Keith D. Calligaro, MD, is a nationally recognized vascular surgeon and leader in advanced vascular and endovascular care at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He serves as Chief of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at Pennsylvania Hospital and is Program Director of the Vascular Surgery Fellowship. He is also the current President of the Society for Vascular Surgery. With decades of experience, Dr. Calligaro specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases affecting the arteries and veins, including aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, and peripheral vascular conditions. Additionally, Dr. Calligaro is a Professor of Clinical Surgery and an active educator and researcher, contributing to advancements in vascular surgery and training the next generation of specialists.
Ali F. AbuRahma, MD, is an internationally recognized vascular surgeon and leader in vascular and endovascular care at Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) in Charleston, West Virginia. He serves as Tenure Professor/Chief Emeritus of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at West Virginia University Charleston, Medical Director of the Vascular Laboratory, and Co-Director of the Vascular Center of Excellence. Dr. AbuRahma has decades of experience treating complex arterial diseases and aortic aneurysms, including carotid artery disease, cerebrovascular conditions, and peripheral vascular disease. A prolific researcher and educator, Dr. AbuRahma has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications (major emphasis is cerebrovascular disease), book chapters, and textbooks in vascular surgery and has held leadership roles in major professional societies, including serving as President of the Society for Vascular Surgery.
Marc L. Schermerhorn, MD, is a nationally recognized vascular surgeon at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Chief of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery in Boston, Massachusetts. He specializes in the treatment of complex vascular disease, with expertise in abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysm repair, aortic dissection, carotid artery interventions, and lower extremity angioplasty and surgery. Dr. Schermerhorn is an active leader in the vascular surgery community, with involvement in major professional societies and contributions to clinical research.
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