Faculty

Program Director
Vascular Surgery North Division

"I have the great fortune of having one of the few jobs in the world where I know that when I wake up in the morning, I can make a significant difference in another person's life. I was first introduced to medicine from my uncle, who was a cardiologist. Vascular surgery quickly piqued my interest, as the idea of rerouting blocked vessels using both minimally invasive and traditional open surgical techniques was both fascinating and incredibly rewarding."

Core Faculty/Department Chair
Vascular Surgery Site Lead North Division

"My clinical practice focuses on both endovascular (minimally invasive) and open surgical treatment of vascular diseases. As a vascular specialist, I believe the key to success is helping my patients build an understanding of their disease process and taking an active role in forming their treatment plans. It is my goal to help raise awareness in the community and focus on prevention and screening of vascular disease."

Core Faculty/Vascular Surgery
Site Lead South Division

Dr. Bae believes in multidimensional care that includes preventive measures and education, along with finding the best solution for each individual patient, while simultaneously leaving future treatment options open. Patient care is best delivered with collaboration across specialties and maintaining close contact with primary care.

Core Faculty/Vascular Surgery
Site Lead Chicago Division

Dr. Prendergast strives to optimize patient experience and outcomes by applying the latest minimally invasive techniques to the treatment of vascular disease while having traditional open surgical skills available when necessary.

Core Faculty/Vascular Surgery
Site Lead South Division

Dr. Haidar's clinical practice focuses on both endovascular and open surgical treatment of vascular disease. He believes that quality care in vascular surgery is best provided via a multidisciplinary approach that tailors a personalized treatment plan to the patient's vascular condition.