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Britt Tonnessen, MD, FACS, is an Associate Professor of Surgery (Vascular) and Associate Program Director for the Vascular Residency Program at Yale School of Medicine. She specializes in vascular surgery, focusing on both open surgical and minimally invasive endovascular techniques for vascular diseases. Her roles include clinical care, teaching, and research. Dr. Tonnessen is board certified in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Education: Brown University (BSc, Neuroscience, 1994), Mayo Clinic (MD, 1999), Ochsner Clinic (General Surgery residency, 2004; Vascular Surgery fellowship, 2006).
Research Interests: Dr. Tonnessen’s work spans vascular disease management, endovascular innovations, and clinical practice guidelines. She co-authored The Handbook of Patient Care in Vascular Diseases and focuses on translational research to improve patient outcomes. Recent studies include hydration’s impact on iliac vein imaging, antithrombotic strategies in atrial fibrillation patients, and mechanical thrombectomy outcomes.
Articles Trends: Her publications emphasize clinical practice improvements, guideline adherence, and surgical innovation. Key themes include vascular imaging, endovascular vs. medical therapy comparisons, and procedural outcomes in acute limb ischemia.
- Awards: Recognized as a Top Doctor 2020 by Connecticut Magazine.
- Clinical Trials: Leads studies on vascular interventions, including a trial on autologous stem cells for critical limb ischemia and a drug-eluting stent registry.
- Education: Mentors residents and contributes to the vascular surgery residency program.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Program and participates in multidisciplinary vascular teams at Yale Medicine.
