Jeffrey M Braxton, MD, FACS
Jeffrey M Braxton, MD, FACS
Specialty: General and Vascular Surgery,
Lymphatic Medicine
Venous Conditions
Location: Sun City, Flagstaff, Paradise Valley and Tempe, AZ
Phone: (480) 775-8460
Positions:
Clinical Director, Department of General and Vascular Surgery, Lymphatic Medicine
Board Certifications
Board Certified General Surgery
Board Certified Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
Board Certified American Board of Surgery
Board Certified American Board of Phlebology
Education and Training
University of Michigan Medical School
Residency in General Surgery at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center
Hyperbaric Oxygen Supervision Certification
Jeffrey M Braxton, MD FACS is double board certified in General Surgery as well as Venous and Lymphatic Medicine and he has more than 25 years of experience. Dr. Braxton graduated medical school at the University of Michigan School of Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Braxton completed his residency in general surgery at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Braxton has extensive experience in the treatment of vein disease as a co-founder of AmeriVein vein treatment clinics. Dr. Braxton moved to Arizona in 2018 and worked at Arizona Vein and Vascular prior to joining the medical team at CiC. Dr. Braxton is board certified by the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Phlebology, and he has Hyperbaric Oxygen Supervision certification.
Areas of expertise include endovenous laser ablation, radiofrequency ablation, Venaseal, foam and cosmetic sclerotherapy, and other minimally-invasive treatments. “It’s about improving quality of life”, he explains when asked about his inspiration for treating venous disease. Dr. Braxton enjoys taking the time to get to know his patients and understand their concerns. He teaches them about the disease process and how treatment can alleviate their pain.
Patients who experience tired or achy legs at the end of the day might have symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) that can lead to serious complications. Dr. Braxton advises patients to seek treatment as soon as possible to minimize their risk. His experience gives him the insight to design individualized treatment plans that achieve the best outcome for each patient.
Dr. Braxton presented “Transilluminated Powered Phlebectomy for Varicose Veins” at Northwestern Vascular Symposium. While not working, he enjoys time as a private pilot, scuba diving, photography, hiking, and golf.