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Dr. Jaime French
Lead Practitioner
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Dr. Jaime French is a physician specializing in phlebology and the diagnosis and treatment of venous disease. She provides care for patients with varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, leg swelling, heaviness, aching, and other symptoms related to poor venous circulation.
Dr. French is board-certified in Emergency Medicine and earned her medical degree from Midwestern University’s Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine before completing her residency at the University of Arizona in Tucson. She later practiced at HonorHealth Emergency Departments throughout the Valley, where she developed extensive experience with ultrasound-guided procedures, vascular evaluation, and complex medical conditions.
At Elite Vein Clinic, Dr. French focuses on minimally invasive, image-guided vein treatments designed to address the underlying cause of venous disease while allowing patients to return to normal activity with minimal downtime.
Known for her thoughtful and approachable style, Dr. French combines advanced phlebology care with individualized treatment planning and patient education to help improve leg comfort, mobility, appearance, and overall quality of life.
Dr. Olaide Abiodun
Vein Specialist
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Dr. Olaide Dr. Olaide Abiodun is a physician specializing in phlebology and the diagnosis and treatment of venous disease. She cares for patients with varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, leg swelling, heaviness, aching, and other symptoms related to poor venous circulation.
She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and brings more than a decade of clinical experience treating complex medical conditions across hospitals in Ohio and Arizona. Her broad medical background provides a strong foundation for evaluating patients with underlying health conditions that may contribute to or complicate chronic vein disease.
At Elite Vein Clinic, Dr. Abiodun focuses on personalized, minimally invasive vein treatments designed to address the underlying source of venous symptoms while helping patients improve comfort, mobility, and overall quality of life.
Known for her compassionate approach, Dr. Abiodun combines advanced phlebology care with individualized treatment planning and patient education to help each patient feel informed and confident throughout their treatment.
Dr. Karem Colindres
Vein Specialist
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Dr. Karem Colindres has been practicing medicine since 2007 and brings extensive experience in emergency medicine, aesthetics, and patient-centered care. With advanced training from the University of Miami and years caring for both pediatric and adult patients, she is known for her compassionate approach and commitment to delivering personalized vein treatment.
Michelle Banuelos
PA-C
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Arizona native Michelle Banuelos, PA-C, specializes in diagnosing and treating chronic venous insufficiency. After beginning her career in primary care, she found her passion in vein care, combining clinical expertise with a compassionate, personalized approach. As a fluent Spanish speaker, she is dedicated to helping every patient feel informed, comfortable, and confident throughout treatment.
Angelica Alcala
MSN, FNP-C
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Angelica Alcala, MSN, FNP-C, has nearly 10 years of healthcare experience caring for patients in emergency medicine, family medicine, and vascular health. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she provides compassionate, personalized vein care focused on improving circulation, relieving symptoms, and helping patients regain confidence in their daily lives.
Stella Bitzaya
Lead Ultrasound Technician
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Stella Bitzaya is the Lead Ultrasound Technician at Elite Vein Clinic, where she has served patients since November 2023 and grown into a leadership role. She earned her Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification from the Arizona Heart Foundation School of Ultrasound and chose the field to combine healthcare, technology, and problem-solving while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Stella is passionate about helping patients feel heard and cared for, mentoring the ultrasound team, and maintaining the high standard of care for which Elite Vein Clinic is known.
Frequently Asked Questions
In your leg, you have two sets of veins. They are called deep veins and superficial veins.
Deep veins are in the deeper part of the leg where the muscles are, and superficial veins are right under the skin.
In a normal person, the blood would circulate from the feet towards the heart in both sets of veins.
When someone has a venous insufficiency the blood will actually go up the deep veins and then go backwards into the superficial vein.
The blood will start pooling in the superficial veins.
Since the superficial veins are closest to the skin, they will start to bulge and create varicose veins. They are often bluish or purple in color.
Spider Veins are essentially a smaller version of varicose veins. They are red, purple, and blue vessels that are also twisted and turning. They are most often seen on the legs, chest, or face.
No. Varicose veins can occur deeper in the leg, where one can’t see them. Varicose veins are classified under the spectrum of venous insufficiency disease.
Venous insufficiency disease causes leg discomfort, swelling of the ankles and leg, itching, and weariness. Other signs and symptoms may be prickling, cramping, aching, and heaviness of the lower limbs after prolonged standing.
Keep an eye out for these symptoms besides simply visible veins.
In short, no. Exercise and compression stockings may help reduce some of the symptoms of varicose veins, but usually only medical treatment can effectively get rid of a varicose vein.
Progression of varicose veins can be dangerous as they may later become venous ulcerations. When left without treatment, complications may ensure including rashes, infections, bleeding, sores, and blood clots.
In rare cases, varicose veins can cause deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism which is life-threatening.
Yes. Elite Vein Clinic welcomes patients from Phoenix and surrounding neighborhoods, including Arcadia, Sunnyslope, South Mountain, Encanto, and Maryvale. Patients can visit our clinic for the evaluation and treatment of varicose veins, spider veins, leg swelling, aching, heaviness, cramping, and other symptoms of venous insufficiency.
Most major insurance and many others… Please give us a call.
1) Consult – We first start you with a consultation where you will be listened to and encounter a friendly staff that will make sure you get the best care. That care will come from Dr. Olaide Abiodun and her expertly trained team, and will include a provider and an ultrasonographer on the first visit.
2) Ultra Sound – After the consult, we move on to the assessment where we provide you an accurate diagnosis. You will get the same day ultrasound and results on site while you see the provider. This will get you back to life as swiftly as possible.
3) Treatment Plan – After we conclude our assessment, we will provide you with a treatment plan.
There are many different options such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA), sclerotherapy, pneumatic compression, and more. We will ensure that you get the perfect customized treatment based on your needs and outcome goals.
Learn more by visiting “Our Process” page or by clicking here.
It is normal to have some minor discomfort during the procedure. We will do everything that we can to make this as relaxing and comfortable of an experience as possible.
After the procedure, patients may experience minor bruising or discomfort in the area of the treated vein, that normally resolves in 3-4 weeks.
Overall, patients report via minimal pain / discomfort and are able to go back to doing the things they love.
Patients usually return to work and activities the very same day.
Very little downtime is needed for our treatments.
