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COLUMBUS VASCULAR VEIN AND WOUND CENTER is now CVVA!

MEET OUR TEAM

Our team of physicians are world class providers and industry leaders.

Dr. Thomas Doyle

Dr. Thomas Doyle graduated from Princeton University and Columbia University Medical School then completed his residency at Georgetown University and has been board-certified in Emergency Medicine since 1994. He has worked in vein and vascular medicine since 2005 and has performed well over 10,000 vascular procedures. Dr. Doyle also participated in extensive medical relief missions in Louisiana and Mississippi after hurricane Katrina and in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. Dr. Doyle is board-certified by the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine.

Kayla Reiser, CNP

Kayla Reiser is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio and then earned her Master of Science degree at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. She began her career in nursing in 2008 as a Registered Nurse, and brings with her experience in pediatrics, geriatrics, med-surg, and ER. Professional organizations she belongs to include Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing and Honors Society. Outside of work Kayla enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, traveling, and exercising.

Dr. Asmita Patel

Board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician Asmita Patel, MD brings with her over 20 years of experience to ultrasound guided vein procedures, venous insufficiency diagnosis and treatment to the growing CVVA team in Illinois.

In 2000, Dr. Patel graduated from the University of IL in Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, went on to excel at the University of Illinois in Chicago where she received her medical degree. She subsequently completed her residency in 2007 at Advocate Christ Medical Center, a Trauma 1 medical center in Oak Lawn, IL. She continues to practice as an Attending physician and help the residency program with perfecting their ultrasound skills and procedures.

Dr. Patel is from Western Springs, IL and continues to practice at several hospitals and locations throughout the Chicagoland area.

In her free time, Dr. Patel enjoys travelling, cooking, and spending time with friends and family, including her husband and children.

Call the office or schedule an appointment online today to learn more about Dr. Patel and venous insufficiency needs.

Dr. Michael Lambert

Michael Lambert MD, RDMS, FAAEM received his M.D. from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1988. He has practiced Emergency Medicine for 35 years in the academic and community setting. Dr. Lambert has substantial publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, and is an editor for several journals and textbooks. He is highly sought after for speaking engagements and medical imaging workshops nationally and internationally. He has a keen interest and knowledge of medical imaging and devices. He developed and co-founded an ultrasound training company for physician’s that was ultimately acquired by a larger medical device firm. He is a medical advisor for Bandgrip, a wound closure device. He is currently working as a vein specialist for Beyond Podiatry in their DesPlaines and Oak Lawn, IL offices.

Elizabeth Kester

Elizabeth Kester is a board-certified Physician Assistant who completed her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has experience in urgent care medicine and interventional radiology where she gained clinical and ultrasound guided procedural skills. Elizabeth is passionate about forming strong relationships with her patients and providing individualized care. In her free time, she enjoys running and spending time with her fiancé and Australian Shepard, Rosie. 

My appointment went great.  Iris is lovely and welcoming!  Kayla CNP was lovely and I look forward to returning soon!

Heather James
Patient

They are a caring friendly staff! From beginning of visit to following up! I recommend them to anyone needing service. Great doctor and staff.

Tina
Patient