Dr. Joe Chauvapun (known as Dr. Joe) is a board-certified vascular surgeon, and the founder, chairman and Chief Vision Officer of UP Medical. He has over 21 years of extensive experience in carotid artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and peripheral vascular procedures
Dr. Joe was inspired to become a care leader as a young boy. At the age of 4, he fractured his skull and suffered a concussion. During this difficult period, it was his empathetic pediatrician that comforted him, and made him feel confident about a full recovery. This experience served as a catalyst for him to pursue a career in medicine. Described as a charismatic and inspirational leader by family and friends, Dr. Joe founded UP Medical with the vision of reshaping the fragmented and transactional specialty healthcare industry, and replacing it with a whole-person care model. “I’m constantly learning and evolving, at every stage of my life and my career. I always have to reinvent myself.” Dr. Joe’s passion for holistic patient care drives our purpose here at UP Medical.

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- Angioplasty
- Atherectomy
- AVF/AVG Creation and Revision
- Dialysis Access Intervention and Maintenance
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Angiogram
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
- Spider and Varicose Veins
- Stenting
- Transcarotid Artery Revascularization
- Venogram
- Venous Insufficiency and Ablation
- Board Certified in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery, American Board of Surgery
- Registered Physician Vascular Interpreter (RPVI), ARMDS
- Fluoroscopy and Radiology Certification, California Radiology
- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Fellowship, University of South Florida
- General Surgery Chief Residency and Residency, State University of New York at Buffalo, New York
- MD, St. George’s University School of Medicine
- BA in Molecular Biology, University of California at Berkeley
- Iota Epsilon Alpha, International Medical Honor Society
- Junior Surgical Resident Award, Eastern Vascular Society

Dr. Joe received an Awards
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- Resident Research Paper Winner, Western New York Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
- Resident Clinical Research Paper Winner, New York Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
- Mentor of the Year Award, Harbor UCLA Department of Surgery
Know more about Dr. Joe
Dr. Joe was inspired to become a care leader as a young boy. At the age of 4, he fractured his skull and suffered a concussion. During this difficult period, it was his empathetic pediatrician that comforted him, and made him feel confident about a full recovery.
How I stay healthy and happy
Traveling, watching tv while getting my steps in on the treadmill, hanging out with friends and family, going on long walks with my wife and beagle.
Other languages spoken
Spanish
Pronouns
He, His
Other languages spoken
Spanish
25+
Experience
240+
Books Read
20+
Countries travelled
140
Dives