Lisa Amatangelo, MD, RVT, FACPh

Vascular and Interventional Radiology

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Biographical Info

Lisa Amatangelo, MD, RVT, FACPh, graduated with honors from the University of Michigan with a BS in Biopsychology and Cognitive Science. She then earned her MD from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and completed her residency at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, in 2005.

She joined the University of Michigan in 2007, where she was expertly trained in venous disease by the late John R. Pfeifer, MD.  She served as a Clinical Lecturer in Vascular Surgery and Co-Director of the University of Michigan Vein Centers from 2007 to 2017.  She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine.

She serves on the Board of Directors of the American College of Phlebology as Treasurer.  She is also a Board Member of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine and a member of the American Venous Forum, European Venous Forum, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, and MENSA. 

Her clinical interests include sclerotherapy, endovenous ablation, compression therapy and facial cosmetic injectables. She also has a special interest in medical journalism and community medical education with extensive experience as a medical communicator and spokesperson.

Board Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine
Clinical Expertise
Community Health Education
Spider Veins
Varicose Veins
Leg Veins
Veins
Sclerotherapy
Endovenous Ablation
Endovenous Ablation for Varicose Veins
DVT (Deep Venous Thrombosis)
Venous Disease
Lymphedema
Treatment of Lymphedema
Venous Skin Ulcer
Varicose Veins of Leg With Swelling
Thermal Ablation
Botox
Languages
English
Education 
  • M.D.
    Wayne State University School of Medicine
    2002
  • B.S.
    University of Michigan
    1997
Appointments 
  • Assistant Attending Radiologist
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Videos

Weill Cornell Medicine’s Dr. Lisa Amatangelo on Advances in Cosmetic Services for Patients

Weill Cornell Medicine’s Dr. Lisa Amatangelo on Patient Care at Weill Cornell Medicine

Weill Cornell Medicine’s Dr. Lisa Amatangelo on Current Treatments for Vein Care

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