Dr. Roman Nowygrod

Biography

Roman Nowygrod is a Professor of Surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, specializing in Vascular Surgery with a focus on reconstructive arterial surgery, minimal access vascular surgery, and the surgical management of venous disorders. He earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from Columbia University. Dr. Nowygrod completed his general surgical residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and subsequently undertook an NIH research fellowship at the University of Minnesota, where he received a Master of Science in experimental surgery. His research interests concentrate on prosthetic bypass graft modifications, innovative techniques in bypass venous surgery, and coagulation management in vascular surgery diseases. Additionally, he is board certified in both vascular surgery and general surgery. He has served as the Director of the Vein Disorder Treatment Center and oversees the medical student clerkship in surgery. Dr. Nowygrod's expertise encompasses a variety of vascular conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysms, peripheral vascular diseases, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field, including the New York Doctors Distinguished Practitioner award. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to surgical education and training and continues to be active in both clinical practice and academic research.

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