Parthasarathy Thirumala is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Thirumala is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Stroke, Herpes Zoster Oticus, Microvascular Decompression, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Efthymios Avgerinos is a Vascular Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Avgerinos is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

Michel Makaroun is a Vascular Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Makaroun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. 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.

Katherine Anetakis is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Anetakis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Delirium, Spinal Stenosis, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Microvascular Decompression.

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

Natalie Sridharan, MD, specializes in vascular surgery and wound care and is certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians Division of Vascular Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Sridharan completed her residency and earned her medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sridharan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Embolectomy.

Pascal Jabbour is a Neurosurgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jabbour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Jabbour is currently accepting new patients.

Stavropoula Tjoumakaris is a Neurosurgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tjoumakaris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Tjoumakaris is currently accepting new patients.

About Christopher Alexander DeMaioribus. Dr. Demaioribus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Michael Gooch is a Neurosurgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gooch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Gooch is currently accepting new patients.

Mila Ju is a Vascular Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ju is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Stent Placement, and Aneurysm Repair.

Dr. Gross is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Gross specializes in cerebrovascular neurosurgery for the treatment of brain and spinal cord vascular disorders such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, and cavernous malformations. His other clinical interests include embolization of brain and spinal cord tumors; cervical, intracranial, and venous stenting; and revascularization for acute ischemic stroke. Dr. Gross’ research is concentrated in cerebrovascular neurosurgery; he has written over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His interests include natural history, treatment approaches and outcomes research in the management of aneurysms and vascular malformations of the neuraxis. Dr. Gross graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Northwestern University with a degree in chemistry and earned his medical degree at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. He went on to complete an endovascular fellowship at the Barrow Neurological Institute. Bradley Gross, MD, specializes in neurosurgery and is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurosurgery and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his fellowship at Barrow Neurological Institute, residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and medical education at Northwestern University. Dr. Gross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Nicholas Madden, DO, specializes in vascular surgery and is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. He practices at Vasc Altoona Clinic and is affiliated with UPMC Bedford and UPMC Altoona. Dr. Madden completed his medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, his fellowship at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Madden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty.

Philosophy of care | I treat all of my patients as if they are members of my family. I feel that my role as a physician and surgeon is to educate each patient so that they can make the best decision for their particular illness. | Why I entered medicine | I chose this profession to help people and to be stimulated intellectually. I was also inspired by my family to become a physician and surgeon. My father and brother are dentists, and my mother was an operating room nurse. | Personal interests | I enjoy playing golf, cooking, cycling, reading and spending time with my wife and children. Dr. Welkie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Roberto Aru is a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aru is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Stent Placement, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Aru is currently accepting new patients.

M Meeran is a Vascular Surgeon in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Meeran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Gangrene, Cellulitis, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Steven Barrer is a Neurosurgery provider in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Dr. Barrer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Delirium, Hydrocephalus, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Rabih Chaer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chaer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.