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Two Locations
to Serve You
Palm Harbor Office
Palm Harbor Medical Arts
2863 Alt. 19 N.
Palm Harbor, Fl. 34683
727-781-5652
St Petersburg Office
7601 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N.
Suite C-2
St. Petersburg, Fl. 33702
727-527-2888
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Meet Dr. Mackay
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.
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Christine N. Robson Hashim MSNA, CRNA, ARNP
Christine@SpaMedi.com
Christine is a native Floridian from Stuart. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and worked for several years in critical care and emergency medicine. Christine then attended The Medical College of Virginia in Richmond where she graduated with a Master's of Science in Nurse Anesthesia. Christine is certified by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and is licensed by the State of Florida as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
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Danielle Turner MPAS, PA-C
Danielle@SpaMedi.com
Danielle was born in Long Island, NY and later moved to Florida with her
family. She attended University of Central Florida for her undergraduate
degree and Miami Dade College for her Physician Assistant program. She
later completed her Master's degree in Advanced Physician Assistant Studies
at A.T. Still Universtiy. Her medical rotations were completed at Jackson
Memorial in Miami, Florida. Danielle was first introduced to medical
aesthetics in 2005 and developed a passion for working with patients to
achieve their cosmetic goals. She has experience in botox, dermal fillers,
and laser treatments, as well as extensive experience in clinical
dermatology. She moved to the west coast of Florida with her three sons in
2006. She looks forward to meeting with you to develop a cosmetic and
dermatologic plan to fit your needs.
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Brianne Dobson MPAS, PA-C
Brianne@SpaMedi.com
Brianne graduated from Evangel University in 2001 with Bachelor's in Biology. She then attended Missouri State University and graduated in 2003 with a Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Her experience includes working in the fields of Gastroenterology, Occupational Medicine, Pediatrics, as well Medical Aesthetics. She recently moved to Florida from the west coast with her husband and two small children and is living in St. Petersburg.
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Dr. Mackay's
Education & Experience
Medical Degree, Post-Graduate Training,
University of Florida College of Medicine
Residency in General Surgery and Fellowship in Vascular Surgery, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Medical Center
Board-Certified in General Surgery from the American Board of Surgery, 1993
Board-Certified in Vascular Surgery from the American Board of Surgery, 1995
Board-Certified in Phlebology, American Board of Phlebology, 2009
Chief of General and Vascular Surgery, Morton Plant Hospital, 1996 and 1998
President, Pinellas County Medical Association, 2006-2007
Board of Governors, Pinellas County Medical Association, 1998-2004
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
RVT or Registered Vascular Technician, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
RPVI or Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
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What do these abbreviations mean?
MD - Medical Degree: A Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians (medical doctors). This degree is granted by medical schools. It is a first professional degree, an academic degree that prepares the holder for a particular profession by emphasizing competency skills along with theory and analysis. This profession is licensed and regulated by a governmental or government-approved body.
BC - Board-Certified (American Board of Medical Specialties): Medical specialty certification in the U.S. is a voluntary process. While medical licensure sets the minimum competency requirements to diagnose and treat patients, it is not specialty specific. Board-certification demonstrates a physician's exceptional expertise in a particular specialty and/or subspecialty of medical practice.
RVT - Registered Vascular Technician: The only means of obtaining an RVT credential is by examination. In order to become credentialed/registered, one must meet certain clinical experience and educational prerequisites and have passed this examination. Continuing education or re-examination is required to maintain certification.
RPVI - Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation: This credential is offered only to physicians. To be eligible for a RPVI credential, one must first meet specific educational and professional experience requirements. The examination in order to obtain the RPVI credential is a rigorous, four-hour-long process. |
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Memberships
American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, Pinellas Medical Society, Florida Vascular Society, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and American College of Phlebology.
Presentations
2009
Co-Director and presenter of four lectures at the International Vein Congress, Miami, Florida
American College of Phlebology (5,000 physicians attend this event, November)
- Complicated Venus Cases and ACP
- Management of Incompetent Perforated Veins
VEITH Symposium in New York City (November)
- Endovenous Thermal Ablation: How I choose Between RF or Laser
- The CHIVA Approach to Varicose Vein Treatment
- Role of Laser vs. Sclerotherapy for Spider Telangiectasias?
Vein Affiliates Meeting presenter
2008
Veith Symposium, “New Wavelengths and Lasers - Does it Make a Difference?” and, “Sclerotherapy verses Transcutaneous Laser for Spider Veins - Which is Better?”
10 PEARLS of Ambulatory Phlebectomies
Co-Director and presenter of three lectures at the International Vein Congress, Miami, Florida
2007
LEPAD Emory University, Atlanta, Lower Extremity Venous Disease, “The Forgotten Pump”
September, German Society of Phlebology
Co-Director and Presenter at the International Vein Congress, Miami, Florida
October, UK Vein Congress
2006
“The Office Based Vein Practice,” Western Vascular Surgery Conference, Galway, Ireland
“Six Years of Endovenous Experience,” United Kingdom Vein Conference, Guilford, United Kingdom
Invited to speak at the 2006 20th Annual Congress of Academy of Family Physicians concerning new treatment of venous diseases
Presented and performed live cases at the 2006 Brazil International Embolution Conference
Co-Director and Presenter at the International Vein Congress, Miami, Florida
2005
“The Office Vein Practice,” Irish Vascular Society
“The Ambulatory Vein Surgery,” United Kingdom Vein Conference, Guilford, United Kingdom
Co-Director and Presenter at the International Vein Congress, Miami, Florida
2004
International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy, Miami, Florida “Venous Challenging Case Review” Workshop; “If Stripping of the Saphenous Vein is the Gold Standard, Why so Much Neovascularization/ Recurrence at 5 Years?”; “Ambulatory Phlebectomy Techniques”
American College of Phlebology 18th Annual Congress - Marco Island, Florida; “Ambulatory Phlebectomy from Start to Finish”; “Phlebectomy versus Sclerotherapy for Branch Varicosities”; Instructor, Sclerotherapy Workshop
New Cardiovascular Horizons - New Orleans, Louisiana “The Office Vein Practice”
Co-Director and Presenter at the International Vein Congress, Miami, Florida
2003
Florida Vascular Society “Office Varicose Vein Practice”
Co-Director and Presenter at the International Vein Congress, Miami, Florida
2002
American College of Phlebology Instructor of Sclerotherapy course, International Varicose Vein Conference - Key Biscayne, Florida
American College of Phlebology Poster Presentation “Treatment of Recurrent Varicose Veins After Ligation and Stripping”
”Canadian Society of Phlebology Montreal Transcatheter Ablation of the Lesser Saphenous Vein”
Co-Director and Presenter at the International Vein Congress, Miami, Florida
2001
Presentation: International Society of Vascular Surgery SanPaulo, Brazil “Endovenous Laser Treatment of The Greater Saphenous Vein”
Other Experiences, Education or Involvement
2009
Venous Master's Practicum (VMP) Complete Conference Management Certification: Hands on Training in the Dominican Republic in Clinica Canela, La Romana, Dominican Republic. Complete Conference Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. |
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