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Welcome to Rocky Mountain Vein Institute and The Diagnostic Center at RMVI. We take pride in our reputation as the premier vein center and vascular ultrasound lab. Our team of compassionate experts is dedicated to your personalized care and comfort. Your successful outcome is our priority.

Venous disease is more than a cosmetic problem. It's not life threatening, but it is life altering. You may have a serious medically complicated vein disease and our treatments are recognized and covered by most health insurance. You can be free of vein related leg pain. We offer a minimally invasive approach to treating your varicose veins and vein related problems. Most treatments can be complete in the time it takes to have lunch.

Our modern, comfortable and fully equipped vascular diagnostic lab is ICAVL accredited and ranked among the top 10% of facilities in the country. We provide expert, detailed reports with a quick turnaround. We offer a full range of vascular studies along with basic screening health exams to ensure the proper diagnosis of arterial and vein disease. We work directly with referring physicians to take a comprehensive approach to your diagnostic imaging and we offer the most detailed diagnosis with reports available within 24 hours.

It is our goal to improve your quality of life, perform time efficient and accurate diagnosis and treatments, and offer the best in patient experience.

Our founder and medical director is Dr. Gordon F. Gibbs, a Mayo Clinic trained interventional radiologist board certified in phlebology (vein disease), diagnostic radiology and fellowship trained in vascular/interventional radiology. He is an active member of the American College of Phlebology and The Society of Interentional Radiology. A philanthropist and sought-after speaker and instructor, Dr. Gibbs is also Medical Director of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado. Dr. Gibbs also serves on the faculty for Covidien Vascular and he is a Principal Investigator with Vascular Insights.

You don't have to live with pain or worry about how your legs look. We can improve your quality of life, foster your wellbeing and make each day enjoyable.

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