The 20 Best Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Doctors in Pennsylvania, US

Philosophy of care | My job is to save the lives of patients with aortic aneurysms, to prevent strokes in patients with carotid artery disease and to avert amputation in patients with impaired blood flow to their extremities. However, what I treasure in my job is the relationship with patients and their families, developed sometimes over years and sometimes quickly during a challenging time in their lives. I always remember that patients like you who seek out my expertise are people – with jobs, lives, hobbies, families and compelling personal stories. I enjoy hearing those stories and playing a role in caring for those individuals. | Why I entered medicine | Honestly, I wasn't very good at physics. After studying physics and engineering as an undergraduate at Haverford College and as a graduate student at the University of Virginia, I figured out somewhat serendipitously that I was good at surgery and enjoyed caring for patients. Vascular surgery is intellectually engrossing and technically challenging. | Community involvement | My wife Oksana and I support the YMCA, and three generations of Jacksons have attended a YMCA summer camp in Rhode Island. Because Oksana is of Ukrainian heritage, we support a number of humanitarian causes in that country. | Personal interests | My family and I enjoy hiking and camping (Indian Garden Campground at the Grand Canyon is my favorite campsite). My kids play a lot of soccer, and some baseball and softball, so I've become a student of those games. We're pretty dedicated Philadelphia Union fans. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Michel Makaroun is a Vascular Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Makaroun is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Makaroun is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ryer is a board-certified and fellowship-trained vascular surgeon. His clinical interests include management of thoracic and abdominal aneurysms, carotid stenting and endarterectomy, stenting of the lower extremities and venous disease management. Dr. Ryer earned his medical degree from Temple University. He completed his residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, and his fellowship in vascular surgery at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. Dr. Ryer is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgery and vascular surgery. Dr. Ryer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Stent Placement.

James R. Elmore, MD, is a vascular surgeon and chair of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Elmore obtained his medical degree from the University of Connecticut. He completed his surgery residency at Maine Medical Center and his vascular fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Dr. Elmore is board certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Delaware Valley Vascular Society, the Eastern Vascular Society, the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society, the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery and the Society for Vascular Surgery. Dr. Elmore has been recognized as a distinguished member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, a rare honor and distinction. He is past president of the Delaware Valley Vascular Society. Dr. Elmore’s clinical interests include carotid artery stents & carotid endarterectomy and was the principal investigator for CREST (a research trial investigating carotid stents). He has extensive experience with aortic aneurysm surgery and stents, and broad experience with leg revascularization with leg stents or bypass for peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Elmore is pleased to provide minimally invasive procedures for varicose veins for his patients at Geisinger. Stent placement for renal artery disease and mesenteric disease are also procedures he commonly performs. Dr. Elmore likes to treat all his patients as if they are his own family members. Every patient is treated as a VIP. He works hard to give them the most compassionate care possible. Dr. Elmore is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Stent Placement, and Aneurysm Repair.

Darren Schneider is a Vascular Surgeon in Center Radnor, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Schneider is currently accepting new patients.

. Dr. Pavillard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Anatomy and Physiology intrigued me when I was in school, which initially sparked my interest. Then I chose to pursue a career in medicine as I have always enjoyed helping people and I wanted to be able to help people live a pain free life. What I want my patients to know about me:I strive to live a healthy lifestyle and I am a yoga instructor. What I do when I'm not seeing patients:When I am not seeing patients I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, baking and yoga. Dr. Salem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Varicose Veins, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

. Dr. Hayes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Gangrene, Idiopathic Edema, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Edward Woo is a Vascular Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Woo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Stent Placement.

Ronald Fairman is a Vascular Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fairman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

Faisal Aziz is a Vascular Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aziz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

David Meir-Levi is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Meir-Levi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy.

. Dr. Golarz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Idiopathic Edema, Osteotomy, and Fasciotomy.

. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Angina.

. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Atrial Fibrillation.

. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Garvin is a board-certified and fellowship-trained vascular surgeon. His clinical and research interests include carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysmal disease and peripheral artery disease. He has extensive experience with carotid stenting, carotid surgery, aortic stenting and aortic surgery, and stenting and surgery of arteries in the lower extremities. He also provides vascular access for dialysis patients. Dr. Garvin earned his medical degree from Temple University. He completed his residency at Western Pennsylvania Hospital, and a fellowship in vascular surgery at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Garvin is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgery and vascular surgery. Dr. Garvin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Dr. Michael Singh joined UPMC in 2012. He completed his medical degree and a general surgery residency at the SUNY School of Medicine at Buffalo. He completed a vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. Singh is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons, Distinguished Fellow in the Society for Vascular Surgery and a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation. He is board-certified in both General and Vascular Surgery. Dr. Singh is the Chief of Surgical Services at UPMC Shadyside, Chief of Vascular Surgery at UPMC Shadyside and Co-director of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute Aortic Center. He has received numerous patient care and teaching awards throughout his career, and has authored >80 peer reviewed publications. Since 2015, annually he has been selected as one of Pittsburgh's Best Doctors. Dr. Singh oversees several clinical trials, and many of those research projects focus on the treatment of complex aortic and iliac artery aneurysms, peripheral arterial occlusive disease and the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. His areas of clinical expertise include the management of complex aortic aneurysms, aortic dissections, thoracic aortic aneurysms, venous insufficiency, thoracic outlet syndrome, arterial venous malformations, congenital venous anomalies and peripheral arterial occlusive disease.Dr. Singh is the Chief of Vascular Surgery at UPMC Shadyside and sees patients at UPMC Shadyside.LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

Edith Tzeng, MD, completed her medical degree at the University of Chicago. She completed her internship, residency, research fellowship, and clinical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Tzeng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). Her top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Thrombectomy.

Dr. Nathan Liang is a board-certified vascular surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery and Bioengineering. Originally from Houston, he received his bachelor's degree from Rice University followed by a medical degree from the Texas A&M University College of Medicine. He then moved to Pittsburgh and completed his vascular surgery residency at UPMC, while also receiving a master's degree in clinical research from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Liang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Thrombectomy.