Vascular Doctor Spotlight: Joseph Hagman, MD
Author: StrideCare Internal Team
Vascular doctor Joseph Hagman, MD recently joined our team and sat down with us for an impromptu interview. He shared his commitment to patients and the vascular techniques he relies on to help them reclaim their lives. Having completed more than 40,000 successful procedures over the past 26+ years, Dr. Hagman is dedicated to educating all individuals who don’t realize their debilitating symptoms are likely because of an undiagnosed vascular disease. He believes in actively listening to his patients and resolving the root cause of their symptoms—all the while ensuring they feel comfortable with every decision.
Before arriving at Stridecare, Dr. Hagman spent seven years at Vein Clinics of America. Prior to that, he was a Vascular and Interventional Radiologist at Baylor Regional Medical Center for 18 years. His medical training began at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, where he earned his Doctorate of Medicine in 1991. Following his residency at the University of Kansas, he began his Vascular and Interventional Radiology fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston (UTMB Galveston). He is board-certified and the recipient of multiple awards.
Keep reading to find out what motivates the man behind the scrubs.
Q & A With Dr. Joseph Hagman of Precision Vascular
Q: Why did you decide to become a vascular doctor?
A: We have a few doctors in my family, and I remember my mom buying me a doctor’s bag with a stethoscope when I was a little boy. I went to college thinking pre-med. I wanted to see if I could handle it, and it was fine. I worked a few summer jobs at a hospital during college and was always impressed with the way doctors helped people and the results. It’s something you can see and feel. I enjoy improving a person’s medical condition. You don’t realize how important your health is until you don’t have it anymore.
Q: What are the conditions/treatments of your primary focus?
A: My focus is mainly varicose veins, the bigger veins in the legs. If they’re bad, they can create symptoms like cramping, throbbing, swelling, blood clots, etc. When you get rid of them, you restore the blood going back to the heart, which resolves symptoms. When you feel better, you do more things.
Improving the circulatory system really makes a difference in a patient’s health, including the venous side. Patients feel better, symptoms resolve, abnormal skin veins go away, and that leads to happy campers. At follow-ups they are very thankful to see the results and benefits they’ve been hoping and praying for. A lot of vein diseases go unrecognized. It’s very common, so we try to educate people as much as possible.
Q: How do you develop strong and trusting relationships with patients?
A: As a vascular doctor, I make it a point to listen to them and make personal notes. I’m never in a hurry. After their treatment I ask them if their original presenting problem is resolved. I give every patient my mobile phone number. They can call me with questions, challenges, and even bad jokes.
Q: What most excites you about your job and contributions?
A: When patients tell me thank you its exciting. They are better and living again, and that really makes me grow as a doctor. I know that patients will get better when we treat bad veins. I’ve seen it time and time again. Patients are impressed, too, particularly at how easy it was.
Q: What are you most proud of regarding the practice’s success, accomplishments, and/or impact on patients?
A: I was only going to do this for two years after leaving the interventional radiology department at Baylor. But after a year, I kept thinking about how great this job was helping people. It’s a nice field, and the follow-up is more than with radiology. I’m proud of our impact on patients. I appreciate patients’ responses to how we’ve helped them. Patients let you know they’re sleeping better and feeling better. When you get recognition from your patients, it’s a good feeling.
Q: As a vascular doctor, would you share a favorite patient success story?
A: There was one patient who couldn’t sleep at night, and her legs were swelling because the veins were broken. When you’re walking, it helps to get the blood moving, but when you’re lying down, it makes things difficult. We treated her veins with ablation and injections, and the throbbing and restlessness were gone within a week. She even lost 20 pounds over time. The best part was that she came back and brought her mother. She wanted us to take care of her mom, too.
Q: What are your passions, interests, and hobbies outside of helping patients?
A: I’m very passionate about family. We have three kids (11, 16, and 19), and I have a gorgeous wife. I’m a very lucky man. I keep busy with them and my parents, sisters, nephews, etc. When I’m not doing that, I enjoy comic books, softball, biking, cactuses, and slot cars, and just being mentally and physically optimal for my family and patients.
Dr. Joseph Hagman at StrideCare Welcomes New Patients
We enjoyed our visit with Dr. Hagman, and we know that you will, too! Dr. Hagman is passionate about helping patients live their best life, and he looks forward to meeting more patients in the months to come at the Flower Mound and Southlake vascular and vein clinic locations.
Prior to starting any new treatment or questions regarding a medical condition, always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
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