Soo J. Rhee

Dr. Soo J. Rhee is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, and an Assistant Attending Surgeon in the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Board-certified in vascular and general surgery, she co-directs the Comprehensive Vein Program specializing in venous disorder treatments.

Her educational background includes:

• B.A. from Princeton University (1996), graduating cum laude
• M.D. from New York University School of Medicine (2000)

Dr. Rhee's research focuses on vascular interventions with expertise in minimally invasive varicose vein treatments (endovenous laser, radiofrequency, mechanochemical ablation) and spider vein sclerotherapy. She clinically manages deep vein thrombosis, venous ulcers, and pelvic vein disorders through the Comprehensive Vein Program.

Her publication record emphasizes gender-specific outcomes in peripheral artery disease, carotid stenting safety profiles, and lesion complexity impacts on intervention success, demonstrating consistent contributions to evidence-based vascular surgery practices.

Key recognitions include:

• W.L Gore research grant for basic science (2007)
• Third Prize at Montefiore Young Investigators' Symposium (2003)
• Third Prize in Resident Presentation Forum at New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (2003)
• Cum Laude Honors from Princeton University (1996)

As co-director of the Comprehensive Vein Program, Dr. Rhee leads clinical innovation in venous disorder management while maintaining active surgical practice and research. Her work bridges translational research with direct patient care in vascular medicine.

The Comprehensive Vein Program under her co-direction integrates advanced imaging and minimally invasive techniques to treat complex venous conditions from varicose veins to chronic venous insufficiency, serving as a regional referral center for venous disorders.