The 20 Best Aortic Dissection Doctors Near Me in Boston, MA

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The 20 Best Aortic Dissection Doctors near Boston, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 171 doctor with experience in Aortic Dissection near Boston, MA. Of these, 131 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Marc L. Schermerhorn
    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 5B, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Elite in Aortic Dissection

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Isselbacher is a Cardiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Isselbacher is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Marfan Syndrome, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Eagleton is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Eagleton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Eagleton is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    15 Parkman St, Wac 458, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Cambria is a Vascular Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Cambria is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Brett J. Carroll
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine

    CVI - Cardiovascular Clinic

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 7, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Carroll is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Carroll is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Patrick T. O'gara
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center

    70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick T. O'Gara, MD, is the Director of Strategic Planning for the Cardiovascular Division at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the Watkins Family Distinguished Chair in Cardiology and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. His clinical activities are focused on patients with valvular heart disease, other structural heart diseases and aortic diseases, although he also maintains a large practice of general cardiology. Since 2001, he has been named annually among the Top Doctors in Boston and the U.S.O'Gara served as President of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) in 2014-15. Additional ACC leadership positions include his roles as Co-Chair of the ACC 2012 Scientific Session program committee, co-directorship of the ACC Board Review Course for Certification and Recertification, and Editor-in-Chief of the ACC Self-Assessment Program (ACCSAP). He served as Chair of the American Heart Association's (AHA's) Council on Clinical Cardiology from 2003-2005 and as the inaugural Editor of Heart Insight magazine from 2006 to 2011. In 2011, he received the Paul Dudley White Award from the Boston Division of the AHA Founder's Affiliate and has also been recognized with the Laennec Master Clinician Award (2011) and the Laennec Clinician Educator Award (2012). O'Gara was Chair of the writing committee for the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Management of Patients with ST-Elevation MI and has participated in several other guideline, expert consensus, scientific advisory and appropriate use criteria writing groups.He is currently the Vice-Chair for the AHA/ACC Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. He is also the Steering Committee Co-Chair of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's Cardiothoracic Surgery Network, which has completed 3 groundbreaking, randomized controlled trials in cardiac surgery. O’Gara serves as Associate Editor for JAMA Cardiology and is a member of the Editorial Boards of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation. He has lectured widely and authored or co-authored over 250 original manuscripts, chapters, critical reviews, statements and editorials. Dr. O'gara is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Allen D. Hamdan
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 5B, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allen Hamdan is a Vascular Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hamdan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Angioplasty, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Mark C. Wyers
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 5B, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Wyers is a Vascular Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Wyers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty.

    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection

    Office

    70 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Umberto Campia is a Cardiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Campia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, COVID-19, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    77 Warren St, Third Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Pomposelli is a Vascular Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Pomposelli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Gangrene, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Pomposelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Ashraf A. Sabe
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center

    70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashraf A. Sabe, MD is board-certified in general and cardiothoracic surgery.  He is a cardiac surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital who specializes in advanced aortic, endovascular, and minimally invasive valve surgery.  He is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and serves as the director of the medical student clerkship and as associate program director for the residency in cardiac surgery. Dr. Sabe graduated Alpha Omega Alpha with a medical degree (MD) from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, in Cleveland, OH.  He completed his general surgery residency and served as administrative chief resident at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA.  He completed his cardiothoracic surgery residency, serving as administrative chief resident, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and an advanced aortic and endovascular fellowship at Duke University.  He also completed an advanced minimally invasive valve fellowship at Leipzig Heart Institute, Germany. Dr. Sabe is the associate surgical director of the structural valve disease program at BWH.  He specializes in advanced aortic and endovascular surgery, minimally invasive surgery including transcatheter valve procedures, complex valve surgery, redo cardiac surgery and treatment of atrial fibrillation. Dr. Sabe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Matthew T. Menard
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center

    70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Matthew T. Menard is the director of the vascular and endovascular fellowship program and co-director of the Endovascular Surgery Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s (BWH). He is a vascular and endovascular surgeon at BWH and an assistant professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School (HMS).Dr. Menard received his medical degree from HMS. He then completed a general surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and a vascular surgery fellowship at BWH. He is board certified in both general and vascular surgery.The author of over 40 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Menard’s clinical interests include surgery for aortic aneurysms, arterial occlusive disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease and thoracic outlet syndrome. Dr. Menard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    David C. Liu
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 2A, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Liu is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Lars Stangenberg
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 5B, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Offers Telehealth

    Lars Stangenberg is a Vascular Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Stangenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arminder Jassar is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Jassar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Robert Blanton
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Blanton is a Cardiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Blanton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston,, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Lindsay is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Boston,, Massachusetts. Dr. Lindsay is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Marfan Syndrome, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Myhre Syndrome, and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston,, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Januzzi is a Cardiologist in Boston,, Massachusetts. Dr. Januzzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Eli V. Gelfand
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine

    CVI - Cardiovascular Clinic

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 7, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Eli Gelfand is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gelfand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Heart Attack, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Thomas H. Hauser
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine

    CVI - Cardiovascular Clinic

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 7, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Hauser is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hauser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), His Bundle Tachycardia, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Aortic Dissection?

    Aortic dissection is a serious condition in which there is a tear in the wall of the major artery carrying blood out of the heart (aorta). As the tear extends along the wall of the aorta, blood can flow in between the layers of the blood vessel wall (dissection). This can lead to aortic rupture or decreased blood flow (ischemia) to organs.

    When should I see an Aortic Dissection doctor near Boston, MA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Aortic Dissection doctor near Boston, MA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Aortic Dissection doctors near Boston, MA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Aortic Dissection doctors near Boston, MA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Aortic Dissection doctor near Boston, MA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Dissection doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Aortic Dissection doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Aortic Dissection doctor near Boston, MA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Aortic Dissection doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Aortic Dissection doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Aortic Dissection doctors near Boston, MA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Dissection doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Aortic Dissection doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Aortic Dissection doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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