Vascular Birthmark Institute

What Vascular Birthmark Institute does

Vascular Birthmark Institute (VBI) is a private, concierge-style medical practice headquartered at 110 East 40 Street, Suite 501 (Grand Park Building), New York, NY, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular anomalies and birthmarks in infants, children, and adults. The practice is led by Director Dr. Milton Waner, a world-recognized authority in hemangiomas and vascular malformations with over 100 peer-reviewed articles, 37 book chapters, 3 textbooks, and roughly 6,000 citations, alongside Dr. Teresa O (MD, FACS), a dual-trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and Director of the Facial Nerve Center at Lenox Hill Hospital. VBI treats the full spectrum of vascular tumors (hemangiomas, infantile hemangiomas, NICH/RICH, KHE, pyogenic granuloma), vascular malformations (port wine stains, venous, lymphatic, arteriovenous, midline venular), and related congenital conditions (neurofibromatosis, HHT, congenital lipomatosis).

VBI's underlying technology stack is clinical rather than software-centric, built around advanced laser systems (pulsed dye laser, Nd:YAG, CO2, diode), sclerotherapy and embolization protocols, and a proprietary two-step combined sclerotherapy-plus-surgery approach that reduces intraoperative blood loss and recurrence. Dr. Waner holds a registered patent on infrared vein visualization glasses now used in hospitals worldwide. The institute operates through a multidisciplinary team that includes interventional radiology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, and pediatric cardiology, delivered in-office in Manhattan and via virtual consultations to a global patient base.

VBI operates as a professional-services medical practice with five core revenue streams: medical consultations, medical management (e.g., propranolol therapy), laser procedures, surgical excision and reconstruction, and aesthetic treatments (resurfacing laser, BOTOX, dermal fillers). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; intake is handled by phone (212.434.4050). The practice employs 12 people, draws primarily on physician referrals and earned medical media, and is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital, New York Facial Paralysis Center, Massachusetts General Hospital's Hemangioma and Vascular Malformations Clinic, and The Waner Foundation. No external investment, parent entity, or public listing is disclosed.

Name

Vascular Birthmark Institute

Legal name

Vascular Birthmark Institute

Website

https://vbiny.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vascular Birthmark Institute is a New York City concierge-style medical practice led by Dr. Milton Waner and Dr. Teresa O, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular anomalies, birthmarks, hemangiomas, and vascular malformations in patients of all ages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Vascular Surgery & Pediatric Plastic Surgery

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Head & Neck Surgery (ENT Oncology) (HLAKAMAF)

Keywords

• Vascular anomaly treatment
• Birthmark removal services
• Pediatric vascular surgery
• Laser dermatology treatments
• Facial plastic surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultation Services: Initial and follow-up consultations for diagnosis and treatment planning of vascular anomalies and birthmarks. Consultations available in-office or virtually.
2. Medical Management: Ongoing medical treatment including propranolol therapy and other medications for vascular tumors like hemangiomas.
3. Laser Treatments: Pulsed dye laser, Nd:YAG, and CO2 laser procedures for vascular birthmarks, port wine stains, and other vascular lesions.
4. Surgical Treatment: Surgical excision and reconstruction procedures for vascular malformations, hemangiomas, and congenital birthmarks.
5. Aesthetic Treatments: Aesthetic procedures including resurfacing laser treatment, BOTOX, and dermal fillers for cosmetic outcomes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vascular Birthmark Institute is a concierge-style medical practice that diagnoses and treats vascular anomalies and birthmarks across all age groups using advanced medical, laser, and surgical therapies. Core services span vascular tumors (hemangiomas, infantile hemangiomas, pyogenic granuloma, KHE, NICH, RICH), vascular malformations (port wine stains, venous, lymphatic, arteriovenous, midline venular), congenital birthmarks (nevi, congenital lipomatosis, neurofibromatosis, HHT), and associated facial plastic and aesthetic procedures.

Product overview

Vascular Birthmark Institute is a concierge-style medical practice offering a comprehensive suite of specialized medical services for vascular anomalies and birthmarks. The practice is led by Dr. Milton Waner and Dr. Teresa O, providing expert care through advanced medical management (propranolol, steroids), laser therapies (pulsed dye laser, Nd:YAG, CO2, diode), surgical treatments, and aesthetic procedures. Services span the entire spectrum of vascular conditions including vascular tumors (hemangiomas, NICH, RICH, KHE, pyogenic granuloma), vascular malformations (port wine stains, venous, lymphatic, arteriovenous, midline venular), congenital birthmarks, and related conditions including neurofibromatosis and HHT. The institute operates with a multidisciplinary team approach and provides care for patients of all ages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Consultation & Diagnosis Initial consultation and diagnostic service for patients with vascular anomalies and birthmarks, including comprehensive evaluation, physical examination, medical history review, and diagnostic imaging assessment.
• Medical Management Non-surgical medical therapy for vascular tumors and anomalies, including propranolol therapy, steroids, and other pharmacologic management.
• Laser Treatments Advanced laser therapy using pulsed dye laser (PDL), Nd:YAG, CO2, and diode laser systems for vascular birthmarks, port wine stains, hemangiomas, venous malformations, and lymphatic malformations.
• Surgical Treatment Surgical excision and reconstructive procedures for vascular anomalies, birthmarks, and tumors, including combined sclerotherapy-and-surgery protocols.
• Aesthetic Treatment Cosmetic and aesthetic procedures including resurfacing laser treatment, BOTOX, and dermal fillers for patients requiring aesthetic refinement following vascular anomaly treatment.
• Our Interdisciplinary Team Multidisciplinary care delivered through a coordinated team of specialists including vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, neurosurgeons, ophthalmologists, and pediatric cardiologists for complex vascular conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant improvement in cosmetic appearance and function for patients with vascular malformations and birthmarks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lenox Hill HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Teresa O serves as Director of the Facial Nerve Center at Lenox Hill Hospital and Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospitals. The practice operates in affiliation with Lenox Hill Heart and Vascular Institute for cardiovascular procedures.
• New York Facial Paralysis CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Teresa O serves as Director of the New York Facial Paralysis Center in New York, collaborating on facial nerve paralysis treatment.
• The Waner FoundationcoreOthersPatient education foundation founded by Dr. Milton Waner providing resources and support for families dealing with vascular birthmarks.
• Massachusetts General Hospital Hemangioma and Vascular Malformations ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Aaron Fay is a founding member of this multidisciplinary clinic at MGH.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Boston Children's Hospital — Vascular Anomalies Center: Multidisciplinary pediatric vascular anomalies program offering sclerotherapy, laser and surgical treatment for hemangiomas, vascular malformations and port wine stains — the same conditions VBI treats, making it the closest U.S. peer by clinical scope and patient mix.
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital — Hemangioma and Vascular Malformations Center: Long-standing interdisciplinary vascular anomalies program with national referral base and research output; comparable in clinical scope to VBI and competes for similar U.S. and international patient flows.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Vascular Anomalies Program: Comprehensive pediatric vascular anomalies program with laser, sclerotherapy and surgical offerings; directly comparable to VBI's clinical scope and competes for U.S. pediatric referrals.
• Massachusetts General Hospital — Hemangioma and Vascular Malformations Clinic: MGH's clinic — co-founded by a VBI-affiliated physician (Dr. Aaron Fay) — delivers multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment for vascular anomalies and is both a clinical peer and an existing partner institution.

Emerging players

• Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York: Private New York dermatology and laser practice offering pulsed dye laser and similar device-based treatments for vascular lesions and skin conditions; adjacent specialty competitor that overlaps on laser-based vascular lesion treatment.

Regional players

• Great Ormond Street Hospital — Vascular Birthmarks Service: UK-based national referral service for pediatric vascular anomalies offering laser and medical management; functionally comparable to VBI but operates in a different geography and healthcare system.
• Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) — Vascular Anomalies Clinic: Canadian pediatric vascular anomalies program offering multidisciplinary care, laser therapy and sclerotherapy; comparable in clinical model to VBI but serves a different national catchment.

Others

• Lenox Hill Hospital — Heart and Vascular Institute: Existing affiliation partner for VBI; provides the cardiovascular procedural infrastructure (cardiac/vascular surgery, interventional radiology) that VBI relies on for complex cases rather than competing directly with VBI's outpatient concierge model.

Broad incumbents

• Stanford Medicine — Vascular Anomalies Program: Academic medical center program offering diagnosis and treatment of vascular anomalies within a broader hospital delivery model; overlaps with VBI's services as part of a larger portfolio rather than a specialized boutique practice.
• Arkansas Children's Hospital — Vascular Anomalies Service: Pediatric hospital program where Dr. Waner held the Benjamin and Milton Waner Endowed Chair in Pediatric Facial Plastic Surgery; delivers overlapping vascular anomaly care as part of a broader pediatric hospital system.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vascular-birthmark-institute

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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