Our Providers

The doctors at Empire Vein Specialists are committed to your long-term well-being. They will provide you with high quality, prompt, comprehensive, personalized, and proven vein care so you can return to a better quality of life.

NURSE PRACTITIONERS

Jessica Montoya, MS, RN, AGNP-BC, CCRN

Jessica Montoya, MS, RN, AGNP-BC, CCRN

The San Diego-native joined Empire Vein Specialists in 2019 where she now manages and treats patients with symptomatic venous insufficiency. Jessica specializes in ambulatory surgical phlebectomy and sclerotherapy. While in graduate school, she worked at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, where she focused primarily on Critical Care.

Education:
Mater of Science in Nursing/Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner/Acute-Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist: San Diego University, 2019

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: San Diego State University, 2010

Brianne Poff, RN, MSN, FNP-C

Brianne Poff, RN, MSN, FNP-C

Prior to joining Empire Vein Specialists, Brianne served as a Clinical Instructor at Azusa Pacific University and was an ICU nurse at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Anaheim. She is a passionate advocate for advancing global health and has traveled on missions across the world, providing medical and dental care to patients in underdeveloped areas.

Education:
Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner, United States University, 2019

Bachelor of Science, Registered Nurse, Loma Lind University, 2016

Bachelor of Science, Public Health, California State University - Fullerton, 2013

VASCULAR LAB

Melissa Paine

Melissa Paine

RVT, RDMS

Jessica Sousa

Jessica Sousa

Ultrasound Technologist, RVT

Lindsey Walsh

Lindsey Walsh

RVT

MEDICAL ASSISTANTS

Kim Escobedo

Kim Escobedo

Yolanda Espinoza

Yolanda Espinoza

Jessica Parra

Jessica Parra

Jessica Salas

Jessica Salas

ADMINISTRATION

Melissa Bencomo

Melissa Bencomo

Rocio Gonzalez

Rocio Gonzalez

Patient Coordinator

Nydia Hardesty

Nydia Hardesty

PHYSICIAN LIAISON

Michelle Becerra

Michelle Becerra

Michelle comes to Empire Vein Specialists with more than thirteen years of healthcare experience including business development management, physician relations management and laboratory services management. Michelle achieved her Bachelor of Science in Communications and is currently studying to obtain a Master’s Degree in Health Administration. Michelle is also a community leader who has completed more than 200 hours of community service for the City of Beaumont, advocates for local small businesses, provides community outreach and support for the San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, and hosts community healthcare events and health-related charity affairs.

Bonnie Lecocq

Bonnie Lecocq

Bonnie joins Empire Vein Specialists with a strong background in business development and marketing with more than five years of progressing positions in the healthcare industry and a strong background of building relationships with physicians, nurses, case managers, and patients. Her medical career began in a fast-paced emergency room setting, and from there she moved to a post-acute facility, providing a full view of the patient experience from diagnosis to recovery with full responsibility of increasing occupancy and community relations. Bonnie is a Southern California native with roots from the High Desert, Antelope Valley, and Inland Empire. She enjoys family, Disney, snowboarding, camping, hiking, and travel. Bonnie looks forward to helping expand awareness of the beneficial services provided by Empire Vein Specialists.

Accredited Facility Vascular Testing

Maintaining the Gold Standard.

The quality and effectiveness of any vascular or vein procedure is largely dependent upon the standards of the vascular lab and expertise of its technologists. READ MORE