Established 2001 — South Florida, USA

South Florida
Vascular Associates

The region's most trusted office-based interventional radiology practice — delivering advanced, minimally invasive vascular care to patients from across North America.
No scalpels. No hospital stays. No long waitlists. Just expert care, exactly when you need it.

Led by Dr. William Julien, MD — Board-Certified, ABR
40,000+Procedures Performed
40+ YrsClinical Experience
25+ YrsEstablished Practice
3South FL Offices
6+Conditions Treated
No Surgery. No Scalpels. No Hospital Stay.
Medicare & Major Insurance Accepted
International & Canadian Patients Welcome
Same-Day Consultations Available
Explore the difference
Canadian Patients — Skip the 12–24 Month Waitlist

World-Class Vascular Care.
Available to You Now.

Patients from across North America — including hundreds from Canada — fly to South Florida Vascular Associates for expert vascular interventions performed by Dr. William Julien, MD. Achieve in days what Canada's system takes years to deliver.

DaysNot Months
1 TripFull Treatment
Same DayDischarge
No Surgery Required
No Hospital Admission
Insurance Verified for You
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(954) 725-4141
Nationally Recognized — Best IR Physician in FloridaAmerican Health Council
ABR Board-CertifiedInterventional & Diagnostic Radiology
40,000+ ProceduresProven clinical track record
Insurance AcceptedMedicare, BCBS, UHC, Aetna, Cigna, Humana
Out-of-Town CoordinationDedicated support for Canadian patients
Meet Your Physician

The Expert Behind Every Procedure

Dr. William Julien, MD is a nationally recognized pioneer who has spent four decades advancing minimally invasive vascular care. When you choose SFVA, you are treated by the physician himself — not a resident, not a rotating specialist.

Dr. William Julien MD — South Florida Vascular Associates
Best IR Physician
in Florida
ABR
Board-Certified
40 Yrs Experience
Founder & President
William Julien, MD
Washington University School of Medicine • MD, 1986
Board-Certified Vascular Interventional Physician
Dr. William
Julien, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiology • Practice Founder & President
"The beauty of what I do is that there are no scalpels involved. I don't even own one. We use a small needle to enter the bloodstream without making an incision."

Dr. Julien is a nationally recognized, board-certified vascular interventional physician who founded South Florida Vascular Associates in 2001 — becoming one of the first physicians in the United States to establish an office-based clinical interventional radiology practice. Trained at Washington University School of Medicine and fellowship-trained at the Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, he brings four decades of specialized expertise to every patient. He serves on the Practice Affairs Committee of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), is co-founder and past president of OEIS, has served as a principal investigator in multiple device trials, and is regularly invited to speak at national endovascular conferences — training fellow physicians nationwide.

40,000+Procedures
40+ YrsExperience
ABRBoard-Certified
MD — Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis (1986)
Residency — University of Minnesota Medical Center (Diagnostic Radiology)
Fellowship — Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute (Interventional Radiology)
Board-Certified — American Board of Radiology (ABR)
Member — SIR Practice Affairs Committee, RSNA, American Heart Association CVRI
Pioneer — one of the first office-based endovascular surgery suites in the US
The Care Team

Supported by Expert Clinical Specialists

Mana Khatkar PA-C
PA-C
Mana Khatkar, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant
Specialised in interventional radiology, Mana provides thorough clinical assessments and compassionate patient support at every stage of care.
PA-C CertifiedInterventional Radiology
Anissa Rodriguez NP-C
NP-C
Anissa Rodriguez, NP-C
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Anissa coordinates patient care, education, and post-procedure monitoring with precision and a deeply patient-centred approach to vascular nursing.
NP-C CertifiedCare Coordination
Gina Lowy PA-C
PA-C
Gina Lowy, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant — IR
Gina leads pre-procedure assessments and patient management, ensuring every individual is fully prepared and supported from intake through recovery.
PA-C CertifiedInterventional Radiology
SFVA vs. Canadian Healthcare

Why Choose South Florida Vascular Over Any Canadian Clinic?

Canada's healthcare system is world-class — but for elective vascular procedures, waitlists can stretch 12–24 months. Here is what you gain by choosing SFVA instead.

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South Florida Vascular Associates

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No waitlist. Consultations within days — treatment often within the same trip.
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40,000+ procedures by a single recognized specialist physician over 40 years.
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Office-based suite. No hospitals. Sophisticated endovascular facility, spa-like environment.
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Same-day discharge. Walk in, treated, walk out — all within one outpatient visit.
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Dr. Julien personally treats you — no residents, no hand-offs, no substitutions.
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Full out-of-town coordination — travel, scheduling, and follow-up handled for you.
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State-of-the-art imaging technology in-house — no outsourced diagnostics or delays.
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Pioneer in the field. Dr. Julien trains fellow physicians nationwide on advanced procedures.
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Typical Canadian Public Healthcare

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12–24 month waitlists for elective vascular procedures under provincial health plans.
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Multiple physicians involved — no single dedicated specialist throughout your care journey.
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Hospital-based procedures with institutional delays, protocols, and impersonal environments.
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Overnight stays often required, adding recovery complexity and patient disruption.
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Limited specialist choice. Referral-only system — you cannot directly select your physician.
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No out-of-town support. You navigate all logistics independently without coordination help.
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Technology access varies significantly by province, hospital, and available public funding.
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Condition may worsen during the wait — delayed treatment carries real clinical risk.
8 Key Advantages

What Sets South Florida Vascular Apart

01

No Scalpels. Ever.

Every procedure uses a micro-needle entry. No incisions, no stitches, no general anaesthesia.

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Pioneer Physician

Dr. Julien was among the first in the US to establish office-based endovascular surgery and continues to train physicians nationwide.

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Outpatient Only

Every treatment is performed at our dedicated office suite. Patients go home the same day — no hospital admission required.

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Direct Specialist Access

You consult and are treated directly by Dr. Julien. One expert, your care from consultation through recovery.

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Days, Not Years

Consultations available within days. Treatment within the same trip. Bypass the 12–24 month Canadian public waitlist entirely.

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Insurance Accepted

Medicare, BCBS, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, and most Medicare replacement plans accepted.

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Travel Coordination

Dedicated out-of-town patient programme. Consultation, procedure, and follow-up — all within a single brief visit.

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25 Years of Excellence

Serving South Florida since 2001 with a national reputation for safety, innovation, and outcomes-first patient care.

Conditions We Treat

Minimally Invasive Solutions for Complex Vascular Conditions

Hover each condition to learn how our image-guided procedures provide a safer, faster alternative to conventional surgery — with no hospital stay required.

01
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
PAE relieves BPH symptoms without surgery, anaesthesia, or sexual side effects. Outpatient. Same-day discharge. No Foley catheter.
02
Uterine Fibroids
UFE is a clinically proven, uterus-preserving alternative to hysterectomy with a high success rate and rapid recovery time.
03
Peripheral Artery Disease
Restore blood flow, reduce chronic leg pain, and prevent limb loss — without open vascular surgery or extended hospitalisation.
04
Varicose Veins
Endovenous ablation eliminates varicose veins with no incisions, no general anaesthesia, and immediate same-day discharge.
05
Hemorrhoids
HAE treats Grade II–IV haemorrhoids via micro-catheter — no conventional surgery, no painful recovery, remarkable relief.
06
Knee Pain (GAE)
Genicular Artery Embolization delivers lasting osteoarthritic knee pain relief without cortisone injections or joint replacement.
How It Works

Your Care Pathway in Three Steps

A streamlined, patient-centred process from initial consultation through to a safe, comfortable recovery — often completed within a single trip to South Florida.

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Free Consultation

Meet directly with Dr. Julien or his specialist team. We review your imaging, discuss symptoms, and determine the safest, most effective treatment pathway for you.

No ObligationSame-Day AvailableVideo Option
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Advanced Diagnostic Imaging

Using CT angiography and ultrasound, we construct a precise anatomical map — enabling a fully personalised, targeted treatment plan unique to each patient.

CT AngiographyUltrasound
III

Image-Guided Treatment

Performed through a micro-needle under real-time imaging in our state-of-the-art endovascular suite. No large incisions. Outpatient. Home the same day.

Outpatient1–2 HoursHome Same Day
Patient Testimonials

Outcomes That Speak for Themselves

Hear directly from patients — including those who travelled from Canada — who chose SFVA and reclaimed their quality of life.

★★★★★
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Dr. Julien and his people are the most cohesive, personable, and professional I have ever come across. From the moment I walk in to when I leave, I feel they genuinely care about me. The result is good healing.

DB
D. Brown
BPH Treatment — Coconut Creek, FL
★★★★★
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I flew from Toronto after a 16-month provincial waitlist. Dr. Julien's team arranged everything within two weeks. The UFE procedure changed my life. I am so grateful I made the journey to South Florida.

SC
Sarah C.
UFE Treatment — Travelled from Toronto, Canada
★★★★★
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The staff is extremely knowledgeable and professional. They explained every step clearly and answered all my questions patiently. The procedure was far easier than I had imagined — completely life-changing.

MR
M. Robinson
PAD Treatment — Palm Beach, FL
★★★★★
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Dr. Julien discovered a clogged artery that could have been life-threatening if left untreated. My experience — from consult to discharge — was handled with courtesy, warmth, and clinical excellence throughout.

JP
J. Patterson
Vascular Intervention — Plantation, FL
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Patient Enquiries

Is the treatment painful?
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Most patients report minimal discomfort. We administer local anaesthesia and conscious sedation to ensure full comfort. Post-procedure soreness is typically mild and well-managed with standard medication.
How long does recovery take?
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Recovery is substantially faster than open surgery. Most patients resume light activity within 24–48 hours and return to their full routine within one week. Individual timelines are discussed in detail during consultation.
Will I need to be hospitalised?
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No. All procedures are outpatient and performed at our dedicated office-based endovascular suite. You go home the same day — no hospital admission required in the vast majority of cases.
Does my insurance cover these procedures?
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We accept Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, and most Medicare replacement plans. Our team handles all benefit verification before your appointment. Self-pay and financing options are available.
Can I travel from Canada for treatment?
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Absolutely. We have a dedicated Out-of-Town Patient programme for Canadian and international patients — coordinating your consultation, procedure, and follow-up within a single visit. Most Canadian patients complete the entire process in 3–5 days.
Will Dr. Julien personally perform my procedure?
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Yes. Unlike large hospital systems with rotating residents, Dr. Julien personally consults and treats each of his patients. You receive the full benefit of his 40 years of specialized interventional radiology experience — from the first consultation through to follow-up.
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