Helane Fronek MD, FACP, FASVLM, FAMWA initially practiced internal medicine and entered the field of venous disorders, in 1985. Since then, she has been an integral part of the development of this new medical specialty. Helane is a past president of the American Society of Vein and Lymphatic Medicine, the largest medical organization devoted to vein care. She was the first recipient of its prestigious Leadership Award and was later honored as its Honorary Member. She is also a respected speaker and educator in all aspects of diagnosis and treatment for venous disease and communication in the medical arena. As Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at UC-San Diego School of Medicine, she taught medical students the art of medicine including such topics as communication, ethics, and professionalism and was the course co-director for The Healers Art elective.

In 2009, Helane began training as a Co-Active Coach and holds the Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Physician Development Coach, and Professional Certified Coach certifications from the Coaches Training Institute, the Physician Coaching Institute, and the International Coaching Federation. She writes regular columns on physician coaching for both Vein Magazine and San Diego Physician magazine. Helane is passionate about helping her clients, most of whom are women physicians, find greater enjoyment and balance in their lives. She especially enjoys helping them find authentic ways to communicate for greater influence and impact, and assisting them in uncovering limiting beliefs that have kept them from finding the success and joy they seek, replacing them with more empowering and truer beliefs about themselves. Watching her clients see possibilities they didn’t see before and then step forward into their lives with greater confidence is truly thrilling and inspiring. Her website is https://helanefronekmd.com/