About ACP

The ACP, American College of Phlebology, is the premiere association for physicians and allied health professionals working in the field of phlebology.

The College not only acts as a forum for physicians and other health professionals to exchange medical knowledge, it also offers education and training, and seeks to improve the standards of medical practitioners and the quality of patient care.

The American College of Phlebology (ACP) is comprised of over 2000 phlebology professionals who are setting the pace and direction for the growth of the field of phlebology. With an average annual growth rate of approximately 15% over the past five years, the ACP, through the efforts of its members, is making a significant impact on the specialty of phlebology.

ACP Membership Profile*

Characteristics of ACP Members

77.0% of members are male
The average age of members is 50 years with 35.5% falling in the 45-54 year age range and 30.1% falling in the 55-64 year age range
76.6% of members are MDs
82.3% of members are in private practice
87.0% of members practice in the United States

Membership by Specialty

(as of June 1, 2008)

32% Phlebology

1% Plastic Surgery

2% Gynecology & Obstetrics

6% Family/General Practice

11% Other

8% Dermatology/Dermatologic Surgery

17% Vascular Surgery

12% General Surgery

10% Interventional Radiology

1% Internal Cardio/Cardiovascular

Patient Volume and Net Income From Practice

In a recent member survey, two-thirds of ACP members (66.2%) indicated that patient volume is trending up. Approximately half of respondents (50.2%) also indicated an upward trend in net income from their practices.

Membership Categories

U.S. Physician Members: 73.0%
U.S. Non-Physician Members: 14.6%
International Members: 12.4%

Primary Reasons for Joining the ACP

Training & Knowledge: 70.6%
Educational Programs: 69.7%
Improve Diagnosis & Treatment of Vein Disease: 63.0%

Meetings & Exhibits

A recent member survey indicated that 75.7% of our members plan to attend one or more ACP meetings in 2008 with 59.9% planning to attend the Annual Congress.

*Selected results from the ACP’s 2007 Membership Survey.