Patel, Virendra I., MD, MPH

Professor

New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

New York, New York, USA

Dr. Virendra I. Patel, the Auchincloss Professor of Surgery and Chief of Vascular Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, whose exceptional career exemplifies the perfect fusion of surgical mastery and scientific rigor. A distinguished vascular surgeon-scientist, Dr. Patel brings unparalleled expertise in treating the full spectrum of vascular disorders, from complex aortic aneurysms to peripheral arterial disease, using both traditional and cutting-edge minimally invasive techniques.

Dr. Patel's journey from engineering excellence at Rutgers—where he earned Magna Cum Laude honors—through Tufts Medical School as an Alpha Omega Alpha inductee, to his surgical training at Beth Israel Deaconess and Massachusetts General Hospital, reflects his lifelong commitment to precision and innovation. Armed with a Master of Public Health from Harvard, he has become a national leader in clinical outcomes research, serving as principal investigator for groundbreaking studies on aortic aneurysm repair and shaping vascular surgery standards through his work with the Society of Vascular Surgery's Quality Initiative.

His dedication to advancing vascular care through both clinical excellence and research leadership makes Dr. Patel an invaluable contributor to our symposium, where his insights will help shape the future of cardiovascular medicine in Nigeria and globally.