Dr. Kenneth Harper, MD
Dr. Kenneth Harper is the founder of Vein Specialists of the South, LLC. Since 1997, Dr. Harper has focused on the diagnosis and minimally invasive treatments for varicose veins, spider veins, venous ulcers, and leg swelling. As a leader in Comprehensive Vein Care®, Dr. Harper performed the first endovenous radiofrequency closure procedure in Georgia (early 2000). Endovenous radiofrequency closure is a minimally invasive alternative to vein stripping. Since 2000, he has personally evaluated more than 30,000 patients and performed more than 18,000 vein procedures. With that kind of innovation and experience, you can rest assured that you are in good hands.
EDUCATION AND AWARDS
- B.S. Biology, Georgia College, 1975 – Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
- M.D., Medical College of Georgia, 1979
- Surgical Residency, Medical Center of Central Georgia, 1979-1984
- Surgery Resident of the Year, 1984
- Residency Day of Surgery: Best Presentation, 1982, 1983, 1984
- Platinum Research Award American College of Phlebology.
- Poster Research Award American College of Phlebology
EDUCATOR
Dr. Harper is committed to the education of patients and providers. He shares his wisdom and experience with tomorrow’s surgeons as a volunteer clinical instructor at the Mercer University School of Medicine. Dr. Harper speaks at residency grand rounds in the Family Practice, Internal Medicine, and OB/GYN departments.
Dr. Harper and your VSS team are committed to continuing medical education. They earn continuing education credits each year. Dr. Harper and team are regularly asked to speak at national and international phlebology meetings, and is the founder and medical director of the Comprehensive Vein Training Center®, offering continuing education in phlebology.
BOARD CERTIFICATION AND ADDED CREDENTIALS
Dr. Kenneth E. Harper is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery (1986) and was recognized in the first class of Diplomates of the American Board of Phlebology in 2008, now the American Board of Vein and Lymphatic Medicine.
In 2009, Dr. Harper achieved certification from the ARDMS as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) and is credentialed by CCI as a Registered Phlebology Sonographer (RPhS).
The vascular lab at Vein Specialists of the South is accredited by the ARDMS as an IAC Vascular Lab for Peripheral Venous Testing. Our sonographers are Registered Vascular Technologists (RVT) or RPhS. These credentials are a testimony to our pursuit of excellence in the diagnosis and delivery of vein care.
In 2019, VSS was recognized as the first IAC Accredited Vein Center in Central Georgia and the 4th in the state of Georgia.
