Technical Success Rate
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0
%
Patients Treated
0
+
Same-Day
Recovery Home
Minimally
Invasive Treatments
WE PREVENT AMPUTATIONS!
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE SURGERY,
UNDERSTAND ALL YOUR OPTIONS
Pain Score
8/10
Severe
Treatment Match
GAE
High Match
92%
Eligibility
You May
Qualify
Qualify
Conditions we treat
Find Relief From What Slows You Down
KNEE PAIN
Osteoarthritis & chronic
knee pain
knee pain
LEG PAIN
Peripheral artery disease
(PAD)
(PAD)
FOOT WOUND
Non-healing
foot ulcers
foot ulcers
COLD FEET/ NUMBNESS
Poor circulation &
neuropathy
neuropathy
SHOULDER PAIN
Chronic shoulder pain &
stiffness
stiffness
VARICOSE VEINS
Bulging veins, aching &
heaviness
heaviness
LEG SWELLING
Swollen ankles &
heavy legs
heavy legs
HIP PAIN
Chronic hip pain
& arthritis
& arthritis
HEEL PAIN
Plantar fasciitis & chronic heel pain
TRUSTED CARE
Expert Care, Close to Home
30+
Years in Bakersfield
Serving Kern County patients since 1992 with advanced cardiovascular and vascular care.
8/10
Amputations preventable
With early vascular treatment, the vast majority of amputations caused by PAD can be prevented.
6+
Board certifications
With early vascular treatment, the vast majority of amputations caused by PAD can be prevented.
12M+
Americans affected by PAD
Most go undiagnosed. Early detection and minimally invasive treatment changes outcomes.
MEET YOUR DOCTORS
Leading Vascular Care Experts
Dr. Vinod Kumar
Heart, Vascular & Leg Center
UCLA Trained
FACC
KGET Featured
Baylor Fellowship
Dr. Kumar has spent over 30 years building Central California's most trusted vascular practice.
Gerardo Murguia, PA-C
Elsita Mathew, FNP-C
NP Magdalene Tanyi Epse Ayuk
Dr. Newton Phuong, MD
Dr. Mark Le,
MD
WE ACCEPT MOST MAJOR INSURANCE PLANS
Including Medicare, Medi-Cal, and most PPO plans.
Not sure if you're covered?
Call us and we'll check before your visit.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Is this surgery? Will I be put under general anesthesia?
Most treatments at HVLC are minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures rather than open surgery. They are typically performed using local anesthesia with moderate sedation to keep you comfortable. General anesthesia is usually not required, although your care team will confirm the plan for your specific procedure. HVLC’s current angioplasty and atherectomy information also describes local anesthesia with sedation.
Does Medicare cover this? What about my insurance?
Medicare and many major insurance plans may cover treatment when it is medically necessary. Coverage depends on your diagnosis, procedure, and individual plan. Our team can verify your benefits and any authorization requirements before your appointment. HVLC currently lists Medicare and several major insurers among accepted plans.
How long will I be at the clinic? Can I drive myself home?
Your total visit time depends on the evaluation or procedure being performed. For many outpatient procedures, plan to be at the clinic for several hours, including preparation and recovery. If you receive moderate sedation, you should arrange for someone to drive you home.
Will it hurt? What is the recovery like?
The treatment area is numbed with local anesthesia, and moderate sedation is used to help keep you comfortable. Mild soreness, bruising, or tenderness at the access site may occur afterward. Recovery varies by procedure, but many patients return to light daily activities within a few days.
What conditions does HVLC treat?
HVLC treats a range of vascular and minimally invasive pain conditions, including PAD and poor circulation, varicose veins and CVI, leg swelling, nonhealing wounds and ulcers, chronic knee pain and osteoarthritis, chronic hip and shoulder pain, heel and foot pain, and internal hemorrhoidal disease.
How do I know which treatment is right for me?
Your treatment depends on your symptoms, diagnosis, imaging, and overall health. Our specialists first identify the underlying cause, then recommend the most appropriate option, which may include lifestyle changes, medication, diagnostic testing, or a minimally invasive procedure. HVLC’s current treatment pages follow this evaluation-first approach.
Can I go home the same day?
Many HVLC procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, and patients often return home the same day. Recovery time depends on the specific treatment. For example, HVLC describes same-day discharge for angiograms and several vein procedures.
Imagine Life Without The Pain.
Walking your dog. Playing with your grandkids. Getting through the day without aching knees, heavy legs or constant discomfort.
Advanced minimally invasive treatments designed
to help you get back to living.
Health Resources
Expert Vascular Health Tips
Knee Pain & GAE
Knee Pain at Night: Why It Gets Worse When You Stop Moving | HVLC Bakersfield
Knee Pain at Night: Why It Gets Worse When You Stop Moving and What It Could Mean Most people expect joint pain to get worse during activity. Push it too hard, feel it afterward. That logic makes sense. So when knee pain is worst at night, when you are lying still, not putting any weight on it, not doing anything at all, it catches people off guard. Some assume they slept in a bad position. Others take a painkiller and try to push through. What fewer people know is that nighttime knee pain has a specific meaning. It is not random. It is telling you something about what is driving the pain, and it points directly toward a mechanism that standard treatments often miss.
Knee Pain & GAE
Knee Pain at Night: Why It Gets Worse When You Stop Moving | HVLC Bakersfield
Knee Pain at Night: Why It Gets Worse When You Stop Moving and What It Could Mean Most people expect joint pain to get worse during activity. Push it too hard, feel it afterward. That logic makes sense. So when knee pain is worst at night, when you are lying still, not putting any weight on it, not doing anything at all, it catches people off guard. Some assume they slept in a bad position. Others take a painkiller and try to push through. What fewer people know is that nighttime knee pain has a specific meaning. It is not random. It is telling you something about what is driving the pain, and it points directly toward a mechanism that standard treatments often miss.
Heart & Vascular Health, PAD & Circulation
What Happens to Your Legs When You Sit All Day | HVLC Bakersfield
What Happens to Your Legs When You Sit All Day. And Why It Matters More Than You Think sitting all day effects on leg circulation poor circulation vascular health Bakersfield Most people know that sitting too much is not great for them. They have heard it enough times. But the conversation usually stays vague, centered around back pain, posture, or burning calories. What gets far less attention is what prolonged sitting does specifically to the blood flow in your legs. And for a significant number of people, particularly those with diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of heart disease, the effects are not just discomfort. They are the early stages of a real vascular problem.
PAD & Circulation
Your Heart Gets a Lot of Attention. Your Leg Arteries Deserve the Same | HVLC Bakersfield
Your Heart Gets a Lot of Attention. Your Leg Arteries Deserve the Same
chronic knee pain management vs treatment what actually helps HVLC Bakersfield
Every February, American Heart Month reminds people to take care of their arteries, watch their cholesterol, check their blood pressure, and protect their cardiovascular health.
Vein Disease & DVT
Diabetes, Veins, and Circulation: Why Leg Health Is a Heart Issue
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a circulatory system problem that occurs in the deep veins of your legs. Anyone who’s developed any stage of vein disease is at risk for developing this potentially life-threatening condition, but knowing your risks will help you get medical treatment at the first sign of trouble.
Knee Pain & GAE
Arthritis Is Not Just About Your Joints. Here Is Why Your Blood Vessels Matter Too
Arthritis Is Not Just About Your Joints. Here Is Why Your Blood Vessels Matter Too And most of the conversation this month follows the same familiar path: cartilage breakdown, joint wear, inflammation, medication, physiotherapy, and eventually surgery.
PAD & Circulation
PAD 101: Start the New Year With a Circulation Screening
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a circulatory system problem that occurs in the deep veins of your legs. Anyone who’s developed any stage of vein disease is at risk for developing this potentially life-threatening condition, but knowing your risks will help you get medical treatment at the first sign of trouble.
PAD & Circulation
Simple Stretches That Boost Blood Flow in Minutes
If your days involve long hours of sitting at a desk or standing on your feet, your legs may be working overtime to keep blood moving. The good news? You don’t need a gym session—or much time—to support healthy circulation. A few simple stretches, like calf raises and ankle circles, can make a noticeable difference in just minutes.
Knee Pain & GAE
GAE vs. Knee Replacement: Understanding Where Genicular Artery Embolization Fits
GAE vs. Knee Replacement: Understanding Where Genicular Artery Embolization Fits
Not Every Patient With Knee Arthritis Is Ready for Surgery Knee osteoarthritis can progress slowly over years. Some patients manage symptoms with exercise, medication, injections, weight loss, bracing, or physical therapy. Others eventually reach a point where knee replacement becomes the best option.
PAD & Circulation
Your Heart Gets a Lot of Attention. Your Leg Arteries Deserve the Same | HVLC Bakersfield
Your Heart Gets a Lot of Attention. Your Leg Arteries Deserve the Same
chronic knee pain management vs treatment what actually helps HVLC Bakersfield
Every February, American Heart Month reminds people to take care of their arteries, watch their cholesterol, check their blood pressure, and protect their cardiovascular health.
Heart & Vascular Health, PAD & Circulation
What Happens to Your Legs When You Sit All Day | HVLC Bakersfield
What Happens to Your Legs When You Sit All Day. And Why It Matters More Than You Think sitting all day effects on leg circulation poor circulation vascular health Bakersfield Most people know that sitting too much is not great for them. They have heard it enough times. But the conversation usually stays vague, centered around back pain, posture, or burning calories. What gets far less attention is what prolonged sitting does specifically to the blood flow in your legs. And for a significant number of people, particularly those with diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of heart disease, the effects are not just discomfort. They are the early stages of a real vascular problem.
PAD & Circulation
Your Heart Gets a Lot of Attention. Your Leg Arteries Deserve the Same | HVLC Bakersfield
Your Heart Gets a Lot of Attention. Your Leg Arteries Deserve the Same
chronic knee pain management vs treatment what actually helps HVLC Bakersfield
Every February, American Heart Month reminds people to take care of their arteries, watch their cholesterol, check their blood pressure, and protect their cardiovascular health.
PAD & Circulation
Simple Stretches That Boost Blood Flow in Minutes
If your days involve long hours of sitting at a desk or standing on your feet, your legs may be working overtime to keep blood moving. The good news? You don’t need a gym session—or much time—to support healthy circulation. A few simple stretches, like calf raises and ankle circles, can make a noticeable difference in just minutes.
PAD & Circulation
PAD 101: Start the New Year With a Circulation Screening
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a circulatory system problem that occurs in the deep veins of your legs. Anyone who’s developed any stage of vein disease is at risk for developing this potentially life-threatening condition, but knowing your risks will help you get medical treatment at the first sign of trouble.
Knee Pain & GAE
Arthritis Is Not Just About Your Joints. Here Is Why Your Blood Vessels Matter Too
Arthritis Is Not Just About Your Joints. Here Is Why Your Blood Vessels Matter Too And most of the conversation this month follows the same familiar path: cartilage breakdown, joint wear, inflammation, medication, physiotherapy, and eventually surgery.
Knee Pain & GAE
Knee Pain at Night: Why It Gets Worse When You Stop Moving | HVLC Bakersfield
Knee Pain at Night: Why It Gets Worse When You Stop Moving and What It Could Mean Most people expect joint pain to get worse during activity. Push it too hard, feel it afterward. That logic makes sense. So when knee pain is worst at night, when you are lying still, not putting any weight on it, not doing anything at all, it catches people off guard. Some assume they slept in a bad position. Others take a painkiller and try to push through. What fewer people know is that nighttime knee pain has a specific meaning. It is not random. It is telling you something about what is driving the pain, and it points directly toward a mechanism that standard treatments often miss.
Knee Pain & GAE
GAE vs. Knee Replacement: Understanding Where Genicular Artery Embolization Fits
GAE vs. Knee Replacement: Understanding Where Genicular Artery Embolization Fits
Not Every Patient With Knee Arthritis Is Ready for Surgery Knee osteoarthritis can progress slowly over years. Some patients manage symptoms with exercise, medication, injections, weight loss, bracing, or physical therapy. Others eventually reach a point where knee replacement becomes the best option.
Knee Pain & GAE
Arthritis Is Not Just About Your Joints. Here Is Why Your Blood Vessels Matter Too
Arthritis Is Not Just About Your Joints. Here Is Why Your Blood Vessels Matter Too And most of the conversation this month follows the same familiar path: cartilage breakdown, joint wear, inflammation, medication, physiotherapy, and eventually surgery.
Vein Disease & DVT
Diabetes, Veins, and Circulation: Why Leg Health Is a Heart Issue
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a circulatory system problem that occurs in the deep veins of your legs. Anyone who’s developed any stage of vein disease is at risk for developing this potentially life-threatening condition, but knowing your risks will help you get medical treatment at the first sign of trouble.
Vein Disease & DVT
Diabetes, Veins, and Circulation: Why Leg Health Is a Heart Issue
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a circulatory system problem that occurs in the deep veins of your legs. Anyone who’s developed any stage of vein disease is at risk for developing this potentially life-threatening condition, but knowing your risks will help you get medical treatment at the first sign of trouble.
Knee Pain & GAE
Arthritis Is Not Just About Your Joints. Here Is Why Your Blood Vessels Matter Too
Arthritis Is Not Just About Your Joints. Here Is Why Your Blood Vessels Matter Too And most of the conversation this month follows the same familiar path: cartilage breakdown, joint wear, inflammation, medication, physiotherapy, and eventually surgery.
Heart & Vascular Health, PAD & Circulation
What Happens to Your Legs When You Sit All Day | HVLC Bakersfield
What Happens to Your Legs When You Sit All Day. And Why It Matters More Than You Think sitting all day effects on leg circulation poor circulation vascular health Bakersfield Most people know that sitting too much is not great for them. They have heard it enough times. But the conversation usually stays vague, centered around back pain, posture, or burning calories. What gets far less attention is what prolonged sitting does specifically to the blood flow in your legs. And for a significant number of people, particularly those with diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of heart disease, the effects are not just discomfort. They are the early stages of a real vascular problem.
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5020 Commerce Dr
5020 Commerce Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Why Kern County Patients Choose HVLC
The most experienced vascular team in Bakersfield
California has many vascular clinics. But no other clinic in Kern County brings together 30 years of experience, a UCLA- and Baylor-trained physician with six board certifications, and a 98% technical success rate in minimally invasive procedures.
We may not be the closest option for every patient. We are the one they are willing to travel for, and the one they trust.
Office-Based. No Hospital Stay Required.
Every procedure at HVLC is performed at our Bakersfield clinic. Evaluation, imaging, and treatment are all provided in one location, without navigating a hospital system, coordinating with an outside specialist, or worrying about a separate hospital facility bill arriving weeks later.
For patients, that also means no overnight stay, no general anesthesia, and a less complicated recovery. It is a same-day procedure completed in just a few hours. You arrive, receive treatment from the team you know, and return home shortly afterward.
