Dr. Michael S. Conte is a vascular surgeon who specializes in diseases of the aorta and its major branches, aneurysms, carotid artery disease and peripheral artery disease (PAD). He also treats diabetic vascular disease and performs complex revascularization (restoration of blood flow) to preserve limb function and prevent amputation. Conte is co-director of the UCSF Heart & Vascular Center and chief of the Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery. Conte led the largest multicenter clinical trial to date of leg bypass surgery in patients with severe PAD. He is studying angioplasty and bypass surgery failure, and how to identify patients at risk. Conte earned his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed a surgical residency at Weill Cornell Medicine, followed by vascular surgery training in the John Homans fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Conte is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery and Society of University Surgeons. In 2006, he received a distinguished achievement award from the New York Weill Cornell Medical Center Alumni Council. He serves on the editorial boards for several medical journals, including Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Vascular Medicine, Journal of Vascular Surgery and Vascular. Dr. Conte is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Gangrene, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

Richard Hongo is a Cardiologist and a Vascular Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hongo is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Hongo is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jade Hiramoto is a vascular surgeon specializing in thoracic and abdominal aortic dissections and aneurysms, peripheral vascular disease, and extracranial cerebrovascular occlusive disease. Her skills encompass all aspects of endovascular (less invasive) procedures in addition to complex, traditional vascular surgeries. Hiramoto's research focuses on outcomes for patients undergoing vascular surgery, specifically looking at risk factors and predictors for vascular disease. Hiramoto's extensive training at UCSF includes her medical degree, residency in surgery, fellowships in interventional radiology and vascular surgery, and certification through the Advanced Training in Clinical Research program. Dr. Hiramoto is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aneurysm Repair, and Leg or Foot Amputation.

Warren Gasper is a Vascular Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gasper is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aneurysm Repair, and Angioplasty. Dr. Gasper is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Charles M. Eichler is a specialist in both traditional and endovascular surgery. He has devoted his career to performing complex operations involving all aspects of arterial circulation, including surgery of the aorta, carotid arteries and lower extremities. He has extensive experience in lower extremity reconstruction for both claudication (impaired gait from obstructed arteries) and limb-threatening ischemia (limited blood flow). He is recognized as an expert in hemodialysis access surgery, a minimally invasive procedure to create a passageway that will facilitate dialysis treatments. Eichler earned his medical degree from St. Louis University in 1978. He completed his residency in general surgery at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in peripheral vascular surgery. He also completed a fellowship in endovascular surgery at Texas Tech University. Dr. Eichler is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Osteotomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Dr. Linda Reilly is a vascular surgeon with particular interests in managing infected bypass grafts, endovascular repair of aneurysms (a less invasive approach), complex aortic valve reconstructions and endoluminal treatment of vascular disease (techniques performed within blood vessels). Reilly earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed a residency in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine, where she was the first woman to complete the training program. She came to UCSF to pursue specialty training in vascular surgery, and subsequently joined the staff as a vascular surgeon and faculty member. Reilly is the director of UCSF's general surgery training program for residents as well as president of UCSF's medical staff. Dr. Reilly is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

Dr. Shant Vartanian is a vascular surgeon who cares for patients with aneurysms, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease and other vascular conditions. In his research, Vartanian studies endovascular treatments for peripheral artery disease (less invasive procedures for narrowed arteries that have reduced blood flow to the limbs). His goal is to help both doctors and patients make informed decisions about treatment options. Vartanian earned his medical degree at Saint Louis University. He completed a general surgery residency at UCSF and spent two years in the Laboratory for Accelerated Vascular Research, focusing on the important role of notch signaling (neighboring cells sending signals that impact how tissues develop) in the functional form that embryonic blood vessels ultimately take. He also completed a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at UCSF. Dr. Vartanian is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Arterial Insufficiency, and Angioplasty.

Hernan Bazan is a Vascular Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Bazan is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement. Dr. Bazan is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Hao is a Cardiologist and a Vascular Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hao is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), His Bundle Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Hao is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Nathanson completed his General Surgery Residency at Brigham & Woman's Hospital; a teaching hospital of Harvard University Medical School. He is Board Certified in Vascular Surgery and has received extensive training in Vascular & Endovascular Surgery at the Arizona Heart Institute and the University of California, San Francisco.  Dr. Nathanson is the Director of Endovascular Interventions Program at California Pacific Medical Center. His areas of specialized interests are minimally invasive intervention for both arterial and venous disease of the lower extremities, endovascular repair of aortic pathologies of the chest and abdomen and interventions of the aortic arch branches and visceral circulation.Our philosophy is to confirm the diagnosis with minimally invasive techniques.  The goal is to perform the simplest procedure, which will allow our patient to return to full function in the shortest period of time.  We pride ourselves in providing medical treatment and care beyond the initial encounter. Dr. Nathanson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Caring, compassionate, and patient centric care. Dr. Levine is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Venita Chandra is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Emeryville, California. Dr. Chandra is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Lithotripsy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Laura Pak is a Vascular Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Pak is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Pauline Velez is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Velez is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, and Varicose Veins.

Sarah Wartman is a Vascular Surgeon in Burlingame, California. Dr. Wartman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, Arterial Insufficiency, and Cellulitis. Dr. Wartman is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. James C. Iannuzzi is a vascular surgeon who cares for adults with circulatory system disorders. He has a special interest in those who are frail or elderly. Iannuzzi's research focuses on outcomes in vascular surgery. He uses sophisticated statistical techniques to identify and intervene in potentially high-risk patients. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading journals that cover multiple areas of surgery. Iannuzzi earned his medical degree at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center, where he served as chief resident and earned a master of public health degree. He was the inaugural research fellow at the University of Rochester's Surgical Health Outcomes and Research Enterprise. He also completed a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, the largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. Iannuzzi is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery and American College of Surgeons. Dr. Iannuzzi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Dr. Clara Gomez-Sanchez is a vascular surgeon who cares for patients with a broad range of diseases involving blood vessels, including aortic aneurysms (bulges in the main artery from the heart to the body), peripheral artery disease (narrowing of arteries that limits blood flow to arms or legs), carotid artery disease (clogged blood vessels limiting blood flow to the brain), vascular trauma (injured blood vessels) and chronic venous insufficiency (dysfunction of leg veins that causes swelling and other problems). She is skilled in both traditional surgical techniques and minimally invasive procedures. In addition to surgery, Gomez-Sanchez is passionate about addressing health care disparities. She strives to educate patients on symptoms of vascular disease to empower them in their journeys toward better health. She also trains future surgeons to be both skilled and empathetic. She has won awards for teaching and mentorship at UCSF. In research, Gomez-Sanchez focuses on understanding how vascular disease and vascular surgery impact physical outcomes and quality of life. Gomez-Sanchez earned her medical degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. She completed a residency in general surgery and a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at UCSF. Dr. Gomez is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Adrenal Gland Adenoma, Arterial Insufficiency, and Gangrene.

Tina Desai is a Vascular Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Desai is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Adam Oskowitz is a Vascular Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Oskowitz is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Angioplasty, and Stent Placement.

Steven Okuhn is a Vascular Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Okuhn is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Aneurysm Repair.

Susan Bailey is a Vascular Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Bailey is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombophlebitis, Gangrene, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Bailey is currently accepting new patients.

Kaspar Trocha is a Vascular Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Trocha is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Idiopathic Edema, Peripheral Artery Disease, Leg or Foot Amputation, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

John Long is a Vascular Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Long is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Varicose Veins, Mondor Disease, and Lemierre Syndrome.

Elizabeth Lancaster is a Vascular Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lancaster is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, and Aneurysm Repair.

Christopher Owens is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Owens is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Hepatic Ischemia, and Angioplasty.