David M. Smith, D.O.
Dr. Smith is a well known Vascular Surgeon in Arizona and has been honored as a “Top Doc” by Phoenix Magazine for more than five years running. Dr. David Smith attended the College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Smith received his Internship and Residency training at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He continued his Vascular and Endovascular training at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Smith was the Chief Surgical Resident and received the Outstanding Intern Award. Dr. Smith is a member of the American College of Phlebology, American Medical Association, and American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association, Arizona Osteopathic Association, and International Society for Endovascular Surgery. Dr. Smith is the Chairman of Endovascular Department at one of Banner Health’s Hospitals. He also served as Vice Chief of Staff from 2004-2007. Dr. Smith has extensive training in Vascular Surgery and was one of the first doctors to perform minimally invasive procedures for venous disease in the State of Arizona. Dr. Smith and his family reside in the Phoenix area. He is dedicated to his children’s development and activities, and his involvement in his church.

Michael A. Herion, M.D.
Dr. Herion graduated from Arizona State University in 1992 and completed his medical school training in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998. He went on to complete his residency and fellowship training in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Herion is Board Certified in Phlebology (vein specialty) as well as Ophthalmology, with emphasis on Oculoplastics and Aesthetic Medicine. He has been a member of the prestigious National Education Faculty (NEF) for Allergan® Cosmetic since 2004 and serves as an educational faculty member for Thermage®. This distinction identifies Dr. Herion as one of the top educators and aesthetic providers in the country. He has trained medical professionals from all over the world in the art of Botox®, dermal fillers, cosmetic laser applications and sclerotherapy. Dr. Herion has been named as “One of America’s Top Surgeons” by the Consumer Research Council of America since 2007. He is the newest physician to join the Center for Venous Disease family and looks forward to expanding his vein care practice. Dr. Herion is a Major in the United States Air Force and has been providing care to our country’s soldiers since 1998. In addition, Dr. Herion has been a sought after speaker at numerous national meetings and medical society conferences. He enjoys hiking, mountain biking and competing in adventure races throughout the Southwest during his leisure time. He can be found at every A.S.U. football game in support of his alma mater.

The Center for Venous Disease offers the following services to our patients and visiting medical professionals:

• Vein ablation techniques
• Sclerotherapy for spider veins
• Micro-ambulatory phlebectomy
• Ultrasound diagnostics
• Compression hose sizing and fitting
• Conservative treatment plans
• Surface laser treatments
• Clinical data collection
• Doctor-to-Doctor instruction
• Pre-market testing for new medical devices
• Medical education seminars