{ "faculty": [ { "id": "anvar-babaev", "name": "Anvar Babaev", "credentials": "MD, PhD", "institution": "Director, Endovascular Interventions · Clinical Professor of Medicine · Cardiac Catheterization Lab · NYU Langone Medical Center · NYU School of Medicine · New York, New York", "code": "3860", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Babaev-Anvar-26.webp", "bio": "Dr. Anvar Babaev serves as a Director of Endovascular Interventions, Cardiac Cath Lab at NYU Langone Medical Center. He is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at NYU School of Medicine. Dr. Babaev’s research interests include coronary and peripheral arterial disease, vascular biology, and long-term outcomes of revascularization, as well as effects on quality of life and comorbidities. He has participated in numerous research studies evaluating new medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and surgical techniques and is currently the primary site investigator for several multicenter research trials. Dr. Babaev has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and abstracts and has presented his work at national and international congresses." }, { "id": "christian-bianchi", "name": "Christian Bianchi", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Professor, Vascular Surgery, Loma Linda University · CMO, Western Vascular, AMC · Loma Linda University / Western Vascular · Redlands, California", "code": "7563", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Bianchi-Christian-26.webp", "bio": "Dr. Christian Bianchi earned his medical degree at University of Buenos Aires Faculty of Medicine, Argentina. He completed a General Surgery residency and Vascular Surgery fellowship at Loma Linda University Medical Center, CA, then completed an endovascular surgery fellowship at Stanford University Hospital, CA. He joined the faculty at Loma Linda in 2002. His main clinical interests include Carotid, and Critical limb ischemia. He served as the Chief of Vascular Surgery and Vascular Fellowship Program Director at Loma Linda VA Healthcare system until 2020.\nHe served as a volunteer vascular surgeon at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in 2007 caring for our troops from Afghanistan and Iraq theaters. He currently is the director of the Limb preservation and tissue regeneration program at Dignity health St Bernardine Medical Center. An active researcher, Dr. Bianchi has served as national and site principal investigator for more than 15 clinical studies and has authored more than 40 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals, as well as 7 textbook chapters. In addition, Dr. Bianchi has been invited to present his work at conferences and symposia in the U.S., Latin America, and Europe. He is passionate for soccer. Holds a professional coaching license by US Soccer and he is a player in the US Medical Soccer National Team. Dr. Bianchi is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery (Distinguished Fellow Status), Western Vascular Society , Southern California Vascular Surgery Society and the American College of Surgeons." }, { "id": "alfio-carroccio", "name": "Alfio Carroccio", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery · Lenox Hill Hospital · New York, New York", "code": "2848", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/alfio-carroccio.jpg", "bio": "Alfio Carroccio, MD serves as Chief of Vascular Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is a nationally recognized vascular surgeon, specializing in complex minimally invasive aortic aneurysm repair and catheter-based therapy of the vascular system.\n\nDr. Carroccio received his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where he was granted membership to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He went on to complete a residency in general surgery and a clinical and research fellowship in vascular surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He remained on the faculty of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine with appointments in the Division of Vascular Surgery and the Division of Interventional Radiology. He joined Lenox Hill Hospital in 2008 and established its first Vascular Surgery Residency Program. \nDr Carroccio is certified by the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. As a researcher and clinician, Dr. Carroccio has authored numerous peer reviewed articles for scholarly and professional publications, written book chapters and delivered presentations to professional audiences worldwide. He has served on many academic and professional society committees, contributes to development for national educational courses and has been the recipient of several honors. He has participated in many clinical trials investigating minimally invasive treatment of aortic disease and peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Carroccio has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly, U.S. News and World Report and New York magazine." }, { "id": "edward-choke", "name": "Edward Choke", "credentials": "MD, PhD", "institution": "Associate Professor · Northern Heart Hospital Penang · Penang, MALAYSIA", "code": "6260", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Choke-Edward-26.webp", "bio": "Edward Choke is a vascular surgeon who has specialty interest in complex diabetic limb salvage including below the knee/below the ankle revascularization, and diabetic foot wound management. He is the founder of the first Diabetic Limb Salvage Centre and Aorta Centre at Northern Heart Hospital Penang." }, { "id": "george-s-chrysant", "name": "George S. Chrysant", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Chief Medical Officer · INTEGRIS Heart Hospital · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma", "code": "3493", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/george-chrysant-25.jpg", "bio": "Chief Medical Officer, INTEGRIS Heart Hospital/INTEGRIS Cardiovascular Physicians, also has a clinical associate professor of medicine appointment at the University of Oklahoma. College: Southern Methodist University; Medical School: University of Oklahoma; Residency: University of Alabama-Birmingham; Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine/ Barnes-Jewish Hospital; Cardiac CT Fellowship: Harbor-UCLA. He has worked at INTEGRIS Heart Hospital since finishing training in 2004." }, { "id": "koen-deloose", "name": "Koen Deloose", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Head of the Department of Vascular Surgery, AZ Sint Blasius Hospital · Dendermonde, BELGIUM", "code": "7893", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Deloose-Koen-26.webp", "bio": "Koen Deloose, MD, is a vascular surgeon. He earned his medical degree magna cum laude from Catholic University, Louvain, Belgium. He completed his surgical training in Belgium and joined the staff at AZ Sint-Blasius in 2002, where he is since 2016 Head of the Department of Vascular Surgery. Dr Deloose is Board Member and Treasurer of Royal Belgian Society of Vascular Surgery. As an active researcher, Dr Deloose has authored and co-authored more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals, more than 10 chapters in orthopedic, vascular and endovascular books and many posters and papers in conference proceedings. He is member of the International Editorial Board, Endovascular Section, of the Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery as well as Editorial member of the Journal of Critical Limb Ischemia. Dr Deloose has delivered more than 750 lectures and has served as organizer, moderator or panelist at more than 200 National, European, and Global congresses. He performed many live-cases at LINC (Leipzig, Germany), CICE (Sao Paolo, Brazil) and VIVA (Las Vegas, US). He is founding co-Course Director of Paris Vascular Insights congress (Paris, France) and Scientific Committee member of EVC congress (Maastricht, The Netherlands). His Clinical Trial Research experience was built up as co-founding director of ID3-Medical (Dendermonde, Belgium) where he was involved in several sponsored and physician-initiated pre-clinical and clinical trials in the vascular field. Since 2026, Dr Deloose is co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at Kando Research, a global CRO for vascular disease Research. He is a teacher, proctor, co-investigator and Advisory Board member for several global medical device companies and serves as an endovascular trainer in ORSI (Melle, Belgium)." }, { "id": "brian-g-derubertis", "name": "Brian G. DeRubertis", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Chief, Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery · Weill Cornell Medicine · New York, New York", "code": "9809", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DeRubertis-Brian-26.webp", "bio": "Brian G. DeRubertis, MD, FACS, is the Chief of the Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical School in New York City and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. After obtaining his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. DeRubertis earned his medical degree, residency, and fellowship training at Weill Cornell Medical College and Columbia University training programs. He earned the rank of Professor of Surgery at the UCLA School of Medicine where he spent nearly 15 years with the Division of Vascular Surgery before returning to New York to rejoin Cornell’s Department of Surgery. His clinical interests include open and endovascular management of lower extremity arterial occlusive disease, complex aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease and deep venous disease. Dr. DeRubertis a particular interest in clinical trial design and execution, especially pertaining to chronic limb-threatening ischemia and below-knee interventions. He has participated in more than 25 clinical research studies, including roles as National Principal Investigator in the LIFE-BTK, LIFE-BTK Post-Approval Study, Magical BTK and REALITY trials. He has published more than 70 articles in peer-reviewed journals including New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Vascular Surgery, Surgery, Annals of Vascular Surgery, Cancer Gene Therapy and others, as well as more than 25 book chapters and other publications. He has presented his own research and given invited presentations at regional, national and international academic conferences, including the SVS, NEVS, WVS, VERVE, VEITH, TCT, LINC, and VIVA, delivering over 300 presentations at these conferences. Dr. DeRubertis has received several honors, and has been named among America’s Top Doctors by U.S. News and World Report in a collaboration with Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. that features peer-nominated physicians across 75 specialties." }, { "id": "eric-ducasse", "name": "Eric Ducasse", "credentials": "MD, PhD", "institution": "Head of Unit · University Hospital Bordeaux · Bordeaux, FRANCE", "code": "3734", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/eric-ducasse-25.jpg", "bio": "Prof. Eric Ducasse is vascular and endovascular surgeon, head of the unit of university hospital department of Bordeaux, France. The unit is a large-volume center for the Southwest of France involving complex whole aortic surgery (open and endo), Peripheral arterial diseases, carotids and AFV. Team includes seniors, fellowship and residents with 10 to 20% of physicians from other countries (Europe or overseas). Main interests and clinical research are focused on endovascular techniques for complex aortic aneurysm from Arch to abdominal and Artificial intelligence and vascular twin for arterial analysis and measurement." }, { "id": "yana-etkin", "name": "Yana Etkin", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Professor of Surgery · Associate Chief of Vascular Surgery · Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell · New Hyde Park, New York", "code": "0006", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Etkin-Yana-26.webp", "bio": "Dr. Yana Etkin is board certified vascular surgeon and a Professor of Surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell. She serves as the Associate Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and a Program Director for the Vascular Surgery Fellowship and Residency programs. Dr. Etkin received her medical degree from the Downstate Medical Center. She completed a residency in General Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center and a fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She is an active member of numerous committees in local, regional and national societies with current and past leadership roles. In 2023, she has been elected as one of the directors for the Vascular Surgery Board of the American Board of Surgery. She maintains busy clinical practice with special expertise in aortic surgery, venous pathology, critical limb ischemia, and dialysis access. Dr. Etkin also runs an active clinical research program focused on novel vascular surgical techniques and patient outcomes. She has authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles and several book chapters. She is an Associate Editor for Annals of Vascular Surgery Brief Reports and Innovations journal and is on the editorial board of several other medical journals. She has been an invited speaker and has led workshops/courses at more than 50 regional, national and international programs." }, { "id": "fabrizio-fanelli", "name": "Fabrizio Fanelli", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Director, Vascular & Interventional Radiology Department, Careggi University Hospital · University of Florence · Firenze, Florence, ITALY", "code": "9835", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Fanelli-Fabrizio-26.webp", "bio": "Dr. Fabrizio Fanelli is Director of the Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the University Hospital of Florence and Professor of Interventional Radiology at the University of Florence. He is certified by the European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR). A dedicated researcher, he has participated in numerous clinical studies and is the author or co-author of more than 150 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He has authored 7 books and contributed to 19 additional volumes focused on interventional radiology and endovascular techniques. He has been an invited speaker at over 600 international conferences and actively involved in more than 150 training courses on endovascular techniques. He is also the founder and course director of the Interdisciplinary Endovascular Forum (IM Endo) and has organized or co-organized several national and international educational events. He is an active member of the Italian Society of Medical Radiology (SIRM), the European Society of Radiology (ESR), the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE), and the Italian College of Interventional Radiology (ICIR). He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of EURORAD for the Vascular and Interventional Radiology section of the ESR. He is also an Associate Editor for JVIR and CVIR Endovascular, and a member of the editorial boards and peer review panels of several other international medical journals." }, { "id": "peter-l-faries", "name": "Peter L. Faries", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "The Franz W. Sichel Professor of Surgery · System Chief of Vascular Surgery · Professor of Radiology · Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · The Mount Health System · New York, New York", "code": "7449", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/peter-l-faries.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Peter Faries serves as System Chief of Vascular Surgery for the Mount Sinai Health System. He leads a team of 26 vascular surgeons across 10 hospitals. He directs the largest vascular training programs in the US, guiding 22 residents and fellows. Dr. Faries is a recognized expert in carotid artery disease treatment. He has internationally recognized expertise in percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting for carotid stenosis, renovascular hypertension, and lower extremity ischemia as well as endovascular treatments for thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms. Beyond his surgical experience, Dr. Faries is a dedicated researcher. He oversees numerous clinical trials investigating novel treatments for vascular diseases. His NIH-supported laboratory delves into the root causes of aortic aneurysms, exploring the therapeutic potential of stem cell therapy. Additionally, he has led translational research projects aimed at preventing stroke caused by carotid stenosis. He has received12 peer-reviewed grants from prestigious institutions like NIH and NHLBI, Dr. Faries has led 83 clinical trials focused on innovative treatments for vascular diseases. Dr. Faries' achievements have been recognized by numerous awards and honors. These include the Society for Vascular Surgery Lifeline Award, the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society Educational Grant, the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery Research Award, The Mount Sinai Lifetime Achievement Award and the Outstanding Mentor Award. He serves on the editorial board of 11 leading medical journals. His prolific authorship includes over 290 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, 29 book chapters, and presentations at over 340 national, international, and regional medical meetings. He actively participates in 21 professional medical societies, holding elected officer positions in four including presidency of the Eastern Vascular Society and the New York Society for Vascular Surgery. Dr. Faries graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School and performed his fellowship in vascular surgery at Harvard Medical School." }, { "id": "elizabeth-genovese", "name": "Elizabeth Genovese", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Assistant Professor of Surgery · Penn Heart & Vascular Center · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania", "code": "7237", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Genovese-Elizabeth-24.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Elizabeth Genovese is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and is the Director of the Penn Advanced Limb Preservation Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Genovese graduated from the University of Notre Dame, attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh and completed her Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Genovese specializes in advanced open and complex endovascular treatment of peripheral arterial disease, particularly chronic limb threatening ischemia. She currently serves as the Chair of the SUPRA INGUINAL and INFRA INGUINAL BYPASS VQI modules, and continues to participate in multiple local, regional and national societal committees. Her research focuses on healthcare disparities in peripheral arterial disease detection, treatment and outcomes, along with integration of new technology to streamline treatment algorithms and improve outcomes with complex endovascular therapies for peripheral arterial disease." }, { "id": "yann-gou-ffic", "name": "Yann Gouëffic", "credentials": "MD, PhD", "institution": "Vascular Surgeon · Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph · Paris, FRANCE", "code": "1420", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/yann-goueffic-25.jpg", "bio": "Yann Gouëffic, MD, PhD, is a professor of vascular surgery in the Vascular Center at Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, Paris, France. Prof. Gouëffic received his MD and PhD from the Nantes University and completed his education from Paris University Hospitals and Hope Heart Institute (Seattle, USA). Prof. Gouëffic is the former chief of department of vascular surgery at university hospital at Nantes, France, from 2011-2019. Prof. Gouëffic performs endovascular and open procedures for peripheral arterial diseases with more than 20 years of experience in this field. His clinical interests include lower extremity arterial disease, endovascular revascularization, wound healing and amputation prevention. Prof. Gouëffic performs a series of studies in these areas and conducts numerous clinical trials. He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed original and review articles, reviewer of different journals. He has consulted on the regulatory pathway and pivotal trials for many vascular devices, has participated in numerous meetings with the HAS and has testified at HAS and FDA panel hearings. Prof. Gouëffic is member of the French Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. He is a co-director of the Paris Vascular Insights meeting. He serves as the editor of the L’Interventionnel magazine." }, { "id": "karthik-gujja", "name": "Karthik Gujja", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Director of Endovascular Program · Cardiac Cath Lab · Mount Sinai South Nassau · Westbury, New York", "code": "4062", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gujja-karthik.jpg", "bio": "Director for Endovascular Program\nMount Sinai South Nassau\nAssociate Director of Endovascular Program\nMount Sinai Medical Center - Cath Lab, New York, NY\nIcahn School of Medicine\nDirector of Cardiac and Vascular Program\nLONG ISLAND HEART & VASCULAR SPECIALIST\nBrooklyn, Queens and Long Island\n\nDirector of Outpatient Based Laboratory\nLONG ISLAND HEART & VASCULAR SPECIALIST" }, { "id": "daniel-k-han", "name": "Daniel K. Han", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Professor of Surgery and Radiology · Mount Sinai Division of Vascular Surgery · Associate Program Director · The Mount Sinai Hospital · New York, New York", "code": "5014", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/daniel-han-25.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Daniel Han is a Professor of Surgery and Radiology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Han serves as the Site Chief of Vascular Surgery at Mount Sinai Morningside and the Associate Program Director for the Vascular Surgery Residency and Fellowship Programs." }, { "id": "vishal-kapur", "name": "Vishal Kapur", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Director, Endovascular Services · Mount Sinai Morningside · New York, New York", "code": "9061", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Kapur-Vishal-24.jpg", "bio": "Vishal Kapur MD, FACC. FSCAI, RPVI is the Director, Endovascular Services at Mount Sinai Morningside. Dr. Kapur is a fully trained Interventional Cardiologist and Endovascular specialist. He pursued his Internal Medicine training from University of Texas Medical Branch, Texas. During his residency, his skills were duly recognized and he was nominated to Startmore's Whos Who for his outstanding performance in the field of medicine. Based on his meritorious record during his medicine residency, he was selected as the Chief Resident of Internal Medicine at Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program, CT. During his cardiology fellowship training, Dr Kapur's hard work and commitment were duly recognized and appreciated and he was awarded the prestigious \"H Liston Beazley MD, Student Clinician of the Year Award\". He then completed an Interventional Cardiology fellowship at one of the world renowned ivy league academic centers - Columbia University Medical Center under Drs Martin Leon and Greg Stone. This was followed by a dedicated extra year of training in Peripheral/ Endovascular Intervention at Columbia University Medical Center, NYC. Dr. Kapur has also earned and maintained Board certifications in good standing and licenses evidencing his fitness to practice medicine and his determination to achieve excellence, including. He board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Medicine and Endovascular Medicine. He licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Texas. Dr. Kapur has been elected Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), Fellow of Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI). He is recipient of Caste Conolloy Best Doctors Award, NY Super Doctors Award, Top Doc Award." }, { "id": "prakash-krishnan", "name": "Prakash Krishnan", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Director, Endovascular Services · Mount Sinai Health System · The Mount Sinai Hospital · New York, New York", "code": "9313", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/prakash-krishnan.jpg", "bio": "Prakash Krishnan, MD, is a world-renowned expert in peripheral vascular disease and is internationally recognized as a leader in the catheter-based treatment of peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Krishnan’s expertise includes nonsurgical treatment of coronary and peripheral vascular diseases, including coronary stents, peripheral vascular angioplasty and stents, atherectomy, carotid stents, renal stents, renal denervation, and complex venous disease intervention. Dr. Krishnan is a patient advocate and an educator. He has built a robust community- based outreach program that serves a vast population of patients with complex coronary and peripheral arterial disease. He also serves as the Director of Endovascular Services for The Mount Sinai Health System. Dr. Krishnan has been educating interventionalists globally via live satellite transmissions at national and international meetings, and with his live monthly webcast program showcased on www.ccclivecases.org. He served as the co-primary investigator in the ILLUMENATE Trial and is a leading authority in the performance of nonsurgical interventions for peripheral arterial disease. He has received numerous awards and honors: in 2018, The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Legacy Award for Physician Services from Clergy with a Purpose. In 2022, he was also recognized for his contributions in community service and honored by the Association of Indian Americans (AIA) at their annual gala event in September 2022 and this year at UK House of Commons, British Parliament in London, he will be receiving the Bharat Gaurav Award, given to people with extraordinary excellence in their fields. In September 2022, he was also recognized for his contributions in community service and honored by the Association of Indian Americans (AIA) at their annual gala event." }, { "id": "steven-kum", "name": "Steven Kum", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Visiting Consultant · Changi General Hospital · SINGAPORE", "code": "3251", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/steven-kum-25.jpg", "bio": "Dr Kum received his medical degree from the National University of Singapore in 2000 and subsequently embarked on his surgical training with the Royal College of Surgeons, obtaining his Master of Medicine and Fellowship in 2007. In 2009, he completed his Postgraduate Fellowship in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney as well as at the Department of Angiology, Heart Centre Leipzig. In 2012, he completed a second Fellowship on Advanced Techniques in Diabetic Limb Salvage and Wound Care Techniques in Milan.\nSince 2015, Dr Kum has been the Director of Vascular Surgery at Department of Surgery, Changi General Hospital Singapore and he was subsequently appointed as a Visiting Consultant in 2019. He currently maintains his practice at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Singapore. Dr Kum is a Clinical lecturer in both Yong Loo Lin and Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine in Singapore and is a Faculty member for General Surgical Residents for Singhealth. He regularly proctors physicians in Endovascular procedures in Europe and Asia. He is regularly invited to several regional and international meetings and is part of the organizing committee of LINC and VERVE. Dr Kum has a keen interest in clinical research revolving around Diabetic Limb Salvage. He is one of the pioneers in Percutaneous Deep Arterialization for no-option Critical Limb Ischemia for which he has authored or co-authored numerous papers. He is the PI or co-PI for several industry or physician led studies. He is also a keen innovator who is currently working on several disruptive technologies." }, { "id": "arthur-c-lee", "name": "Arthur C. Lee", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Director of Peripheral Intervention · The Cardiac & Vascular Institute · Gainesville, Florida", "code": "7636", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Lee-Arthur-24.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Arthur Lee graduated with his Bachelors of Science from the University of Pennsylvania. He attended medical school and completed his Residency at Mount Sinai in New York City. He stayed in New York City where he completed his Fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr. Lee’s joined the Cardiac & Vascular Institute in 2004 holding board certifications in Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiology and Internal Medicine. His areas of clinical interests also include Interventional Cardiology, Peripheral Vascular Disease and Critical Limb Ischemia and secondary prevention of CV diseases. Dr. Lee is TCAVI’s Director of Peripheral Vascular Services and a Diplomate of the American Board of Vascular Medicine." }, { "id": "kumar-madassery", "name": "Kumar Madassery", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Associate Professor of Vascular & Interventional Radiology · Rush University Medical Center · Chicago, Illinois", "code": "0884", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/madassery-kumar.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Madassery is an Associate Professor of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR) at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and Rush Oak Park Hospital. He is the Director of The Advanced VIR Fellowship, the Director of Peripheral Vascular Interventions & CLTI Limb Preservation Program and the IVC Filter Clinic at Rush. Recently, is now also the Medical Director of VIR at Rush Oak Park Hospital. He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School, and both Radiology Residency and VIR Fellowship at Rush. Recently inducted as Fellow of the Society of interventional Radiology (FSIR) & the International Andreas Gruentzig Society (IAGS).\nHe has authored and co-authored numerous articles, and plethora of grand rounds & educational presentations nationally/globally. He is deeply involved with SIR, serving on Standards and Practices, current Chair of the SIR PAD Specialty Council, on the SIR Annual Meeting Committee and other roles. He reviews for Journals such as JVIR, JSV-CIT, JAHA, Journal of CLI, Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine & a Board member of the Alliance for Wound Care Stakeholders, in Washington, D.C. Much of his practice is dedicated to Critical Limb Ischemia Revascularization and Limb Preservation. Recently, he published a multidisciplinary Comprehensive Limb Preservation Guidebook, entitled Limb Preservation for the Vascular Specialist, with over 60 co-authors. Other interests include Complex IVC Filter Retrievals, Dialysis Interventions, Venous Reconstructions, and Interventional Oncology. He founded and directs the Peripheral Vascular Trainees Lab (PVTL), which had its Inaugural meeting in 2024." }, { "id": "marco-manzi", "name": "Marco Manzi", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Director of Interventional Radiology · Policlinico Abano Terme · Abano Terme, Padova · ITALY", "code": "3381", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Manzi-Marco-26.webp", "bio": "Dr Marco Manzi is Director of Interventional Radiology Unit at Foot and Ankle Clinic Policlinico Abano Terme , Padova Italy since 2006. He has performed more than 15000 procedures in DF CLTI patients and published 60 papers mainly on extreme revascularization techniques. Involved as Live cases Operator in LINC , NCVH, and many other international meeting. Director of CLI-Course (10 editions). Honorary Member of APSCVIR, Member of CIRSE" }, { "id": "jay-mathews", "name": "Jay Mathews", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory · Director, Structural Heart Program · Director, PERT Program · Bradenton Cardiology Center · Manatee Memorial Hospital · Bradenton, Florida", "code": "7465", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/jay-mathews-25.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Mathews is an interventional cardiologist and endovascular specialist at Bradenton Cardiology Center in Bradenton, FL specializing in complex coronary interventions, structural heart procedures, endovascular therapies, and novel device research. He did his undergraduate training at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY receiving a degree in Biology and Electronic Media Arts & Communication and subsequently working in the multimedia technology sector. He later went on to graduate and professional training at Tufts University in Boston, MA where he received his MD and Master's in Health Communication at the Sackler School of Biomedical Sciences focusing on telemedicine and interactive education. He completed residency training and fellowship training in Cardiovascular Disease, Advanced Cardiac Imaging, and Interventional Cardiology at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. He is the director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, the Structural Heart Program, and the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team at Manatee Memorial Hospital. He also splits his time with endovascular engineering consulting and developing novel therapeutic spaces." }, { "id": "matthew-t-menard", "name": "Matthew T. Menard", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Co-Director, Endovascular Surgery · Program Director, Vascular and Endovascular Surgical Fellowship · Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School · Vascular and Endovascular Surgery · Brigham & Women's Hospital Heart & Vascular Center · Boston, Massachusetts", "code": "9746", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Menard-Matthew-26.webp", "bio": "Dr. Matthew Menard graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa and with Departmental High Honors from Middlebury College. He attended Harvard Medical School and received his general surgery training at the Massachusetts General Hospital and vascular surgery fellowship training at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is currently Co-Director of Endovascular Surgery and past Vascular Surgery Fellowship Director at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. His clinical practice spans the gamut of vascular surgical disease, with a focus on chronic limb threatening ischemia. Dr. Menard conceived and was the Co-National Principal Investigator of the BEST-CLI Trial, an NIH-sponsored and FDA-endorsed investigation of the comparative-effectiveness of open surgery and endovascular therapy for chronic limb threatening ischemia (CLTI). BEST-CLI was a randomized, controlled trial examining treatment efficacy, functional outcomes, cost and cost-effectiveness associated with endovascular vs open surgical revascularization in patients with CLTI. The results of the trial, which involved more than 150 clinical sites in the United States, Canada, Finland, Italy and New Zealand, were published in the NEJM. Dr. Menard, along with collaborators at Boston Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital and Kolding/Lillebælt Hospital in Denmark, received a $4 million grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to extend the analysis of this landmark trial, establish a core angiographic imaging laboratory at BWH and investigate the health economics of CLTI care globally." }, { "id": "d-christopher-metzger", "name": "D. Christopher Metzger", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Director, Cardiac and Peripheral Vascular Cath Labs · Medical Director, Clinical Research · Ballad CVA Heart & Vascular Institute · Kingsport, Tennessee", "code": "5887", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Metzger-D_-Christopher-26.webp", "bio": "System Vascular Chief\nOhioHealth/Riverside Hospital\nColumbus, Ohio" }, { "id": "nicolas-mouawad", "name": "Nicolas Mouawad", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Chief, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery · McLaren Health · Bay City, Michigan", "code": "6967", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/nicolas-mouawad.jpg", "bio": "Dr Nicolas J. Mouawad is Chief of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery at McLaren Health, Bay City, Michigan. He is Chair of the Department of Surgery, Chair of Cardiovascular Research and Medical Director of the non-invasive vascular laboratories. He is board certified in general and vascular surgery, and specializes in advanced surgical vascular care, including aortic pathologies, advanced carotid revascularization, expanded endovascular therapies, complex CLTI/PAD and venous disorders including venous thromboembolism, DVT and PE. He earned his medical degree at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and completed a general surgery residency in Ann Arbor, MI. He also completed a vascular surgery fellowship at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH. He has long focused as a health services professional and pursued a Master in Business Administration with a concentration in health care and hospital administration as well as a Master in Public Health with a dual focus on health policy & management and health education & promotion. He also completed the Leadership Program for Health Policy and Management at The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University, Waltham, MA. He was selected as the 2018 American College of Surgeons / Society for Vascular Surgery Health Policy Scholar. Dr. Mouawad has received many honors and awards for teaching, research, and scholarship. An active clinical researcher, Dr. Mouawad is Chair of Cardiovascular Research for the McLaren Health System. He is principal investigator of multiple enterprise level clinical trials. He has authored or co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed articles, as well as multiple book chapters. He serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Vascular Surgery, Annals of Vascular Surgery and Frontiers in Vascular Surgery, among others, and serves as Associate Editor for Annals in Vascular Surgery and Journal of Endovascular Therapy." }, { "id": "zola-m-n-dandu", "name": "Zola M. N'Dandu", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Interventional Cardiology and Endovascular Intervention Specialist · Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner · East Palatka, Florida", "code": "9334", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NDandu-Zola-26.webp", "bio": "Dr. Zola N’Dandu earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2001. He completed training in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Interventional Cardiology at Ochsner Health, including advanced specialization in Peripheral Vascular Disease in 2009. He previously served as Section Head at Ochsner Medical Center–Kenner, where he developed a reputable program in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia (CLTI). He currently practices at the Heart and Vascular Institute at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida. Dr. N’Dandu’s work centers on limb preservation through a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to peripheral arterial disease (PAD). His clinical and academic interests include advanced infrapopliteal and inframalleolar interventions and deep venous arterialization (DVA) for patients with limited options. He is actively engaged in research, innovation, clinical trials, and publication, and is dedicated to teaching residents and fellows. He also advocates for patient and community education to improve awareness, access, and outcomes in PAD care." }, { "id": "pradeep-k-nair", "name": "Pradeep K. Nair", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Interventional Cardiologist · Cardiovascular Institute of the South · Houma, Louisana", "code": "0971", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/pradeep-nair-25.jpg", "bio": "Pradeep K. Nair, MD, FACC, FSCAI initially joined the Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) in 2014 as the first dedicated endovascular interventional fellow for Dr. Craig Walker. He is an interventional cardiologist who has devoted his career focus to peripheral artery and venous interventions as well as research and education. He completed his Bachelors of Science degree in Biochemistry with University Honors at Carnegie Mellon University, Medical Doctorate at Drexel University, and Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Interventional Cardiology training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Campus. He currently serves as Vice-Chairman of New Cardiovascular Horizons Annual Meeting in New Orleans and is an active member of the Vascular Disease Leadership Council of the American College of Cardiology, CLI Global Society, and the Board of OEIS. Currently, he serves as the National Co-PI of the THOR IDE Trial. He is the husband to Asha and father to two sons, Armaan and Aeshaan. A native of western PA, he and his family love the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins and visit home whenever possible." }, { "id": "tatsuya-nakama", "name": "Tatsuya Nakama", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Director · Tokyo Bay Medical Center · Tokyo, JAPAN", "code": "5231", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tatsuya-nakama-25.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Tatsuya Nakama earned his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki. After the primary residency, he has been started his Interventional Cardiologist carrier at the Miyazaki Medical Association Hospital. He has shown well-balanced activities in the daily clinical practice, research, and education. In 2018, he relocated to Tokyo and started working at Tokyo Bay Medical Center and is devoting his energies to educating young fellows, research and contributing to development of community medicine. In the field of PAD, he has contributed many publications regarding the technique, feasibility, and clinical implication of challenging EVT. He is particularly passionate about the CLTI treatment, especially in the infrapopliteal/Inframalleolar diseases. In addition, with his outstanding techniques, he conducts educational live demonstrations around the world, including the LINC, VERVE, and JET etc. In addition, the Tokyo Endovascular Challenging Conference, an online educational live course on EVT was established before the COVID-19 pandemic and has conducted a wide range of educational activities not only in Japan but also in Asia. He received 2023 Vascular Career Achievement Awards from VIVA Foundations. His outstanding work and wide-range activity (clinical practice, research, and education) is worthy of being called a leader of his generation." }, { "id": "sahil-a-parikh", "name": "Sahil A. Parikh", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Associate Professor of Medicine · Columbia University Irving Medical Center · New York, New York", "code": "2870", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/parikh-sahil.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Parikh is the Director of Endovascular Services at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He has an active practice in cardiovascular medicine with a focus on atherosclerotic vascular disease and intervention throughout the circulation. He is a nationally recognized clinician educator and investigator in vascular medicine and intervention. He has won numerous teaching awards locally and co-directs several national educational programs for physicians in training and for continuing medical education in conjunction with the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Intervention (SCAI). His research interests focus on novel endovascular devices for the treatment of vascular disease. He has been the national and global principal investigator for numerous clinical trials and has authored more than 200 original manuscripts and reviews in basic and clinical cardiovascular medicine. He lectures frequently at national meetings including Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT), ACC and SCAI amongst others." }, { "id": "constantino-s-pe-a", "name": "Constantino S. Peña", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Interventional Radiologist · Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute · Key Biscayne, Florida", "code": "0233", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pena-Constantino-26.webp", "bio": "Constantino S. Peña, MD is an interventional radiologist at the Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute at Baptist Hospital in Miami Florida where he also serves as the system chief of interventional radiology for Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute part of Baptist Health Heart and Vascular Care. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology at the Herbert Wertheim Florida International University College of Medicine in Miami ." }, { "id": "bhaskar-purushottam", "name": "Bhaskar Purushottam", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Interventional Cardiology and Endovascular Medicine · Medical Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory · Medical Director, Monument Health Research · Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Sanford School of Medicine · Clinical Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine · Monument Health Rapid City Hospital · Rapid City, South Dakota", "code": "0320", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Purushottam-Bhaskar-2023.jpg", "bio": "Bhaskar Purushottam is a board certified interventional cardiologist and endovascular medicine specialist; who currently practices in Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Rapid City, South Dakota. He is the medical director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Monument Health Research. His key interests are critical limb ischemia and device innovation." }, { "id": "ajit-g-rao", "name": "Ajit G. Rao", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Associate Professor · Director of Vascular Surgery Research and · Vascular Surgery Simulation Center · The Mount Sinai Hospital · New York, New York", "code": "3124", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/rao-ajit.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Ajit Rao is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Radiology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Rochester. He then attended the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai where he graduated in the top quartile with a distinction in research and was awarded the prestigious Dr. Arthur H. Aufses Sr. Prize in Surgery. Dr. Rao continued his training at Mount Sinai where he completed his residency in the integrated vascular surgery program. He is board-certified vascular surgeon with expertise in both minimally invasive endovascular and open surgery techniques. He is the Director of Vascular Surgery Research at Mount Sinai Hospital. He has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts and has traveled extensively to present his research at many national meetings. His research focus is on peripheral vascular disease and venous disease. He is also the Director of the Vascular Surgery Simulation Center at Mount Sinai Hospital and regularly hosts local, regional, and national training workshops." }, { "id": "kenneth-rosenfield", "name": "Kenneth Rosenfield", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Section Head, Vascular Medicine and Intervention · Chairman, STEMI & Acute MI Quality Improvement Committee · Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, Massachusetts", "code": "8227", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Rosenfield-Kenneth-26.webp", "bio": "Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, is the Section Head for Vascular Medicine and Intervention and Chairs the Acute Myocardial Infarction(STEMI)Committee for the cardiac cath lab. He is a national leader in treatment of Carotid, Kidney, and Leg artery disease. Dr. Rosenfield is the Section Head for Vascular Medicine and Intervention, who specializes in complex cardiac and vascular interventions and directs the program for treatment of acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) in the cardiac catheterization laboratories. He has spearheaded the development of less-invasive therapies for patients with coronary and vascular disease, both at MGH and nationally, including treatment of Carotid, Kidney, and Leg artery narrowing using stents and other novel devices." }, { "id": "andrej-schmidt", "name": "Andrej Schmidt", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Senior Interventionalist · University of Leipzig Medical Center · Leipzig, Sachsen, GERMANY", "code": "2543", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Schmidt-Andrej-24.jpg", "bio": "Prof. Dr. Andrej Schmidt earned his Degree in Medicine from Free University Berlin, Germany. He then completed his training as an Angiologist and Cardiologist at the University of Dresden Carl Gustav Carus and the Heart Center at the University of Erlangen. Currently serving as a Chief Senior Physician and Professor at the University of Leipzig, Dr. Schmidt specialized in the treatment of complex peripheral vascular and aortic disease and is well known for his novel treatment techniques. He is also the co-founder of the Leipzig Interventional Course (LINC), one of the world’s largest and leading courses on endovascular interventions and travels extensively worldwide to educate physicians on his experience." }, { "id": "raman-sharma", "name": "Raman Sharma", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Assistant Director of Endovascular Interventions Program · Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology · The Mount Sinai Hospital · New York, New York", "code": "2420", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/sharma-raman.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Raman Sharma is the Assistant Director of Endovascular Intervention Program and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology at the Mount Sinai Hospital and the Mount Sinai Heart, Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute. Dr. Sharma earned his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he also completed his General Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship in the following years. Dr. Sharma continued his advanced training in Intervention Cardiology, where he served as the Chief Fellow. He finished his training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with an additional advanced fellowship in Endovascular Interventions. Dr. Sharma is both an Interventional and Endovascular Cardiologist with specialized focuses in complex percutaneous coronary interventions and peripheral arterial and venous disease, particularly with aortoiliac, lower extremity, carotid and renal revascularization. He is actively involved clinical research and has numerous co-authored peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, book chapters, in addition to national and international conference presentations. He is interested outcomes research, particularly the role of antiplatelet and direct oral anticoagulants in improving outcomes for peripheral artery revascularization." }, { "id": "samin-k-sharma", "name": "Samin K. Sharma", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Director, Mount Sinai Cardiovascular Clinical Institute · Director, Interventional Cardiology, Mount Sinai Health System · President, Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital Network · Anandi Lal Sharma Professor of Medicine, Cardiology · Mount Sinai Health System · New York, New York", "code": "9472", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sharma-Samin-26.webp", "bio": "Dr. Samin K. Sharma is the Director, Mount Sinai Cardiovascular Clinical Institute, Director of Interventional Cardiology at The Mount Sinai Health System, the President of the Mount Sinai Heart Network and The Anandi Lal Sharma Professor of Medicine in Cardiology. He is a renowned interventional cardiology expert, well known for performing high-risk complex coronary interventions (more than 1,500 interventions per year) with an extremely high success rate (greater than 99 percent) while achieving an extremely low complication rate (less than 0.2 percent major complication). He has received the prestigious two-star designation (significantly lower than expected mortality) numerous times by the New York State Department of Health. Under Dr. Sharma’s leadership, The Mount Sinai Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory has become one of the safest and busiest centers in New York, providing state-of-the-art cardiac and interventional care for all types of simple and complex heart patients. In addition to coronary interventions, Dr. Sharma also specializes in TAVR and MitraClip procedures. He has been dubbed “master of Rotablator” and is regularly featured on national and local TV and in newspapers & magazines." }, { "id": "david-d-song", "name": "David D. Song", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cardiology · The Mount Sinai\tHospital · New York, New York", "code": "3026", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/david-song-25.jpg", "bio": "Dr. David Song is an Assistant Professor at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Song is an interventional cardiologist and interventional vascular specialist. Dr. Song performs not only complex percutaneous coronary interventions, but additionally treats peripheral arterial and venous disease, renovascular disease, and carotid disease. Specifically, Dr. Song is focused on the research and practice of percutaneous transmural arterial bypass in appropriate patients with complex femoropopliteal disease. Dr. Song is also involved in helping to build the renal hypertension program at The Mount Sinai Hospital through advancing renal denervation." }, { "id": "peter-a-soukas", "name": "Peter A. Soukas", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Director, Vascular Medicine & Interventional PV Lab · The Miriam Hospital/Cardiovascular Institute/Brown Medical School · Providence, Rhode Island", "code": "4701", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Soukas-Peter-26.webp", "bio": "Dr. Peter A. Soukas is the Director of Vascular Medicine and the Interventional Vascular Laboratories at The Miriam and Rhode Island Hospitals. He is also the Director of the Brown Vascular & Endovascular Medicine Fellowship Program, training the next generation of cardiovascular medicine specialists. Dr. Soukas is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine of Brown University. Dr. Soukas’ clinical research interests include carotid stenting, intravascular lithotripsy, femoropopliteal stent-grafts, and the interventional treatment of both arterial and venous peripheral vascular disease. He has been a site principal investigator on over 150 clinical trials, including 27 carotid trials, and was the global PI for the RELINE MAX study. He has delivered over 300 invited presentations nationally and internationally with dozens of peer reviewed publications. He is a national co-PI for the upcoming Shockwave Medical transfemoral and Contego Medical post-approval carotid trials. He has delivered over 300 invited presentations nationally and internationally with dozens of peer reviewed publications. He has been the recipient of Raymon Riley Teaching Award and the Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award." }, { "id": "sabine-steiner", "name": "Sabine Steiner", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Head of Angiology · Medical University Vienna · Vienna, AUSTRIA", "code": "0982", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Steiner-Sabine-26.webp?ver=1777445692", "bio": "Dr. Sabine Steiner earned her medical degree from the Medical University of Vienna in 2000, where she also completed training in Medicine and Angiology. She received her Venia docendi (habilitation) in 2006 for research on restenosis and vascular regeneration and was appointed Associate Professor at the Division of Angiology in 2012. From 2009 to 2011, she pursued a postdoctoral fellowship at the Ottawa Heart Institute, Canada, funded by an Erwin-Schroedinger fellowship, and earned a Master of Science in Epidemiology. In 2013, she joined Prof. Scheinert’s interventional team in Leipzig, Germany, specializing in peripheral vascular interventions. She became a senior physician and head of research in 2014. In 2021, Dr. Steiner was appointed Professor of Applied Vascular Research at the Medical Faculty of Leipzig in collaboration with the Helmholtz Institute for Metabolism, Obesity, and Vascular Research (HI-MAG). In 2024, she assumed a full professorship and became Head of the Division of Angiology at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria. Dr. Steiner has contributed to over 150 publications and has a broad scientific background in vascular medicine, including endovascular techniques, epidemiology, angiogenesis, anticoagulation, and clinical trials. She has delivered numerous invited talks at international conferences such as LINC, VIVA, JET, and PVI and serves as a regular reviewer for cardiovascular medicine journals." }, { "id": "srini-tummala", "name": "Srini Tummala", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Director, Vascular Disease · SIR PAD Education Representative · Voluntary Assistant Professor · Univ of Miami Health System · Florida Vascular Specialists · Center for Advanced Amputation Prevention · Cooper City, Florida", "code": "4768", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tummala-srini.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Tummala is a nationally recognized leader in Vascular & Interventional Radiology with 25 years of experience, trained in peripheral vascular intervention at the Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. He has held senior leadership roles across private practice, academic, and OBL/ASC settings, including Director of Vascular Disease and Director of Vascular Interventional Radiology at prior private practices, the University of Miami Health System, and Florida Vascular Specialists, with extensive experience building, managing, and selling OBLs/ASCs. A widely published author and frequent presenter at national and international conferences, he serves as Vice Chair of the SIR PAD Clinical Specialty Council and previously served on the SIR Education Advisory Council. He leads national physician training programs in advanced vascular care, limb-salvage strategies, and embolization therapies, and extends his educational impact through national courses and Dr. Tummala’s Vascular Channel on YouTube." }, { "id": "tim-wittig", "name": "Tim Wittig", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Senior Physician, Department of Angiology · University Hospital Leipzig · Leipzig, Sachsen, GERMANY", "code": "5696", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Wittig-Tim-26.webp", "bio": "Tim Wittig is a senior resident in the Department of Angiology at University Hospital Leipzig, where he combines clinical practice with active involvement in translational and clinical research. His primary focus lies in the field of interventional angiology, with particular emphasis on the development of differentiated and patient-specific treatment strategies for peripheral artery disease (PAD). His research interests include the optimization of endovascular procedures through advanced vessel preparation techniques and the integration of cutting-edge vascular imaging modalities to enhance diagnostic precision and procedural outcomes. Through his work, he aims to contribute to the refinement of minimally invasive therapies and improve long-term vascular health in patients with complex peripheral arterial disease." }, { "id": "thomas-zeller", "name": "Thomas Zeller", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Head, Department of Angiology · University Heart Center Freiburg · Bad Krozingen, GERMANY", "code": "8918", "photo": "https://nyevs.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Zeller-Thomas-26.webp", "bio": "Dr. Thomas Zeller is Head of the Department of Angiology at University Heart Center Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Germany. He performs interventional angiology with more than 30 years of experience in this field. His main research interest is diagnostic and therapy of renal artery stenosis, optimization of endovascular therapy models of peripheral arterial occlusive disease and optimization of noninvasive diagnostic methods in vascular medicine. He has performed a series of studies in these areas and has conducted numerous clinical trials. Furthermore, he is an editorial board member of various scientific journals, eg. VASA, EUROintervention, Vascular Medicine, Catheterization Cardiovascular Interventions, Journal of Endovascular Therapy, gefaessmedizin.net. He is the author of more than 300 peer-reviewed original and review articles, editor of the textbook Vascular Medicine - Therapy and Practice as well as a reviewer for European Heart Journal, Journal of American College of Cardiology and sub-journals, Circulation and sub-journals, The Lancet and others." }, { "id": "sriya-avadhani", "name": "Sriya Avadhani", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Northwell Health / Lenox Hill Hospital", "code": "8860", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/sriya-avadhani.jpg", "bio": "Sriya Avadhani completed her Endovascular Interventional fellowship in 2021 with Dr. Krishnan and the team here at Mount Sinai. Prior to that, she was at Northshore-LIJ hospitals for Interventional Cardiology and at SUNY Downstate Hospital for residency and fellowship. She is originally from Massachusetts and completed her medical school at UMass, Worcester. She currently works for the Department of Cardiology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. She is the Director of Endovascular Interventions at Northern Westchester Hospital." }, { "id": "wayne-r-axman", "name": "Wayne R. Axman", "credentials": "DPM", "institution": "Chief of Podiatry, Queens Hospital Center /NYCHHC", "code": "0270", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/wayne-r-axman.jpg", "bio": null }, { "id": "william-beckerman", "name": "William Beckerman", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Associate Professor of Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School", "code": "0162", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/william-beckerman.jpg", "bio": "A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Beckerman earned his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where he was inducted into the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society and served as commencement speaker for his class. Following this, he pursued his training in the integrated vascular surgery residency program at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. After training, he went back to New Jersey to join the faculty of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School where he continues to practice as an Associate Professor of Surgery and currently serves as Program Director for the Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program as well as the Medical Co-Director of the RWJUH Center for Wound Healing. A multi-published author, Dr. Beckerman has contributed to articles in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Vascular Surgery, Annals of Vascular Surgery and the Journal of Endovascular Therapy, as well as to books on vascular surgery, interventional cardiology and endovascular interventions. He has presented nationally and internationally at more than 50 symposia, industry meetings and conferences. Dr. Beckerman specializes in complex endovascular aortic aneurysm repair and open and endovascular peripheral arterial disease treatment/limb preservation." }, { "id": "solomon-w-bienstock", "name": "Solomon W. Bienstock", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Associate Director, Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Program; Director, Advanced CV Imaging Fellowship, Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital", "code": "8676", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/solomon-w-bienstock.jpg", "bio": "Solomon W. Bienstock, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) at the Fuster Heart Hospital at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He holds a secondary appointment with the Department of Diagnostic, Molecular, and Interventional Radiology. He serves as Associate Director of Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging (CT/MRI) and Program Director of the Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging fellowship at the Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Bienstock earned his MD degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, graduating with distinction in clinical investigation. At graduation, he was awarded the Edward Weinstein Award for Outstanding Scholarship and Human Commitment. He completed his clinical training in Internal Medicine, Cardiology (served as chief fellow in his final year), and Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging at the Mount Sinai Hospital. He is recognized for his contributions to research, education, and mentorship, exemplified by his Housestaff Excellence in Teaching Award by Mount Sinai’s Institute for Medical Education and the Dr. Stephen S. Scheidt Memorial Scholarship by the New York Cardiological Society." }, { "id": "vivian-l-bishay", "name": "Vivian L. Bishay", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Associate Professor, Division of Interventional Radiology, Mount Sinai Hospital", "code": "4980", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/vivian-l-bishay.jpg", "bio": "Vivian L. Bishay, MD, FSIR, is Associate Professor of Radiology in the Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where she also serves as Program Director for the Independent Interventional Radiology Residency. Dr. Bishay's clinical and research interests center on the advanced management of venous thromboembolism, with a particular focus on catheter-directed therapies for acute pulmonary embolism. She serves as National Co-Principal Investigator for the SYMPHONY-PE IDE trial and the RAPID-PE post-market registry, and was Site Principal Investigator for the STORM-PE randomized controlled trial, published in Circulation in 2026. She is a member of the American Heart Association Council on Cardiovascular Radiology and Intervention and contributed to the AHA Scientific Statement on disparities in pulmonary embolism management. Dr. Bishay is also a member of the American College of Radiology PE-RADS committee, developing a standardized pulmonary embolism reporting system currently in press at Radiology. A Fellow of the Society of Interventional Radiology and Past President of the New York Roentgen Society IR Section, she is a nationally recognized speaker and leader in the evolving field of interventional PE management." }, { "id": "j-michael-brewer", "name": "J. Michael Brewer", "credentials": "DO", "institution": "Medical Director, ECMO Services, INTEGRIS Health Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute", "code": "3793", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/j-michael-brewer.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Michael Brewer is a critical care physician and Medical Director, ECMO Services at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, where he leads program development, quality initiatives, and multidisciplinary education for a high-volume adult ECMO service. He also serves as a staff intensivist specializing in advanced cardiopulmonary failure, heart and lung transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. Previously, he was Assistant Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Brewer completed fellowships in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and Cardiac Critical Care at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and The Johns Hopkins Hospital, respectively. Board-certified in Critical Care Medicine, he has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in ECMO and mechanical support, with academic interests focused on program quality, innovation, and team effectiveness in critical care." }, { "id": "daniel-clair", "name": "Daniel Clair", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Chairman, Department of Vascular Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center", "code": "3220", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/daniel-clair.jpg", "bio": "Daniel Clair, M.D., received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He then completed his internship and surgical residency, as well as a fellowship in vascular surgery, at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. He also completed a fellowship in clinical oncology with the American Cancer Society. He served in the U.S. Air Force as chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery at Andrews Air Force Base before beginning his civilian practice at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He was named the division chief of Vascular Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Presbyterian Campus, and then later returned to the Cleveland Clinic as the department chair of Vascular Surgery, a position he held for 10 years. He was then named professor and chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of South Carolina, where he completed a five-year term. He was recently named as the inaugural chair and professor of the Department of Vascular Surgery at Vanderbilt, specializing in innovative vascular disease care." }, { "id": "harsh-doshi", "name": "Harsh Doshi", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Interventional Cardiology & Endovascular Interventions, JFK University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health", "code": "1991", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/harsh-doshi.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Harsh Doshi graduated from the Pennsylvania State University, State College with at a 7 year combined BS/MD program with Thomas Jefferson University. He went on to earn his M.D. from the Thomas Jefferson University Medical School. After completing his Internal Medicine residency training at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson, he pursued a fellowship in cardiology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He continued to pursue a year of interventional cardiology at Stonybrook University Hospital. Given his passion in vascular medicine, he completed an additional year of endovascular interventional fellowship at Mt. Sinai in New York. Following fellowship, Dr. Doshi has joined the Hackensack Meridian Health JFK University Medical Center in New Jersey to practice both coronary and endovascular interventions" }, { "id": "sharif-ellozy", "name": "Sharif Ellozy", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Program Director, Vascular Surgery Fellowship, New York Presbyterian Hospital", "code": "8004", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/sharif-ellozy.jpg", "bio": "Sharif Ellozy, MD is Program Director of Vascular Surgery Fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital." }, { "id": "serdar-farhan", "name": "Serdar Farhan", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Assistant Professor of Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health", "code": "0569", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/serdar-farhan.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Serdar Farhan joined Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health in January 2025 as a\nfull-time faculty member, serving as Assistant Professor of Medicine and Associate\nDirector of Endovascular Interventions. With a career defined by excellence and\ndedication, Dr. Farhan brings unparalleled expertise and leadership to this role.\nDr. Farhan’s journey is marked by prestigious training and exceptional\naccomplishments. He completed Interventional Cardiology, Endovascular, and\nStructural Heart Interventions Fellowships at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.\nTo further refine his skills, he pursued advanced valvular heart disease intervention\ntraining at the Leipzig Heart Center in Germany—one of the leading global\ninstitutions in cardiovascular care. Dr. Farhan earned his medical degree from the University of Vienna, Austria and went on to complete his Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiology Fellowship at the Wilhelminen Hospital in Vienna. His commitment to advancing cardiovascular science led him to a highly competitive research fellowship at the Mount Sinai Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, where he actively contributed to cutting-edge cardiovascular research.\nAs a prolific researcher, Dr. Farhan has made significant contributions to the field of\ncoronary and peripheral artery disease. He has authored and co-authored numerous\nhigh-impact, peer-reviewed publications and has shared his expertise on prominent\nplatforms, presenting at local, national, and international scientific meetings.\nDr. Farhan is not only an accomplished clinician and researcher but also a highly\nrespected leader in the global cardiovascular community. He holds the esteemed\ntitles of Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and Fellow of the\nEuropean Society of Cardiology (FESC)—testaments to his unwavering dedication to\nadvancing cardiovascular care worldwide." }, { "id": "karan-garg", "name": "Karan Garg", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine", "code": "5802", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/karan-garg.jpg", "bio": "Associate Professor of Surgery at NYU\nCo-Director of Limb Salvage Program\nChief of Vascular Surgery at Manhattan Veterans Affairs Hospital" }, { "id": "pavan-k-kavali", "name": "Pavan K. Kavali", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Associate Professor of Radiology and Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine", "code": "6940", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/pavan-k-kavali.jpg", "bio": "Pavan Kavali, MD, is an Associate Professor of Radiology and Surgery at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. He completed his medical degree at the Morehouse School of Medicine and his residency at Emory University School of Medicine. He finished his Interventional Radiology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School. He joined the IR faculty at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine in 2016 and now is Director of IR at Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Barnes Jewish West County. He is also the Endovascular Director of the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Pavan’s additional clinical interests include complex venous reconstructions including acute and chronic DVT management, interventional oncology, interventional therapy for portal hypertension (TIPS, BRTO), pulmonary AVM embolization, and uterine fibroid embolization." }, { "id": "asma-khaliq", "name": "Asma Khaliq", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Director of Endovascular and PERT /Assistant Professor, Montefiore Hospital", "code": "3206", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/asma-khaliq.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Asma Khaliq works an Interventional Cardiologist at Montefiore Medical Center. She is an Assistant Professor of Cardiology and Director of Endovascular Interventions and the director of PERT at Montefiore. Her clinical interests include Critical Limb Ischemia/Limb Salvage, Endovascular Treatment of Complex PAD, Complex High risk Interventional coronary Procedures (CHIP), Treatment of Patient with Cardiogenic shock, Large bore aspiration/mechanical thrombectomy for massive and submassive pulmonary Embolism. Her research interests include outcomes research, and studying the gender and sex differences in diseases, therapies and outcomes." }, { "id": "sung-yup-kim", "name": "Sung Yup Kim", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Associate Professor of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai", "code": "4644", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/sung-yup-kim.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Kim is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Radiology, for the Division of Vascular Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Economics from New York University. He continued at New York University, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine in 2008. Upon completion of medical school, Dr. Kim was accepted into the first ACGME accredited Vascular Surgery 0+5 Integrated Residency Program Class at the Icahn School of Medicine, at Mount Sinai. Dr. Kim's research interests include endovascular repair of arterial lesions. In his keynote speech, he argued for the use of minimally invasive procedures for treatment of arterial disease as opposed to open bypass. He has also been heavily involved in the research of venous disease with mechanical occlusion chemically assisted procedures. In his latest abstract, \"Mechano-Chemical Ablation as an Alternative to Venous Ulcer Healing Compared with Thermal Ablation,\" Dr. Kim demonstrates that mechano-chemical ablation (MOCA) is a more advanced and effective form of treatment for chronic venous ulcers, compared to the standard thermal ablation treatment. Dr. Kim’s clinical interests span all areas of vascular disease and surgery. Dr. Kim is skilled in venous closure procedures including Radiofrequency Ablations, Clarivein, and Venaseal. In particular he is interested in the care of patients with varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, and wound care. He also treat many patients for carotid artery disease and abdominal aortic aneurysms. He currently treats patients at five locations across Manhattan and Queens." }, { "id": "shivani-kumar", "name": "Shivani Kumar", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery, Tufts Medical Center", "code": "1656", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/shivani-kumar.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Shivani Kumar is a vascular surgeon at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA. She obtained her B.S. from Cornell University, her M.D. from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and went on to pursue a vascular surgery residency at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. She is an assistant professor of vascular surgery and serves as the program director of the vascular surgery fellowship. Her clinical passions include limb salvage and endovascular aortic work. She is also extremely dedicated to the mentoring and education of medical students, residents and fellows and serves on committees of several regional and national societies." }, { "id": "nathan-l-liang", "name": "Nathan L. Liang", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center", "code": "7853", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/nathan-l-liang.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Liang is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the Section Chief of Vascular Surgery at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. His clinical and research focuses are on endovascular and open surgical management and understanding of aortic pathology, and he directs the Complex Endovascular Aortic Surgery program in the Division of Vascular Surgery." }, { "id": "robert-a-lookstein", "name": "Robert A. Lookstein", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Professor of Radiology and Surgery, The Mount Sinai Health System", "code": "4667", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/robert-a-lookstein.jpg", "bio": "Robert A Lookstein, MD MHCDL FSIR FAHA FSVM is Professor of Radiology and Surgery at the Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS). After attending medical school at the State University of NY (SUNY) Health Science Center at Brooklyn in 1995, he completed his radiology residency and fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at ISMMS in New York. He subsequently joined the division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology as Faculty in 2002. Dr. Lookstein currently lectures around the world on various subjects in the field of Vascular and Interventional Radiology including peripheral arterial imaging and intervention, endovascular interventions, aortic stent-grafts, and deep vein thrombosis. He is recognized as an innovator in the field of peripheral vascular disease and noninvasive vascular imaging. His clinical practice is focused on the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Lookstein currently serves as Executive Vice Chairman in The Department of Diagnostic, Molecular, and Interventional Radiology for the Mount Sinai Health System. He previously served as System Vice Chair for Interventional Services as well as Division Chief of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. He is a regular faculty member of numerous national and international meetings including The International Society of Endovascular Therapy, Advanced Interventional Management, The Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting, The Radiologic Society of North America, and The American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, and Vascular Interventional Advances (VIVA). \nHe is the Course Program Director of several national education courses including Lower Extremity Arterial Revascularization (LEARN), TransRadial EndoVascular Therapy (TREAT), Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT).\n\nDr. Lookstein serves on numerous committees within the Mount Sinai Health System related to patient safety and quality, novel procedure oversight, cardiovascular disease intervention value analysis, and performance improvement." }, { "id": "james-f-mckinsey", "name": "James F. McKinsey", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Mount Sinai Endowed Professor of Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology; Mount Sinai Health System", "code": "6704", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/james-f-mckinsey.jpg", "bio": "Dr. James McKinsey is a Board Certified General and Vascular Surgeon who is presently Endowed Professor, Vascular Surgery, Systems Chief of Aortic Intervention, and Surgical Director of the Jacobson Aortic Center for the Mount Sinai Health Systems, Department of Surgery. He completed a vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Chicago and subsequently joined the faculty there. He became the Chief of Endovascular Intervention and later Vice Chairman of Surgery for Education. In 2004, he moved to New York Presbyterian Medical Center at Columbia University where he was Site Chief (2004-2007) then Chief of Vascular Surgery from 2007 until July 2014. He was also the Fellowship Director of the New York Presbyterian Hospital Vascular Fellowship from 2007-2014. Dr. McKinsey is active in medical education and Chaired the ACS Committee on Medical Education. He has authored 157 abstracts and academic papers and 14 book chapters. Dr. McKinsey is nationally and internationally known for his work in the minimally invasive treatment of patients with critical limb ischemia and complex thoracoabdominal, thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms and dissections. He has been active in new product development for the treatment of complex thoracoabdominal, juxta renal and infrarenal abdominal aortic pathology including aneurysmal disease and dissections, and holds a patent for a novel treatment of suprarenal aortic aneurysmal disease using a variable weave aortic endograft." }, { "id": "j-luke-murphy", "name": "J. Luke Murphy", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Mount Sinai Queens", "code": "9796", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/j-luke-murphy.jpg", "bio": "Trained in internal medicine at Columbia-Presbyterian and then Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at Mount Sinai Hospital. Served as chief general cardiology and interventional cardiology fellow. Spent the best year of my professional life training in Endovascular with Dr. Krishnan. Currently working at Mount Sinai Queens in Astoria where I perform coronary and endovascular interventions and am Assistant Cath Lab Director." }, { "id": "erin-murphy", "name": "Erin Murphy", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Director, Venous and Lymphatic Institute, Sanger Heart and Vascular, Atrium Health", "code": "1012", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/erin-murphy.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Erin Murphy is a nationally renowned venous and vascular surgeon who serves as the Director of the Venous and Lymphatic Institute at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute (Atrium Health). While not on the core clinical faculty at Mount Sinai, she has served as a global co-principal investigator and regularly collaborates with experts from The Mount Sinai Hospital on major clinical studies. Known for her expertise in pelvic venous disorders, pelvic venous imaging, and complex deep vein thrombosis (DVT) management, she has participated in several landmark device trials that evaluate venous stent systems." }, { "id": "thomas-o-donnell", "name": "Thomas O'Donnell", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Assistant Professor of Surgery, New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center", "code": "2119", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/thomas-o-donnell.jpg", "bio": "Tom O'Donnell is a vascular surgeon from Columbia University New York Presbyterian Hospital specializing in complex open and endovascular aortic surgery. He attended Weill Cornell Medical College and completed general surgery residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital during which time he did a research fellowship in the Harvard-Longwood T32 Program. He completed vascular surgery fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center prior to joining the staff at Columbia." }, { "id": "j-westley-ohman", "name": "J. Westley Ohman", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Vascular Surgeon, WashU Medicine", "code": "2423", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/j-westley-ohman.jpg", "bio": "J Westley Ohman, MD is an Associate Professor and Division Director of the Division of Vascular Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine. He received his Bachelor of Science from University of Texas in 2008, Doctorate in Medicine from University of Texas McGovern Medical School in 2012, and completed vascular surgery residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine. He has built an international reputation in the open and endovascular management of thoracoabdominal aortic pathology, and thoracic outlet syndrome." }, { "id": "ezequiel-parodi", "name": "Ezequiel Parodi", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Professor of Surgery, Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth", "code": "4773", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/ezequiel-parodi.jpg", "bio": "F. Ezequiel Parodi is a Professor of Surgery at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC. He is the program director and Co-director of the Aortic Institute at Carolina Medical Center, Sanger Heart and Vascular institute. His practice focuses on aortic pathologies in addition to the spectrum of vascular disease. He trained in vascular surgery at the University of South Florida and in complex aortic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. He then spent his first 6 years in practice at the Cleveland Clinic, specializing in complex aortic. He then continued his practice at the University of North Carolina for seven years before relocating to Atrium Health. He is a member of multiple regional and national societies, a frequently invited speaker, and has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals." }, { "id": "rahul-s-patel", "name": "Rahul S. Patel", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Assistant Professor of Radiology and Surgery, The Mount Sinai Medical Center", "code": "0122", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/rahul-s-patel.jpg", "bio": "Rahul S. Patel, MD is Assistant Professor of Radiology and Surgery at the Mount Sinai Hospital." }, { "id": "lucyna-z-price", "name": "Lucyna Z. Price", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Assistant Professor of Surgery, Stony Brook University Hospital", "code": "7458", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/lucyna-z-price.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Price is an Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at Stony Brook University Hospital in Long Island, NY. She graduated from The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education of The City College of New York of The City University of New York and received her medical doctorate from Stony Brook University School of Medicine. Dr. Price finished her general surgery training at The University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center. During her time at USTW, Dr. Price received the Excellence Award for Leadership and Exemplary Patient Care. She then returned to New York where completed her vascular surgery fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital." }, { "id": "darren-b-schneider", "name": "Darren B. Schneider", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Professor and Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine", "code": "9119", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/darren-b-schneider.jpg", "bio": "Darren B. Schneider, MD is Chief of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at Penn Medicine and the Clyde F. Barker - William Maul Measey Professor in Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Dr. Schneider completed formal fellowship training in both vascular surgery and interventional radiology, and he is an internationally recognized expert in the performance of complex open surgical and endovascular interventions for treatment of carotid, aortic and peripheral artery diseases. He is an investigator in numerous national and international clinical trials. Currently he also is the investigator-sponsor of a single-center IDE study evaluating the use branched and fenestrated stent grafts to treat thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms and aortic arch aneurysms." }, { "id": "dan-shilo", "name": "Dan Shilo", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Assistant Professor of Radiology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center", "code": "7682", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/dan-shilo.jpg", "bio": "Dan Shilo, MD is an Assistant Professor of Radiology in the Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at Mount Sinai Hospital. After receiving a BS in Biology and Biomedical Engineering at Tufts University he attended medical school at New York University. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine at NYU, after which he finished residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Northwell SIUH, he went on to complete a fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Dr. Shilo currently serves as the Director of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at Mount Sinai West. His clinical interests include portal hypertension, genicular artery embolization, prostate artery embolization, uterine fibroid embolization, complex venous disease management including advanced IVC filter retrieval as well as pulmonary embolism management." }, { "id": "twinkle-singh", "name": "Twinkle Singh", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Medical Director of Cardiology Service Line at CGH Medical Center, Illinois", "code": "7658", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/twinkle-singh.png", "bio": "Dr. Singh is an Interventional and Endovascular Cardiologist currently working as Medical Director of Cardiology Service Line at CGH Medical Center, Illinois. She is a graduate of Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in India. She completed an Internal Medicine residency at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Dr. Singh completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease as Chief Fellow at Tulane University in New Orleans, as well as Interventional Cardiology and Endovascular Interventional Cardiology fellowships at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine in New York City." }, { "id": "christopher-j-smolock", "name": "Christopher J. Smolock", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Professor, Vascular Surgery and Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai", "code": "2348", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/christopher-j-smolock.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Smolock is Professor of Vascular Surgery and Radiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai as well as site Chief of Vascular Surgery at Mount Sinai Queens. His clinical interests focus on carotid disease, aortic dissections, aneurysms, and aortoiliac occlusive disease, mesenteric arterial disease, and lower extremity arterial disease. His research interests focus on aortic interventions and vascular surgical quality and appropriateness. Currently he is Program Chair for the 2026 Eastern Vascular Society as well as Chair of the VQI/SVS Commitment to Vascular Surgical Quality Committee." }, { "id": "jordan-r-ste", "name": "Jordan R. Stern", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Vascular Surgeon, Weill Cornell Medicine", "code": "3557", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/jordan-r-ste.jpg", "bio": "Jordan R. Stern, MD, FACS is an Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine" }, { "id": "rami-o-tadros", "name": "Rami O. Tadros", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Senior Associate Program Director of the Vascular Surgery Residency and Fellowship Professor of Surgery and Radiology, The Mount Sinai Hospital", "code": "4909", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/rami-o-tadros.jpg", "bio": "Rami Tadros, MD, FACS, RPVI is a Professor of Surgery and Radiology and the Site Director of endovascular aortic surgery at the Mount Sinai Hospital. He is a board-certified vascular surgeon with expertise in managing aortic disease, including thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms and aortic dissections. In addition, Dr. Tadros specializes in the management of peripheral arterial disease and critical limb ischemia. To successfully provide his patients with optimal care, Dr. Tadros employs his training in minimally invasive endovascular techniques as well as open surgical techniques. Apart from his clinical work, Dr. Tadros is also actively involved in research focused on how to optimize outcomes for patients undergoing endovascular aneurysm repair, thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair, and type-B aortic dissection repair. Further, Dr. Tadros is also interested in the identification and modification of risk-factors associated with critical limb ischemia. Dr. Tadros has authored multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts, book chapters, and editorials on such topics, many of which he has presented at both national and international meetings.\nDr. Tadros received his Bachelor of Science from Saint Xavier University where he graduated summa cum laude. He proceeded to earn his Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine, having graduated with the highest honors. Dr. Tadros completed his residency training in Integrated Vascular Surgery at the Mount Sinai Medical Center." }, { "id": "windsor-ting", "name": "Windsor Ting", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Professor, Vascular Surgery & Radiology, The Mount Sinai Hospital", "code": "5987", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/windsor-ting.jpg", "bio": "Windsor Ting, MD, Professor of Surgery and Radiology, is a board certified cardiovascular physician at the Mount Sinai Hospital where he specializes in vascular surgery. He earned his doctorate of medicine at the Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed his residency and cardiovascular fellowship at the New York Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and a Helena Rubenstein research fellowship at Columbia University. Among the vast array of vascular techniques that Dr. Ting has honed over the years, he has developed a particular interest and gained much experience in the evaluation and treatment of complex venous disease. Having practiced vascular surgery for many years, Dr. Ting has grown in tandem with vascular science itself, having seen the practice mature through many phases. Dr. Ting is actively involved in research regarding the use and safety of venous stents. Dr. Ting is the principal investigators in several clinical trials to evaluate the short and long-term efficacy, safety, and quality of life after venous stents. One of his most recent clinical trials includes the Abre Trial which is investigating the safety and efficacy of the Abre venous self-expanding stent system in patients with symptomatic iliofemoral venous outflow obstruction.\n\nDr. Ting's contributions to medicine and vascular surgery have included numerous publications and presentations. A recent presentation is Chronic Lower Back Pain Associated with Proximal Venous Outflow Obstruction at the Frank J Veith Society at VEITH Symposium in New York City.. He has also served as an inspiration to aspiring doctors, serving as a model and teacher and training them in medicine that is his life's passion." }, { "id": "michael-j-trepal", "name": "Michael J. Trepal", "credentials": "DPM", "institution": "Professor of Podiatric Surgery and VP for Academic Affairs at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine", "code": "9834", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/michael-j-trepal.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Trepal is a Professor of Podiatric Surgery and VP for Academic Affairs at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine at Touro University. He also serves as section Chief for Podiatry at Metropolitan Hospital and SUNY Downstate Medical Center in NYC. He is the Past Chair of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education" }, { "id": "jenanan-vairavamurthy", "name": "Jenanan Vairavamurthy", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Assistant Professor of Radiology, The Mount Sinai Hospital", "code": "6656", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/jenanan-vairavamurthy.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Jenanan Vairavamurthy is a graduate of the Leadership in Medicine Program - a combined undergraduate and medical school program offered by Union College and Albany Medical College where he earned a Masters degree in Healthcare Management. He then graduated from Albany Medical College in 2010, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine at the NorthShore-LIJ Health System in Manhasset, NY followed by a residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in Manhattan, NY from 2011-2015. He then completed a fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the University of Southern California from 2015-2016 followed by an NIH-T32 Research fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He recently returned home to NY to join Mount Sinai after being part of the faculty at USC." }, { "id": "elbert-e-willia", "name": "Elbert E. Williams", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai", "code": "5427", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/elbert-e-willia.jpg", "bio": "Elbert Williams, MD is an Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is the Associate Program Director for the integrated cardiothoracic surgery residency at Mount Sinai and the Director of the Aortic Surveillance Program, following over 900 patients with aneurysmal disease. He specializes in aortic surgery, with a special interest in arch replacements by both open and hybrid approaches. He also focuses on reconstructive aortic valve surgery surgery, specifically aortic valve repair, valve sparing aortic root replacements, and the Ross Procedure." }, { "id": "william-yoon", "name": "William Yoon", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Co-Director, Complex Aortic Center, Medstar Washington Hospital Center - Georgetown University Hospital", "code": "9830", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/william-yoon.jpg", "bio": "Dr. William Yoon is the system-wide Co-Director of the Complex Aortic Center at MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute. He is a fellowship-trained, board-certified, and internationally recognized vascular surgeon who specializes in complex endovascular aortic repair using fenestrated and branched endografts pioneering advanced techniques in the field. He earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, followed by general surgery training at Henry Ford St. John Hospital. He completed vascular surgery fellowship training at Loyola University Chicago Medical Center, advanced endovascular aortic training at Klinikum Nürnberg Nord in Germany, and advanced aortic surgery training at Uppsala University Hospital in Sweden, where he earned his PhD. Previously a faculty member and Co-Director of the Aortic Center at University Hospitals-Case Western Reserve University, he earned recognition for his transformative innovation in treating complex aortic diseases leveraging extensive experience with a multitude of innovative device platforms. He performed the first double inner-branched endovascular aortic arch repair in Illinois and the first four-vessel fenestrated endovascular aortic repair within the University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve system. Additionally, he was the first in Ohio to successfully deploy the Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis. In 2025, he was selected by peers as a ‘Top Doctor’ in vascular surgery in Cleveland Magazine. Dr. Yoon’s research focuses on the impact of endograft implantation on local vascular hemodynamics using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), directly correlating device design with patient-specific outcomes. Through his prolific research, Dr. Yoon has made significant contributions to the field, delivering over 50 invited international and national talks and publishing over 60 peer-reviewed journal papers and abstracts that appears in top-tier publications such as the Journal of Vascular Surgery and the European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. His leadership in clinical trials ensures his patients have direct access to cutting-edge treatments and advanced endovascular technology." }, { "id": "kelsey-berger", "name": "Kelsey Berger", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery, The Mount Sinai Hospital", "code": "7367", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/kelsey-berger.jpg", "bio": "Kelsey Berger grew up outside of Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia before attending medical school at Drexel University. She completed the integrated vascular surgery residency program at Mount Sinai Hospital in 2024 and stayed on as faculty as assistant professor of vascular surgery." }, { "id": "ibrahim-m-ali", "name": "Ibrahim M. Ali", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Interventional Cardiology and Endovascular Intervention, Northwell Health Physician Partners Thoracic Surgery at New Hyde Park", "code": "4483", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/ibrahim-m-ali.jpg", "bio": null }, { "id": "justin-george", "name": "Justin George", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Assistant Professor of Surgery, The Mount Sinai Hospital", "code": "7955", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/justin-george.jpg", "bio": null }, { "id": "kenneth-r-nakazawa", "name": "Kenneth R. Nakazawa", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery; Associate Program Director of the Integrated Vascular Surgery Program, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health", "code": "6547", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/kenneth-r-nakazawa.jpg", "bio": null }, { "id": "john-phair", "name": "John Phair", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Associate Professor of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, The Mount Sinai Hospital", "code": "2321", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/john-phair.jpg", "bio": null }, { "id": "michael-c-siah", "name": "Michael C. Siah", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Associate Professor of Surgery, UT Southwestern", "code": "7355", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/michael-c-siah.jpg", "bio": null }, { "id": "jose-m-wiley", "name": "Jose M. Wiley", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Professor of Medicine & Chief of Cardiology, Tulane University School of Medicine", "code": "4034", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/jose-m-wiley.jpg", "bio": null }, { "id": "bryan-yan", "name": "Bryan Yan", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Professor and Head of Cardiology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong", "code": "0520", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/bryan-yan.jpg", "bio": null }, { "id": "prashanth-palvannan", "name": "Prashanth Palvannan", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine", "code": "1314", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/prashanth-palvannan.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Palvannan is an Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He was originally from the tristate region, having completed medical school at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, general surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, and vascular surgery fellowship at Mount Sinai, here in New York City. He is now in his second year of attendinghood." }, { "id": "lawrence", "name": "Lawrence Garcia", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Director of Vascular Services, Catholic Health Services, Long Island", "code": "1357", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/lawrence.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Garcia received his training in Cardiology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa and as an interventional cardiologist at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School. Further, he received his peripheral vascular training at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Garcia then served at the Beth Israel Hospital as a full time interventional cardiologist and Director of the Peripheral Cardiovascular Program and Peripheral Interventions at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center as well as the Director of the Interventional Fellowship Program and returned to St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center as Chief of the Section of Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Medicine Programs where he served for 15 years. He is a Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. He now has transitioned his practice to the Catholic Health Services, Long Island at St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center in Roslyn, Long Island serving as the Director of Vascular Services for the network. Dr. Garcia continues his research interests in a wide variety of studies including peripheral vascular interventional trials and has served as national or global principal investigator on several trials. He is widely regarded as an expert in peripheral vascular disease and specifically in atherectomy for lower extremity revascularization. His work has been presented in numerous manuscripts, abstracts, textbooks and textbook chapters." }, { "id": "steven-david-abramowitz", "name": "Steven David Abramowitz", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Physician Executive Director and Chair, MedStar Vascular Surgery, MedStar Health", "code": "8110", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/steven-david-abramowitz.jpg", "bio": null }, { "id": "noell-palmieri", "name": "Noell Palmieri", "credentials": "RRT", "institution": "Head of NA Education and Training, Philips", "code": "2307", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/noell-palmieri.jpg", "bio": "Noell Palmieri serves as Head of North America Clinical Training for Image-Guided Therapy (IGT) at Philips. She brings extensive experience in cardiovascular and peripheral vascular education, with a career dedicated to supporting clinicians in the adoption of advanced technologies and best practices. Noell has worked across clinical, field, and training leadership roles and is particularly passionate about the use of intravascular imaging to improve procedural decision-making and patient outcomes. She frequently collaborates with physician leaders to develop educational programs focused on innovation in the peripheral vascular space. Shorter option: Noell Palmieri is the Head of North America Clinical Training for Philips Image-Guided Therapy. A recognized leader in clinical education, she specializes in advancing physician training and adoption of vascular technologies, with a particular focus on advanced intravascular imaging and peripheral vascular interventions." }, { "id": "gloria-salazar", "name": "Gloria Salazar", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Clinical Professor, UNC School of Medicine", "code": "9443", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/gloria-salazar.jpg", "bio": "Gloria Salazar, MD, FSIR, FCIRSE, is a Clinical Professor of Radiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an internationally recognized Vascular and Interventional Radiologist. She specializes in women’s health, endovascular embolization and venous disease and has held senior leadership roles at Massachusetts General Hospital and University of North Carolina. Dr. Salazar has authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications and is Co–Principal Investigator of the landmark EMBOLIZE Trial. She is a Fellow of SIR and CIRSE." }, { "id": "nicholas-j-stafford", "name": "Nicholas J. Stafford", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Assistant Professor of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center", "code": "5293", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/nicholas-j-stafford.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Nicholas Stafford is a vascular surgeon specializing in complex aortic disease and advanced endovascular aortic repair. He graduated Alpha Omega Alpha from Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine and completed his vascular surgery residency at Mount Sinai Health System in 2025, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Stafford is dedicated to delivering innovative, evidence-based care to patients with complex aortic pathology." }, { "id": "mikel-sadek", "name": "Mikel Sadek", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "NYU Langone", "code": "0403", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/mikel-sadek.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Mikel Sadek is Director of the NYU Vein Center, and Program Director for the NYU Vascular Fellowship and Residency. He has devoted a significant amount of his clinical and academic pursuits to the management of venous disease. He also greatly values educating the next generation. He is honored to be invited to this meeting." }, { "id": "anil-p-hingorani", "name": "Anil P. Hingorani", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "NYU Langone", "code": "2104", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/anil-p-hingorani.jpg", "bio": "I am a vascular surgeon working in Brooklyn, NY" }, { "id": "joseph-c-d-amico", "name": "Joseph C. D'Amico", "credentials": "DPM", "institution": "Active Professor in Orthopedics and Pediatrics, New York College of Podiatric Medicine", "code": "8446", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/joseph-c-d-amico.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Joseph C. D’Amico is a graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine where he also completed his surgical residency training. Dr. D’Amico holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from Fordham University and in 2021 he was awarded the Doctor of Science degree from NYCPM. He has directed and taught in the Department of Biomechanics at the California College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. D’Amico served as chairman of the Division of Orthopedic Sciences at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine for over a decade where he is an active professor in orthopedics and pediatrics. For 5 years Dr. D’Amico served and directed foot and ankle care at the New York City Marathon. He is the author of the text, “Care of\nThe Feet” as well as over 60 medical research publications dealing with lower extremity biomechanics and computerized gait examination. Dr. D’Amico is an expert as well as a pioneer in the relationship between back pain and foot dysfunction and is Board Certified in Podiatric Medicine, a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine, a Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of\nFoot and Ankle Pediatrics. He has been elected by his peers to the distinguished status of Diplomate in the National Academies of Practice. Sponsored by an educational grant from a grateful patient he is the founder and scientific\nchairman of the Richard O. Schuster DPM Memorial Biomechanics Seminar\nheld annually at the New York College Podiatric Medicine." }, { "id": "lawrence-lavery", "name": "Lawrence Lavery", "credentials": "DPM", "institution": "Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX", "code": "6275", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/lawrence-lavery.jpg", "bio": "Lawrence A. Lavery, DPM, MPH is a Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, and the Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX. His research group has published 420 peer reviewed papers and has received extramural funding from the VA, NIH, AHRQ, American Diabetes Association, and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. His H-index is 110." }, { "id": "john-c-lantis", "name": "John C. Lantis", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "Site Chief of Surgery at Mount Sinai West Hospital", "code": "1868", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/john-c-lantis.jpg", "bio": "John C. Lantis II, MD, is currently the Site Chief of Surgery at Mount Sinai West Hospital, in mid-town Manhattan where he practices as a senior vascular surgeon. Prior to this he served as Vice Chairman for operations, for the Department of Surgery at both Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Morningside since 2014, and the chief of Vascular and Endovascular surgery since 2007. He attained the academic rank of Professor of Surgery first at Columbia University in 2013, and subsequently in 2014 at the Icahn School of Medicine. In addition as co-chair of the Cardiovascular and interventional radiology value analysis committee, he has served on the corporate steering committee for value analysis since 2014. He is a world leader in limb salvage and lower extremity wound healing, which includes a very large breath of knowledge in regards to cellular and tissue based therapies and local and regional flap therapy. He has been a principal investigator on over 70 clinical trials; including having participated in most of the lower extremity stem cell therapy trials. He is frequently asked to speak internationally in regards to these subjects. He is the Editor in Chief of WOUNDS and sits on the editorial boards of most of the major Wound journals. He is the past president of the New York Vascular Surgery Society, a founding member of the American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery, and the Vascular Study Group of New York." }, { "id": "john-s-steinberg-dpm", "name": "John S. Steinberg", "credentials": "DPM", "institution": "", "code": "0882", "photo": null, "bio": null }, { "id": "allen-m-jacobs", "name": "Allen M. Jacobs", "credentials": "DPM", "institution": "", "code": "2811", "photo": null, "bio": null }, { "id": "michael-h-theodoulou", "name": "Michael H. Theodoulou", "credentials": "DPM", "institution": "", "code": "4866", "photo": null, "bio": null }, { "id": "samantha-landau", "name": "Samantha Landau", "credentials": "DPM", "institution": "Assistant Professor within the Orthopedics and Pediatrics Department at NYCPM", "code": "8460", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/samantha-landau.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Samantha Landau is Assistant Professor within the Orthopedics and Pediatrics Department at NYCPM. She completed a fellowship in “Gait Related Disorders of the Lower Extremity in Children and Adults” at NYCPM, allowing her to become a leading expert within the field and joining the Orthopedics and Pediatrics Departments at NYCPM. She is triple board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and Certified Wound Specialist Physician by the American Board of Wound Management. She is also involved in NYSPMA, a medical political professional organization. As an assistant professor at the school, she teaches biomechanics to the students and instructs the residents within the clinic and operating room settings. Dr. Landau also runs several Gait Lab sessions where she assesses patients’ abnormalities while teaching the students simultaneously. Further, she lectures nationally and internationally for CME conferences on biomechanics related topics. It is her most passionate endeavor to be able to lecture to current podiatrists, residents and students alike. Additionally, she is on the exam committee for the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and writer of biomechanics related questions. Dr. Landau is published within the scientific literature as well and is a reviewer for the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association for biomechanics related topics. In her free time, she enjoys giving expert opinions and interviews for podiatry as well as volunteering for the Special Olympics and NYC marathon." }, { "id": "anthony-jabra", "name": "Anthony Jabra", "credentials": "DPM", "institution": "Podiatrist at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, department of surgery.", "code": "4710", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/anthony-jabra.jpg", "bio": null }, { "id": "peter-blume", "name": "Peter Blume", "credentials": "DPM", "institution": "", "code": "9166", "photo": null, "bio": null }, { "id": "samuel-adegboyega", "name": "Samuel Adegboyega", "credentials": "DPM", "institution": "Professor and Chairman of Medicine, NYCPM/Touro University", "code": "2129", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/samuel-adegboyega.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Samuel Adegboyega (\"Dr. Sam\") earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed advanced reconstructive foot and ankle surgery residency training at New York Hospital Queens and Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. Board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS), Dr. Adegboyega serves as Professor and Chairman of the Division of Medical Sciences at NYCPM/Touro University and as Section Chief of Podiatry at Harlem Hospital. Licensed in New York and New Jersey, he is among the select podiatrists in New York State with advanced ankle surgery privileges. His clinical and research interests include reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, wound care, primary care, and sports medicine. Dr. Adegboyega is an active member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), and New Jersey State Podiatric Medical Association (NJSPMA). A dedicated educator, he teaches podiatric medicine, diabetic musculoskeletal diseases, crystal-induced arthropathies, clinical foot and ankle surgery, and internal medicine. Outside of medicine, Dr. Adegboyega enjoys playing soccer, listening to music, reading, and is fluent in English and Yoruba." }, { "id": "william-stallings", "name": "William Stallings", "credentials": "DPM", "institution": "Attending Physician , Yale", "code": "6451", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/william-stallings.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Will Stallings is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon with Yale New Haven Health. He earned his medical degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his Podiatric Surgery residency at Yale University, earning the PGY-1 & PGY-3 Residency Excellence Awards. Before medical school, he graduated with honors in Exercise Science from Manhattan College, competing as a Division I track and field athlete. Dr. Stallings is active in clinical research, medical education, and resident mentorship, with numerous publications advancing foot and ankle surgery. He’s also committed to community service and expanding healthcare access." }, { "id": "alexandria-armstrong", "name": "Alexandria Armstrong", "credentials": "DPM", "institution": "", "code": "0912", "photo": null, "bio": null }, { "id": "alex-fleischman", "name": "Alex Fleischman", "credentials": "DPM", "institution": "Resident Physician, New York College of Podiatric Medicine (Touro University)", "code": "6864", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/alex-fleischman.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Alex Fleischman earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Binghamton University before receiving his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He is currently a third-year resident in the New York College of Podiatric Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Fleischman has authored multiple scientific manuscripts and presented his research at numerous clinical conferences. His career interests are centered on academic medicine and research, with a focus on integrating biomedical engineering principles into podiatric medicine and surgery to advance limb salvage and improve patient outcomes." }, { "id": "matthew-bernstein", "name": "Matthew Bernstein", "credentials": "DPM", "institution": "Assistant Professor, New College of Podiatric Medicine/Touro University", "code": "8061", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/matthew-bernstein.jpg", "bio": "Completed undergraduate work at University of Miami. Completed Podiatry School at Barry University. Completed a 3-year Foot and Ankle Surgery Residency at Mercy Hospital Miami. Was in private practice in Tampa, FL for 7 years. Has been working at NYCPM since 2022 and serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine" }, { "id": "arthur-tarricone", "name": "Arthur Tarricone", "credentials": "DPM", "institution": "DDirector of Research, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCA)", "code": "1270", "photo": "https://nyevs.medinbox.com/app/photos/arthur-tarricone.jpg", "bio": "Dr. Tarricone is a highly accomplished podiatrist specializing in diabetic limb salvage and research. He holds a Master's degree in Biostatistics from the Icahn School of Medicine and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and fellowship in diabetic limb salvage and research at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.\nHe has a passion for research, and this is reflected in his awards and publications. His research interests have led to collaboration across multiple specialties including translational research, interventional cardiology, vascular surgery, and orthopedic surgery. While his research efforts have been interdisciplinary the focus has remained consistent: preservation of the lower extremity and limb salvage. Dr. Tarricone has presented research findings at prestigious national and international meetings and is now the acting co-director of the podiatry arm of the New York Endovascular Symposium (NYEVS). Dr. Tarricone and has received multiple Manuscript awards and received the early career faculty award from the Wound Healing Society." }, { "id": "robert-fridman", "name": "Robert Fridman", "credentials": "DPM", "institution": "Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center", "code": "8443", "photo": null, "bio": "Dr. Fridman graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and was Chief Resident at The Mount Sinai Hospital Podiatric Surgery Residency Program under Dr. Wayne Axman. He completed a fellowship in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery & Research at the Weil Foot & Ankle Institute with Drs. Lowell Weil Sr. and Jr. in Chicago. He is a widely published author, noted teacher, and has been principle investigator on multiple FDA clinical trials in diabetic wound healing, advanced biologics and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Fridman presently holds an appointment at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Weill-Cornell Medical Center in the Department of Surgery. He is also the Podiatry Captain for the New York City Marathon and Medical Advisor to Hoka." }, { "id": "gina-gray", "name": "Gina Gray", "credentials": "MD", "institution": "", "code": "1583", "photo": null, "bio": null } ] }