Before social distancing became part of our new vocabulary, the current and past Presidents of the American Venous Forum gathered on March 3rd in Amelia Island to kick off the AVF’s 32nd Annual Meeting. The President’s Dinner, traditionally held the night before the Annual Meeting, welcomed 18 AVF Presidents from Dr. Robert Kistner (1996) to Dr. Brajesh Lal (2019). Following a welcome from outgoing President Lal, each past leader of the American Venous Forum shared their heartfelt thoughts and recollections. It was truly a special evening with these pioneers of venous care.

Dr. Marc Passman, Dr. Joann Lohr, Dr. Robert McLafferty, Dr. Elna Masuda,
Dr. Michael Dalsing, Dr. Frank Padberg, Dr. Bo Eklof, Dr. John Blebea,
Dr. Fedor Lurie, Dr. Mark Meissner
Front row (left to right): Dr. Seshadri Raju, Dr. Joseph Caprini, Dr. Robert Kistner,
Dr. Peter Gloviczki, Dr. Anthony Comerota, Dr. Thomas Wakefield, Dr. Thomas O’Donnell