Center for Aortic Disease
The UCSF Center for Aortic Disease cares for patients with conditions involving the aorta, the large artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. These conditions include aneurysms (weakness in the artery wall that leads to a bulge), tears and blockages.
Our team of specialists includes:
- Vascular and cardiothoracic surgeons
- Cardiologists
- Anesthesiologists
- Radiologists
- Rheumatologists
- Geneticists
Together, we provide a full range of aortic care, from the most advanced treatment options to monitoring and long-term follow-up care.
Our surgeons have expertise in both traditional and minimally invasive procedures. This includes endovascular techniques where we reach the aorta through a small incision near the hip. Our team has pioneered endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms using stent grafts, which are tubes made of metal mesh and fabric that reinforce the artery wall.
Our locations
Our team
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Jade S. Hiramoto
MD
Vascular surgeon -
Teng C. Lee
MD, FACS
Cardiac surgeon -
Ramin Beygui
MD, FACS
Cardiac and transplant surgeon -
Michael S. Conte
MD
Vascular surgeon -
Tobias Deuse
MD
Cardiac and transplant surgeon -
Charles M. Eichler
MD
Vascular surgeon -
Warren Gasper
MD
Vascular surgeon -
Arthur Hill
MD, FACC, FACS
Cardiac surgeon -
James C. Iannuzzi
MD, MPH
Vascular surgeon -
Ahmed A. Naiem
MD
Vascular surgeon -
Adam Z. Oskowitz
MD, PhD, MPH
Vascular surgeon -
Linda M. Reilly
MD
Vascular surgeon -
Shant M. Vartanian
MD
Vascular surgeon
Clinical trials
Endurant Stent Graft System vs Excluder Endoprothesis: ADVANCE Trial
Proportion of patients with sac regression at 1 year, defined in accordance with SVS guidelines as the reduction in maximum diameter by >= 5 mm when compared to the first CT imaging study obtained within 90 days after index proced...
Recruiting
Awards & recognition
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Among the top hospitals in the nation
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One of the nation's best for heart & vascular surgery
Support services
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
