Young M. Erben, MD, FACS, is a vascular surgeon based in Jacksonville, Florida, with a special interest in neurovascular, aortic and peripheral arterial pathology.

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Society for Vascular Surgery highlights Rupa Brosseau, the SVS Foundation’s executive director and SVS senior director of member, society and industry relations.  

Sonya S. Noor, MD, FACS, is a vascular surgeon with a dual board certification from the American Board of Surgery. She is also a clinical associate professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Buffalo, in New York.

Dawn M. Coleman, MD, FACS, is a vascular surgeon practicing in Durham, N.C. She received her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 10 years.

A Conversation with Drs. Melissa Kirkwood and Jackie Babb:

Misty D Humphries, MD, MAS, RPVI, FACS, is an associate professor of surgery at the University of California, Davis Medical Center.

Dr. Ruth L. Bush (MD, JD, MPH, FACS, DFSVS) is a professor of vascular surgery and the Associate Dean for Educational Affairs at the John Sealy School of Medicine-University of Texas Medical Branch.

Dr. Frederick P. Beavers’ life depicts him as the embodiment of an experienced professional. Through trial and error, he has gained the ability to interact with patients, colleagues and administrators.

I didn’t think I’d choose surgery as a career. While in the pre-clinical phase of medical school, and throughout much of graduate school, I was focused on