Maria Camila Castello Ramirez

Maria Camila Castello Ramirez, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery at Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute, Pennsylvania State University. Her clinical and research focus centers on vascular surgery outcomes, with particular emphasis on surgical disparities, complications, and patient care optimization.

Her research examines critical areas including racial disparities in surgical outcomes, management of acute limb ischemia, carotid endarterectomy techniques, and vascular complications of extracorporeal support. She maintains active research collaborations as evidenced by multinational partnerships.

Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on vascular health disparities, particularly in opioid prescribing patterns and stroke presentation differences between racial groups. Her work consistently addresses complex vascular conditions requiring specialized surgical intervention.