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Southern California's Most Experienced Vascular and Vein Experts

Tens of thousands of minimally invasive procedures, performed by the team that pioneered advanced vascular care in the Coachella Valley.

The five physicians of Empire Vein & Vascular Specialists

Meet the physicians who will care for you

The experience behind your care

45,000+

Minimally invasive vascular procedures

30,000+

Vein procedures

800+

GAE procedures

5,000+

PAD angiograms & interventions

Expert care from your first visit through recovery

Our vascular nurse practitioners work closely with our physicians to evaluate patients, answer questions, coordinate treatment plans, and guide you through every step of your care journey.

Carmen Villa, NP-BC

Carmen Villa, NP-BC

NP-BC

Rancho Mirage / Palm Springs

Dana, NP

NP

Rancho Mirage

Marisa Sanchez, NP

Marisa Sanchez, NP

NP

Catherine Alwani, NP-BC

Catherine Alwani, NP-BC

NP-BC

La Quinta

Brianne Poff, NP

Brianne Poff, NP

NP

Riverside

Guadalupe Rodarte, NP

Guadalupe Rodarte, NP

NP

Riverside / Ontario

Tamera Torres, FNP-BC

Tamera Torres, FNP-BC

FNP-BC

Victorville

Brittany, NP

NP

Ontario

Jonas Sablan, NP-C

Jonas Sablan, NP-C

NP-C

Rancho Mirage / Palm Springs

Where accurate diagnosis begins

Our vascular lab is IAC accredited, representing the highest standards in vascular testing quality, accuracy, and patient safety. Every treatment decision starts with a precise diagnosis, which is why the quality of vascular imaging matters.

IAC accredited vascular testing facility seal
Melissa Paine

Melissa Paine

Why choose Empire Vein & Vascular

A true vascular surgery group, not just a vein clinic

Many practices treat veins. A vascular surgery group treats the entire circulatory system, from spider veins to complex aortic repair. That depth shows in our numbers, and in the procedures that were performed here first.

Regional firsts

First TEVAR procedure performed in the Coachella Valley
First fenestrated EVAR in the Coachella Valley, performed by Dr. Sivia
First TCAR procedure in the Coachella Valley, performed by our group

Recognition & leadership

Physician leadership roles, including Chief of Vascular Surgery at Eisenhower Health
Research published in national vascular journals, including the Journal of Vascular Surgery
Television and news appearances educating the community about vascular disease
Top Doctor recognition for Dr. Sivia and Dr. Yu, 2025/2026

Meet the team behind your relief.

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