Dr. Denise Abernethy
MD, DABVLM, RPhS
I have been a licensed physician in Wisconsin for over 10 years and am American Board-Certified in Emergency Medicine, caring for emergency conditions and critically ill patients. I gained a particular interest in the specialty of venous medicine after seeing many patients suffer from advanced varicose vein disease and its complications including life-threatening blood clots, non healing ulcers or wounds, bleeding varicose veins, inflammation and swelling to the legs, and skin infections. Using ultrasound guided techniques I have long used in the critical care setting, I am trained to perform these procedures that are safe, well-studied, and minimally invasive. Over the past two years I have worked with the most well-known vein disease experts across the country, obtained the required certification and experience to treat both the medical and cosmetic aspects of varicose vein disease in my own practice. I am a member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society, an organization geared towards the training and certification of physicians dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of vein disease. I take pride in making sure my patients are satisfied with the improvement of their symptoms and aesthetic improvement of their spider and varicose veins.
Dr. Abernethy is a vein specialist and member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society.
Sydney Schultz
PA-C, MAPS, RPhS
Sydney Schultz, PA-C received her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Marquette University. Sydney gained experience in the Emergency Department before finding her passion treating venous disease at Vanish. She loves forming relationships with patients and joining them on their pain-relieving journey to a newfound confidence in their legs. Sydney is a member of the American Venous and Lymphatic Society. Sydney is a former competitive water skier and enjoys exercise, travel, and hanging out with her friends and family.
Elizabeth (Liz) Gasser
RN
Elizabeth (Liz) Gasser has been working as a Registered Nurse over the past decade. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UW-Milwaukee. She has multi-specialty experience in critical care nursing, urology, gynecology, infusion therapy, and cosmetic injections. She is a welcome addition to our cosmetic spider vein practice and specializes in injection sclerotherapy. When she is not at Vanish, she is working as a critical nurse at Froedtert and an IV specialist for a mobile IV nutrition clinic. In her free time, Liz enjoys boating, exercise, and being with her friends and family.
Geeta Jasani-Patel
RVS
Geeta Jasani-Patel, RVS is a Registered Vascular Ultrasound Technician with over 20 years of ultrasound experience, mostly in the specialty of arterial and venous disease. She graduated with Honors in 2007 from The Virginia College at Birmingham with a Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS). She worked as the Technical Director of Waukesha Heart Institute General and Vascular Lab (January 2007 –June 2016) where she developed the ultrasound program and protocols for vascular studies. Geeta is a member of the American Venous and Lymphatic Society. She comes to us most recently from Vein Clinics of America where she spent the last 6 years. In her spare time, Geeta enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys.
Zach Brittain
RVT
Zach Brittain, RVT is a Registered Vascular Ultrasound Technician with several years of vascular specialty experience. He graduated from Harper College with a degree in radiologic ultrasound technology and has experience doing ultrasounds for obstetrics, general surgery, vascular and emergency medicine. Prior to joining the team at Vanish, Zach performed arterial and venous studies at Prohealth and served as a lead technician. His passion for treating venous disease directed him to join Vanish where he is able to perform venous ultrasounds and assist in the minimally invasive procedures we offer. Zach is a member of the American Venous and Lymphatic Society. He enjoys exercising and hanging out with his friends and family in his free time.
About Venous Medicine
Venous medicine is a specialty that deals with vein diseases and disorders. Although an established field in Europe for more than 50 years, serious interest in varicose vein disease has only developed over the past two decades. In 2005, phlebology (or venous medicine) was recognized by the American Medical Association as a medical practice specialty. The American Venous and Lymphatic Society (AVLS) was founded in 1985 (formerly known as the American College of Phlebology) and was established to improve the standard of patient care related to the treatment of vein disorders. AVLS members, such as Dr. Abernethy, are physicians and allied healthcare professionals with backgrounds in various specialties, who share a common interest and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disease.
I’ve been going here for treatment, the entire staff is very professional. My insurance covers some of the cost and they allow me to make monthly payments. So happy I took the journey to fix my legs, I would highly recommend giving it a try.
This place has the greatest staff ever!! I’m disappointed that my treatments are coming to an end soon!! 100% attention to your comfort and confidence. They explained everything they were doing after a thorough exam, in a way that I could understand. They mapped out a plan and stuck to it, solving issues I have had for years. My legs haven’t looked or felt this great in years!!! Highly recommend!!
Oak Creek, Wisconsin, 53154