Meet our LV Vein Specialists team of experts
Mehran Moussavian, FAAC
CEO
Mehran Moussavian, FAAC
CEO
Dr. Moussavian is an extremely talented cardiologist board certified in interventional cardiology, general cardiology and internal medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the prestigious Yale University including an additional year as chief medical resident and assistant professorship thereafter. He went on to pursue his general and interventional cardiology training at Scripps Green Hospital and Research Foundation where he stood out as a top fellow, selected to become the chief cardiovascular fellow in his final year. He now practices the most cutting edge, minimally invasive surgical procedures with excellent results. In addition to clinical cardiology, Dr. Moussavian’s varied interests include prevention and treatment of peripheral vascular diseases, and stroke prevention. He is also an active participant in multiple clinical research trials and respected speaker and lecturer within the cardiology community.
Lisa Alvarez, PhD, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner, Vein Specialist
Lisa Alvarez, PhD, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner, Vein Specialist
Lisa Alvarez is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a subspecialty in cardiac and vascular disease. Originally from Eastern North Carolina, she completed her undergraduate from UNC-Chapel Hill. She then continued her education completing her Masters and ultimately her Phd from the University of San Diego. She focuses her time co-directing San Diego Vein Specialist where she is certified and coordinates the most up to date and comprehensive care for venous disease. Lisa also spends time with her two children and is an avid hiker and traveler. She is excited to be a part of the SD VEIN team and assures the most advanced care in cardiac and vascular care.
