Ayaz A. Malik, MD, FACS Business Owner
Dr. Malik attended college and medical school in the University of Texas’ system. He completed his residency at The New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, an affiliate of The New York Hospital–Cornell Medical College. Dr. Malik completed a peripheral vascular and endovascular surgery fellowship at the Arizona Heart Institute. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and for 20 years has been in practice in vascular surgery in St. Louis. Dr. Malik is a member of the American College of Surgeons.
Rachael Brewer, FNP-BC Nurse Practitioner
As an advanced practice nurse, Rachael brings more than 17 years of nursing experience to Vein Specialties & Medi-Spa including vascular surgery, emergency medicine, intensive and critical care, and in-flight nursing. She completed her Master of Nursing degree at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and is a member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society.
As a Registered Vascular Technician Kathy has tested patients in the office and hospital settings for nearly a decade. She completed her Diagnostic Sonography Certificate of Proficiency and Associate of Arts degree from St. Louis Community College at Forest Park. She is certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Heather Martin, RMA, CLT Medical Assistant
Heather joined Dr. Malik when he purchased Vein Specialties in February 2019. She has worked as a registered medical assistant for nearly 15 years and is certified as a laser specialist, working with Cutera, Astnza and Dornier lasers. She performs laser tattoo removals and skin procedures in addition to medical/surgical assisting duties. She earned her Associates Degree in Applied Science and her Registered Medical Assistant Certificate from Allied College in Fenton, Missouri. Heather received her Certified Laser Specialist designation from New Look Laser College in Dallas, Texas. She is registered with American Medical Technologists.