The Highest Standard of Care in Venous Medicine
Board Certification
Board Certification in Vein Care: Setting the National Standard
The American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM), formerly the American Board of Phlebology, was established to rigorously improve the professional standards of medical practitioners and elevate the quality of patient care surrounding chronic venous disease.
The establishment of a formal, dedicated Board Certification Exam brings vital clinical recognition to the field of phlebology. It actively distinguishes medical providers who possess the specialized knowledge, clinical diagnostic skills, and extensive procedural experience required to deliver the highest tier of modern vascular care to patients struggling with circulatory failure.
Core Public Missions of the ABVLM
The board serves the public interest and the broader medical community by committing to these structural guidelines:
- Establishing strict initial and continuing qualifications for certification and maintenance of certification as specialized physicians in the practice of phlebology.
- Examining physician candidates through rigorous testing metrics to verify mastery of medical and surgical vein treatments.
- Setting high-level educational standards for institutional teaching frameworks and clinical training programs nationwide.
- Maintaining an active, public registry of credentialed diplomates who officially hold certificates issued by the Board.
A Commitment to Excellence in Maine
While various practitioners offer foundational treatment for lower extremity conditions across the region, formal board certification represents the highest independent validation of specialized skill. Within the state of Maine, only a highly limited, select group of physicians have met the rigorous criteria required to earn official diplomate status from the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine.
Choosing a certified phlebologist ensures your care is managed by a specialist trained to utilize advanced, image-guided therapies—such as endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) and specialized surface sclerotherapy—safely targeting the true root cause of painful varicose veins and progressive ulcers.
Consult with a Certified Regional Specialist
Learn more about the advanced credentials of our founder, Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen, or verify the national standards of excellence mandated for specialized physician certification directly through the board's official web portal.