Dr. Julio A. Rodriguez is an internationally recognized vascular surgeon dedicated to advancing vascular education, research, and teaching. He specializes in the treatment of vascular diseases. He completed his vascular fellowship at the Arizona Heart Institute, under the mentorship of the well renowned, Dr Edward B. Diethrich, joining their staff in 1993.
Dr. Rodriguez earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Puerto Rico and his medical degree from Central East University in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. He completed his internship and general surgery residency at the Ponce Regional Hospital in Puerto Rico. He is fluent in Spanish.
He served as the Director of the Vascular & Endovascular Fellowship Training Program at the Arizona Heart Institute. Additionally, he was the Director of the Arizona Heart Hospital (AHI) Wound Center and Vascular Fellowship Program from 1998 until 2015. As part of his advanced wound care training, Dr. Rodriguez obtained certification in hyperbaric medicine from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.
Dr. Rodriguez is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery, board-certified in General Surgery and Vascular Medicine. He has served as an assistant professor at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona, and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, the Society for Vascular Surgery, the International Society of Endovascular Therapists, and the Vascular and Endovascular Surgical Society of Puerto Rico.
Since 1999, he has been recognized in the biographical records of "Who’s Who in America" in Medicine and Healthcare. He is a past president and member of the Edward B. Diethrich Vascular Surgical Society and received the Health Care Heroes Researcher/Innovator Award from the Phoenix Business Journal in 2012. Most recently, he was selected as one of America’s Best Vascular Surgeons for 2024 by Newsweek Magazine.
Dr. Rodriguez has dedicated nearly twenty years to instructing the Endovascular Surgery Intermediate and Advanced Training Program at both Columbia Medical Center and the Arizona Heart Hospital. He has been a guest speaker at various national and international medical symposiums. In addition to his educational contributions, he has authored multiple book chapters and numerous articles on endovascular interventions and techniques, with over eighty publications in major peer-reviewed journals. An active researcher, Dr. Rodriguez is involved in several Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) FDA trials, including the Gore-Tag trial, which led to the approval of endografts for treating Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms (TAA).
Outside of his medical career, Dr. Rodriguez is an accomplished painter and enjoys hiking, golfing, and traveling with his family.
Dr Dawn Olsen is a Vascular Surgeon who has devoted herself to caring for those with both arterial and venous disease. She epitomizes excellence in vascular care. She is committed to her patients and achieving their best outcome. Her knowledge, skill, and genuine empathy is what brings patients from all over Arizona.
Initially, she became a vascular Physician Assistant (PA) at the world-recognized Arizona Heart Hospital under the tutelage of renowned surgeon, Dr. Edward B. Diethrich. It was during this time that her passion for vascular surgery grew. Realizing her dedication to vascular medicine, she pursued medical school at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a rigorous 5-year Vascular Surgery residency at the University at Buffalo. She is board-certified in vascular surgery, offering patients both open and endovascular venous and arterial surgery. She is also certified in non-invasive vascular ultrasound and wound management.
Dr. Olsen’s twenty plus years of experience shows her commitment to the growth and transformation of vascular surgery. She has nearly 30 publications and has presented here in the States as well as abroad. She is trained in the endovascular management of thoracic and abdominal aortic pathologies, as well as carotid disease and lower extremity interventions for limb salvage. She is well-versed in all aspects of venous disease including treatment of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and varicose veins. Dr Olsen calls the Valley of the Sun her home. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time and traveling with her husband and two daughters.
Education
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Ball State University
• Master's of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner: University of Phoenix
Training
• Clinical experience as an RN since 1991
• National Nurse Practitioner Certification in 2006
• RNFA
• Multiple certifications in Vein ablative procedures
• Certification as Laser Safety officer
Emphasis
Extensive training in vascular surgery and vascular medicine
Qualifications
Nationally board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner
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