Educational Articles So You Can Go Further

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 […]

By: John Hogg MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVSFounder and Physician at Medical Vein Clinic You’ve been to your gynecologist. Maybe more than once. You’ve described the pain: the constant ache in your pelvis, the sharp stabs that take your breath away, the way intimacy has become something you dread instead of enjoy. You’ve […]

By John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic When Rebecca T. completed surgery and radiation treatment for breast cancer, she thought the hard part was behind her. Five years later, she noticed something wasn’t right. Her right arm began to swell, slowly at first, then alarmingly fast. A persistent […]

By John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic If chronic knee pain is compromising your life, making it hard to climb stairs, enjoy your morning walks, or get comfortable at night, I want you to know there’s real hope. You don’t have to just wait around until your knees […]