About Dr. Kabnick
Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh
Director of NYU Vein Center
Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of Vascular Surgery
New York University Medical Center
Member, Board of Directors, American College of Phlebology
Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh, Director of NYU Vein Center, is a world-renowned surgeon-teacher whose patient-centered approach to vein care has enabled the creation and improvement of many of today’s most advanced noninvasive vascular surgery techniques.
Recognized by his peers as an international authority on the diagnosis and treatment of venous disease, Dr. Kabnick was the first vascular surgeon in the United States to perform the VNUS ClosureTM (radiofrequency ablation) procedure and the VenaCure EVLTTM (endovenus laser) procedure – two recently approved breakthrough technologies for treating the underlying causes of many varicose vein problems. Because of Dr. Kabnick’s achievements, and his reputation as a personable and scholarly caregiver, he not only attracts patients locally, but also nationally and internationally.
Highly sought after as a consultant and teacher by medical societies the world over, he has consistently been recognized as one of the areas’ Top Doctors and has recently been listed in the guide to Americas Top Surgeons.
A graduate with Special Honors from the George Washington University School of Medicine, Dr. Kabnick received his postdoctoral training at New York University, Bellevue Hospital, and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, followed by Advanced Vascular Fellowship studies at the prestigious Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York.
A member of the American Medical Association, Eastern Vascular Society, Vascular Society of New Jersey, New Jersey State Medical Society, Morris County Medical Society, American College of Phlebology, American College of Surgery, American Venous Forum (Executive Council member), and the Society of Vascular Surgery, Dr. Kabnick limits his practice exclusively to venous diagnosis and treatment. Most recently, Dr. Kabnick is the Program Director, ACP Phlebology Fellowship at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York – the first University to have a phlebology fellowship.
In addition, Dr. Kabnick holds editorial positions for the Journal of Phlebology, Journal of Certified Wound Specialists, Journal of Vascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
PersonalBorn: Glen Cove, NY
Citizenship: United States of America
Marital Status: Married, 06/28/2009, to Robertson Diggs
Children: Kim Cagle, Blake Kabnick
M.D.
1976: Medicine – George Washington University
BA
1972: Speech Pathology and Audiology – George Washington University
Postdoctoral Training
1981-82: Fellow, Vascular Surgery, Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
1980-81: Chief Resident Surgeon, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY
1978-80: Resident, General Surgery, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY
1976-78: Intern in General Surgery, New York University, Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY
Licensure
1982: New Jersey Medical License, Registration # 25MA04059400
1978: New York Medical License, Registration # 133446-1
Certification
2010: Cardiovascular Credentialing International Registered Phlebology Sonographer,
Certificate # 00077389
2008: American College of Phlebology, Certificate # 00132
1982: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery, Certificate # 028234
Narcotics Certification
2009: New Jersey DEA, Certificate # FK1777082
2009: New York DEA, Certificate # AK1663738
2008: New Jersey CDS, Certificate # D03346400
Academic Appointments
2007: Clinical Associate Professor, NYU Langone Medical Center
2007: Clinical Associate Professor, University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ
Hospital Appointments
2007: Clinical Associate Professor, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York
1982: Attending Physician, Morristown Memorial Hospital, New Jersey
Other Professional Positions and Visiting Appointments
2002-2005: Peer Review of New Jersey
2000-2005: Peer Review of New York
1997-1999: Lead Surgical Physician, Allied Health Group, HMO Blue
1995: Medical Expert Advisory Panel, NJ State Board of Medical Examiners
2002-2008: Included in Strathmore’s “Who’s Who”
2002-2006: Consumers Research Council of America, Guide to America’s Top 100 Surgeons
1976: Medical Research Scholarship Honors, The Study of Cortical Language Organization, Using Visual Evoked Potentials
1972: Alpha Epsilon Delta, President (International Premedical Honorary)
1972: Speech Pathology and Audiology BA, Special Honors
1969: Alpha Chi Sigma (Chemistry Honorary)
International:
2009: UIP 2013 Task Force
2009: Scientific Advisory Board for World Congress XVI UIP
2009: Scientific Advisory Board XVI
2006: Phlebology Society of Argentina (honorary)
2006: Phlebology Society of Brazil (honorary)
National:
2009: Cardiovascular Credentialing International: Venous Committee, Society of Interventional Radiology
American College of Phlebology – Board
2009: Fellowship Training Program – Chair
2009: Leadership Development Task Force
2009: Members Services Standing Committee – Chair
2009: Audit Committee
2009: Program Committee Chairman
2008: Principal in Developing Board (certifying exam) of Phlebology
2009: Education Standing Committee – Chair
2006-2007: Congress Program Planning Committee
2006-2007: Abstract Selection Committee
2006: Awards Committee – Chair
2006: Exhibitor Advisory – Chair
American Venous Forum:
2010: Education Council Co-chair
2010: Registry Committee
2009: Abstract Selection Committee
2008-2009: Program Chairman
2008: Program Committee
Hospitals:
1997-1999: Trauma Advisory Committee, Morristown Memorial Hospital
1997-1999: Trauma Strategic Planning Committee, Morristown Memorial Hospital
1983-1989: Medical Education Committee, Morristown Memorial Hospital
1983-1985: Blood Bank Committee, Morristown Memorial Hospital
1979-1981: The Hospital Residents Committee, Surgical Representative,
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Memberships, Offices, and Committee Assignments in Professional Societies
2006-2009: American Medical Association
2004: Eastern Vascular Society
2004: Society for Vascular Surgery
1989: Vascular Society of New Jersey
1982: New Jersey State Medical Society
1982: Morris County Medical Society
1982: American College of Surgeons
1982: American Venous Forum
1982: American College of Phlebology
Editorial Positions/Editorships
2010: Assistant Editor, Journal of Phlebology
Editorial Boards
2008: Journal of Phlebology
2008: Journal of Certified Wound Specialists
Ad Hoc Reviewer for:
2009: Journal of Vascular Surgery
2009: Vascular Surgery
Principal Clinical and Hospital Service Responsibilities
2010: Program Director, ACP Phlebology Fellowship, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York
2007: Director, NYU Vein Center, Division of Vascular Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York
1982: Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Surgery, Morristown Memorial Hospital, New Jersey
Major Administrative Responsibilities
2010: Program Director, ACP Phlebology Fellowship, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York
2007: Director, NYU Vein Center, NYU Langone Medical Center
1986-2007: Director, Vein Institute of New Jersey, Morristown, NJ
1982-2007: President, Surgical Specialists of New Jersey, Morristown, NJ
Teaching Experience
Ongoing lectures on Basic Venous and Advance Diseases, Diagnostic Venous Duplex
Ultrasound Testing, and All Modalities of Venus Interventions.
1981-2005: Morristown Memorial Hospital – Surgical Residents
1981-1985: Roosevelt Hospital – Surgical Residents
1981-2000: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, University Hospital – Medical Students
Mentoring of Graduate Students, Residents, Post-Doctoral Fellows in Research
2010: Cara Chasin, Post-Graduate Medical Student
2010: Nung Rudarakanchana, Vascular Surgery Resident
2009-2010: Todd Berland, Vascular Surgery Fellow
Major Research Interests
Clinical understanding of venous diseases, venous thrombosis, diagnoses and intervention
Grants Received
JOBST Award, Agency: American College of Phlebology, Title: Compression vs. No Compression after Endovenous Ablation of the GSV, Period: 2009-2010, Total Direct Costs: $15,000, Role: PI, Effort: 50%
Patents
2004: Vascular Access Sheath – TréSheath
Boards and Community Organizations
2007-2011: American College of Phlebology
2009: American Venous Forum Foundation
2007: American College of Phlebology Foundation Inception
2006: Scientific Advisory Board, AngioDynamics Corporation
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