MD, FACS, FACC
Dr. John Mathai is cardiac surgeon specializing in phlebology and is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of venous disorders. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and is a Member of the American College of Phlebology.
Dr. Mathai earned his medical degree from the University of Kerala, India, and completed his general surgery residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. He completed his cardio-thoracic residency at the University of Maryland in Baltimore and cardiac surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Mathai brings the same level of precision to vein care that he brought to his work as an open-heart surgeon.
Dr. Mathai is devoted to building trusting relationships with his patients. He accomplishes this by making every patient feel comfortable and welcome in his practice. He takes the time to explain the diagnosis and treatment plan thoroughly and is in constant communication during a procedure so that the patient understands every step and is at ease.
Do you exercise on a regular basis? Have you noticed varicose or spider veins in your legs? If you have, you most likely have questions about exercise and varicose veins, like if it’s safe to exercise if you have varicose or spider veins? If so, what exercises are best for slowing the progression of venous reflux – the underlying cause of your vein disease? Or, you are wondering how could you possibly have vein disease when you are an athlete?
