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with minimally invasive options.

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Welcome to Southern Vascular Clinic

Southern Vascular Clinic was established in 2015 by Dr. “Joe” Ghanami and his team. Our mission is to deliver excellent vascular care that is both compassionate and efficient. This means that when you choose us to treat your vascular needs, we will strive to provide you with reliable recommendations, and safe, minimally invasive procedures.

The entire Southern Vascular patient care staff are experienced in the vascular surgery field. They are armed with the knowledge and experience to provide you with the best care possible. Not only that, but the entire staff is from the Acadiana region, so they are intimately familiar with the culture and varying population of the people and areas they serve.

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Meet Dr. Racheed “Joe” Ghanami

Dr. Joe Ghanami is a fellowship trained and board certified vascular surgeon. After originally growing up in north Louisiana, he went on to obtain his medical degree at LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans before moving to Little Rock, Arkansas where he performed a residency in General Surgery. He then went on to complete a vascular surgery fellowship at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in North Carolina. In 2012, Dr. Ghanami and his wife, Stacy, moved to Lafayette, Louisiana where they raise their four sons.

Meet Dr. Shamir Hasan

Dr. Hasan received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiological Science from the University of California, Los Angeles. He then attended Des Moines University, where he earned his doctorate of osteopathy in 2013. He completed his residency training in Southampton, New York, where he received multiple awards for his leadership, teaching, and patient care. After graduating as chief resident, Dr. Hasan continued his medical training in Nephrology Fellowship at Northwell in New York and Interventional Nephrology at Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport. Dr. Hasan has developed interests in diagnostic ultrasound, minimally invasive procedures, and complete dialysis access care. He has been board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Treatment of Venous Disease

Spider Veins

These small veins occur close to the surface of the skin and are often visually prominent. When severe, they can affect a person’s lifestyle. We treat these veins with a simple procedure that can dramatically improve appearance.

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Varicose Veins

These bulging veins can be more than just a cosmetic problem. They may be the cause of leg fatigue, discomfort, or serious changes to the skin. We can treat these veins with a minimally invasive and highly effective approach.

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