Meet Our Vein & Vascular Team
R. Randolph Waterford, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
Phlebology, Vascular Ultrasound
Dr. Randy Waterford, originally from Chicago, is the Medical Director of the Waterford Vein Institute & Pacific Rim Cardiovascular, which specializes in the latest treatment modalities for vein & vascular diseases. A long-time resident of Hawaii, he is a Stanford Medical graduate, multiple fellowship-trained, and board certified in Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, as well as Phlebology (specialist in treating vein disease). He also holds RVT & RPVI certifications, which gives him the knowledge and expertise to not only perform ultrasounds, but also interpret the results immediately on-site.
Dr. Waterford’s memberships and certifications have included the American Board of Surgery (General Surgery), Special Certificate in Vascular Surgery, and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He has also been certified by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, and is both a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), and a Registered Physician in the Vascular Interpretation of Vascular Ultrasound Studies (RPVI).
Dr. Waterford’s professional interests include all things vein, vascular, and cardiac –– as reflected by his background and experience. His outside interests include basketball and baseball (go Cubs!), swimming, snorkeling, travel, and spending time with his wife and two teenage daughters.
Lorainne Carlisle, RDMS, RVT
Vascular Technologist
Lori received her education and training at Indiana University, and has worked in the Chicagoland area in several different imaging modalities before settling into Vascular Sonography 20 years ago. She currently holds several certifications, including Radiologic Technologist (RT.R), Diagnostic Sonographer ( RMDS) and Vascular Technologist (RVT).
Her work as a vascular untrasound tech has been a labor of love for Lori, as she enjoys not only the technical challenges of her job, but also the opportunity to help improve the lives of our patients.
Lori loves meeting and getting to know new people and exploring the Big Island.