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Meet Our Staff

We are very proud of the staff at Vein Specialists of Illinois. The consistent care they bring to their work each and every day is part of what makes our practice special and remarkable.

Celina Perlberg, R.N.
Practice Administrator

Celina graduated from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana with a B.A. degree in Latin American Studies and from Truman College Chicago with an A.S. degree in Nursing. Before entering the field of venous medicine, she worked as an emergency medicine nurse for five years.

With 15 years of experience, as one of our medical providers, Celina prides herself on providing the highest level of care tailored to each patient’s individual needs and enjoys building lasting relationships with her patients.

As our practice administrator, she works to make sure the practice runs smoothly and that every patient has the best experience possible while in our care.

Lisa Burton - Ultrasonographer

Lisa Burton works closely with Dr. Sorenson to provide each patient with an individualized care plan. Lisa has more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of ultrasound.

She served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years and received her ultrasound training in San Diego at the Naval School of Health Sciences.

Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband of 25 years, her five kids, and 5 grandchildren. She is a lover of warm weather and the beach.

Liz Perez - Billing Coordinator

Liz has 7 years of experience in medical billing. She prides herself in being able to interpret and decipher (sometimes) hard to understand insurance situations, and helping patients understand their health insurance benefits. She thrives in making sure that all of VSI’s billing accounts are worked on accordingly and as accurately as possible.

Liz moved to Lake Zurich 3 years ago and loves to walk or bike around the lake with her husband. They have a cocker spaniel that they love very much. In her free time, she loves to do photography, crochet, and cook new recipes. Lastly, she really enjoys alone trips to Dunkin, Trader Joe’s, and Target.

Dana Jones, R.N.
Nurse Sclerotherapist

Dana graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelors in Nursing. She has spent the last 24 years working in OB departments, including Postpartum and Special Care Nursery. She joined our team six years ago, and continues to enjoy working with infants in the hospital setting.

Dana loves to help her patients achieve lasting results while building an interpersonal relationship. She prides her care principles on best practice and research, treats each patient individually and creates a plan of care driven by patient goals and expectations. Her professionalism will make you feel at ease during each visit to our office.

Sonal Desai - Ultrasonographer

Sonal works closely with Dr. Sorenson and Dr. Lutz to provide each patient with an individualized care plan. Sonal has 8 years of experience, and received her ultrasound training at Aquarius Institute in Des Plaines, IL and at MedQuest Radiology in Chicago, IL.

In her free time, she enjoys baking, movies, and spending time with her family.

Jaymie Cruz - Insurance and Financial Coordinator

Jaymie has been part of VSI since 2020. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Puerto Rico with a B.A. in Chemistry. Before starting in VSI, she worked for 10 years in the Medical Insurance Industry. Her joy is serving people. She enjoys advocating for both our company and the patient’s benefits, in the insurance field.

In her free time, she loves hanging out with her dog Kiki and going on walks. She also sings in church, and enjoys master classes of skincare benefits.

Martha Vargas - Scheduling Coordinator

Martha has over 15 years of experience in medical office administration. As our reception team in the Elgin office, Martha strives to make every patient feel welcome and comfortable, from their very first phone call to their last visit. Her knowledge of the treatment process and our practice allows her to help patients tailor their treatment plans and appointments to best fit their individual needs.

When not at work, Martha enjoys spending time with her husband and children, home DIY projects, and crafting.

Patient Testimonials

"Everything is excellent, the treatment is very good, the staff is very friendly." -- Georjina F.

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