Associate Professor, Vascular Surgery
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
As the co-director of the Aortic Center, we have developed a comprehensive, regionally recognized program which addresses the most complex aortic pathologies utilizing innovative endovascular and hybrid approaches. Our multidisciplinary collaboration has allowed me to work with other surgeons at my institution in order to perform ground-breaking ascending aorta and aortic arch repairs on patients presenting with Type A aortic dissections or aortic aneurysms, whom were deemed unfit for an open cardiac repair. Our clinical experiences have been presented in international meetings and generated a great reputation for University of Maryland.
Since 2017, we have spearheaded the incorporation of fenestrated and complex endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal and juxta-renal aortic aneurysm within our hospital. Performing these procedures has led to reduced morbidity, enhanced outcomes and increased our clinical volume and complexity to the point that UMMC has the largest market share within this domain and in upcoming weeks we intend to launch our Branch Endograft Program at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). As the principal investigator of this trial, we will be treating patients with aortic aneurysms involving the visceral vessels using the Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis (TAMBE) technology first in our state.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM ET