Dr. David Kuwayama

Biography

David Kuwayama, M.D., M.P.A., M.Phil, is an Associate Professor of Surgery specializing in Vascular Surgery at Yale School of Medicine. He has extensive expertise in novel minimally invasive treatment options for aortic aneurysms and dissections, reflecting his commitment to providing high-quality care for aortic patients. Dr. Kuwayama's leadership role involves collaboration with faculty and clinical staff across vascular and cardiac surgery specialties, focusing on quality and patient safety in complex aortic procedures. He is the senior author of numerous peer-reviewed publications and has contributed to several book chapters on aortic pathology. As an investigator, he has participated in several industry-sponsored aortic device trials and has received FDA approval for the Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) for a physician-modified fenestrated-branched endovascular repair technique for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. Dr. Kuwayama completed his medical degree at Harvard Medical School and has pursued further training, including a residency in General Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a fellowship in Vascular Surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He also holds a Master of Public Affairs from Princeton University and a Master of Philosophy from Trinity College, Dublin, in Medieval History.

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