Dr. Gary Kersten, MD

Dr. Gary KerstenDr. Gary Kersten received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Illinois in June 1967. He then completed a four year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Saginaw, Michigan and had a private practice in Michigan until 1993, when he moved to Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Kersten incorporated medical lasers in medicine both for surgical uses in the operating room and cosmetic applications in the office setting. Dr. Kersten has also had further training in vein therapy with some of the top physicians in the field.

Education
1970-1973 Masters, Physiology
 Southern Illinois University
 
1973-1976 Medical School
 University of Illinois, Peoria School of Medicine, Harvey, IL
 
1976-1977 Internship
 Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals, Saginaw, MI
 
1977-1980 Residency
 Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals, Saginaw, MI
 
Professional Memberships
Diplomat, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Spice Lussier, NMD

Dr. Spice LussierDr. Spice Lussier is a Naturopathic physician whose special interest is aesthetic medicine. Dr. Lussier received her undergraduate degree in Bio-medical Chemistry from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She then pursued a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. She has completed additional training in the use of dermal fillers, Botox® cosmetic and sclerotherapy. Dr. Lussier also assists in performing Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT).

Education
1997-2001 Bachelor of Science
 Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK
 
2002-2006 Medical School
 Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, AZ
 
Professional Memberships
American College of Phlebology
Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association

Dr. Erin Fitzgerald, NMD

Dr. Erin FitzgeraldDr. Fitzgerald is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who obtained her medical degree and completed a one year residency in general family practice at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. Prior to medical school, she completed her bachelor degree in Human Health Studies at Arizona State University. Dr. Fitzgerald has received additional training in cosmetic sclerotherapy.

Education
1999-2004 Human Health Studies, BA
 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
 
2004-2008 Medical School
 Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, AZ
 
2008-2009 Residency
 Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center, Scottsdale, AZ
 
Professional Memberships
Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians

Michele DePlanche, RT

Michele DePlancheMichele is a graduate of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology, She also completed the Vascular Ultrasound Program at Gateway Community College. She is a member of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART), Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (MRTBE) of Arizona and International Society for Clinical Densitometry.

Education
1976-1977 Radiologic Technology Program
 Niagra Falls Memorial Medical Center
 
1983 Medical Sonics Course
 Bowman Gray School of Medicine
 
1997 Vascular Ultrasound Program
 Gateway Community College
 
Credentialing Information
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART)
Certified by the Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (MRTBE) of Arizona
Proud Member: Vanishing Veins Complete Practice Development