Our Team
At the Center for Venous Disease, our highly experienced team of vein specialists and medical staff are at the heart of our success as the premier group for the treatment of vein disorders in the Southwest region. Our reputation, expertise, clinical outcomes, and patient word-of-mouth advertising speak for themselves. Our physicians are Diplomates of the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine and have successfully treated thousands of patients with vein disease. “We’ll treat your symptoms and touch your Heart.”
Our Physicians
Felice L. Bruno, M.D.
Dr. Bruno is a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon who has been treating heart and lung disease and arterial and venous vascular problems in El Paso since 1978. Prior to serving as the Co-Director of the El Paso Southwestern Cardiovascular Associates, he practiced clinical surgery and participated in artificial heart research and cardiac transplantation on the medical staff at the Texas Heart Institute in Houston, Texas after completing a fellowship there. Dr. Bruno has been a physician for the United States Ski Team and has traveled extensively with the World Cup Downhill Team. He enjoys race car driving, horse jumping, skiing, English bulldogs, cats, art, literature, and historical cinema.
Education
- Texas Heart Institute, Texas, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery
- Surgical Clinic of the University of Torino, Italy, Diplomas of Specialist in General Surgery & Cardiovascular Surgery
- University of Torino, Italy Medical School, Cum Laude
Certifications
- Fellow, International College of Surgeons
- Diplomate, American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine
Affiliations
- American Medical Association
- D.A. Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society
- Sierra Medical Center, Cardiovascular Department Chairman, Chief of Staff, Board of Directors
- El Paso American Heart Association, Past-President
Kevin L. Stewart, M.D.
Dr. Stewart began his medical career in rural west Texas (Lockney, Texas) doing a wide breadth of family practice which included operative obstetrics, emergency medicine, hospital/ clinic medicine, and endoscopy as well as seeing patients with a wide spectrum of medical problems. After practicing in Lockney, Texas for almost 20 years, Dr. Stewart transitioned to the treatment of venous disorders, of which he now has had 11 years of experience. Prior to joining the Center for Venous Disease in El Paso, Dr. Stewart was a vein doctor with Vein Clinics of America in Dallas, Texas. He is happily married and has two adult daughters. Dr. Stewart is an avid cyclist and enjoys camping, traveling, and hiking. He speaks Spanish fluently and has interests in international history, 19th-century American history, and economics.
Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine
- Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine
Affiliations
- American College of Phlebology
- American Medical Association
- Texas Medical Association
Adalberto C. Gonzalez, M.D.
Dr. Gonzalez has practiced adult Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular surgery in the greater Phoenix area for the past 35 years. Dr. Gonzalez has a wealth of experience in the surgical treatment of disorders of the heart, lungs, arteries, and veins, in addition to performing surgical exposure of the anterior spine. Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, he specializes in minimally invasive, state-of-the-art treatment of all venous disorders of the legs. Dr. Gonzalez is The Most Interesting Man in the World, according to his 5 children and 5 grandchildren. He is a trivia savant, fine wine and food enthusiast, and full of “dadisms” for any occasion. He is fluent in Spanish and loves all animals.
Education
- Hospital of the Good Samaritan, Residency, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
- Maricopa County Medical Center, Chief Resident, General Surgery
- Maricopa County Medical Center, Residency, General Surgery
- Maricopa County Medical Center, Internship, Categorical Surgery
- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, CO
- Yale University, Bachelor of Arts
Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Thoracic Surgery
- Diplomate, American Board of Surgery
Affiliations
- American Medical Association
- Arizona Medical Association
- Arizona Latin American Medical Association
- Maricopa County Medical Society
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- Western Thoracic Surgical Association
- Fellow American College of Chest Physicians
- Fellow American College of Phlebology
- Arizona Medical Board Physician Consultant
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Pheonix
Our Management
James A. Heinz, MSL
Founder & Managing Partner, Center for Venous Disease
Mr. Heinz is the Founder of the Center for Venous Disease®. Mr. Heinz oversees Veinscreening.com established in 2003, The Center for Venous Disease formed in 2005, and LegsConcierge™. He is a seasoned management executive and experienced leader with over 32 years of history in healthcare and medical technology companies.
The Center for Venous Disease has received national recognition as one of the leading vein care treatment centers in the United States. CVD is the #1 volume center in the Southwest and has the most experienced doctors & staff in our area. The vision and values that CVD offices implement are based on Mr. Heinz’s mission statement, “We’ll treat your symptoms and touch your Heart.”
Education
- Masters of Science Organizational Leadership
- Bachelor of Science, Marketing
- Associates Applied Science, Marketing and Mid-Management
Affiliations
- Member American Venous and Lymphatic Society
- Former Board of Directors, American College of Phlebology Foundation (ACPF)
- Reimbursement Committee, American College of Phlebology (ACP)