
Overview
Dr. Elizabeth Ratchford is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include vascular medicine. Dr. Ratchford serves as the director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Vascular Medicine. Dr. Ratchford received her M.D. from the Yale University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University. Her research interests include peripheral artery disease, fibromuscular dysplasia, and cardiovascular disease prevention among firefighters. Dr. Ratchford has been recognized by several honors, including the Merck Book Award from Yale University School of Medicine. She serves on the editorial board of the journal Vascular Medicine as editor of the Patient Page Section. She is currently the President of the Society for Vascular Medicine.
Dr. Ratchford is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Superficial Thrombophlebitis, Carotid Artery Disease, and Peripheral Artery Disease.
Dr. Ratchford is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 69 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Ratchford is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 110, Nottingham, MD 21236
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Ratchford has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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UMM Vascular Surgery Redwood St
Brajesh Lal is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Lal is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Venous Insufficiency, Varicose Veins, Stent Placement, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Lal is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery, 2006. Dr. Lal is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Dr. Lum is a clinically busy vascular surgeon specializing in the open and endovascular treatment of peripheral arterial disease, cartoid artery disease, dialysis access, mesenteric occlusive disease, arterial aneurysms and venous disease. In addition, he has a strong clinical & research interest in thoracic outlet syndrome. Dr Lum also has a Masters in Public Health from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. Dr. Lum is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Osteotomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Lum is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Lum is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Bruce Perler completed his internship and residency in general surgery, and a clinical and research fellowship in vascular surgery, at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. Perler had edited several textbooks including Vascular Intervention: A Clinical Approach, Advances in Vascular Surgery, and Rutherfords Vascular Surgery. He is currently the Co-Editor of Rutherford's Textbook of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, 9th edition. He has authored nearly 200 peer-reviewed medical journal articles and textbook chapters on the diagnosis and treatment of the entire spectrum of circulatory diseases. He serves on the Editorial Boards of several vascular surgical journals, and has most recently served as the Senior Editor of The Journal of Vascular Surgery, the Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders, and the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases. He has delivered more than 200 lectures at national and international symposia and postgraduate courses. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Society for Vascular Surgery, and is past president of the Eastern Vascular Society the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery, and the Chesapeake Vascular Society. He also is the immediate past president of the Society for Vascular Surgery, the largest vascular surgical organization in the world with more than 5,400 members. In December 2015, he was named Associate Executive Director for Vascular Surgery of the American Board of Surgery (ABS). In this position, Dr. Perler oversees all ABS activities associated with vascular surgery assessment and board certification. He will continue to work at Johns Hopkins, both practicing vascular and endovascular surgery and in his departmental administrative position, while fulfilling this role at the ABS. “Dr. Perler’s vast experience in vascular surgery education will be a tremendous asset as we seek to continuously improve our certification and MOC processes for vascular surgeons,” said Dr. Frank R. Lewis, executive director of the American Board of Surgery at the time of the announcement. “We look forward to the contributions Dr. Perler will bring to the ABS.”. Dr. Perler is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement. Dr. Perler is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Perler is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Elizabeth V. Ratchford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Elizabeth V. Ratchford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Elizabeth V. Ratchford by calling their office at 443-997-0270. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Elizabeth V. Ratchford a top-rated expert for Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Elizabeth V. Ratchford is classified as an Distinguished expert for Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), 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. Elizabeth V. Ratchford specialize in?
While Dr. Elizabeth V. Ratchford is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Superficial Thrombophlebitis, and Carotid Artery Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.
Does Dr. Elizabeth V. Ratchford participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Elizabeth V. Ratchford has published 69 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). You can view a list of Dr. Elizabeth V. Ratchford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Elizabeth V. Ratchford accept my insurance?
Dr. Elizabeth V. Ratchford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-0270 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)Dr. Ratchford isDistinguished. Learn about Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD).
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- Arterial EmbolismDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Superficial ThrombophlebitisDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Superficial Thrombophlebitis.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic DissectionDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Buerger DiseaseDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Buerger Disease.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- LymphangiectasisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- LymphedemaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Meige Disease.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Primary Intestinal LymphangiectasiaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.
- Raynaud PhenomenonDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Raynaud Phenomenon.
- Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)Dr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD).
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Varicose VeinsDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Varicose Veins.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).

