A native of Florida, Dr. Edward G. Mackay, MD, RVT, RPVI is Board-Certified in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Medical Specialties. He has practiced vascular surgery in the Tampa Bay area since 1993 and has also shown special competence in the use of ultrasound by obtaining RVT (Registered Vascular Technician) and RPVI (Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation) certifications. Some insurances require physicians to be a Vascular Surgeon, RVT and RPVI to do specific procedures.

Dr. Mackay is considered to be one of the country's leading vein specialists and continuously offers the latest in vein therapies that will best benefit his patients. In 1999, Dr. Mackay was the first in the state of Florida to offer Endovenous Ablation with vascular VNUS Closure™ and in 2001 he also pioneered the use of Endovenous Laser Treatment or EVLT™.

As a highly regarded physician and leader in treating venous diseases, Dr. Mackay has been invited to speak at numerous vascular conferences and provides training in vein treatment procedures to physicians throughout the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Mackay serves as co-director of the International Vein Congress (IVC), held annually in Miami, Florida and attended by more than 500 physicians and other people in the field of vein treatment.

Treating patients in need of vein therapy is not just a certificate to be added to Dr. Mackay's wall. It is the culmination of a life's work and genuine passion. Dr. Mackay has a proven history of results, helping thousands of patients overcome the pain and embarrassment of spider and varicose veins.