Overview
Efthymios Avgerinos is a Vascular Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Avgerinos is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 154 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Vein Center)
Michel Makaroun is a Vascular Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Makaroun is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. 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.
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Vein Center)
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 highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Vascular Surgery)
Dr. Eric Hager earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, then completed a residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He completed a vascular surgery fellowship at UPMC and joined the division of Vascular Surgery in 2012. Dr. Hager is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Arterial Insufficiency, Venous Insufficiency, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Efthymios D. Avgerinos
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Efthymios D. Avgerinos?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Efthymios D. Avgerinos by calling their office at 412-647-3087. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Efthymios D. Avgerinos a top-rated expert for Carotid Artery Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Efthymios D. Avgerinos is classified as an Elite expert for Carotid Artery Surgery, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Efthymios D. Avgerinos specialize in?
While Dr. Efthymios D. Avgerinos is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carotid Artery Surgery, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, and Deep Vein Thrombosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.
Does Dr. Efthymios D. Avgerinos participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Efthymios D. Avgerinos has published 154 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carotid Artery Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Efthymios D. Avgerinos's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Efthymios D. Avgerinos accept my insurance?
Dr. Efthymios D. Avgerinos accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-647-3087 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Avgerinos isElite. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Distinguished
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Avgerinos isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Avgerinos isDistinguished. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Avgerinos isDistinguished. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS)Dr. Avgerinos isDistinguished. Learn about Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS).
- Stent PlacementDr. Avgerinos isDistinguished. Learn about Stent Placement.
- Varicose VeinsDr. Avgerinos isDistinguished. Learn about Varicose Veins.
- Advanced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Avgerinos isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Avgerinos isAdvanced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- AngioplastyDr. Avgerinos isAdvanced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Avgerinos isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- EmbolectomyDr. Avgerinos isAdvanced. Learn about Embolectomy.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Avgerinos isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Experienced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Avgerinos isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Avgerinos isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- GangreneDr. Avgerinos isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Avgerinos isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- May Thurner SyndromeDr. Avgerinos isExperienced. Learn about May Thurner Syndrome.
- Mesenteric Artery IschemiaDr. Avgerinos isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Artery Ischemia.


