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Rodney Raabe, M.D., is an interventional radiologist board certified in diagnostic radiology with subspecialty certification in vascular and interventional radiology. As co-founder of the former Sapheon, Inc., Dr. Raabe co-invented and developed the technology for what is now known as Medtronicā€™s VenaSealā„¢ Closure system. His practice specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a broad spectrum of venous disorders and interventional radiology procedures. He also has worked in diagnostic neuroradiology for over 30 years. Dr. Raabe earned his medical degree at the University of Oregon, Portland in 1979, and completed his diagnostic radiology residency at the University of Utah Healthcare, Salt Lake City, where he served as Chief Resident and later completed an ultrasound/CT and interventional radiology fellowship. He opened the Varicose Vein Center at Inland Vascular Institute in 2002. An active researcher, Dr. Raabe has participated in more than 25 clinical trials as a principal investigator or sub-investigator. He has authored or co-authored more than 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and abstracts, book chapters, or books. He has been an invited lecture or speaker at more than 60 regional, national, and international medical conferences. He has done extensive research in neuroimaging including MRI, CT in the setting of stroke and carotid stenosis with stenting.