgery, and he specializes in general dermatology, Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer patients, and facial reconstruction. He also practices cosmetic surgery, including laser therapy and injectable neurotoxins and fillers.

Dr. Bacigalupi is a clinical instructor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai in New York City, where he previously completed his procedural dermatology fellowship. He received his medical degree from Tulane University’s School of Medicine, where he was honored with the Alpha Omega Alpha and the Oscar Creech Surgery Awards. He then served as chief resident at Tulane.

Dr. Bacigalupi stays active and interested in new research, and he’s authored many articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, in both the medical and cosmetic dermatology fields.

Robert Bacigalupi, MD, FAAD, is proud to be the Director of MOHS Surgery at All Island Dermatology, Plastic Surgery and Laser Center, serving Glen Cove and Garden City, New York.

He is board-certified in dermatology and dermatologic surgery, and he specializes in general dermatology, Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer patients, and facial reconstruction. He also practices cosmetic surgery, including laser therapy and injectable neurotoxins and fillers.

Dr. Bacigalupi is a clinical instructor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai in New York City, where he previously completed his procedural dermatology fellowship. He received his medical degree from Tulane University’s School of Medicine, where he was honored with the Alpha Omega Alpha and the Oscar Creech Surgery Awards. He then served as chief resident at Tulane.

Dr. Bacigalupi stays active and interested in new research, and he’s authored many articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, in both the medical and cosmetic dermatology fields.

 I’m pleased to introduce myself as the newest member of the Idaho Skin Institute team. I will be offering general dermatology and Mohs Micrographic surgery services at our Burley and Twin Falls locations. As a graduate of Minico High School, returning home to serve the people of southern Idaho is a great honor for me and my family.

After graduating from Brigham Young University I completed medical school at the University of Washington through the WWAMI program, with a strong focus on rural and community-based care. I stayed in Idaho for my medical internship at the Boise VA Medical Center before moving to central Wisconsin to complete my dermatology residency at the Marshfield Clinic—a rural health system that closely mirrors the patient population of southern Idaho.

Most recently, I completed a fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology at the University of Missouri under the direction of Dr. Nkanyezi Ferguson. This robust, ACGME-accredited training program emphasized the management of high-risk skin cancers in medically complex patients, including those who are post-transplant. My training included multidisciplinary collaboration with otolaryngology, facial plastic surgery, oculoplastics, and oncology.

My clinical interests include:

· High-risk and complex cutaneous oncology

· Mohs micrographic surgery

· Facial reconstruction following skin cancer removal

· Skin cancer prevention and treatment

Outside of work, my wife and I are looking forward to raising our four children on my family’s farm. We enjoy skiing, biking, and exploring Idaho’s incredible outdoors. We feel deeply grateful for the opportunity to return home and serve this community.

 I’m pleased to introduce myself as the newest member of the Idaho Skin Institute team. I will be offering general dermatology and Mohs Micrographic surgery services at our Burley and Twin Falls locations. As a graduate of Minico High School, returning home to serve the people of southern Idaho is a great honor for me and my family.

After graduating from Brigham Young University I completed medical school at the University of Washington through the WWAMI program, with a strong focus on rural and community-based care. I stayed in Idaho for my medical internship at the Boise VA Medical Center before moving to central Wisconsin to complete my dermatology residency at the Marshfield Clinic—a rural health system that closely mirrors the patient population of southern Idaho.

Most recently, I completed a fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology at the University of Missouri under the direction of Dr. Nkanyezi Ferguson. This robust, ACGME-accredited training program emphasized the management of high-risk skin cancers in medically complex patients, including those who are post-transplant. My training included multidisciplinary collaboration with otolaryngology, facial plastic surgery, oculoplastics, and oncology.

My clinical interests include:

· High-risk and complex cutaneous oncology

· Mohs micrographic surgery

· Facial reconstruction following skin cancer removal

· Skin cancer prevention and treatment

Outside of work, my wife and I are looking forward to raising our four children on my family’s farm. We enjoy skiing, biking, and exploring Idaho’s incredible outdoors. We feel deeply grateful for the opportunity to return home and serve this community.

Brian Blumenauer, MD, is a board certified plastic surgeon at Oceana Aesthetics in Stuart, Florida. Dr. Blumenauer specializes in aesthetic surgical and non-surgical treatments of the face, breast and body. His warm demeanor will immediately put you at ease. He has a passion for elevating the patient experience while delivering high-quality and natural appearing results. 

A third-generation Floridian, Dr. Blumenauer obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. His interest in medicine and surgery led Dr. Blumenauer to Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, where he earned his medical doctorate.

Dr. Blumenauer later completed his general surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in Houston, Texas, one of the busiest trauma centers in the United States. Here, he trained under some of the most well-known surgeons in the country. This extensive training led Dr. Blumenauer to complete a robust plastic surgery fellowship at the prestigious Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Dr. Heather Matheny is a fellowship-trained vascular and endovascular surgeon specializing in the comprehensive management of arterial and venous disease. She completed her General Surgery residency at the University of California, San Francisco – Fresno, a program recognized for its rigorous clinical training and diverse patient population. She then pursued advanced fellowship training in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle, one of the nation’s top centers for vascular training and innovation. During her fellowship, she gained extensive experience in complex open and endovascular procedures, including branched and fenestrated aortic repairs, carotid interventions, limb preservation, dialysis access, and venous ablation and reconstruction.

Dr. Matheny’s clinical expertise spans the treatment of cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, aortic pathology, venous disorders, and dialysis access creation and maintenance. She is skilled in minimally invasive endovascular techniques, as well as open surgical reconstruction when indicated. Her approach emphasizes individualized care plans that align with each patient’s goals and quality of life.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Matheny has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in the Journal of Vascular Surgery and presented her research at national meetings. Her academic interests include quality improvement in vascular care, limb preservation, and surgical education.

Dr. Matheny is proud to bring her academic training and compassionate approach to the patients of Coastal Vascular Center and the surrounding Ventura County community. She believes in empowering patients through education and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes possible.

Outside of work, Dr. Matheny enjoys spending time with her family and her Yorkshire Terriers who keep her active and entertained.

Dr. Heather Matheny is a fellowship-trained vascular and endovascular surgeon specializing in the comprehensive management of arterial and venous disease. She completed her General Surgery residency at the University of California, San Francisco – Fresno, a program recognized for its rigorous clinical training and diverse patient population. She then pursued advanced fellowship training in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle, one of the nation’s top centers for vascular training and innovation. During her fellowship, she gained extensive experience in complex open and endovascular procedures, including branched and fenestrated aortic repairs, carotid interventions, limb preservation, dialysis access, and venous ablation and reconstruction.

Dr. Matheny’s clinical expertise spans the treatment of cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, aortic pathology, venous disorders, and dialysis access creation and maintenance. She is skilled in minimally invasive endovascular techniques, as well as open surgical reconstruction when indicated. Her approach emphasizes individualized care plans that align with each patient’s goals and quality of life.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Matheny has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in the Journal of Vascular Surgery and presented her research at national meetings. Her academic interests include quality improvement in vascular care, limb preservation, and surgical education.

Dr. Matheny is proud to bring her academic training and compassionate approach to the patients of Coastal Vascular Center and the surrounding Ventura County community. She believes in empowering patients through education and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes possible.

Outside of work, Dr. Matheny enjoys spending time with her family and her Yorkshire Terriers who keep her active and entertained.

Dr. Heather Matheny is a fellowship-trained vascular and endovascular surgeon specializing in the comprehensive management of arterial and venous disease. She completed her General Surgery residency at the University of California, San Francisco – Fresno, a program recognized for its rigorous clinical training and diverse patient population. She then pursued advanced fellowship training in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle, one of the nation’s top centers for vascular training and innovation. During her fellowship, she gained extensive experience in complex open and endovascular procedures, including branched and fenestrated aortic repairs, carotid interventions, limb preservation, dialysis access, and venous ablation and reconstruction.

Dr. Matheny’s clinical expertise spans the treatment of cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, aortic pathology, venous disorders, and dialysis access creation and maintenance. She is skilled in minimally invasive endovascular techniques, as well as open surgical reconstruction when indicated. Her approach emphasizes individualized care plans that align with each patient’s goals and quality of life.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Matheny has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in the Journal of Vascular Surgery and presented her research at national meetings. Her academic interests include quality improvement in vascular care, limb preservation, and surgical education.

Dr. Matheny is proud to bring her academic training and compassionate approach to the patients of Coastal Vascular Center and the surrounding Ventura County community. She believes in empowering patients through education and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes possible.

Outside of work, Dr. Matheny enjoys spending time with her family and her Yorkshire Terriers who keep her active and entertained.

Dr. Heather Matheny is a fellowship-trained vascular and endovascular surgeon specializing in the comprehensive management of arterial and venous disease. She completed her General Surgery residency at the University of California, San Francisco – Fresno, a program recognized for its rigorous clinical training and diverse patient population. She then pursued advanced fellowship training in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle, one of the nation’s top centers for vascular training and innovation. During her fellowship, she gained extensive experience in complex open and endovascular procedures, including branched and fenestrated aortic repairs, carotid interventions, limb preservation, dialysis access, and venous ablation and reconstruction.

Dr. Matheny’s clinical expertise spans the treatment of cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, aortic pathology, venous disorders, and dialysis access creation and maintenance. She is skilled in minimally invasive endovascular techniques, as well as open surgical reconstruction when indicated. Her approach emphasizes individualized care plans that align with each patient’s goals and quality of life.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Matheny has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in the Journal of Vascular Surgery and presented her research at national meetings. Her academic interests include quality improvement in vascular care, limb preservation, and surgical education.

Dr. Matheny is proud to bring her academic training and compassionate approach to the patients of Coastal Vascular Center and the surrounding Ventura County community. She believes in empowering patients through education and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes possible.

Outside of work, Dr. Matheny enjoys spending time with her family and her Yorkshire Terriers who keep her active and entertained.

A Los Angeles native, Dr. Soleymani completed his undergraduate studies in Evolutionary Biology at UCLA. He went on to graduate from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, during which time he was awarded numerous accolades for academic excellence and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society, considered widely to be the highest award bestowed in medical school.

Dr. Soleymani completed his internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was awarded the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching with Humanism Award. He then went on to complete his residency at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, one of the world’s most premier dermatology training programs. While at Stanford, Dr. Soleymani worked with world-renowned experts in cutaneous oncology and complex skin diseases and was the recipient of various academic awards and distinctions. 

Following residency, Dr. Soleymani completed a rigorous fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Cutaneous Oncology, and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Zitelli and Brodland Skin Cancer Center under the tutelage of John Zitelli, M.D., considered by many to be  the world’s most prestigious and competitive fellowship program. His fellowship was directed by both John Zitelli, M.D. and David Brodland, M.D, widely considered to be two of the pre-eminent leading authorities in Mohs surgery. Notably,  Dr. Soleymani’s fellowship director, Dr. John A. Zitelli, MD, was trained directly by Dr. Frederic E. Mohs himself, the founder and pioneer of Mohs surgery. This direct lineage from Dr. Mohs enables Dr. Soleymani provides his patients with the highest-quality Mohs surgery possible. Additionally and in much acclaim, Dr. Soleymani’s unique fellowship training was the only program in the world that included fellowship training in both Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well.  As a result he is one of only a handful of Mohs Surgeons in the world with dedicated specialized training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well, allowing him to provide the best possible functional and aesthetic reconstructive results. 

Dr. Soleymani also completed a fellowship in dermatopharmacology, clinical trials and drug development at the famed Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU in New York City.  During this time, he was a co-investigator for over 14 different investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored, multi-center, phase I-III clinical trials developing new drugs for various diseases in dermatology. His work during his fellowship earned him the coveted Maurice Husik, M.D. Award for Best Research.

Prior to establishing California Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Specialists, Dr. Soleymani practiced as a full-time Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at UCLA, where he was also the Director of the Pigmented Lesions and Melanoma Clinic, as well as Co-Director of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship Education and Resident Surgery Education programs. 

During his tenure at UCLA, Dr. Soleymani received both local and national acclaim for introducing landmark and pioneering  surgical treatments for complex, high-risk and challenging skin cancers. He introduced advanced Mohs micrographic surgery with intra-operative immunostaining to UCLA,  pioneered groundbreaking work for the treatment of early-stage melanomas on the head and neck developed UCLA’s first Mohs Surgery for Melanoma program.  He also pioneered the creation and utilization of advanced intra-operative immunostaining during surgery for high-risk, complex and rare-skin cancers, which allowed for much higher tumor cure rates and greater successful clearance of the most challenging tumors.  As a result of his pioneering work, Dr. Soleymani was able to make tremendous improvements in patient outcomes and quality of care. 

In addition to clinical patient care, Dr. Soleymani remains robustly active in academic research, continuing to publish numerous scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters in textbooks. He has lectured and continues to present at local, regional, and national academic conferences and remains active in clinical and translational research regarding dermatologic oncology and surgical reconstruction. He is considered by many to be a key thought leader and national expert in skin cancer treatment.

In his spare time, Dr. Soleymani enjoys spending quality time with his wife and sons, staying active, and traveling.

 

Awards

C. Jon Beecroft, DPM, of Ahwatukee Foot & Ankle Center in Phoenix and Maricopa, Arizona, did a three-year surgical residency and has more than 15 years experience in surgery and medicine. He is qualified to treat orthopedic, dermatological, diabetic, trauma, reconstruction and any medical problems with the foot and ankle.

He started with Ahwatukee Foot and Ankle in 2005 and with Maricopa Foot and Ankle office in 2008. He has office hours in both Ahwatukee and Maricopa.

Before starting with Ahwatukee and Maricopa Foot and Ankle offices, Dr. Beecroft attended Des Moines University, Osteopathic Medical Center College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 2002. He then completed his Carl T. Hayden VAMC Podiatric Surgical Residency in 2005. Since that time, he enjoys giving back and teaching resident doctors medicine and surgical techniques.

Dr. Beecroft is fluent in both English and Spanish. When not caring for patients in the office or performing foot and ankle surgeries, Dr. Beecroft enjoys reading and writing and especially spending time with his wife Aimee.

C. Jon Beecroft, DPM, of Ahwatukee Foot & Ankle Center in Phoenix and Maricopa, Arizona, did a three-year surgical residency and has more than 15 years experience in surgery and medicine. He is qualified to treat orthopedic, dermatological, diabetic, trauma, reconstruction and any medical problems with the foot and ankle.

He started with Ahwatukee Foot and Ankle in 2005 and with Maricopa Foot and Ankle office in 2008. He has office hours in both Ahwatukee and Maricopa.

Before starting with Ahwatukee and Maricopa Foot and Ankle offices, Dr. Beecroft attended Des Moines University, Osteopathic Medical Center College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 2002. He then completed his Carl T. Hayden VAMC Podiatric Surgical Residency in 2005. Since that time, he enjoys giving back and teaching resident doctors medicine and surgical techniques.

Dr. Beecroft is fluent in both English and Spanish. When not caring for patients in the office or performing foot and ankle surgeries, Dr. Beecroft enjoys reading and writing and especially spending time with his wife Aimee.

Kamran Goudarzi, MD, FICS, FACS is one of the nation’s leaders and pioneers in the scarless treatment and elimination of varicose and spider veins. One of the first surgeons in the United States to achieve board certification by The American Board of Phlebology, Dr. Kamran has now performed thousands of successful procedures in the field. Learn more here: https://scarlessveincare.com/about-dr-kamran/

Joseph Sedrak, MD, FAAD, FACMS, FASDS, is a board-certified dermatologist and board-certified micrographic dermatology surgeon, providing expert skin care services at California Dermatology Physicians in Huntington Beach, California. 

After graduating at the top of his class at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama, Dr. Sedrak completed his general surgery training at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). He then went on to finish his intensive dermatology residency at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California.

Dedicated to advancing his training and skill set, Dr. Sedrak pursued a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and procedural dermatology with world-renowned Mohs surgeon Abel Torres, MD, JD, MBA, FAAD, FACMS. Dr. Sedrak also trained with plastic surgeons, advancing his skills in skin surgery so he can treat complex cases. 

A native of Southern California, Dr. Sedrak relocated to Houston, Texas, and built a dermatology practice while raising his family. At his practice in Houston, Dr. Sedrak treated more than 10,000 skin cancer patients and is heralded as a leader in the field. 

Dr. Sedrak is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD) and has authored chapters in textbooks for dermatologists and dermatology students. 

At California Dermatology Physicians, Dr. Sedrak combines his education and experience to provide patients with high-quality dermatology care using the most advanced tools and techniques available. 

When not at the office, Dr. Sedrak spends time with his wife, Dr. Silvia Sedrak, DO, and their four daughters.

Dr. An is a board-certified vascular surgeon who has been in practice since 2016. She is originally from Dallas, Texas, where she practiced for 6 years before relocating to Raleigh in 2023. Dr. An completed a specialized early college entrance program through the Texas Academy of Math & Science before obtaining her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin. Following this, she completed her medical school education at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Dr. An then trained for an additional five years in an integrated vascular surgery residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, which focused on the most advanced endovascular and vascular technologies available to treat vascular disease.

Dr. An has an interest in the minimally invasive treatment of varicose vein disease. She brings years of experience in treating patients with venous and lymphatic problems. She is known for the care and attention that she gives to her patients, and only proposes treatments when she truly believes that it will help.

In her spare time, Dr. An enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 young sons, and exploring the beauty of North Carolina. She enjoys traveling, cooking, and reading.