The Cardiovascular Care Group featuring Vein Institute of NJ in Morristown NJ, Clifton NJ, Westfield NJ, Shrewsbury NJ, Hoboken NJ, Denville NJ
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  • Offices in
  • Morristown
  • Clifton
  • Westfield
  • Shrewsbury
  • Hoboken
  • Denville
  • Areas of Practice:
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

The Cardiovascular Care Group featuring Vein Institute of NJ

About Us

With over 60 years of experience, The Cardiovascular Care Group featuring the Vein Institute of NJ is nationally recognized as the best of the best in vascular and endovascular care. Known for having the highest level of integrity in vascular medicine, TCVCG’s focused efforts of doing the right thing, in the right way for the right reason truly exemplifies the core mission of the practice.

Our Doctors

Clifford M. Sales, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S.

Clifford M. Sales, MD, MBA, FACS joined the practice in 1993 and is board certified in vascular surgery. Dr. Sales is active locally and nationally in the field of vascular surgery. His clinical expertise is in the management of lower extremity vascular disease and the management of vein disorders. He is actively involved in clinical research serving on many committees at the local, regional and national level.

Education & Training
  • State University of New York at Buffalo, BS, Magna Cum Laude
    • College
  • Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
    • Graduate School
  • Montefiore Hospital Medical Center, General Surgery
    • Residency
  • Montefiore Hospital Medical Center, Vascular Surgery
    • Fellowship
Board Certifications
  • Vascular Surgery

Michael Pontoriero, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Michael A. Pontoriero, MD, FACS joined the practice in 1993. Dr. Pontoriero is board certified in both Cardiovascular and General Surgery. His area of expertise includes thoracic, aortic and carotid surgery, and lower extremity arterial reconstructions. Dr. Pontoriero is also an accomplished dialysis access surgeon.

Education & Training
  • Fordham College of New York, B.S., Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
    • Undergraduate
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
    • Medical School
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, GeneralSurgery
    • Residency
  • Tufts University School of Medicine, Cardiothoracic Surgery
    • Fellowship

 

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • General Surgery

Jonathan A. Levison, MD, FACS

Jonathan A. Levison, MD, FACS joined the practice in 1999 and is board certified in vascular surgery. Dr. Levison is well versed in all techniques of endovascular surgery and holds an expertise in open aortic surgery.

Education & Training
  • Undergraduate: University of Vermont, B.A.
  • Medical School: The Chicago Medical School
  • Residency: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, General Surgery
  • Fellowship: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Vascular Surgery
  • Raymond Joseph Holmes, M.D., F.A.C.S.

    Raymond J. Holmes, MD, FACS joined the practice in 2004 and is board certified in vascular surgery. Dr. Holmes’ surgical interests include hemodialysis access, endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, and percutaneous peripheral vascular interventions.

    Education & Training
    • Rutgers University – Cook College, BS, Biology
      • Undergraduate
    • St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
      • Medical School
    • St. Barnabas Medical Center, General Surgery
      • Residency
    • North Shore / Long Island Jewish Health System,Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology
      • Fellowship

     

    Board Certifications
    • Vascular Surgery

    Michael Downes Addis, M.D., F.A.C.S.

    Michael D. Addis, MD, FACS joined the practice in 2005 and is board certified in vascular surgery. Dr. Addis’ surgical interests include the endovascular treatment of abdominal and thoracic disease, hemodialysis access and peripheral vascular disease. He has presented this topic at various symposia and is serving as a sub-investigator in one of the industry-sponsored studies in which TCVCG participates.

    Education & Training
    • Dartmouth College, BA
      • Undergraduate
    • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
      • Medical School
    • Mount Sinai Hospital, General Surgery
      • Residency
    • Mount Sinai Hospital, Vascluar Surgery
      • Fellowship
    Board Certifications
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Salvador Cuadra, M.D., F.A.C.S.

    Salvador A. Cuadra, MD, FACS joined the practice in 2008 and is board certified in vascular surgery. Dr. Cuadra’s surgical interests include minimally invasive treatments for peripheral vascular disease and abdominal aortic aneurysms. His expertise also lies in the management of patients with carotid artery disease and hemodialysis access.

    Education & Training
    • Cornell University, B.S.
      • Undergraduate
    • State University of New York at Stony Brook
      • Medical School
    • State University of New York at Stony Brook
      • Residency, General Surgery
    • University of Medicine & Dentistry
      • Fellowship, Vascular Surgery

     

    Board Certifications
    • Vascular Surgery

    Combiz Rezayat, MD, FACS

    Combiz Rezayat, MD, FACS joined the practice in 2010 and is board certified in vascular surgery. Dr. Rezayat has extensive experience with the management of complicated thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms as well as the endovascular management of lower extremity arterial occlusive disease. He has interests in the management of aortic aneurysm, mesenteric ischemia, peripheral artery disease, carotid disease, and pulmonary embolism. He has published and presented in many of these areas of interest.

    Education & Training
    • University of California-Irvine, B.S.
      • Undergraduate
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine of New York
      • Medical School
    • New York Presbyterian, Columbia University, General Surgery
      • Residency
    • New York and Presbyterian, Cornell and Columbia University, Vascular Surgery
      • Fellowship
    Board Certifications
    • Vascular Surgery

    Scott A. Sundick, MD, FACS

    Scott A. Sundick, MD, FACS joined the practice in 2012 and is board certified in vascular surgery. He is highly trained in endovascular repairs of aortic and thoracic aneurysms as well as carotid artery disease. In addition to lower extremity angioplasty and stenting, Dr. Sundick’s expertise lies in minimally invasive treatment of aneurysms of the spleen, kidneys and liver, and the treatment of liver cancer and upper gastrointestinal disorders.

    Dr. Sundick is among the first generation of vascular surgeons who consider themselves “interventionalists” in addition to surgeons. This approach to patient care gives him many tools to diagnose and treat vascular disease, but offers the patients the best of both worlds.

    Education & Training
  • Undergraduate: University of Rochester, B.S. in Health and Society/Public Health
  • Medical School: The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
  • Graduate School: The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Masters Degree
  • Residency: Saint Barnabas Medical Center – General Surgery
  • Fellowship: Mount Sinai Hospital, Vascular & Interventional Surgery
  • Michael Ombrellino, M.D., F.A.C.S.

    Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS joined the practice 2013 when the Vein Institute of New Jersey joined TCVCG and is board certified in vascular surgery. Dr. Ombrellino concentrates his practice on the advanced treatment of venous, arterial disease and aortic disease. He is a former Chief of Vascular Surgery at Morristown Medical Center, and remains an active member of the department as chairman of the Performance Improvement Committee and as a member of the Surgical Residency Education Committee.

    Education & Training
    • State University of New York at Binghamton
      • Undergraduate
    • Universita Degli Studi of Bologna, Italy
      • Medical School
    • State University of New York at Brooklyn Health Science Center, General Surgery
      • Residency
    • North Shore University Hospital of Manhasset, Vascular Surgery
      • Fellowship
    Board Certifications
    • Vascular Surgery
    Hospital Affiliations
    • Former Chief of Vascular Surgery at Morristown Medical Center
    • Remains an active member of the department as chairman of the Performance Improvement Committee and as a member of the Surgical Residency Education Committee

    Bruce Brener, MD, FACS

    Bruce Brener, MD, FACS joined the Cardiovascular Care Group in January 2016. He is an experienced, well known vascular surgeon who continues to advance traditional and minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of vascular disease. He is firmly committed to providing top-notch, state of the art comprehensive, compassionate care to his patients.

    Education & Training
    • Yale University, New Haven CT
      • Undergraduate
    • Harvard University, Boston MA
      • Medical School
    • Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Massachusetts General, Boston MA
      West Roxbury V.A. Hospital, Boston MA

      • Residency
    • Massachusetts General, Boston MA
      • Fellowship

    Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS

    Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS joined the Cardiovascular Care Group in January 2016. Dr. Sturt is a comprehensive vascular surgeon with both open and endovascular skills. She treats the full spectrum of vascular pathologies from venous disease, dialysis access, peripheral vascular disease and aortic disease, varicose veins, sclerotherapy for spider veins, utilizing the most recent and effective vascular technologies.

    Education & Training
  • College: University of Chicago, Chicago IL
  • Medical School: State University of New York – Syracuse, NY
  • Residency: University of Medicine and Dentistry, Newark, NJ
  • Fellowships: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ
  • Andrew Cha, DO, FACS

    Andrew Cha, DO, FACS is Board Certified in Vascular Surgery. He joined the Cardiovascular Care Group in 2015, after successfully completing his fellowship in Vascular Surgery at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. His expertise lies in limb preservation and treating patients with critical limb ischemia as well as treating patients with symptomatic venous disease.

    Education & Training
  • Undergraduate – New York University, New York, NY
  • Medical School – Midwestern University – Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale AZ
  • Residency – Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT
  • Fellowship – Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson, New Brunswick, NJ
  • Board Certifications
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Daniel I. Fremed, MD, FACS

    Daniel I. Fremed, MD, FACS joined the Cardiovascular Care Group in 2017, after successfully completing his residency in Vascular surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York. He is board certified in vascular surgery. His clinical interests include abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, mesenteric and renal artery disease, dialysis access creation and maintenance, as well as disorders of the venous system. He has published and presented on many of these areas of interest.

    Education & Training
    • Undergraduate: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
    • Medical School: UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, New Brunswick, NJ
    • Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, Vascular Surgery

    Neil H. Poulsen, M.D.

    Dr. Neil Poulsen became a valued member of the Cardiovascular Care Group in 2021. After completing his vascular surgery fellowship at Carolinas Medical Center and general surgery residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center, he earned board certifications in both vascular surgery and general surgery.

    His clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of vascular conditions. Dr. Poulsen is adept in both endovascular interventions and open vascular surgery techniques, providing comprehensive care for his patients.

    Education & Training
    • Undergraduate: Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
    • Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
    • Residency: St. Barnabas Medical Center, General Surgery
    • Fellowship: Carolinas Medical Center, Vascular Surgery

    Kunal Vani, DO, FACS

    Dr. Kunal Vani joined the Cardiovascular Care Group in 2021. He completed his vascular surgery fellowship at Pennsylvania Hospital and his general surgery residency at Rowan University. Board certified in both vascular surgery and general surgery, Dr. Vani brings a wealth of expertise to his practice.

    His clinical focus includes the management of aortic and visceral artery pathology. Skilled in both endovascular interventions and open vascular surgery techniques, Dr. Vani offers a comprehensive approach to patient care.

    Education & Training
    • Undergraduate: Emory University, Atlanta, GA
    • Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA
    • Residency: Rowan University, General Surgery
    • Fellowship: Pennsylvania Hospital, Vascular Surgery
    Our Services

    Over the past decade, there have been numerous advances in the treatment of patients with vascular disease. We continue to lead the industry in developing and using these state of the art diagnostic and treatment methods

    Venous Disease

    The vascular specialists at The Cardiovascular Care Group featuring Vein Institute of NJ are industry leaders in successfully treating venous disorders and related symptoms, including the following:

    • Spider Veins
    • Varicose Veins
    • Leg Swelling
    • Leg Pain
    • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
    • Venous Reflux (insufficiency”)
    • Discolored “Dark” Leg
    • Leg Ulcers
    • Bleeding From Leg Veins
    • Skin Rejuvenation

    Treatments

    At The Cardiovascular Care Group featuring Vein Institute of NJ, we take a comprehensive approach to treating your vein problems.

    After obtaining a history and performing a physical exam in a comfortable, patient-friendly environment, you will undergo a noninvasive doppler and ultrasound exam at our prestigious, ICAVL accredited vascular lab to determine the areas of your venous problems (dilated veins, faulty valves, and areas of clot).

    Based on the information collected, a custom, individualized treatment plan will be formulated by your doctor and discussed with you in detail. Veins that are cosmetically unappealing, or cause pain or other symptoms are prime candidates for treatment.

    Our faculty of specialists use the industry’s latest technologies to perform minimally invasive procedures to treat venous issues. These procedures include:

    Arterial Disease 

    • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
    • Aortic Aneurysms
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Hemodialysis Access
    • Limb ischemia
      • Acute limb ischemia
    • Thrombectomies / Embolectomies
      • Endovascular revascularization
      • Anti-coagulation and Thrombolysis
      • Surgical revascularization (arterial bypass)
    • Chronic limb ischemia
      • Diabetic foot ulcers / Rest pain
      • Endovascular Angioplasty / Stenting
      • Surgical revascularization
    • Mesenteric ischemia
    • Renovascular Hypertension
    • Extracranial cerebrovascular disease
      • Carotid Endarterectomy and Endovascular carotid angioplasty and stenting
    • Surgery of the vertebral system
    • Lymphatic disease – Lymph edema
    • Vascular Medicine
      • Raynaud’s syndrome
      • Scleroderma
    • Wound Care
      • Acute and chronic non healing ulcers

    Contact our office with more information with regards to treatment plans for arterial disease.

    Morristown Location
    Phone: 973-759-9045
    Fax: 973-538-4115
    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: Closed
    Clifton Location
    Phone: 973-759-9045
    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: Closed
    Westfield Location
    Phone: 973-759-9045
    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: Closed
    Shrewsbury Location
    Phone: 973-759-9045
    Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: Closed
    Hoboken Location
    Phone: 973-759-9045
    Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: Closed
    Denville Location
    Phone: 973-759-9045
    Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: Closed
    Insurance

    Please contact our office and speak with one of our highly trained insurance specialists.

    You always find a very attentive, pleasant, and very professional person, and the doctor is an excellent person who explains very well how your health is. I am grateful to have them taking care of my health.
    Magdalena Velasquez
    Going for a stress test can be stressful, and the professional staff at Cardiovascular Imaging made it a great experience. I would definitely recommend them for your health needs.
    Spencer Beaton
    The entire staff is caring and professional, most of all excellence bedside manner.
    James Osborne

    The office staff was very nice. The doctor was outstanding, very professional knew what he was talking about, and took very good care of me.

    Gina Ferrara

    My Dad had gangrene of the foot. Our surgeon told us he needed an amputation of the entire leg! I was told to see Dr. K. for a second opinion. He saw us, did some simple ultrasound tests in his office and the following week he was able to fix the circulation problems in Dad’s leg. It is now three years later and Dad is running after my children every Tuesday when I go to work!

    P.