Vascular Surgery
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Section of Vascular Surgery

We set the standard for our discipline—improving the lives of patients, making discoveries and training the next generation of leaders.
Leaders in Vascular Surgery

Through our partnerships with cardiovascular specialists across disciplines and our technologically advanced facilities, the U-M Medical School Section of Vascular Surgery is uniquely equipped to treat difficult and complex cases, and to translate new treatments and approaches from the lab to the bedside.
About

Our team of experts and innovators is pursuing advances in vascular surgery, education and research—paving the way for a new standard of care.

Education

We offer the best of academic medicine, from experience in surgery cases to time for research and academic development.

Research

We accelerate discoveries through collaboration, with best-in-class investigators, labs, resources and opportunities.

Faculty

Our vascular surgeons are dedicated to improving lives and empowering the next generation of leaders.

Patient Care

We deliver collaborative medicine across specialties, giving patients a single home for their vascular care.

Giving

Help us change lives through patient-centered care, innovation in vascular surgery and comprehensive education.

Michigan Promise

The Michigan Promise aims to empower faculty members and residents in the Department of Surgery to achieve professional success. We support initiatives connected to environment, recruitment, leadership, achievement, innovation and outreach.

Learn more about our Michigan Promise
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Leadership
See all Vascular Surgery faculty Peter Henke Peter Henke, MD, FACS, FAHA
James C. Stanley Professor of Vascular Surgery
Professor of Surgery
Section Head of Vascular Surgery
Co-Director Frankel Cardiovascular Center
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Department News
Not that Nimesh Patel: The curious case of the surgeon-comedian mixup
The story of two Nimesh Patels and a funny mixup on Instagram: One is our newest vascular surgery faculty member and the other is a comedian.
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The Fundamentals
Psoriasis, Diabetes and Other Inflammatory Conditions
Today on The Fundamentals, we have a conversation with Dr. Sonya Wolf-Fortune, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, whose work focuses on investigating the underlying mechanisms of psoriasis, diabetes, and other inflammatory conditions. Dr. Wolf-Fortune is trying to uncover what sets off the cascades of inflammation related to these conditions and related diseases.
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Department News
Vascular surgery faculty member receives research award from American Heart Association
Katherine Gallagher, MD, is the 2024 recipient of the Joseph A. Vita award from the American Heart Association.
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Department News
Two Michigan Medicine surgery residency programs are top in the nation in latest Doximity rankings
The 2024-2025 Doximity Residency Navigator rankings are out, and the Department of Surgery continues to excel in its commitment to providing a high-quality training experience for its residents.
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Department News
What makes a great clinical surgery educator? Faculty and residents weigh in
Surgeons often gravitate toward a particular pillar of the academic surgical mission. Some shine in research, others are at home in the operating room, and some thrive as teachers. That third pillar, education, is as critical as the others to prepare surgical trainees for future independent practice.
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Department News
2024 Moses Gunn Research Conference highlights
The Department of Surgery held the 35th annual Moses Gunn Research Conference on June 7 at the Michigan League to showcase the cutting-edge surgical research happening within the department. To participate, residents, medical students, and other researchers submitted abstracts of their work to be considered for a poster or an oral presentation at the conference.