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Baptist Heart & Vascular Team Opens the Baptist Vein Center
in Gulf Breeze
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PENSACOLA, Fla. (July 8, 2013) – Baptist Health Care is proud to announce the opening of the
new Baptist Vein Center, led by board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon James Lonquist, M.D., of
Cardiology Consultants.
“Nearly 80 million adults suffer from the discomfort and unsightliness of varicose veins, spider
veins or other vein problems, but many may not realize that those vein concerns can be easily
treated with minimally invasive and non-surgical procedures at our new vein center,” explains
Dr. Lonquist.
An experienced cardiothoracic surgeon and long-time Gulf Coast resident, Dr. Lonquist has
specialized interest and skill involving the circulatory system and treatment of venous
disorders.
“As a surgeon, I know the importance of healthy veins and how they can be life-saving for those
suffering with heart disease. Now, as I open this vein center with Baptist, I am proud to offer
medical and cosmetic vein procedures that will help ensure healthier veins and healthier lives
for my patients,” says Dr. Lonquist.
At the Baptist Vein Center in Gulf Breeze, Fla., Dr. Lonquist offers a range of cosmetic and
medical treatments to treat vein disease, including surgical and non-surgical options. Services
include:
    Sclerotherapy
    Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT)
    Spider vein treatment
    Varicose vein treatment
    Venous insufficiency consultations
    Ultrasound
    Compression stockings
Venous disease is quite common in the United States and includes such conditions as varicose
veins and non-healing ulcers. Left untreated, these conditions can lead to an increased risk of
discomfort, blood clots and chronic skin changes.
New patients are being welcomed at 1118 Suite 102 on Gulf Breeze Hospital’s campus. To learn
more or to make an appointment, please call 850.969.VEIN or visit www.BaptistVeinCare.org.
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Want more information? Please contact Carmela Cook at 469.7762,
Carmela.Cook@bhcpns.org.
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About Baptist Health Care
Baptist Health Care is a community-owned, not-for-profit health care organization committed to improving the
quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. A 2003 Malcolm Baldrige
recipient, Baptist continuously strives to be a national leader in quality and service. Baptist Health Care includes
four hospitals, two medical parks, Baptist Manor, Baptist Leadership Group, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic &
Sports Medicine, Lakeview Center, Baptist Medical Group and Cardiology Consultants. With more than 6,000
employees and employed physicians, Baptist Health Care is the largest non-governmental employer in northwest
Florida. For more information, please visit www.eBaptistHealthCare.org.
Baptist Health Care ● Baptist Hospital ● Gulf Breeze Hospital ● Jay Hospital ● Atmore Community Hospital ●
Lakeview Center ● Baptist Manor ● Baptist LifeFlight ● Baptist Medical Park – Nine Mile ● Baptist Medical Park
– Navarre ● Andrews Institute ● Baptist Medical Group ● Cardiology Consultants ● Baptist Leadership Group