Vein911 Vein Treatment Centers VLM Fellowship

Train with a Visionary. Join a Movement.
The Only Academic Fellowship of Its Kind in Florida. One of Five in the Nation.

At Vein911 Vein Treatment Centers, we don’t just treat vein disease—we set the standard for how it should be treated. Our one-year academic Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (VLM) Fellowship offers physicians a rare and powerful opportunity to train at one of the nation’s most innovative, patient-obsessed, and practice-smart vein centers.

This is more than a fellowship. This is a front-row seat to the future of vein care—led by Chris Pittman, MD, FAVLS, FACR, FACP (Hon), an internationally recognized thought leader, trailblazer, and tireless advocate for elevating venous and lymphatic medicine. If you’re ready to do meaningful work, learn from the best, and help push an entire specialty forward… welcome to your next big step.

Why Train at Vein911?

Because millions suffer nationwide, yet they and their doctors don’t know why. And Vein911 is on a mission to change that. Venous disease is more prevalent than high cholesterol and diabetes yet few patients—and physicians—understand the impact that venous disease has on lifestyle and lifespan. The world needs more vein doctors who know what they’re doing and love what they do.

At Vein911, we believe:

• Patients deserve answers, not confusion.
  
• Physicians need mentorship, not bureaucracy.
  
• Training should be hands-on, high-volume, and deeply human.
  

We blend world-class expertise with world-class hospitality. You’ll learn in a high-tech, high-touch environment where Ritz-Carlton service meets Amazon efficiency—and where patients routinely say, “Why didn’t anyone tell me vein disease could be treated like this?”

Dr. Chris Pittman: The Mentor You’ve Been Looking For

As the Founder and Medical Director of Vein911, Dr. Pittman is more than a board-certified physician—he’s a fierce champion for advancing venous and lymphatic medicine. With over three decades of experience, countless media appearances and lectures, leadership roles, and peer-reviewed publications, he brings wisdom, wit, and a bold vision to everything he touches. As a fellow, you won’t just observe—you’ll collaborate, learn, question, and grow under his direct mentorship.

What You’ll Learn

This VLM Fellowship isn’t passive or theoretical. This is full immersion in a thriving vein practice with a national and international reputation.

Curriculum Highlights:

Clinical Excellence

Over the course of 12 months, fellows will develop expertise in:

• Diagnosis and management of:
  • Superficial venous disorders
  • Deep venous disorders
  • Lymphedema
  • Chronic swelling
  • Lipedema
  • Lower extremity arterial disease
  • Cosmetic veins
• All aspects of non-invasive duplex scanning of the venous systems and lower extremity arteries
• Exposure to venous treatments including:
  • Compression Garments
  • Endovenous thermal ablation
    • Radiofrequency
    • Laser
  • Non-thermal technologies
    • Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy (UGFS)
    • Polidocanol Endovenous Microfoam (PEM/Varithena)
    • Mechanochemical Ablation (Clarivein)
    • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
  • Venous Stent Implantation
  • Mechanical and Chemical Thrombus Debulking
  • IVC Filter Implantation
  • Embolization
  • Cosmetic Treatments
    • Foam Sclerotherapy
    • Ohmic Thermolysis
• Exposure to venous disorders including:
  • Superfical Veins of the Lower extremity, Upper extremity, and Body
    • Aneurysms
    • Vascular Malformations
      • venous and arterial
  • Lymphedema
    • Primary
    • Secondary
    • Phlebolymphedema
  • Lipedema
  • Venous Leak Erectile Dysfunction
    • Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Deep venous disorders
    • Pelvic venous insufficiency
    • May-Thurner syndrome
    • Iliac venous occlusive disease
  • Cosmetic
    • Spider veins
    • Cherry Angiomas
    • Hand veins
      

• Didactic Learning:
  • Conferences, journal club, case reviews, lectures
  • ABVLM board review and certification prep
  • Case-based learning from real patient vignettes
    
• Academic & Professional Development:
  • Numerous research opportunities
  • Abstract and poster support for national meetings
  • Guidance in presenting and publishing
    
• Practice Management & Innovation:
  • Learn the “how” behind high-performing private practice
  • Patient communication, branding, operations, and digital marketing
  • Exposure to entrepreneurial thinking in healthcare including Sytems and Industrial engineering
  • Learn the business of medicine through Vein911’s model combining excellence in care with operational efficiency
    

Who Should Apply for the VLM Fellowship

If you’re a board-eligible or board-certified physician who:

• Wants to master venous and lymphatic medicine
  
• Believes patient care can be both effective and compassionate
  
• Desires deep exposure to health care business, operations, policy, politics

…then this fellowship is for you.

How to Apply

We review applications on a rolling basis. Early submission is strongly encouraged.

Application Requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  
• Personal Statement – tell us who you are and why VLM matters to you
  
• Three Letters of Recommendation
  
• Virtual or in-person interview
  

Ready to take the next step? Contact Us

About Vein911 & Life in Tampa Bay

Headquartered in sunny Tampa Bay, Florida, Vein911 Vein Treatment Centers are award-winning, patient-loved, and nationally and internationally recognized centers of excellence. From professional sports to white-sand beaches, this is a city where lifestyle meets opportunity.

And our culture? It’s like nowhere else. We’re a team that hustles together, laughs together, and believes that better is always possible. You won’t just gain skills—you’ll gain lifelong mentors, colleagues, and a new perspective on medicine.