Dr. Edward Lathan, MD

Edward Lathan, MD, DABVLM, is a board-certified physician and Diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. He earned his medical degree with honors from The State University of New York at Downstate Medical School in Brooklyn, New York. His residency training was completed at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital, followed by a partnership at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons. A former Department Chairman with over 20 years of clinical experience, he has performed thousands of vascular procedures in the care of his patients. He is recognized as a Diplomate by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine for his excellence in the field of vein treatment. This is a distinction awarded to only the top 1% of vein specialists nationwide. Dr. Lathan brings his extensive experience in the treatment of vein disease (and the many uncomfortable symptoms that come with it), including varicose veins and spider veins, to our Connecticut vein clinics. Dr. …Lathan specializes in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency (also known as vein disease), providing a variety of minimally invasive options for his patients. He expertly performs varicose vein and spider vein treatments, including endovenous laser ablations, ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, laser vein removal, Varithena®, and VenaSeal™. His history in age-management medicine and emergency medicine lends a unique perspective to his patient-centric care, prioritizing both meaningful relief and aesthetic improvements. Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Lathan has previously been a speaker three years in a row at the National Women and Girls Sports Day in Yonkers, New York, and has earned the Outstanding Service Award for his work in forensics and assault awareness.