Jonathan Cardella

Dr. Jonathan Cardella is an Associate Professor of Surgery in the Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy section at Yale School of Medicine. He is also the Program Director of the Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program, highlighting his significant role in surgical training and education.

His clinical expertise includes advanced endovascular and open surgery for critical limb ischemia, diabetic atherosclerotic disease, aortic aneurysms, and peripheral vascular disease. He earned his MD from the University of Toronto, completed endovascular training at the Cleveland Clinic, and a vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Cardella's research is centered on surgical education, simulation, course design, and milestone skill training. His recent publications (2025) reflect a strong focus on clinical outcomes in vascular surgery, including carotid revascularization, amputation risk, smoking cessation effects, and the management of complex vascular conditions. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals like the Journal of Vascular Surgery and European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.

He is actively engaged in the academic community, serving as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Endovascular Therapy and a Reviewer for Aorta Journal.

Dr. Cardella has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. His advising activities and grant funding are not explicitly mentioned, but his leadership role as Program Director and his active publication record suggest significant involvement in mentoring and research support.

He is affiliated with the Vascular Biology & Therapeutics Program at Yale, indicating participation in a broader interdisciplinary research team focused on vascular science.