Educational Articles So You Can Go Further

By Dr. John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS A visit to our clinic often starts the same way. A woman comes in with leg discomfort. They feel tired and heavy by the end of the day and are a bit swollen. She mentions her primary care doctor recently told her that her […]

What women should be aware of about DVT risk and prevention By Dr. John S. Hogg MD, Founder Medical Vein Clinic March is just around the corner and it is Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month. It’s important to have its own month as there still exists a lack of understanding by women about their personal […]

Understanding Peripheral Arterial Disease By John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic This Valentine’s Day, show the people you love that you’re committed to being around for years to come. February is National Heart Month. The best gift you can give your Valentine is taking care of your health. […]

When a world-class athlete grabs his knee and grimaces on the court, it reminds us of how critical knee health is to mobility and quality of life. Elite players have entire medical teams watching every step. Most people wait until they can barely climb stairs before seeing a doctor. Catching and treating problems early helps […]

Here’s a Guide to Get You There By: John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic As you begin the New Year, consider prioritizing vein health alongside your diet and exercise goals. Understanding how daily lifestyle choices impact the circulatory system is key to overall well-being. Why Your Veins Need […]

Meet Rebecca  For years, I lived with constant knee pain. I had meniscus tears in both knees and, as I got older, osteoarthritis began to take its toll. In the last five years, especially, the pain became impossible to ignore. Most days, I lived at a 7–8 pain level, and the spikes to a 9–10 […]

It’s a crisis we can stop. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and we want to educate people about the crisis this illness is causing in San Antonio and South Texas. We hold a title that is alarming and growing worse: the “diabetic foot capital of the world.”. Tragically, we lead all the countries in […]

Meet Brandon Brandon lives in San Antonio and has spent much of his life in the skies. After serving 20 years as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, he now flies medical transport and business jets. Despite his cool-under-pressure profession, one issue had bothered him for years—his varicose veins. “I probably had early-onset varicose […]

Finding Relief with Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) For years, Jason lived with constant knee pain that limited his workouts and daily life. After multiple surgeries and countless flare-ups, he discovered a new, minimally invasive solution at Medical Vein Clinic — and it changed everything. Meet Jason Jason lives in San Antonio and works as a […]

By: John S. Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS One of the most important parts of my job is helping patients recognize the warning signs of vascular disease early, before it becomes something serious. Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a common condition that limits blood flow to the legs. It often develops […]