10,000+ procedures performed 5000+ patients treated 96% Long term success 30+ years of cardiac and vascular surgery experience While Dr. Griffin Coates brings over 30 years of surgical expertise, uses the most advanced techniques and state of the art equipment in the diagnosis and treatment of venous disease, it is his caring manner and ability to relate to his patients that is the hallmark of this practice. Dr. Coates is concerned for the "whole" patient, not just the legs or the veins. If there are other medical issues that need to be addressed, Dr. Coates will work with your physician/s to coordinate the best care for you. Furthermore, once the heaviness and fatigue symptoms are relieved, patients are often able to exercise more and this can translate into many other health benefits.