Today we’d like to introduce you to Madge Geohagen.
Hi Madge, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I migrated from Jamaica to the USA to pursue a degree in Fashion Design. However, since I was a foreign student, the tuition was beyond my parents’ capabilities so I had to change course. I decided to go back to college and major in Biology.
After obtaining my Bachelor’s Degree from Rutgers University, I was accepted into the Physician Assistant Program at Seton Hall University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. This program was a joint program of both schools, thus graduating from both.
Ever since I was a child, I had a proclivity toward the medical field because I had a passion for caring for others. My decision to do so was made concrete when one of my former elementary school teachers recognized my caring spirit and nurtured me in that direction.
After obtaining my degree as a Physician Assistant, I was employed by a group of vascular surgeons at St. Michael’s Medical Center in New Jersey. On that job, I learned the art of treating spider veins via sclerotherapy, which has become a passion of mine. So, I would say my career chose me.
After moving to Florida from New Jersey in 2005, I worked with a few vascular surgeons before I was introduced to Dr. Bragg at Florida Vein Care through their Botox rep who knew of my expertise in this field.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
As Physician Assistants, we are required to keep abreast of changes in the medical field. Since my specialty is vascular and cosmetics, I am very limited in my exposure to changes in other fields of medicine.
We are also required to sit the Boards every 10 years. With me being limited in my field of expertise, it requires that I am constantly educating myself so that I am up-to-date. Doing Continued Medical Education courses as well as research has enabled me to somewhat survive this challenge.
I have also used this challenge to push myself to learn so that I can educate my co-workers on what I have learned.
I realize that I will not be a Physician Assistant forever, so I have tried to plant seeds of interest in the younger coworkers who have demonstrated interest in becoming a Physician Assistant.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Florida Vein Care & Cosmetics Center is a specialized practice helping people feel confident and comfortable in their own skin. We provide medical-grade treatments for varicose and spider veins, along with aesthetic services such as Botox, dermal fillers, customized weight loss and hormone replacement. It’s a blend of medical expertise and cosmetic care all under one roof.
Our goal is to improve both health and confidence through our comprehensive patient-centered care.
As a provider, I help clients in a variety of ways, including treating spider veins with sclerotherapy, offering dermal fillers and Botox, providing hormone replacement, and creating personalized weight loss plans.
I am proud of the quality of care that I have been able to deliver to our patients. This is evident in the fact that most of my clients are obtained through word of mouth. Some patients have traveled miles just to be treated by me.
When I treat a patient, I approach their care as if they were a member of my own family. I believe that God expects me to always give 100% to whomever I meet.
I have been doing this type of work for 25 years, so I feel very confident with my knowledge and the quality of service I deliver.
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
Over the next five to 10 years, I see aesthetic medicine becoming much more personalized through AI- driven technology.
Regenerative injectables such as peptides are rapidly growing as more patients seek collagen stimulation for a more youthful appearance.
Facial mapping and skin analysis through AI will be able to evaluate wrinkles, pigmentation, hydration, and pores, with more precise recommendations.
Overall, I believe these advancements will benefit patients compared to our current system of care. That said, regulation will be important. AI can reflect built-in biases, and there is always a risk of over-relying on algorithms that may not be perfect.
Even so, I am optimistic. If used responsibly, these tools can help deliver strong results with less risk, lower cost and shorter downtime, ultimately making treatments more accessible and appealing for patients.
I would encourage aspiring healthcare providers to stay open-minded. Be aware that the field of medicine is constantly evolving, so try to be comfortable with technology.
Always maintain a sharp focus on mastering the core clinical skills of medicine so that the changes or trends will not affect your foundational knowledge. Embrace technology and use it as an assistant, but always apply your clinical judgement.
Success for me now is seeing patients improve under my care and share their success stories with others. As medicine continues to evolve, my goal remains the same: to provide thoughtful, personalized care that truly makes a difference.
Contact Info:
- Website: floridaveincare.com and sveltemd.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floridaveincare/ and instagram.com/sveltemd_
- Facebook: facebook.com/FloridaVeinCare and facebook.com/SvelteMD
- Youtube: www.youtube.com/@floridaveincare-lakemary8613 and www.youtube.com/@SvelteMedical
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/florida-vein-care-orlando-4
Image Credits
Laura Cornell
