Faculty
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Beck, Adam, M.D.
Professor
Director, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy
Holt A. McDowell, Jr., M.D. Endowed Chair of Vascular Surgery
Director of Quality and Associate Chief Medical Quality Officer, CVIAreas of Interest
complex aortic disease, including aortic dissection, suprarenal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, device development, outcomes research -
Blakeslee-Carter, Juliet, M.D., MPH
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
Clinical outcomes research, cross-specialty collaboration, and mixed methods implementation science -
Corey, Britney, M.D., MACM
Associate Professor
Program Director, General Surgery Residency
Marshall Urist, M.D., Endowed ProfessorAreas of Interest
minimally invasive GI surgery, foregut and anti-reflux, abdominal wall hernias, surgical education -
Harris, Richard, DPM, FACFAS

Clinical Assistant Professor
VA PodiatristAreas of Interest
diabetic limb salvage, foot & ankle reconstruction, reducing postoperative complications, and improving clinical outcomes. -
Haverstock, Brent, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, MRCPod, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)
Clinical Assistant Professor
Co-director, UAB Advanced Limb Preservation ClinicAreas of Interest
prevention of diabetes-related foot complications, diabetic foot complications, wound care, bone infection, Charcot foot, limb salvage, outcomes research -
Hendershot, Kimberly M., M.D.
Professor
Co-Director, Women in Surgery Program
Director of Education, Division of Trauma & Acute Care SurgeryAreas of Interest
trauma systems, surgical critical care, trauma and surgical education -
Lindeman, Brenessa, M.D., MEHP
Professor
Vice Chair, Education
Program Director, UAB Endocrine Surgery Fellowship
Assistant Dean, UAB Graduate Medical EducationAreas of Interest
thyroid cancer, parathyroid disease, parathyroid disease, parathyroid disease, disorders of the adrenal gland, inherited endocrine syndromes, surgical education research
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Mauk, Kyle, DPM, FACFAS, ABPM
Clinical Associate ProfessorAreas of Interest
Foot and ankle surgery, arthroscopic surgery, traumatic foot and ankle injuries, limb salvage, elective foot surgery -
Novak, Zdenek, M.D., Ph.D., MSHI
Instructor
Areas of Interest
outcomes research, quality initiative and quality improvements, data management and analysis -
Passman, Marc A., M.D.
Professor
Director, UAB Vein Program & ClinicAreas of Interest
open and catheter-based treatments for aortic aneurysm, carotid artery disease, renovascular hypertension and peripheral artery occlusive disease -
Patterson, Mark A., M.D.
Professor
Chief of Vascular Surgery Birmingham Veterans Administration HospitalAreas of Interest
lower extremity occlusive disease, arterial aneurysms -
Pearce, Benjamin J., M.D.
Professor
Director, Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency and Fellowship Programs
William D. Jordan, Jr. Endowed Professor in Vascular Surgery and Endovascular TherapyAreas of Interest
tibial revascularization, open thoracoabdominal reconstruction, complex endovascular reconstruction of aortic disease involving the visceral segment, iatrogenic injury -
Ren, Bin, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA
Professor
William D. Jordan, Jr. M.D., Endowed Professor in Vascular SciencesAreas of Interest
angiogenesis, cancer, endothelial cell and vascular biology, epigenetics, epi transcriptomics, gene transcription and translation, ischemic heart and vascular diseases, vascular niche in stem cells -
Rogers, David A., M.D.
Professor of Surgery, Medical Education and Pediatrics
Chief Wellness Officer, UAB Medicine
ProAssurance Endowed Chair for Physician WellnessAreas of Interest
general pediatric surgery, medical education -
Rose, Melanie, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Primary Practice Location: DCH TuscaloosaAreas of Interest
Peripheral artery disease, tibial bypass, angiography and minimally invasive surgery, endovascular surgery, aneurysm disease and EVAR, carotid artery disease and carotid endarterectomy, transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR), hemodialysis access, diabetic foot ulcer, thoracic outlet syndrome, venous insufficiency/varicose veins, limb preservation -
Rowse, Jarrad, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
Open and endovascular aortic aneurysm repair, thoracic outlet syndrome, peripheral artery disease, limb preservation -
Spangler, Emily, M.D., M.S.
Areas of Interest
lower extremity occlusive disease, open and catheter-based treatments for aortic aneurysm, complex endovascular repair, carotid artery disease, limb salvage, outcomes research -
Stahl, Richard D., M.D.
Professor
Medical Director, Bariatric Surgery
Program Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery FellowshipAreas of Interest
surgical treatment of obesity and metabolically related diseases; minimally invasive and open gastric bypass surgery, adjustable gastric banding, and sleeve gastrectomy -
Sutzko, Danielle, M.D., M.S.
Assistant Professor
Associate Program Director, Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency
Co-Leader, Surgical Grand RoundsAreas of Interest
surgical and endovascular management of aortic aneurysmal and occlusive disease, mesenteric vascular disease, open and endovascular treatments for peripheral arterial disease, cerebrovascular disease, dialysis access, health outcomes and policy research, quality improvement -
Unger, Kenneth, DPM, FACFAS, DABFS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
diabetic limb salvage, trauma, forefoot surgery, rearfoot, and ankle reconstructive surgery, adult-acquired flatfoot -
Vardas, Panayotis, M.D.
Associate Professor
Associate Program Director, Cardiothoracic Surgery ResidencyAreas of Interest
coronary artery bypass grafting, valve reconstructive surgery, robotic cardiac surgery, transcatheter valve therapies, arrhythmia surgery, surgical education and mentorship -
Wei, Benjamin, M.D.
Professor
Charles W. Breaux, Sr., and Ann K. Breaux Endowed Professorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Program Director, Cardiothoracic Surgery ResidencyAreas of Interest
robotic-assisted and video-assisted thoracic surgery, lung and esophageal cancer surgery, gastroesophageal reflux disease, paraesophageal hernias, esophageal motility disorders



















