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Drawing on more than 25 years of medical experience Clement Banda, MD, RPhS, founder of MD Vein & Skin Specialists in Owen Brown and Columbia, Maryland, transformed his practice into a leading provider of minimally invasive vein and skin procedures. Dr. Banda was an early adopter of laser medicine and surgery, and is now an industry leader with a focus on dermatologic surgery and phlebology, or vein specialty.
Dr. Banda holds a medical degree from the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, Zimbabwe. He made his way to the United States for his post-doctoral training at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, and George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He completed his clinical dermatology training at Queen Mary University of London, in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Banda is a diplomate of the American Board of Laser Surgery, the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine, and the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons. He is also an active member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
He has been profiled on American Health and Beauty and featured in Howard Magazine and Baltimore Magazine.
When he’s not working with patients, Dr. Banda enjoys working on home improvement projects and preparing gourmet vegetarian meals.
What Are Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that can appear ropy or cord-like and often occur in the great saphenous vein (GSV) system in the legs, so they frequently appear on the calves and lower thighs.
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The go-to treatment for varicose vein removal is endovenous ablation. It’s not, however, a single technique. Three types of ablation are commonly used, each with its own characteristics, to tackle small, medium, and large varicose veins.
Veins move blood back to the heart, but there are conditions when they can fail, causing blood to pool and press against vein walls. Usually affecting the lower legs and feet, venous insufficiency can cause slow-healing wounds called venous ulcers.
Of all skin cancers, melanoma is the most aggressive and potentially dangerous form. Mole mapping provides a frame of reference to monitor the appearance of moles and detection of new melanoma lesions in at-risk patients. Read on to learn more.
"Dr. Banda is a conscientious service oriented professional. I have and will continue to recommend him to friends and families."
"Dr. Banda did laser lipo on me to help correct contour irregularities[...]. I think he has a very nice bedside manner. He is direct but soft spoken."
