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Finding Purpose in Vascular Surgery Through Connection, Care and Mentorship

A Circuitous Path to Vascular Surgery — And Finding Home

Dr. Robyn Macsata was more than a gifted vascular surgeon—she was a teacher at heart, a devoted mentor and a steadfast advocate whose influence continues to shape the specialty she loved.

Dr. Ayman E. Ahmed’s journey into medicine began in Sudan, where he grew up witnessing firsthand the profound need for physicians in underserved communities.

For Emmanuel C. Ebirim, medicine is more than a career, it’s a response to what he has witnessed, endured and refused to accept as inevitable.

[Rosemont, Illinois] December 16, 2025 - - The Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation (SVSF) Board of Directors is pleased to welcome four new board members: Rana Afifi, MD; Anahita Dua, MD.; Joe Hart, MD; and Murray Shames, MD. 

[Rosemont, Illinois] October 20, 2025 - The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation today announced the launch of the Enrico Ascher Vascular Innovation Institute, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to advancing innovation in vascular surg

Dr. Juan Carlos Jiménez, cirujano vascular y vicedecano de iniciativas docentes de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de California en Los Ángeles (UCLA), lleva consigo un legado de servicio forjado por la trayectoria migratoria de su familia y la dedicación de su padre al cuidado de la comunidad.

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Dr. Luis Sanchez’s story is a testament to the power of mentorship, innovation and representation in vascular medicine. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Dr.

La trayectoria de la Dra. Daphne Nunille González Muñoz es una historia de perseverancia, pasión y determinación, un ejemplo de cómo la dedicación de una persona puede traspasar fronteras y generaciones.

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Nacido en 1983 en el seno de una familia de trabajadores agrícolas migrantes en la cuidad de Yuba, California, el Dr. Jesús G. Ulloa tiene sus raíces firmemente arraigadas en los valores del trabajo duro y la familia.

Born in 1983 to migrant farm workers in Yuba City, California, Dr. Jesús G. Ulloa’s roots are firmly planted in the values of hard work and family.