About Us
Lower Extremity Vascular Imaging Services
At Elevated Vein Solutions, we bring flexibility and convenience to vascular imaging. We give you and your patient the comfort of having their imaging done at your facility. Providing convenience and flexibility to meet the needs of your medical facilities across the greater Phoenix area. With advanced technology and a patient-focused app
At Elevated Vein Solutions, we bring flexibility and convenience to vascular imaging. We give you and your patient the comfort of having their imaging done at your facility. Providing convenience and flexibility to meet the needs of your medical facilities across the greater Phoenix area. With advanced technology and a patient-focused approach, we ensure every study is performed with accuracy, efficiency, and care. We perform comprehensive diagnostic ultrasounds for both
vein and arterial health.
Lydia Derhaag, RVS Founder and CEO Vascular Sonographer
Lydia is the founder and chief executive officer of Elevated Vein Solutions. Her extensive career includes educating and training numerous sonographers and physicians in ultrasound skills and venous procedures. With over three decades in the medical field, Lydia has dedicated the past 13 years to specializing in lower extremity conditions
Lydia is the founder and chief executive officer of Elevated Vein Solutions. Her extensive career includes educating and training numerous sonographers and physicians in ultrasound skills and venous procedures. With over three decades in the medical field, Lydia has dedicated the past 13 years to specializing in lower extremity conditions, venous and arterial ultrasounds, and assisting with vein procedures.
Highlights
Mentorship: Serves as a preceptor for vascular ultrasound students (2014-present) and mentored junior and senior high school students in the medical program at MET Professional Academy (2020). Community Outreach: Has volunteered her medical services in Mexico, performing vascular ultrasounds, and assisting with vein procedures. Volunteered her vascular sonographer services at St. Vincent De Paul.
Education and Development: Presented on general and vascular sonography at MET Professional Academy (2021), including a live scanning demonstration and Q&A session with medical students. Entrepreneurship:
Founded Veiniac-Nothing but VEINS online educational platform.
Host a weekly online series called Lydia Talk Friday, featuring brief, Ted-style messages focused on meaningful insights, personal growth, and practical guidance.
Education and Training
University of Phoenix- Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration 2017-2020
West Coast Ultrasound Institute- Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography 2010-2012 Insight Imaging- Clinical Placement/Internship 2012 Ultrasound Institute Medical Group- Clinical Placement/Internship 2012
Professional Affiliations
AVLS: American Vein & Lymphatic Society
SVU: Society for Vascular Ultrasound
Professional Vascular Ultrasound Training for Physicians and Sonographers
Professional Vascular Ultrasound Training for Physicians and Sonographers
At Elevated Vein Solutions, we specialize in bringing advanced, hands-on vascular ultrasound education directly to your facility. Our mission is to empower sonographers with the knowledge, skill, and confidence needed to perform accurate and diagnostically precise arterial and venous evaluations.
On-site training helps ensure your team lea
At Elevated Vein Solutions, we specialize in bringing advanced, hands-on vascular ultrasound education directly to your facility. Our mission is to empower sonographers with the knowledge, skill, and confidence needed to perform accurate and diagnostically precise arterial and venous evaluations.
On-site training helps ensure your team learns in their own environment- using their own equipment, workflows, and patient population. This approach allows us to tailor each session to your practice’s specific needs while reinforcing consistency and accuracy in every study performed.
With years of clinical experience in vascular ultrasound, we teach sonographers how to identify pathology, avoid common pitfalls, follow evidence-based protocols, and perform thorough, reliable exams that elevate the quality of care within your practice. Our goal is simple: to help your team produce high-quality diagnostic imaging that leads to better patient outcomes and greater confidence in every scan.
Whether you’re looking to refine existing skills or build a stronger vascular program from the ground up, we provide the expertise and support needed to take your companies diagnostic capabilities to the next level.