SVS & SVSF Celebrate Vascular Legacies
The SVS and the SVS Foundation join together to celebrate the vascular legacies in vascular surgery. Voices of Vascular is an ongoing storytelling initiative that celebrates the diverse journeys, contributions, and impact of the vascular community. Visit this webpage throughout June to explore profiles of various SVS members who are luminaries in our field.
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Vascular Legacy Month Feature
Dr. Enrico Ascher’s journey in vascular surgery began in Rio de Janeiro, where his fascination with human anatomy led him to pursue a career in medicine at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
Bruce Perler, MD, MBA
Bruce Perler, MD, MBA, from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, dreamed of becoming a surgeon since he was eight years old. He describes himself as a "blue-collar guy" who came from a typical blue-collar household, and who worked his way through school by driving a taxi and holding many other jobs during summer vacations while in college and medical school.
Ralph Clement Darling III, MD
Ralph Clement Darling III, MD, a prominent leader in vascular surgery education, describes his journey into the medical field as “circuitous” and one that almost didn’t happen. Growing up in Boston, he was the son of a well-known vascular surgeon and worked alongside his father as an operating room technician from the age of 15 throughout his college years.
Caron B. Rockman, MD
Dr. Caron B. Rockman’s legacy is one of leadership, compassion and relentless pursuit of better outcomes for her patients. Her voice in vascular surgery resonates in her research and leadership, as well as in every patient she treats.
Thank you to our Companion Sponsor!
The SVS and SVS Foundation extend their sincerest gratitude to Boston ScientificTM for being the Companion Sponsor for our celebration of Vascular Legacy Month.
