Faisal Aziz

Faisal Aziz, MD is a Professor and Gilbert and Elsie H. Sealfon Faculty Fellow in Vascular Research and Treatment at Pennsylvania State University. He serves as Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery and holds additional roles in the Division of Cardiac Surgery and Department of Medicine's Division of Cardiology. His work is affiliated with the Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute.

His research focuses on vascular surgery outcomes, peripheral arterial disease, carotid stenosis management, and disparities in surgical care. Recent studies include analyses of racial differences in stroke outcomes post-carotid endarterectomy, ECMO-associated limb ischemia, and socioeconomic impacts on vascular procedures.

Dr. Aziz has published 140+ peer-reviewed articles, with notable contributions in Annals of Vascular Surgery and Journal of Vascular Surgery. His work addresses critical issues like postoperative mortality in EVAR, opioid prescription disparities, and ECMO patient management.

He leads Penn State's vascular surgery program, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches to complex cardiovascular cases. His research actively contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health equity and non-communicable disease management.