Iraklis Pipinos

Iraklis Pipinos, MD is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and serves as Chief of Vascular Surgery at the Nebraska/Western Iowa VA Medical Center. He holds dual board certifications in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery. His roles include Vice-Chair of Research in the Department of Surgery and co-Principal Investigator of an NIH/VA-funded research group.

Education:

• MD: University of Crete School of Medicine, Greece
• Surgical Residency: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit
• Vascular Surgery Fellowship: Henry Ford Hospital
• Endovascular Surgery Mini-Fellowship: Stanford University

Research Focus: Investigates regenerative medicine and biomechanical interventions for ischemic limb complications, particularly addressing muscle and nerve damage in peripheral artery disease patients. Active in vascular biology, exoskeleton technology, and translational medicine.

Awards: Recognized for clinical excellence and mentorship, including major vascular surgery awards and trainee-recognized teaching distinctions.

Professional Contributions: Leads collaborative research on ischemic myopathy/neuropathy and functional impairment solutions. Engages in both open and endovascular surgical techniques for peripheral arterial disease, carotid stenosis, and abdominal aortic aneurysms.