About Us
Altuwaijri M.D., R.P.V.I.
Dr. Altuwaijri is a diplomate of both the American Board of Vascular Surgery and the American Board of General Surgery. She received her training in General Surgery at the University of California, San Diego. She then went on for fellowship in Vascular & Endovascular Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She achieved an outstanding academic and clinical record with exceptional operative skills and clinical judgment. Dr. Altuwaijri received the highest recognition from the Chairman and Staff at the Department of Vascular Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in outstanding operating skill during her training.
Her goal is to introduce an outpatient practice offering minimally invasive, non-surgical options for vein problems, with little or no down time using foam sclerotherapy with the FDA approved drug Asclera for spider veins and varicose veins and the Closure Procedure for varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency (leaky or refluxing valves). She is credentialed in endovascular techniques such as stenting and ballooning as well as the in-office Closure procedure. She has significant experience in the treatment of spider and varicose veins of the legs and hands.
Dr.Altuwaijri dedicated her free time to volunteering at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in La Jolla, San Diego assisting in treating veterans with vein problems.
Dr.Altuwaijri is a member of the American Venous Forum, an international consortium of venous and lymphatic specialists dedicated to improving venous and lymphatic patient care. She is also a member of the American College of Surgeons and affiliated with Hoag Presbyterian Hospital in Newport Beach, CA.
Dr.Altuwaijri is one of the first physicians in the United States to achieve the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation credential ARDMS. This highly desirable certification is offered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and is the globally recognized standard of excellence in Sonography. Dr.Altuwaijri has published numerous articles in peer reviewed vascular surgery journals as well as contributing writings to Mastery of Surgery, the foremost reference on surgical techniques. In addition to her double board certification in General and Vascular surgery, Dr.Altuwaijri has been certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support.
Her other interests include sub facial endoscopic perforator surgery (SEPS) treating venous ulcers of the leg. She learned the technique at the Mayo Clinic, one of very few centers in the United States with the expertise. Dr.Altuwaijri also maintains an interest in arterial vascular surgery such as carotid surgery for prevention of stroke, repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms and aneurysms of the chest, leg bypasses and ballooning and stenting of diseased arteries.
When not practicing medicine, Dr.Altuwaijri enjoys spending time with her husband, children and family.
