Meet Dr. Gradman
Wayne S. Gradman, M.D. is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and received postgraduate vascular training at UCLA Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is board certified in Phlebology, Vascular Surgery, and General Surgery. After many years of practice at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Gradman now dedicates all his time to venous disorders at the Beverly Hills Vein Center.
Dr. Gradman is a member of both the American College of Phlebology, which focuses on the treatment of varicose vein problems, and the American Venous Forum, the nation’s most prestigious organization dedicated to the study of venous disorders.
He began pioneering research in endovenous closure of the saphenous vein over twenty years ago. Gayle Anderson of KLTA-5 Los Angeles featured Dr. Gradman and the Beverly Hills Vein Center on its morning Torso Turnover program on September 28, 2004. Both Los Angeles-based television station ABC-7 and Dr. Bruce Hensel, medical reporter for NBC-4, filmed Dr. Gradman as he demonstrated the Closure© procedure and discussed its application to individuals suffering from varicose vein disease. LA Magazine, Woman’s Day magazine, and Ms. Fitness magazine have featured him in articles on EVLT – Varicose Vein laser treatment. Dr. Gradman discussed the “Economy Class Syndrome: How to prevent deep vein thrombosis during air travel” on KCAL-9 and KFWB radio in November 2006. He is often heard on ESPN’s Weekend Warrior regarding athletes and their vein problems.
Board Certifications
- American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
- American Board of Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- General Surgery

Professional Affiliations
- American Venous Forum
- Fellow, American College of Phlebology
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- American Society for Vascular Surgery
- Southern California Society of Vascular Surgery
- Western Vascular Society
Awards, Lectures & Publications
In 1998, Dr. Gradman received the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Department of Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He lectures internationally to physicians and the public, and has published many articles on the treatment of varicose veins and other vein disorders.
His recent lecture engagements and publications include:
For many years Dr. Gradman was the sole vascular surgeon creating dialysis shunts for the children of Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles. The Hospital recently honored him for his contributions in this challenging field on behalf of these needy children. The plaque reads:

“Dr. Wayne Gradman
In acknowledgment for many years of
excellent and caring service
to our pediatric hemodialysis patients
The Division of Nephrology
Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles”
Personal Notes
Dr. Gradman’s hobbies include classical and jazz piano. He has performed numerous solo piano concertos with the Los Angeles Doctors Symphony. He served many years as President of the Los Angeles Music Guild, the city’s premiere chamber music society.
He has been married to Susan for more than 40 years and has two sons, Andrew and Eric.