Vascular Surgery
News & Events
- 02.13.2013John J. Bergan, MD, Lecture
The Division of Vascular Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is proud to establish the John J. Bergan, M.D., Lectureship. The lectureship has been established in honor of the visionary vascular surgeon and founder and first chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery at Northwestern, Dr. John J. Bergan. Dr. Bergan’s career spans more than half a century, with unflagging dedication to the pursuit of excellence in the advancement and understanding of vascular disease.
Dr. Peter Gloviczki from Mayo Clinic will present the First Annual John J. Bergan, M.D., Lecture on “Chronic Venous Insufficiency and the Bergan Legacy” at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 7. The lecture will take place in Pritzker Auditorium on the third floor of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 201 E. Huron.
- 02.12.2013Pearce receives Pioneers in Performance Award
On November 16, 2012, W. L. Gore and Associates announced that Dr. William H. Pearce, Professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery, was a recipient of the 2011-2012 Pioneers in Performance Awards for the USA. The award recognizes exceptional work in the field of vascular and endovascular therapy. Dr. Pearce was acknowledged specifically for his “dedication to sharing knowledge with peers and patients.”
- 09.07.2012Donna Blackburn Receives SVU Award
On June 7, 2012, Donna Blackburn received the 2012 Society for Vascular Ultrasonography Professional Achievement Award at the annual meeting of the society. This award is intended to acknowledge an SVU member’s substantial contributions to the vascular technology profession through education (traditional and non-traditional) or scientific research. Donna has worked in the vascular laboratory at Northwestern Memorial Hospital since 1976. She currently serves as Clinical Instructor in the vascular laboratory. She also is Assistant Professor in Vascular Ultrasound at Rush University, College of Health Sciences. This award very appropriately recognizes Donna’s long-term commitment to vascular diagnostic education for technologists as well as Vascular Surgery fellows.
Read a message from the chief, Mark Eskandari, MD
Overview
The Division of Vascular Surgery provides care to patients with diseases of the arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels. Resources include comprehensive ultrasound imaging and blood flow analysis techniques. The division has strong clinical, research, and education operations.
- Vascular Surgery Conctact Info
Chief: Mark Eskandari, MD
Division Administrator: Toddie Hays
Administrative Contact:
676 North St. Clair, Suite 650
Phone: 312-926-7775
This page last updated Feb 25, 2013