The Yakes Vascular Malformation Center

What The Yakes Vascular Malformation Center does

The Yakes Vascular Malformation Center is a private, single-location medical practice founded in 1991 by Dr. Wayne F. Yakes, MD, operating at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado. The practice specializes exclusively in the diagnosis, treatment, and cure of vascular malformations, including venous malformations (VM), arteriovenous malformations (AVM), lymphatic malformations (LM), and capillary malformations (CM) across all anatomic locations. Patient cases are managed through a serial treatment protocol, with procedures scheduled every 4-6 weeks under general anesthesia and supported by comprehensive vascular mapping using MRI, arteriography, and venogram at every treatment session.

The core technology is endovascular transcatheter intervention using ethanol embolization as the primary curative modality and coil embolization for high-flow AVMs, both delivered via direct puncture or transcatheter techniques. Dr. Yakes pioneered the ethanol AVM embolization technique in 1986 and authored the proprietary Yakes AVM Classification System, which directs specific endovascular techniques based on angioarchitecture. The center bills through a professional-services revenue model via in-network contracts with United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tricare, Medicare, UMR, Aetna, and Cigna, supplemented by self-pay options processed through ConvergePay, with billing operations outsourced to DNA Medical Software.

The go-to-market is physician-to-physician referrals combined with international self-referred patient demand, supported by a formal referral intake process, dedicated new patient care coordinator, and a presence on Healthgrades, Vitals, Google, and Yelp. Dr. Yakes reports treating patients on every continent, and the center accepts referrals from countries worldwide, with a headcount of 1-10 employees and no external investors, parent company, or funding rounds disclosed. The practice has no app, no API, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Name

The Yakes Vascular Malformation Center

Legal name

The Yakes Vascular Malformation Center

Website

https://theyakesvascularmalformationcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Yakes Vascular Malformation Center is a private medical practice in Englewood, Colorado, founded by Dr. Wayne F. Yakes, MD in 1991, specializing exclusively in curative endovascular treatment (ethanol and coil embolization) of venous, arteriovenous, lymphatic, and capillary malformations in patients referred from across the United States and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vascular Malformation Treatment

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Vascular Medicine (Peripheral Arterial/Venous Disease) (HLAKABAG)

Keywords

• Vascular malformation treatment
• Endovascular embolization services
• Interventional radiology practice
• Vascular anomaly care
• Ethanol embolization procedures

Headquarters

HQ city

Englewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultation and Treatment Services: Revenue generated from providing specialized medical consultations, diagnostic imaging services (MRI, arteriogram, venogram), and interventional treatment procedures for vascular malformations. Services include serial treatments performed every 4-6 weeks, with each treatment requiring general anesthesia and comprehensive vascular mapping.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Yakes Vascular Malformation Center is a specialized medical practice dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and cure of vascular malformations in all anatomical locations. The practice provides endovascular transcatheter procedures, primarily ethanol embolization and coil placement, for venous (VM), arteriovenous (AVM), lymphatic (LM), and capillary venous malformations (CVM). Treatments are performed under general anesthesia at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado, with serial treatments conducted every 4-6 weeks.

Product overview

The Yakes Vascular Malformation Center is a single-location medical practice dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and cure of vascular malformations. The core offering is the vascular malformation treatment program, which provides specialized endovascular procedures—primarily ethanol embolization and coil embolization—for venous (VM), arteriovenous (AVM), lymphatic (LM), and capillary venous (CVM) malformations. Treatment is administered by Dr. Wayne F. Yakes, MD, who pioneered the ethanol AVM embolization technique in 1986. Supporting sub-products include patient intake and consent forms, medical records management, insurance and billing services with online payment processing, and a provider referral program. The practice operates at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vascular Malformation Treatment Services Comprehensive medical treatment services for all types of vascular malformations including venous (VM), arteriovenous (AVM), lymphatic (LM), and capillary venous malformations (CVM). Services include evaluation, diagnosis via MRI and imaging studies, and serial endovascular treatments tailored to each patient's specific malformation type and anatomical location.
• Ethanol Embolization Primary curative treatment procedure using ethanol as a sclerosing agent injected via direct puncture techniques. Ethanol denatures blood proteins and destroys endothelial cells in vessel walls, effectively eliminating abnormal vascular masses and preventing regeneration. Used for venous, lymphatic, capillary venous, and arteriovenous malformations.
• Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Treatment Treatment of high-flow AVMs using ethanol embolization via direct puncture and/or transcatheter techniques, with optional coil implantation for additional occlusion. Requires arteriography and venogram mapping with every evaluation and treatment procedure.
• Coil Embolization Endovascular technique where coils are implanted via direct puncture or transcatheter techniques into arteriovenous malformations, with subsequent ethanol injection if needed. Used in combination with ethanol for curative AVM treatment.
• Provider Referral Services Referral intake service for healthcare providers to send patients for vascular malformation treatment. Requires referral letter, patient demographics, consultation reports, operative reports, imaging reports, and imaging (via mail or PowerShare). A new patient care coordinator handles intake and scheduling.

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Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Swedish Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Yakes Vascular Malformation Center is located at and operates from Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado. The center was established at this facility in 1991. Swedish Medical Center provides the institutional setting, operating rooms, and supporting infrastructure for the vascular malformation treatment practice.
• DNA Medical Software BillingminorOthersDNA Medical Software handles billing inquiries and financial questions related to appointments with Dr. Yakes. Located at P.O. Box 27499, Lakewood, CO 80227. Contact: [email protected], Phone: 303-984-1000.
• United HealthcareminorOthersAccepted insurance provider for patient services.
• Blue Cross Blue ShieldminorOthersAccepted insurance provider for patient services.
• TricareminorOthersAccepted insurance provider for patient services.
• MedicareminorOthersAccepted government insurance program for patient services.
• UMRminorOthersAccepted insurance provider for patient services.
• AetnaminorOthersAccepted insurance provider for patient services.
• CignaminorOthersAccepted insurance provider for patient services.
• US Anesthesia PartnersminorOthersProvides anesthesia services for procedures at Swedish Medical Center. All embolizations, venograms, and arteriograms are performed under general anesthesia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Arkansas Children's Hospital — Vascular Anomalies Clinic: Arkansas Children's Vascular Anomalies Clinic is known for treating complex AVMs and venous malformations using sclerotherapy and embolization techniques. Comparable as a specialty vascular malformation treatment program, though primarily pediatric-focused and operating within a children's hospital system.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) — Vascular Anomalies Program: CHOP's Vascular Anomalies Program is a high-volume multidisciplinary center treating pediatric and select adult patients with vascular malformations using sclerotherapy, embolization, and surgery. Directly comparable in disease focus and complexity of cases, with overlapping referral base and treatment modalities (including ethanol-based sclerotherapy).
• Johns Hopkins Vascular Anomalies Center: Johns Hopkins runs a multidisciplinary vascular anomalies center treating complex vascular malformations with interventional radiology, surgery, and medical therapy. Comparable as a high-academic, high-reputation referral center for difficult vascular malformation cases; differs in being embedded in a large academic health system.
• Boston Children's Hospital Vascular Anomalies Center: Multidisciplinary pediatric vascular anomalies program at Boston Children's Hospital, one of the leading U.S. centers for diagnosis and treatment of vascular malformations including VMs, AVMs, LMs, and combined lesions. Directly comparable as a referral destination for complex vascular malformation cases, although delivered through an academic hospital model rather than a private specialist practice.
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center — Vascular Anomalies Center: Cincinnati Children's operates one of the largest and oldest dedicated vascular anomalies centers in the U.S., treating VMs, AVMs, LMs, and combined malformations with a multidisciplinary team. Comparable as a top-tier international referral destination and a center that performs interventional embolization procedures for the same indications as Yakes.

Broad incumbents

• Mount Sinai — Vascular Anomalies & Birthmarks Center: Mount Sinai's program provides multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment of vascular anomalies including endovascular therapy. Comparable in treating the same disease categories and serving an international referral population, but operating as part of a large New York-based academic health system.
• Mayo Clinic — Vascular Medicine and Vascular Anomalies: Mayo Clinic's vascular medicine practice offers diagnosis and interventional treatment of vascular malformations as part of a much broader cardiovascular and vascular medicine portfolio. Comparable in offering embolization/sclerotherapy for vascular malformations, but as one service line within a large multi-specialty health system rather than a dedicated malformation center.
• UCLA Health — Vascular Anomalies Clinic: UCLA operates a multidisciplinary vascular anomalies clinic serving adult and pediatric patients with VMs, AVMs, and LMs. Comparable as a tertiary referral center for complex vascular malformations on the U.S. West Coast, but embedded within a large academic medical center rather than a single specialist practice.
• Cleveland Clinic — Vascular Medicine: Cleveland Clinic's Vascular Medicine department treats a range of vascular conditions including malformations via interventional radiology. Comparable in delivering interventional vascular care, but operates as part of a large health system with many other service lines rather than as a dedicated vascular malformation practice.

Others

• ISSVA (International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies): ISSVA is the global scientific society for vascular anomalies research, education, and classification (including the ISSVA classification of vascular anomalies). Relevant as the professional/standards body that shapes treatment paradigms and patient referrals in this field, and where Dr. Yakes served as President; not a commercial peer but a key ecosystem organization.

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vascular-malformation-center

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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