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Meet the teamMeet Your Jacksonville Vein Team
A vein visit at FCCI is led by board certified endovascular and vascular physicians, backed by registered vascular technologists in an accredited lab.
Yazan Khatib, MD
MD, FACC, FSCAI, FABVM, FSVM · President of FCCI, Cardiac & Endovascular Interventions
Dr. Khatib is President of First Coast Cardiovascular Institute and a co-founder of the Save a Leg, Save a Life Foundation. After medical training at the Cleveland Clinic, Loyola University and the Indiana Heart Institute, he completed six months of extra training in endovascular care of peripheral vessels, including the legs. He also speaks Arabic and French.
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Rabih Tabet, MD
MD · Interventional and Vascular Cardiologist
Dr. Tabet is an interventional and vascular cardiologist with fellowships in Interventional Cardiology at Lenox Hill Hospital and Vascular Medicine and Interventions at Yale New Haven Hospital. He is triple board-certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine, with added certification in vascular interpretation. He speaks English, French and Arabic.
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Jason Roberts, DHSc, RN, RVT
DHSc, RN, RVT · Technical Director, Non-Invasive Vascular Services
Dr. Roberts joined FCCI in 2007. He is a Registered Vascular Technologist, General Manager of Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Services and technical director of non-invasive vascular services, the lab that performs vein ultrasounds. He has written publications on vascular disease.
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Who treats veins at FCCI
First Coast Cardiovascular Institute says its Vein Clinic is the only vein clinic in Northeast Florida to house a team of board certified endovascular and vascular physicians. That means the people looking at your legs are doctors who spend their days on blood vessels, not a general cosmetic office.
The vein team also sits inside a bigger group. FCCI's cardiovascular, sleep medicine, wound care and pulmonary specialists are under the same roof. That matters when leg symptoms turn out to come from something else.
- Dr. Yazan Khatib, President of FCCI, Cardiac & Endovascular Interventions, FABVM and FSVM.
- Dr. Rabih Tabet, interventional and vascular cardiologist with Vascular Medicine and Interventions training at Yale New Haven Hospital.
- Dr. Jason Roberts, DHSc, RN, RVT, technical director of non-invasive vascular services, the lab that runs your vein ultrasound.
Which physician you see depends on your symptoms, your schedule and your office. The front desk at 904.493.3333 can match you.
Why a vascular doctor, not just a spa
Spider veins can be cosmetic. Aching, swollen or heavy legs can be something more. FCCI notes that chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is often mistaken for plain varicose veins, yet it can involve hereditary factors, hormones, trauma or a past deep vein thrombosis. Left untreated, CVI can lead to swelling (edema), serious infections of the lower legs and blood clots.
A vascular physician looks at the whole picture. FCCI describes a full assessment of your risk factors, signs and symptoms, beyond your vein health. If testing shows your veins are fine, FCCI's other specialists can look for the real cause.
Languages and bedside manner
Dr. Khatib also speaks Arabic and French. Dr. Tabet is fluent in English, French and Arabic and is known on his FCCI profile for a thoughtful bedside manner and a love of teaching. If language matters for you or a parent, say so when you call and the team will tell you who fits.
Most new patients start with a phone call to 904.493.3333, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Quick answers
Are FCCI's vein doctors board certified?
Yes. FCCI says its Vein Clinic houses board certified endovascular and vascular physicians. Each doctor's board certifications are listed on their FCCI profile.
Can I pick which doctor I see?
You can ask. Call 904.493.3333 and the scheduling team will tell you who is available at the office closest to you.
Who does the ultrasound?
Registered vascular technologists in FCCI's accredited vascular lab. A physician reviews the results and follows up with your plan.