Division of Vascular Surgery
The Division of Vascular Surgery is comprised of 15 surgeons and experts in their field, led by division head Dr. Sherene Shalhub. Dr. Shalhub joined OHSU in 2023 and is a vascular surgeon, translational researcher, and an educator. Her overarching research goal is to personalize health care for individuals with genetically triggered vascular conditions associated with aortic/arterial dissections and aneurysms, and improve success of surgical repair and long term survival for these patients. Currently, Dr. Shalhub is investigating the effect of gene mutations on vascular disease by utilizing a collaborative multidisciplinary approach combining genetics and surgical outcomes. She and the vascular surgery division are passionate about mentoring the next generation of young surgeons and scientists. As leaders in vascular health, our surgeons provide excellent patient care while maintaining educational and research-rich programs to train surgeons and researchers and enhance their understanding of the vascular system.
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Training
Our Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Training Program offers a 2-year Vascular and Endovascular Surgery fellowship as well as an integrated residency program. Our program offers experience in complex endovascular aortic procedures and lower extremity interventions as well as complex open operations, including aortic surgeries, mesenteric bypasses, and leg bypasses. Our trainees participate in a wide variety of combined surgeries with various other sub-specialists to provide anterior spine exposures, porto-mesenteric or caval reconstructions, and arterial reconstruction for oncologic resections. Research is encouraged, and there is ample opportunity to present at regional and national meetings and produce peer-reviewed publications during training regardless of the training (0+5 or 5+2) track.
Learn more about our Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Training Program.
Faculty Research
Current research within the Division of Vascular Surgery - find an overview of our surgery faculty researchers and their ongoing work.
Contact us
Mailing Address
Oregon Health & Science University
3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road
Mail Code: OP11
Portland, OR 97239
Campus Location
Multnomah Pavilion 5206
Academic Office
(503) 494-7593
Connect with us
Our Surgeons
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- Sherene Shalhub, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, DFSVS (she/her)
- Professor and Head of Vascular Surgery; Co-Director of OHSU's Heart and Vascular Service Line
- Vascular Lab
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- Cherrie Z. Abraham, M.D., FRCSC (he/him)
- Professor of Surgery; Director, Aortic Program, Knight Cardiovascular Institute
- Knight Cardiovascular Institute Clinical Trials
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- Amir F. Azarbal, M.D., M.C.R. (he/him)
- Professor of Surgery; Section Chief, Vascular Surgery - Portland VA Medical Center
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- Leo J. Daab, M.D., RPVI, FACS (he/him)
- Assistant Professor of Surgery
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- Enjae Jung, M.D. (she/her)
- Associate Professor of Surgery; Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Training Program Director
- Knight Cardiovascular Institute Clinical Trials
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- Harish Krishnamoorthi, M.D., R.P.V.I.
- Assistant Professor of Surgery
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- Robert B. McLafferty, M.D., M.B.A., FACS (he/him)
- Professor of Surgery; Medical Director of the OHSU Wound and Hyperbaric Center
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- Khanh P. Nguyen, M.D., M.C.R. (she/her)
- Associate Professor of Surgery
- Knight Cardiovascular Institute Clinical Trials
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- Rhusheet Patel, M.D., M.S. (he/him)
- Assistant Professor of Surgery
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- Amani D. Politano, M.D., M.S. (she/her)
- Associate Professor of Surgery
Our Podiatrist
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- Scott R. Boynton, D.P.M. (he/him)
- Podiatric Surgeon
Our Advanced Practice Providers
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- Ryan Cummings, F.N.P. (he/him)
- Instructor of Surgery
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- Heidi M. Ekis, PA-C, RT(R)(CT) (she/her)
- Physician Assistant
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- Brenda A. LaVigne, P.A.-C. (she/her)
- PA-C, Faculty Instructor
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- Haley Clawson, PA-C
- Physician Assistant