Dr. Shivprasad D. Nikam

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 highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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 highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Stent Placement.

Dr. Obmann is a board-certified and fellowship-trained vascular surgeon. Her clinical interests include abdominal/thoracic aortic aneurysm/dissection repair, carotid artery stenting and endarterectomy, PVD balloon angioplasty/stenting and lower extremity bypass, endovenous treatments, endovascular thrombolytic therapy for acute DVT, and hemodialysis procedures. Dr. Obmann attended the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she received her medical degree. She completed her residency as well as her fellowship in vascular surgery at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Obmann is certified by the American Board of Surgery in vascular surgery. Dr. Obmann is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.