South Valley Vascular/ BASS Medical Group

Nothing makes our staff and providers happier than delivering a confident, comfortable and favorable experience to our patients!

Varicose veins are swollen, enlarged veins that occur when blood returning to the heart pools inside the vein. Any superficial vein in the body can become swollen or twisted, but the most commonly affected veins are those in the legs. This is due to the fact that walking and standing increases the pressure in the veins in the lower body and legs. Bulging, dark-colored varicose veins are not only unsightly, but they can cause pain and discomfort and may also lead to more seri...ous medical problems such as bleeding, blood clots, and ulcers. The appropriate method of treatment for varicose veins is determined based on the patient’s overall health and the size, severity, and location of the varicose veins. If you have varicose veins or are experiencing leg pain we can help. Call to schedule a consultation at one of our five Central Valley locations.

Dr. Hamdi and his 'Miracle Man' are featured in the Winter edition of Vital Signs. We couldn't be happier for our patient, or more proud of our colleagues at Kaweah Delta Health Care District and Dr. Hamdi.

It's been a year, hasn't it? We'd like to thank banana bread and sweatpants for getting us through 2020! No, we'd really like to thank each of you for your trust, words of encouragement, dedication and friendship. Have a safe and happy NYE! In case you're wondering who all these people are, it's our providers and management staff. Back Row: David Nye, DO, Abdulrahman Hamdi, MD, Angie Graziano, Nurse Manager, Mari Daugherty, Lead Ultrasound Tech, Diana Caudillo, FNP-C, Cathy Eckert-Juarez, FNP-C, LaMar Mack , MD, Erik Porterfield, Procedure Room Manager, Robin Noga, Clinical Manager, Stacie Johnson, Marketing Manager, Sid Agrawal, MD, Duane Iwamura, Administrator. Front Row: Matthew Campbell, MD, Sonia Alvarez, Office Manager, Omar Araim, MD and Tim Wright, FNP-C.

We're feeling relieved and hopeful as our providers are receiving their first Covid-19 vaccines. And Dr. Araim, we think this would've made an excellent MySpace profile photo! #mychemicalromance

From our South Valley Vascular family to yours, we wish you a healthy, safe and very Happy Thanksgiving!

We are so excited to be the first vascular center in California to use one of the newest and most advanced technologies available in vascular care! Take a listen to Dr. Araim and Alex from Bard explain the brand new Rotarex device.

Dr. Nye and Dr. Hamdi are live now at Kaweah Delta Health Care District answering your questions about vascular health, conditions and treatments.

Honoring Veterans past, present and future. Thank you for your faithful service!

Take a tour of Kaweah Delta's high-tech hybrid operating room with our very own Dr. David Nye and cath lab tech, Oscar Barcenas.

Thank you to our Medical Assistants for representing each provider with professionalism and for your pride and compassion in your care of our patients. Happy MARWeek 2020!

Read Eddie's story here, or as Dr. Hamdi renamed him, the 'Miracle Man': https://www.kaweahdelta.org//Patient-Story-Miracle-Man.aspx

We are honored to again be selected as a top contender in the 2020 Porterville Recorder Reader's Choice Awards in the categories of Best Vascular Specialty Doctor and Best Doctor! Like us? Please vote for us daily through 9/27/20 as your choice. We appreciate your support and consider it a privilege to serve our community.

Do you have heavy-feeling legs at the end of the day or swollen ankles that get worse the longer you are on your feet? Fall is a great time to seek treatment for leg pain and varicose veins. Call us for a consultation, we can help!

This year marks South Valley Vascular’s 15th Anniversary. Thank you to our patients and the referring providers that have helped us grow and allow us to serve our community.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT regarding COVID-19 testing from Kaweah Delta Health Care District. Please continue to do your part to slow the spread: Wear a face mask Comply with social distancing guidelines Wash your hands often Disinfect surfaces regularly... V Avoid touching your face and eyes See more

How we've grown! Today we opened our 5th, yes, our 5th Central Valley location in Tulare, CA. We're so very appreciative of our patients and honored to serve the communities which we're proud to call home. This growth wouldn't have been possible without our dedicated and talented providers and staff, you're the best!

Any idea how much sugar is actually in those 16 ounces of specialty deliciousness? About 11 teaspoons! One way to lower your risk of developing Diabetes which contributes to vascular disease is to eat a healthy, balanced diet, eliminating or significantly reducing your consumption of sugar. Now go grab that skim milk and natural sugar substitute for your morning coffee.

Do you exercise regularly? Lack of exercise causes the pooling of blood which causes veins to bloat, twist and turn into spider and varicose veins. Our providers are available for vein consultations at each of our five locations: Visalia, Hanford, Porterville, Tulare and Fresno.