OhioHealth Vascular Medicine Physician Invited as Co-Author of Prestigious New England Journal Article on Chronic Venous Insufficiency
OhioHealth announced today that Raghu Kolluri, MD, a distinguished vascular medicine physician and nationally recognized leader in the field, was invited to co-author a clinical practice article with Eri Fukaya, MD, a vascular medicine specialist from Stanford University School of Medicine, in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). The article, titled Nonsurgical Management of Chronic Venous Insufficiency, gives clinicians across NEJM’s worldwide readership guidance on the best non-surgical therapies to improve outcomes for patients suffering from this prevalent and disabling condition.
This is Dr. Kolluri’s second NEJM feature in just the past year. The invitation to publish a review guiding patient care in this esteemed journal reflects a remarkable milestone in his career and his recognition as a thought leader in the evaluation and management of vascular disease.
“This is a tremendous honor, not only for me but for OhioHealth,” said Dr. Kolluri. “Being able to contribute to a journal like The New England Journal of Medicine is humbling, especially after being in practice for over 20 years. It is a recognition of the work we do here, and a testament to our commitment to advancing patient care.”
The clinical practice article provides physicians of all disciplines with an in-depth exploration of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a condition affecting millions worldwide. It highlights evidence-based treatment approaches, a review of current clinical guidelines, and expert recommendations for managing CVI.
“Venous disease is often the result of long-term effects from varicose veins or blood clots in the legs,” explained Dr. Kolluri. “The clinical vignette format of this publication provides a patient-centered overview of current evidence, helping physicians understand the treatments we provide and why they are effective.”
As a senior co-author, Dr. Kolluri was deeply involved in the research, writing, and educational aspects of the article. For him, involvement in writing for respected journals like NEJM is not only an opportunity to educate his peers but also a personal learning experience.
“Every time I’m involved in clinical research, guideline writing, lecturing, or writing papers like these, I am constantly learning,” Dr. Kolluri remarked. “Each article is a learning opportunity, both for me and for the physicians who read it. It’s part of what keeps me current in my medical education and provides insight into the cutting-edge developments in our field.”
Subha Raman, MD, OhioHealth’s vice president of the heart and vascular service line, further underscored the high impact of leading work like this from a large community health system.
“Dr Kolluri’s work exemplifies a great tradition at OhioHealth of world-class heart & vascular physicians who bring the best care we have to offer to patients today while working tirelessly with our teams to find innovations that improve the care of patients tomorrow, said Dr. Raman.
OhioHealth is proud of Dr. Kolluri’s achievements and his ongoing commitment to improving the health and well-being of patients. His work exemplifies the innovative spirit and leadership that defines OhioHealth as a leading healthcare provider.
