Dr. Fernando E. Kafie, M.D., F.A.C.S
Dr. Kafie specializes in the minimally invasive (no-scar) therapies. His interest are in Carotid Arterial Disease, Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms and Vascular Access for dialysis.
Dr. Kafie earned his medical degree from the UCLA School of Medicine. He also performed his Vascular Fellowship at the prestigious Gonda-Vascular Institute in Los Angeles, California (UCLA).
He is Double-Boarded (General and Vascular Surgery) and was the first surgeon at Sacred Heart Hospital to perform the EVLT Procedure for varicose veins.
Dr. Kafie has published numerous articles and book chapters in prestigious Medical Journals. More recently, he was recognized as one of the few “Champion Surgeons” in the state of Florida by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Dr. Kafie maintains an active role in the hospital and serves as the Medical Director for the Vascular Access Center at Sacred Heart Hospital. Dr. Kafie provides Vascular Access for patients in the northwest region of Florida. In addition, he continues to present original papers at national vascular meetings.
Dr. Kafie’s hospital affiliations include:
Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, Florida
Baptist Hospital, Pensacola, Florida
Gulf Breeze Hospital, Gulf Breeze, Florida
E-Mail Dr. Kafie: kafie@endovascular.net
To see Dr. Kafie, call (850) 791-6618 to schedule an appointment.
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