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07-07-26 /CVLStaff Spotlight

Staff Spotlight with Jeannette Garcia, CRNP

For this month’s employee spotlight, Capitol Vein & Laser Centers is proud to highlight Jeannette Garcia, CRNP, who joined our team last year.

10-24-25 /CVLStaff Spotlight

Staff Spotlight With Dr. Garth Rosenberg

Dr. Rosenberg founded Capitol Vein & Laser with Dr. McNeil 25 years ago and has been pioneering exemplary leadership to his organization and premium care to ...

06-16-25 /CVLStaff Spotlight

Staff Spotlight with Dr. Paul McNeill

For this month’s employee spotlight, we’re featuring Dr. Paul McNeill.

02-04-25 /CVLStaff Spotlight

Staff Spotlight With Susan Cottrell, CRNP

For this month’s employee spotlight, we’re featuring Susan Cottrell, CRNP. Susan has been a valuable member of our CVL family for eight years, working in the...

11-08-24 /CVLStaff Spotlight

Staff Spotlight With Tiffany Prashar, FNP-C

We’re excited to kick off our new employee spotlight series with Tiffany Prashar, FNP-C. Tiffany is a Vascular Nurse Practitioner in our Bethesda and Frederi...

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2026 (7)
- January (1)
  - The Importance of Choosing the Right Vein Center
- March (1)
  - What to Expect: Sclerotherapy
- May (1)
  - Spring into Motion: How Movement Improves Vein Health
- June (1)
  - Myths About Vein Disease We Hear Every Day
- July (2)
  - Staff Spotlight with Jeannette Garcia, CRNP
  - The Role of Ultrasound in Diagnosing Vein Disease
- September (1)
  - Minimally Invasive Vein Treatments: How Far We’ve Come
2025 (16)
- February (2)
  - Staff Spotlight With Susan Cottrell, CRNP
  - Want Healthy Veins? Start with a Healthy Diet.
- March (3)
- May (2)
  - Stepping, Swimming, Stretching: Exercises to Improve Circulation
  - Hidden Risk of Varicose Veins: Hemorrhage & How to Stop Bleeding
- June (2)
  - Staff Spotlight with Dr. Paul McNeill
  - How Summer Heat Affects Varicose Veins and Lymphedema
- July (2)
  - A Guide for Preparing & Recovering from Varicose Vein Treatment
  - Everything You Need to Know About Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- August (1)
  - 5 Tips for Managing Varicose Veins in the Summer
- September (1)
  - What to Expect: VNUS Closure
- October (1)
  - Staff Spotlight With Dr. Garth Rosenberg
- November (1)
  - Is Sclerotherapy the Best Treatment for Your Spider Veins?
- December (1)
  - What to Expect: VenaSeal
2024 (10)
- January (3)
- February (1)
  - Connection Between Leg Ulcers and Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- April (1)
  - How Can I Prevent Varicose Veins While Pregnant?
- June (1)
  - Watching Your Step: When To Worry About Varicose Veins
- September (1)
  - Follow Your Heart: Finding the Right Vein Specialist for You
- October (1)
  - An Interview with Dr. McNeill on the International Vein Congress
- November (1)
  - Staff Spotlight With Tiffany Prashar, FNP-C
- December (1)
  - Steps to Success: 6 Tips to Prepare for Varicose Vein Treatment
2023 (11)
- January (1)
  - Is it Safe to Treat Varicose Veins While Breastfeeding?
- February (1)
  - Why It Doesn’t Hurt to Remove Varicose Veins
- March (2)
  - Does Insurance Cover Varicose Vein Treatments?
  - Trouble Afoot: Can Varicose Veins Lead to Blood Clots?
- May (2)
  - Signs A Swollen Leg is Vein-Related
  - Summer is Coming: 10 Ways to Reduce & Relieve Varicose Veins
- June (1)
  - Feet in the Sky: How to Fly with Varicose Veins
- September (3)
- October (1)
  - The Smart Way to Say Goodbye: A Guide to Varicose Vein Treatment
2022 (12)
- February (1)
  - Breathe In, Breathe Out. How Yoga Can Help With Varicose Veins.
- March (1)
  - When Bulging Veins Are Bad…
- April (2)
  - What To Know About DVT
  - How Treating Varicose Veins May Also Cure Restless Leg Syndrome
- May (1)
  - Veins on your face? The solution is easier than you think!
- June (1)
  - Feet Down, Wheels Up. How to Fly with Varicose Veins.
- July (1)
  - How to Protect Varicose Veins in the Summer Sun
- August (1)
  - The Road to a Quick Recovery
- September (1)
  - Six Ways to Prevent Varicose Veins This Fall
- November (1)
  - How to Find Relief from Itchy Legs due to Varicose Veins
- December (2)
  - Motherhood and Veins: When is the Best Time for Treatment?
  - Hot Cocoa & Healthy Legs: 8 Tips for the Winter Holidays
2021 (15)
- January (1)
  - Four Easy Tips to Reduce Leg Swelling While Working From Home
- February (2)
  - Are Varicose Veins Dangerous?
  - COVID vs. Leg Health
- March (2)
  - Traveling with Vein Disease
  - How to Prevent Blood Clots
- April (1)
  - Warm Weather Leg Prep Time
- May (1)
  - Why Are Frontline Workers More Likely to Get Varicose Veins?
- June (1)
  - Four Tips For Traveling With Varicose Veins
- July (1)
  - Why Legs Swell in the Heat (and How to Prevent It)
- September (2)
  - Removing Bad Veins is a Healthy Step
  - When Will Insurance Cover Varicose Vein Treatments?
- October (1)
  - What To Know (and Do) if A Varicose Vein Starts Bleeding
- November (1)
  - Non-healing Leg Sores Should Not be Ignored
- December (2)
  - Travel Tips to Prevent Leg Pain During the Holidays
  - 10 Tips to Keep Your Legs Healthy During the Holiday Season
2020 (5)
- January (2)
  - Diet Tips For Improving Vein Health
  - These Healthy Habits Help Prevent Varicose Veins
- May (1)
  - Treat Venous Disease Before Permanent Skin Discoloration Occurs
- August (2)
  - Prevent Swelling During Air Travel
  - Are Varicose Veins Dangerous During Pregnancy?
2019 (2)
- September (2)
  - Are Varicose Veins Dangerous?
  - What is Restless Legs Syndrome
2018 (3)
- March (2)
  - Reducing Blood Clot Risk With Varicose Veins Treatment
  - Avoid Discoloration of Your Legs Due to Varicose Veins
- July (1)
  - Why Varicose Veins Develop In Pregnancy
2017 (11)
- January (1)
  - Pregnancy and Varicose Veins...Know the Risks
- February (1)
  - Don't Forget Varicose Veins as a Cause of Leg Pain
- April (1)
  - Capitol Vein Blog
- May (1)
  - Learn About The Pain of Varicose Veins & Comfort of Treatment
- June (1)
  - How the Pain of Varicose Veins is Treated to Restore Your Leg
- August (2)
  - Don't Ignore the Risks and Dangers of Untreated Varicose Veins
  - Knee Pain and Varicose Veins
- September (1)
  - Are DIY Skin Care Treatments Really Beneficial?
- October (2)
  - What is Micro-Needling?
  - Learn How Medical Advances Allow Optimal Varicose Vein Treatment
- November (1)
  - How New Technology Allows Major Advances in Varicose Vein Care
2016 (17)
- January (3)
- February (2)
  - How To Avoid The Complications Of Varicose Veins
  - How to Prevent Varicose Veins in Pregnancy
- March (4)
- April (1)
  - Learn How Varicose Veins Can Cause Dangerous Blood Clots
- May (2)
  - How To Treat Unsightly Hand Veins
  - Varicose Vein Myths & The Truth About Venous Disease
- June (1)
  - Learn About Varicose Veins and Men
- July (1)
  - Why It’s Important to Treat Varicose Veins
- August (2)
  - Blood Clot Risk With Varicose Veins
  - Learn How to Increase Awareness of Blood Clots
- December (1)
  - Don't Neglect Your Varicose Veins
2015 (15)
- January (1)
  - Your Leg After Varicose Vein Treatment
- March (2)
  - DVT Risk Increases with Superficial Blood Clot
  - DVT Awareness Month - Know Your Risks
- April (2)
  - What Causes Your Varicose Veins?
  - The Newest Varicose Vein Treatment - VenaSeal
- September (2)
  - Is Your Leg Swelling Due To Venous Insufficiency?
  - Varicose Veins Increase DVT Risk
- October (1)
  - Don't Let Pregnancy Ruin Your Legs
- November (3)
- December (4)
2014 (20)
2013 (26)
- January (1)
  - Vulvar Varicose Veins Resulting from Pregnancy
- February (3)
- March (1)
  - Avoid Varicose Veins Bleeding By Seeking Early Evaluation
- April (2)
  - Pregnant in Purcellville,
  - Varicose Veins: The Role Heredity Plays
- May (2)
  - Laser & Venefit ... Which Works Best for Varicose Vein Treatment
  - Vein Treatment Between Pregnancies Increases Success
- June (1)
  - The Link Between Dermatology and Venous Disease
- July (2)
  - Will a Pill Cure Spider Veins?
  - Does Exercising Affect Varicose Veins?
- August (1)
  - Which Varicose Vein Treatment Center is Best?
- September (5)
- October (4)
- November (3)
- December (1)
  - Varithena - The New Varicose Vein Treatment
2012 (12)
- January (1)
  - How Much Does Sclerotherapy Cost?
- February (4)
- April (3)
- May (2)
  - Proactive Treatment Helps Reduce the Risk of Blood Clots
  - Botox and Dysport Lift Face and Erase Lines
- October (1)
  - Is Clarivein or Venefit Right for You?
- November (1)
  - Varicose Veins in Children
2011 (17)
- January (1)
  - Varicose Veins in Children
- February (4)
- March (2)
  - Keep Skin Youthful & Prevent Skin Cancer with Daily Sunscreen
  - Why Can New Veins Form After Treatment?
- April (1)
  - Blood Clot! What Does That Mean to Me?
- May (1)
  - Varicose Vein Misconceptions During Pregnancy
- June (2)
  - The Importance of Venous Duplex in Evaluation
  - What Makes Varicose Veins Hurt Later in the Day?
- July (1)
  - Second Opinion about Veins
- August (1)
  - Dysport & Botox for Facial Lines
- September (1)
  - What Can I Do About The Spots on My Face and Skin?
- October (2)
  - Health Insurance Coverage for Vein Treatments
  - Varicose Veins in Children
- December (1)
  - Why Do Varicose Veins Cause Leg Swelling?
2010 (2)
- October (1)
  - Patient Portal Goes "LIVE"
- December (1)
  - Risks Associated With Flying & Varicose Veins