John R. Kingsley
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
700 Montgomery Hwy Suite 210 Vestayia Hills Alabama, 35216About
John R. Kingsley, MD, FACS, RVT, is the founder of Alabama Vascular Vein Center's located in both Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kingsley is a world-wide acclaimed pioneer and teacher in the surgical treatment of Phlebology who specializes in the treatment of vein disorders and the development of innovative surgical techniques. He was one of the first physicians in the U.S. to develop and practice modern vein treatment methods, beginning these new procedures in the year 2000. His involvment in the field has extended to Japn and Australia, being the primary U.S. Consultant for the Tokyo Vein Clinic as well as, in 2007, being selected to the Australasian College of Phlebology as an Emeritus Fellow. As well as maintaining his practices, Dr. Kingsley is the Co-Founder and Director of the Alabama Phlebology Training Institute; which is one of the premier training centers in the U.S. For the past 7 straight years the Consumers Research Council of America has recognized him as one of the top surgeons in the U.S.
Education and Training
University of Florida
Board Certification
American Board of Phlebology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Primary U.S. Consultant for the Tokyo Vein Clinic -
- International Public Speaking in Japan and Australia -
- Co-Founder and Director of the Alabama Phlebology Training Institute -
Awards
- Consumers Research Council of America has Recognized him as One of the Top Surgeons in the U.S. for the Past 7 Years
Internships
- Bethesda Naval Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Phlebology, Southern Association for Vascular Surgery, Alabama Medical Society
Articles and Publications
- Author of Over 100 Publications and Presentations on Vascular and Vein Surgery Methods and Techniques
What do you attribute your success to?
His Fiscal Desire to Succeed and Hard Work
Philanthropic Initiatives
He achieved the rank of Commander in the U.S. Navy, and was awarded the prestigious honorable discharge upon his completion of service.
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis, Baseball, Basketball
Favorite professional publications
- JVS, New England Journal of Medicine
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