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Published by the Medical Vein Clinic Clinical Team | Medically reviewed by Dr. Joshua Trock, DPT, RVT, CLT-LANA, Lymphedema Specialist A Patient’s Journey Through Lymphedema, Heart Failure, and Recovery This is the story of Judith Divvens, a San Antonio patient who spent years misdiagnosed and deteriorating before finding Medical Vein Clinic. At her worst, Judith […]

By Dr. John Hogg, MD — Board-Certified Radiologist, Vascular Specialist, and Founder of Medical Vein Clinic San Antonio | Published March 25, 2026 Bone loss and vein disease are more closely connected than most people realize, and the link is estrogen. When estrogen drops during perimenopause and menopause, it weakens both bone density and vein […]

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 […]

New Year, Healthier Legs & You – A practical guide from Dr. John Hogg, Founder of Medical Vein Clinic San Antonio By: John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic Vein disease, also called venous insufficiency, affects millions of Americans and gets worse without treatment. When the valves inside leg […]

GAE Patient Story: Chronic Knee Pain from Osteoarthritis Treated at Medical Vein Clinic Rebecca had meniscus tears in both knees and knee osteoarthritis that had progressively worsened over five years. She lived at a daily pain level of 7 to 8, with spikes to 9 to 10. She had tried physical therapy, multiple medications, steroid […]

By the Medical Vein Clinic Clinical Team | Featuring Dr. John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, Founder, and Dr. Thomas Gianis, MD, FACS, FSVS, Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon | Published November 14, 2025 Why San Antonio Leads the World in Diabetic Foot Amputations San Antonio has the highest rate of diabetic foot amputations in the world. Bexar […]

Varicose Vein Patient Story: 15 Years of Pain Resolved with RFA and Varithena Meet Brandon: Air Force Veteran and Pilot with 15 Years of Varicose Vein Pain Brandon, a San Antonio Air Force veteran and pilot, developed varicose veins in his mid-twenties. Over 15 years, the veins progressed from a cosmetic concern to painful, bulging […]

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 […]