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    Carl Fastabend, MD

    Vein Specialist
    United Vein and Vascular Centers
    Cardiology
    Houston, Texas, United States

    Carl Fastabend, MD, is a native of Richmond, Virginia, and earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, where he also completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Cardiology. Board certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiology, he practiced Interventional Cardiology in Southwest Louisiana for nearly 40 years. He established the Vein Center of Southwest Louisiana in 2011 with the goal of providing state-of-the-art care for venous disease.

    Dr. Fastabend is a recognized leader in his field, holding several prestigious appointments, leadership positions and certifications for organizations in his areas of specialization, including:
    ●Diplomate, American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM)
    ●Board of Directors, American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM)
    ●Fellow, American College of Cardiology and Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention
    ●Board of Directors, Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) Vein Center
    ●Member, Medical Advisory Board Philips Inc.
    ●Member, Medical Advisory Board Medtronic Inc.
    ●Member, American Venous and Lymphatic Society
    ●Registered Vascular Physician Interpretation Certification, special recognition in ultrasound

    In 2023, Dr. Fastabend relocated to Houston Texas and is now affiliated with United Vein & Vascular Centers.

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