Dr. Anne Luhan
American Board of General Surgery Certified
American Board of Surgical Critical Care Certified
American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine Certified
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.)
About Doctor Luhan
Dr. Luhan is certified by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. There are less than 1000 specialists in the entire United States that have passed these specialty boards, which demonstrates Dr. Luhan’s utmost dedication to the treatment of venous disease. In addition, she is also a certified general surgeon and surgical intensivist.
Dr. Luhan’s membership as a the fellow of the American College of Surgeons marks her as a surgeon of the highest ranking. The college only bestows the letters F.A.C.S. to surgeons it deems professionally competent, educationally excellent and ethically upstanding.
Her education includes the following accomplishments:
- Graduated summa cum laude from the University of Ulm in Germany
- Completed a research semester at Harvard University in Boston
- Completed residency in general surgery at the University of Arizona, Tucson
- Earned a fellowship in intensive care and trauma surgery at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center
Currently, Dr. Luhan specializes in the treatment of spider and varicose veins in Mission Viejo, Calif., and strives to bring the best of her medical expertise and the latest technology to her patients and practice.
Why Choose Dr. Luhan
Ann Luhan has been delivering top-notch care to a wide range of patients for more than 10 years.
Treating a full range of vein conditions, Dr. Luhan cares for patients from the initial assessment through surgery; then, she oversees the healing process. Care at the Vein Center include treatments for the following conditions:
- Spider Veins
- Varicose Veins
- Leg Pain
- Restless Legs
- Heavy legs
- Swollen ankles
- Venous stasis ulcers
The full spectrum of vein care at the center includes:
- Comprehensive exam with duplex guided ultrasound
- Cosmetic sclerotherapy
- Varicose vein radiofrequency ablation
- ClariVein for anesthesia-free vein treatment
- Duplex guided foam sclerotherapy
Dr. Luhan’s inclusion as a fellow of the American College of Surgeons marks her as an excellent choice for vein surgery, as only the best surgeons are granted membership. Additionally, the clinic emphasizes minimally invasive surgeries that prioritize short downtimes and immediate return to activities.
Dr. Luhan’s Approach to Care
Each patient who enters the Elite Vein Institute can expect expert, individualized care at the highest standards of current practice — no exceptions.
Treating a medical condition is different for each patient, which is why Dr. Luhan firmly believes in carefully reviewing all the options to find the best one for you.
Dr. Luhan has been dedicated to patient care for more than 10 years, and in that time she has honed her skills of assessment, treatment planning and surgery. She carefully tailors each plan to the individual it will serve.
Not only is the surgeon herself friendly, approachable and extremely knowledgeable, her staff is made up of compassionate and caring experts in the vein surgery field, and they will help to make your time at the Vein Center as pleasant and productive as it can possibly be.
If you think you might benefit from vein surgery, come to the Vein Center and meet Dr. Luhan personally.
“Everyone at Elite Medizin made this experience such a positive one for me. Dr. Luhan is so knowledgeable and professional and I felt comfortable the entire time – she walked me through what she was doing and made sure I was prepared with instructions for afterwards. I enjoy coming to her office to see her and her staff and would recommend her highly!”
“I can walk again without pain, my legs are lighter and I am so happy!”
“My legs actually feel better! I thought it could not be true, but it is!”
“If you’ve had your veins treated by anyone else and we’re unhappy with the results, this is the office you should have visited to from the beginning. After 8 years of other physicians treating my veins with minimal result, I decided to come here. What a difference!! Thank you Dr Luhan for giving me my legs back!”
“Dr Luhan is the most amazing doctor I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. She is an outstanding listener, and she cares deeply about her patients. Her care and bedside manner are second to none. Her entire staff are also very professional as well.”
“Dr. Luhan has the most amazing bed side manner. I never felt rushed and all of my questions were answered. She even gave me the run down on how the flow of veins is suppose to work in the body. The procedure was nearly painless and I can say, without a doubt, she is the gentlest vein doctor in Orange County.”
“A perfect stranger stopped me and complimented me on my legs. It was a sincere compliment. I have gone from someone who would never wear a skirt or dress to a person who ALWAYS wears a dress. I am much more confident and feel pretty! Thank you! “
“Dr Luhan is extremely thorough and efficient in all her treatments. She’s very passionate about what she does and always treats me like family. I like how honest she is and you always know where you stand. I appreciate her quick response to calls, questions or concerns I have for her.”
“Dr. Anne Luhan has made my legs new again! I can play tennis in my short skirts now and feel great!! Thank you Dr. Luhan!”
“Thank you Dr. Luhan for giving me the confidence to show off my legs again. I am so impressed with your office and expertise. The treatment was painless and my results are amazing.”
“Dr. Luhan is a delight. She is very thorough and explains everything in detail and is relaxed and comfortable to be with. Her office feels like being with family.”
“My legs have not felt this good in so many years. I had problems with restless leg syndrome (RLS) and was not wanting to take medication so I read that vein disease could be associated with RLS and decided to look into it. Well turns out I had venous disease and it has been over 1 year since being treated and I no longer has RLS and I”m sleeping all night long. Thank you Dr. Luhan !”
“Dr. Luhan and her ultrasound tech just rock. Dr. Luhan is wildly enthusiastic and complementary. More important, she took time to give me a lesson on veins and how they operate. I’ve had ongoing issues and she gave me a clearly defined path of treatment that put me at ease.”
“My career requires me to be on my feet for hours at a time. I suffered for years with tired, sore legs. Since having Endovenous Ablation with Dr. Anne Luhan at Elite Vein Institute, my legs feel twenty years younger! The procedure is fast and virtually painless. I returned to my normal daily activities immediately, with absolutely no down time. In addition, I have been able to resume a more rigorous fitness routine without experiencing leg discomfort. Truly remarkable!”
“Dr. Luhan was very friendly and concerned about my leg pain, Dr, Luhan is very knowledgeable and explant to me in medical terms the problem i have with my legs, I am planning to see Dr Luhan again.”
“Thanks for everything. I’ll call when my insurance is figured out. Thanks also for your concern and care for the burn on my leg!”
“Dr. Luhan is very pleasant, professional and courteous. She answered all my questions and addressed my concerns.”
“This was the second time since my first was a blood test. The nurse/receptionist was awesome -truly. The appt reminder process and FB tie-in is great. Loved the manner, directness and knowledge of Dr. Luhan. Exam room a bit warm but no prob.”
“Absolutely thrilled to have found Dr LUHAN. Very knowledgable and easy to talk to. I feels she’s actually listening. Have already recommended to friends.”
“Love Dr Luhan and her concern to be very thorough with my medical history and immediate concerns. Thank you.”