The Boca Vein Center

Dr. Kimmel created the Boca Vein Center because he believes that "there is a great need in our community for an experienced vascular surgeon to help treat abnormal veins.  Many doctors claim to be 'experts' but few are board certified vascular surgeons with the experience and technical skills needed to provide exceptional vascular care."

Dr. Kimmel has been in private practice in South Florida since 1991, performing both  Thoracic and Vascular Surgery.  He is Board Certified and  a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and the American College of Chest Physicians.

Dr Kimmel has been treating patients for both sympomatic and cosmetic vein problems since he began his practice nearly 20 years ago and is one of the most respected surgeons both in the community and the nation.

Who We Are

Richard D. Kimmel, DO, FACOS, FCCP, Medical Director
Dr. Kimmel is a board certified Cardiothoracic and Vascular (CTV)Surgeon who has
been in private practice in South Florida since 1991.  Dr. Kimmel is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, a Fellow
of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, a Clinical Investigator with the NIH, an Affiliate Member of the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center of the
University of South Florida, and an Assistant Clinical Instructor in Surgery at the Nova-Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Davie, Florida.  As a nationally recognized CTV Surgeon, Dr Kimmel is the past Chairman of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons' Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Discipline, and is currently a member of the Board of Governors of the ACOS.

Julie Foster, GN
Ms. Foster has worked with Dr. Kimmel since 1994 and is responsible for the clinical aspects of his office practice.  As a nurse, she is directly involved with patient care in the management of vascular disorders.

Donna Streck
Ms. Streck has worked for Dr. Kimmel since 1994 as his office administrator.  She continues her work at the Boca Vein Center in working with both the clients and staff in the development and delivery of the vein treatment program.

Suzanne Finley-Fox, RN
Ms. Finley-Fox has extensive experience in both adult critical care and pediatric emergency nursing.  At the Boca Vein Center, Ms. Finley-Fox is involved as a consultant to the staff in program development and implementation, and she assists with patient care involving ELVA procedures.