Our Providers

The doctors at Desert Vein & Vascular Institute are committed to your long-term well-being. They will provide you with high quality, prompt, comprehensive, personalized, and proven vein care so you can return to a better quality of life.

NURSE PRACTITIONERS

Catherine Alwani, NP-BC

Catherine Alwani, NP-BC

Catherine Alwani, NP-BC was born in Chicago and has lived in the Coachella Valley most of her life. During her 13 year tenure working as an RN for Eisenhower Medical Center, Catherine spent all of her time caring for cardiovascular and pre and post operative vascular patients. During Catherine’s training she did a preceptorship in internal medicine and hospital medicine as well as in vascular surgery with DVVI’s own Dr. Pushpinder Sivia. Having worked with Dr. Yu and Dr. Sivia since they both came to the valley, Catherine has extensive experience in vascular procedures that makes her a perfect addition to DVVI’s medical staff.

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Arizona State University, 2012

Master of Science in Nursing / Adult Geriatric
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Walden
University, 2015.

Carmen Villa, NP-BC

Carmen Villa, NP-BC

Carmen Villa, NP-BC is a board-certified nurse practitioner. She completed her Associate Degree at College of the Desert and received her Master’s Degree at Walden University.

During her 11 years working as a Monitor Tech-RN for Eisenhower Medical Center, Carmen spent her time ensuring patient and family care. She managed post op vascular, CABG, post coronary catheterization and valve replacement patients. She previously served as an Interventional Radiology Nurse at Eisenhower Medical Center. Carmen is a perfect asset to the DVVI team.

Education:
Associate Nursing: College of the Desert, 2010

Master of Science in Nursing / Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Walden University, 2017

MEDICAL ASSISTANTS

Ana Castillo

Ana Castillo

Joseline Delgado

Joseline Delgado

Glory Duran

Glory Duran

Sandra De Lara

Sandra De Lara

Maria Mora

Maria Mora

Amayrani Moreno

Amayrani Moreno

Crystal Ortiz

Crystal Ortiz

Naomi Prado

Naomi Prado

Maria Rios

Maria Rios

Adrianna Sanchez

Adrianna Sanchez

Rubi Villa

Rubi Villa

ADMINISTRATION

Katie Alcala

Katie Alcala

Michelle Bolanos

Michelle Bolanos

Jennifer Corona

Jennifer Corona

Lorraine De Lara

Lorraine De Lara

Rebecca Lemus

Rebecca Lemus

Alma Acevedo Luna

Alma Acevedo Luna

Monica Moreno

Monica Moreno

Bernice Perezchica

Bernice Perezchica

Gaby Quiroz

Gaby Quiroz

Ana De Santiago

Ana De Santiago

Araceli Soria

Araceli Soria

Wendy Wright

Wendy Wright

PHYSICIAN LIAISON

Greg Hulse

Greg Hulse

Greg joined Desert Vein & Vascular Institute in 2019. In his former role, Greg worked with a group of Radiologists in Seattle as a Marketing Coordinator where he started to develop his skills in the medical field, as well as his experience as a membership, marketing, & Events Coordinator for Samena Swim & Recreation Club in Bellevue, Washington. This experience has allowed Greg to develop his relationship skills with people of all demographics & to hone his skills working within the community as well as physicians and their staff of the benefits of Desert Vein & Vascular Institute.

Accredited Facility Vascular Testing

Maintaining the Gold Standard.

The quality and effectiveness of any vascular or vein procedure is largely dependent upon the standards of the vascular lab and expertise of its technologists. READ MORE