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Nancy L. Harthun

MD, MS, FACS, RVT

Dedicated to improving the healthcare patient experience. Dr. Nancy L. Harthun is dedicated to patient outcomes using the best available medical knowledge and technology— all while staying at the forefront of vascular health research and teaching.

Dr. Harthun earned her undergraduate and medical degrees at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. She completed a Master of Science degree in clinical research from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.  She trained in general and vascular surgery at the University of Virginia, obtaining board certification from the American Board of Surgery.  She completed an endovascular fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Locations Served by Dr. Harthun

Fort Wayne, IN

7230 Engle Road
Suite 101
Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Hear from Center for Vein Restoration Patients

For years, I dealt with bulging veins and discomfort that only seemed to get worse. The team explained everything clearly and made me feel confident about moving forward. The results have been incredible — my legs look so much better, and I’m finally comfortable being

Jeffrey H.

Jeffrey Hubbard after Before
Jeffrey Hubbard before After

Before treatment, the veins in my leg were very noticeable and made me feel self-conscious. I also experienced heaviness and discomfort at the end of the day. After coming to CVR, I’ve seen a big improvement in how my leg looks and feels. The veins are

Jordan H.

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Before treatment, my legs felt heavy, and the bulging veins were becoming more noticeable and uncomfortable. I finally decided to get checked out at CVR. After treatment, my legs feel lighter, look much better, and I’m more comfortable staying active. The team was professional and supportive

Warren Z.

W Zyla before Before
W Zyla after After

Before treatment, the bulging veins in my leg were uncomfortable and hard to ignore. I felt heaviness and didn’t like how my leg looked. After coming to CVR, I’ve seen such a difference. My leg feels better, the veins have improved significantly, and I feel more

Kayla B

Kayla Bean before Before
Kayla Bean after After

Before treatment, I was dealing with visible bulging veins and discomfort in my leg that didn’t seem to go away. After coming to CVR, I’ve seen a noticeable improvement in both how my leg looks and how it feels. The process was smooth, and the

Kevin C.

Kevin Clarke before Before
Kevin Clarke after After

Dr. Harthun's Credentials

Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RTV)
  • Registered Physicians Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)

Education

  • Medical Degree, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
  • Master's Degree, Clinical Research of Public Health Sciences (magna cum laude), University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
  • Internship, Jr. Resident General Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
  • Residency, Sr. and Chief Resident General Surgery, University of Virginia
  • Endovascular Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Associations

  • Distinguished Fellow, The Society of Vascular Surgery
  • President, Virginia Vascular Society, the Muller-Jones Surgical Society, and the Virginia Chapter of the Association of Women Surgeons
  • Visiting Professorship, The Association of Women Surgeons
  • S. Timothy String Traveling Fellowship, Southern Association of Vascular Surgery

Specialties

  • Phlebology
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
  • Varicose Veins
  • Spider Veins
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Diagnostic and Therapeutic Ultrasound
  • Radiofrequency & Laser Ablation

Awards

  • Silver Scalpel Award for Clinical teaching from the surgical residents of the York Hospital

Languages

  • English

More About Dr. Harthun

Dr. Harthun is an experienced vascular surgeon and clinical researcher board-certified in both Vascular and General surgery by the American Board of Surgery, specializing in minimally invasive treatment to relieve symptoms related to chronic venous insufficiency. She is a distinguished Fellow of the Society of Vascular Surgery and a Visiting Professor of the Association of Women Surgeons. She earned her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, and a master’s degree in clinical research (magna cum laude) from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.

"I have dedicated my career to making healthcare work for patients. This includes safeguarding their health, safety, quality of life, and appearance. Vein care has improved dramatically throughout my career. Technology has progressed to where most procedures can be performed in the office without fasting, stopping or starting medications, and minimizing a patient's time commitment." - Nancy L. Harthun, MD, MS, FACS, RVT

Dr. Nancy Harthun, lead physician at CVR's Fort Wayne, IN, location, opens up about how she has seen vein treatment technology advance during her career. Improved safety, shortened recovery times, and provided outcomes—learn how vein treatment is now better than ever in the hands of an expert like Dr. Harthun.

Dr. Harthun explains what vein stripping is and why it's largely been replaced by new technology that is much better.


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