Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified

Kyle Ruiz, ACNP-BC

Kyle brings over 15 years of progressive healthcare experience to iThriveVeins. He began his career as an EMT and paramedic before advancing to critical care, where he served as an ICU nurse, charge nurse, and preceptor at several top U.S. News & World Report–ranked institutions, including Scripps and Sharp Memorial Hospital.

At Sharp Memorial, Kyle specialized in cardiovascular surgery and heart transplants, as well as the management of patients with advanced cardiovascular disease, working alongside world-class surgical teams to care for some of the most complex cases in medicine.

He now applies this depth of experience at iThriveVeins, combining his advanced cardiovascular background with specialized training in venous disease to deliver outstanding clinical results and an exceptional patient experience.

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237 Five Star Reviews
"iTriveVeins with Dr.Damani is definitely the place to go for vascular disease in the legs"
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Eve M.

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"Now I'm pain-free, and after the Groupon credits for sclerotherapy, the spider veins are also gone." (read review)

Cheryl R.

Patient

"I had an excellent experience at iThriveVeins San Diego, and I highly recommend this clinic for anyone seeking vein treatment"
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Justyna P.

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"Great Staff. Love the office environment. Happy with the Treatment" (read review)

Levon Z.

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"Everyone was very professional and friendly" (read review)

Richard J.

Patient

"iThrive veins has been a life changer I was having problems with veinous insufficiency for about a year and a half now." (read review)

Blaise B.

Patient

"The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly which made me comfortable during the entire visit." (read review)

Michelle H.

Patient

"Dr. Damani and his entire staff are wonderful.  The professionalism and care that I received at iThrive is top notch" (read review)

Jeremy R.

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Meet our team

Our dedicated team of experts aims to deliver top-quality care to our patients.

dr samir damani vein doctor
Dr. Samir Damani
Board-Certified Cardiologist
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Kyle Ruiz, ACNP-BC
Kyle Ruiz
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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assistant practice manager
Liz Contreras
Assistant Practice Manager
lead clinic medical assistant
Ambar Palomera
Lead Clinical Medical Assistant
Bree - patient services
Breanne Williams
Patient Services Representative
clinical medical assistant
Nancy Figueroa
Clinical Medical Assistant
strategic operations
Kamryn Bell
Operations - Sales & Systems

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9850 Genesee Ave. Suite 650 La Jolla CA 92037

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655 Euclid Avenue Suite 401 National City CA. 91950