Jody Bolton Smith, MD, Interventional Vascular Radiologist

Dr. Bolton Smith joined RDR and The Vein Center in July 2004 as a Diagnostic Radiologist and is certified by the American Board of Radiology. Her professional interest and expertise include breast imaging and procedures, peripheral angiography, DVT lysis, GU interventions and imaging. She has expertise in venous laser ablation and sclerotherapy for venous incompetence and embolization for pelvic congestion syndrome.

Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Medical School: University of Iowa College of Medicine

Memberships:

American College of Radiology, American College of Phlebology, Radiological Society of North America and American Vein and Lymphatic Society

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Spanish from the University of Northern Iowa, graduated Summa Cum Laude

* Habla Espanol

James Dickinson, MD, Interventional Vascular Radiologist

Dr. Dickinson joined Regional Diagnostic Radiology and The Vein Center in July 2018 as an Interventional Radiologist and is certified by the American Board of Radiology. His professional interest and expertise include oncology interventions, peripheral
arterial and venous disease, pulmonary embolism management, biliary and urologic interventions, and dialysis access maintenance.

Fellowship: Vascular and Interventional Radiology at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Residency: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Medical School: New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York

Undergraduate Degree: Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts

Memberships: American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, Society of Interventional Radiology and American Vein and Lymphatic Society

Chadd McMahon, MD, Interventional Vascular Radiologist

Dr. McMahon joined Regional Diagnostic Radiology and The Vein Center in July 2012 as an Interventional Radiologist and is certified by the American Board of Radiology. His professional interest and expertise include oncology interventions, chemoembolization, male varicocele embolization, vascular malformation embolization, hepatobiliary and genitourinary interventions, venous insufficiency disease, deep vein thrombosis and kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty.

Fellowship: Vascular Interventional Radiology at John Hopkins University School of Medicine

Residency: Aurora St. Luke’s Medical School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha Nebraska

Undergraduate Degree: University of Nebraska, Omaha Nebraska

Memberships: American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, Society of Interventional Radiology and American Vein and Lymphatic Society

Dr. Yusuf Karrar, MD, Interventional Vascular Radiologist

Dr. Yusuf Karrar joined Regional Diagnostic Radiology and the Vein Center in July 2019 as an Interventional Radiologist and is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

Fellowship: Vascular and Interventional Radiology: UICOMP OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL

Residency: Internal Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology : UICOMP OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL

Medical School: Deccan College of Medical Sciences, India

Angela Schuster, PA-C, Vascular & Injection Specialist

Angela Schuster joined Regional Diagnostic Radiology in 2007 as a Certified Physician Assistant with 18 years of radiology experience as a registered radiologic technologist before completing her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies. Her professional interest and expertise include evaluation of venous hypertension and sclerotherapy for venous incompetence.

Medical School: Masters of Physician Assistant Studies; University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Applied Studies in Radiologic Technology with an emphasis on Health Systems Management; University of Minnesota, Crookston, Minnesota

Memberships: American Academy of Physician Assistants,  Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants and American Vein and Lymphatic Society.

Kristi Bohlig, PA-C, Vascular Specialist

Kristi Bohlig joined Regional Diagnostic Radiology in 2019 as a Certified Physician Assistant with 6 years of clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian before completing her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies. Her professional interest and expertise include evaluation of venous disease, as well as cosmetic and medical sclerotherapy.

Medical School: Masters of Physician Assistant Studies; University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Dietetics; College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University, St. Joseph, Minnesota

Memberships: American Academy of Physician Assistants and Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants

Katie Kociemba, Clinic Coordinator

Katie has been with The Vein Center since its beginning and assists the radiologists with varicose vein treatments including: Endovenous Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA), EVLT, VenaSeal™, Phlebectomy and Sclerotherapy, adding another level of comfort and care to our patients. As Clinic Coordinator, she also assists patients with insurance authorizations and coverage.

Tori Fiecke, Sonographer

Tori Fiecke graduated in 2016 with an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Sonography from the St. Cloud Technical and Community College, St Cloud, Minnesota. She completed her training at St Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota and is RVT certified.

Nikki Ash, LPN

Nikki joined The Vein Center in 2019.  She has clinical care experience in Pediatrics, OB/GYN, and Family Practice.  Prior to earning her LPN degree from the St Cloud Technical College in 2016, she worked as a CNA in senior care, primarily with Alzheimer’s disease patients.

Avita Regan, Advanced Practice Esthetician, Laser Technician

Avita has been a Licensed Esthetician and Laser Technician since 2002, and became an Advanced Practice Esthetician in 2019. She holds licensure in MN, WI and CO and is a Certified Laser Safety Officer. Working under the directorship of a Facial Plastic Surgeon has given her extensive experience that enables her to make clients feel comfortable and relaxed while giving an optimal yet safe treatment.

Courtney Brever, PA-C, Injection Specialist

Courtney is a healthcare professional with experience as a Certified Physician Assistant since 2014. She plays a key role in our medical spa with her high level of professionalism and expertise. She helps our patients enjoy the many wonderful benefits of cosmetic treatments available.

Michele Ailie, RN, Injection Specialist

Michele brings a high level of nursing skills to our medical spa. With surgical services experience since 2002, she provides our medical spa with expertise in technique and procedures. Her specialty is ensuring our patients are as comfortable as possible during injection procedures.

Katie Winkelman, RN, Injection Specialist

Katie has been a Registered Nurse since 2008. She has worked as an Aesthetic nurse since 2010 and is certified in the cosmetic use of medical lasers, Botox and dermal filler injections and skincare. Katie believes that cosmetic injectables are remarkable tools for enhancing natural beauty, giving a refreshed and more youthful look, that help her clients look and feel more confident. Her goal is to make clients look and feel younger and more refreshed, while making their treatments a comfortable and pleasant experience.

Alexa Delao-Peterson, Client Services Specialist

Alexa brings 9 years of management and administration with a strong background in customer service; providing each visitor with an ideal experience when visiting our clinic.