Dr. Qiang Zhang Meets Vascular Care Group: Accelerating CHIVA Adoption in North America and Building Global Collaboration

In June 2025, Dr. Qiang Zhang, founder of Dr. Smile Medical Group, visited Connecticut at the invitation of the Vascular Care Group, a renowned American physicians’ network. During his visit, Dr. Zhang engaged in face-to-face discussions with local vascular surgery teams, highlighting critical aspects of venous hemodynamics evaluation and the clinical application of the CHIVA strategy.

In his detailed presentation, Dr. Zhang shared advanced approaches to hemodynamic assessment, intervention path planning, and comprehensively outlined the fundamental CHIVA philosophy—”restoring blood flow and preserving veins.” His insights into the advantages of CHIVA, particularly regarding blood flow management and functional vein preservation, generated significant enthusiasm and robust dialogue among attending vascular specialists.

The CHIVA method, emphasizing vein function preservation and blood flow restoration, has been officially integrated into the U.S. clinical guidelines for venous disease treatment. An increasing number of American vascular surgeons are now actively exploring the CHIVA strategy, its diagnostic principles, and its implementation in diverse clinical scenarios. Standardized training and practice protocols are emerging as critical topics in international venous medicine dialogues.

During the exchanges, discussions extended beyond clinical practice into strategic collaboration and physician group organization, highlighting both practical and philosophical alignments between American and Chinese medical practitioners. Dr. Smile Medical Group is currently spearheading the rapid development of North America’s first dedicated CHIVA center. This pioneering facility will serve as a global training hub, providing comprehensive online education, hands-on practical training, physician certification, and international cooperation opportunities.

Through systematic knowledge-sharing and professional partnerships, Dr. Smile Medical Group is playing a pivotal role in promoting CHIVA globally, ensuring its sustainable growth, and facilitating lasting international collaboration among vascular care specialists worldwide.