David P. Kuwayama

Dr. David P. Kuwayama is an Associate Professor of Surgery (Vascular) and Director of Aortic Surgery at Yale School of Medicine. He specializes in novel minimally invasive treatments for aortic aneurysms and dissections, focusing on fenestrated aortic endografting and multidisciplinary approaches. His leadership oversees complex, high-quality aortic procedures in collaboration with cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiologists.

Education:

• MD, Harvard Medical School (2002)
• MPA, Princeton University (2008), International Relations
• MPhil, Trinity College Dublin (1998), Medieval History
• BS, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1997), Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Research & Innovation: Dr. Kuwayama leads FDA-approved clinical trials for fenestrated-branched endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. He has authored peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on aortic pathology, emphasizing minimally invasive technologies to improve patient outcomes. His work bridges clinical practice with cutting-edge medical device development.

Collaborations: Collaborates with Yale’s cardiothoracic surgery and cardiology teams to advance multidisciplinary care. Serves as Sponsor-Investigator for an FDA-approved Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) for physician-modified endografts.

Humanitarian Work: Extensive experience with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean, reflecting his commitment to global health equity.