VEIN SPECIALISTS OF TAMPA, LLC
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA

Vein Specialists of Tampa! We appreciate you making an appointment to see us. We want you to know that we are totally committed to providing you with an patient care experience. In an effort to help us prepare for your appointment with Dr. Dworkin we have easy to complete Please confirm the date and time of your appointment with your calendar. Feel free to call us at any time if you have any questions or need assistance. . This organization established in 1967, includes the majority of all cardiothoracic surgeons actively practicing in the State of Florida. Its goal is to provide continuing education and advocacy for cardiothoracic surgeons to ensure the highest level of patient care. The Society also holds an annual meeting to provide topical and valuable educational opportunities in science, as well as political and economic information useful to its members. Dana Wainwright is the Medical Office Manager for Vein Specialists of Tampa. She has been in the medical field in one fashion or another since 1985. Dana has robust experience in the medical practice administration of Cardiology, Primary Care and Podiatry. Originally from Wisconsin, Dana moved to St. Petersburg, Florida in 1985 and currently resides in Tampa Florida with her husband and two “fur boys”, Casey and Elmo. Dana joined our practice in November 2015 and we are happy to have her as the “administrative Captain” of Vein Specialists of Tampa. Mary Suarez is our Registered Medical Assistant and performs a variety of critically important duties at Vein Specialists of Tampa. Our patients are always complementing her caring nature, her conscientious approach and her genuine kindness. Mary was born in Cuba and lived there until 2004. She earned a nursing degree in Cuba, where she worked as a registered nurse for 4 years. She then moved to the United States and soon thereafter trained to become a Registered Medical Assistant. Mary has now lived in the Tampa area for 6 years and joined Vein Specialists of Tampa in 2012. She is married with one son and lives close to her parents who also emigrated from Cuba. Family is very important to Mary and she spends as much time as she can with them! As the vascular lab director for The Vein Specialist of Tampa, Nikki Tomberlin, Registered Vascular Technician is committed not only to her profession, but to every one of our patients. Nikki was born and raised in Riverview, Florida. She obtained her associates degree in ultrasound technology from Sanford Brown Institute in Tampa, Florida in 2001. Nikki later became a registered vascular technologist with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in 2009. She lives in the same small town where she grew up, with her loving husband and three beautiful children. Whether it be a family dinner out, a weekend of camping or just an afternoon at the park, she loves spending time with her family. Although she joined Vein Specialists of Tampa in 2014, Nikki has fourteen years of previous vascular ultrasound experience. Nikki really enjoys working with Dr. Gary Dworkin and her fellow co-workers. In addition to managing our IAC credentialed vascular lab, Nikki manages all medical inventory for Vein Specialists of Tampa. Layla Hollowell, Registered Vascular Technologist was born and raised in Cocoa, Fl. She earned her Associates of Science degree in cardiovascular sonography from Florida Hospital College in 2011 and attended the University of Central Florida in 2008 (after playing collegiate volleyball at the University of West Florida for two years). Layla is a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) and Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). She is married and enjoys spending time friends and family. Layla manages all of the social networking and social marketing efforts for Vein Specialists of Tampa including our FaceBook and Constant Contact pages. Layla joined the Vein Specialists of Tampa team in March 2015 and is looks forward to meeting you! As post–World War I Florida developed and prospered, it became known as a popular destination for seasonal residents of wealth. America’s growing industrial complex and the subsequent increase in the number of moneyed individuals in a variety of business sectors led to an influx of people hoping to take advantage of their newfound awareness of the climactic, economic and social benefits of Florida coastal living. ( The following are photographs which chronicle Dr. Dworkin’s five “Heart to Heart” missions: Many of us have performed some sort of charity work in our lives, even if only for a few hours. From 2005-2009 I had the opportunity to participate in five heart surgery charity missions to Santiago, Dominican Republic. The “Heart to Heart” surgical missions were initiated and are still managed by Robert Pascotto, MD. Dr. Pascotto from Ft. Meyers, Florida is a cardiothoracic surgeon (now retired) with over 35 years of practice experience. In 2002 he began a program which encouraged heart surgeons and their clinical support staff to donate their time and skills to provide advanced cardiac surgical to the economically disadvantaged in the Dominican Republic. In January 2005, Dr. Pascotto attended a medical reception at my home in Clearwater, Florida. He described to me the ” Heart to Heart” organization and encouraged me to consider joining one of his missions. I accepted his invitation to work with the group and ultimately found the experience so important that I participated in four additional missions. A typical mission consisted of an 8 day tour, staffed by 10-15 experienced American cardiac surgical nurses, technicians and surgeons who volunteer their time and pay their own expenses. We assemble in Miami and usually meet each other for the first time prior to departure. The economically disadvantaged patients of Santiago benefit from our cardiac surgical care and in addition, local resident doctors and hospital nursing staff receive instruction from the visiting faculty. My experiences on these missions have been professionally enriching and often moving. I have always sought an international exposure to the practice of medicine and continually emphasize to my two sons the importance of obtaining their own international experiences and perspectives. I would recommend international charity work to everyone, no matter your skill set or age. These heart surgery missions have provided me with medical, social and political insights that are unique and life balancing. I am grateful to Dr. Pascotto for his leadership and dedication.