How HPS Helped Vein-ity Vein Care Centers Build a Strong Foundation Through Community, Mentorship, and Smarter Business Decisions Opening an independent medical practice is one of the biggest professional and financial investments a physician can make. While physicians are experts in patient care, few receive formal training in entrepreneurship, business operations, or launching a medical […]
Case Study: How One Independent Vein Practice Saved Over $240,000 While Expanding to Three Locations
How HPS Helped Marc and Dr. Denise Abernethy Scale Their Practice Without Sacrificing Independence Starting an independent medical practice is one of the most rewarding—and challenging—paths a physician can take. For Marc and Dr. Denise Abernethy, founders of Vanish Advanced Vein Treatments, remaining independent was never negotiable. But as their practice grew, so did the […]
How Much Growth Are You Losing Each Month? Uncover the Cost of Performance Leakage
At HPS, we frequently discuss performance leakage—lost growth, revenue, and efficiency due to missed opportunities. In business terms, it’s opportunity loss: the value your practice could have generated but didn’t, simply because the right system, decision, or action wasn’t implemented in time. Real Examples of Lost Potential These aren’t just ideas—they’re real scenarios we see […]
Case Study: From Startup to Successful Sale in 4 Years
How HPS Propelled Dr. Steve Samuel’s Vein Practice Journey An independent vein practice offers autonomy and reward, but starting from scratch can be daunting. Discover how Dr. Steve Samuel, a seasoned general surgeon transitioning into phlebology, leveraged HPS guidance to build a thriving practice from the ground up and achieve a successful sale to a […]
Why Online Booking is a Must-Have for Your Vein Practice
We live in a world where people would rather use online booking to book a vacation, order a pizza, and schedule a vein appointment—all while binge-watching their favorite show—than make an actual phone call. If you’re still asking your patients to pick up the phone and call your vein practice to book an appointment, you […]
HPS Roundtable Recap: Community and Camaraderie in Tampa
Our most recent HPS Roundtable in Tampa was a resounding success! From February 6th to 8th, the vibrant city of Tampa played host to a gathering of 40 HPS members and staff, along with 10 virtual attendees, for an unforgettable few days of learning, networking, and camaraderie. The Barrymore Hotel, situated on the picturesque Riverwalk, […]
How to Write Meta Descriptions That Get Clicks: Vein Practice Edition
Imagine this—a potential patient is searching “varicose vein treatment near me.” Your website pops up in the search results, but they scroll right past it. Ouch. What went wrong? Chances are, your meta description didn’t spark their curiosity or make them feel like they’d found exactly what they were looking for. Meta descriptions are more […]
Is Your Website Mobile-Friendly? Why It’s Critical for Vein Practices
In today’s digital age, mobile devices have become an integral part of our daily lives. At least 60% of people today use their smartphones and tablets to browse the web, shop, and access information. If your vein practice doesn’t have a mobile-friendly website, you’re missing out on a significant portion of your potential patient base. […]
HPS Roundtable Breaks Records in Fort Worth. What Did You Miss?
The Health Performance Specialists (HPS) Bi-Annual Roundtable event just wrapped up, and wow, what an event it was! This year’s gathering set the bar sky-high, especially for independent vein doctors and HPS members who made the trek to Fort Worth, Texas on August 23rd and 24th. Why was this year’s roundtable such a big deal? […]
The Future of Vein Care Treatment: Dr. Chris Pittman & VeinCare Academy
The VeinCare Academy is a coaching service for doctors, nurses, and aesthetic practitioners run by multi-award-winning vein specialist Dr. Haroun Gajraj. His popular YouTube channel has over 60k subscribers and features videos and tutorials for everything from various treatment techniques to marketing to how to grow your medical practice. Dr. Gajraj invited Dr. Chris Pittman, […]









