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Andrew J. Meltzer, M.D., M.B.A.

  1. Surgeon
  2. Vascular Surgeon
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Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

Chair, Vascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona

Dr. Meltzer is a board-certified vascular surgeon, with a special expertise in minimally invasive vascular surgery. His clinical focus includes:

  • Treatment of the full spectrum of vascular disease, from complex aortic aneurysms to venous insufficiency
  • Expertise with the most advanced, minimally invasive, endovascular techniques, as well as traditional "open" vascular surgery
  • A commitment to a "patient-centered" approach, and individualized treatment plan

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Meltzer is an accomplished researcher who studies the safety and effectiveness of new technology.

  1. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
  2. Aneurysm
  3. Arteriovenous fistula
  4. Carotid artery disease
  5. Claudication
  6. Peripheral artery disease
  7. Popliteal aneurysm
  8. Thoracic aortic aneurysm
  9. Venous insufficiency
  1. Aneurysm surgery
  2. Carotid endarterectomy
  3. Endovascular aneurysm repair
  4. Endovascular treatment
  5. Endovenous thermal ablation
  6. Minimally invasive surgery
  7. Vein procedure
  1. 2019
    MBA - Business AdministrationEller College of Management, University of Arizona
  2. 2012
    Fellowship - Vascular SurgeryWeill Cornell Medical College, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
  3. 2010
    Residency - SurgeryMassachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
  4. 2008
    Research Fellowship - SurgeryTransplant Biology Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital
  5. 2003
    MDJefferson Medical College
  6. 1999
    BSYale University

Certifications

  1. 2013
    Vascular SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Top DoctorsPhoenix Magazine
  2. 2023
    Top DoctorsPhoenix Magazine
  3. 2021
    Top DoctorsPhoenix Magazine
  4. 2019
    Top DocsCastle Connolly
  5. 2018
    Top Doctors in New York Metro AreaCastle Connolly
  6. 2017
    Merit Scholarship AwardSC Johnson School of Business, Cornell University
  7. 2017
    New York Superdoctors AwardNew York Superdoctors
  8. 2015
    Detectives' Endowment Association AwardNew York Police Department
  9. 2014
    Rising StarsNew York Superdoctors
  10. 2011
    Research AwardEastern Vascular Society
  11. 2008
    Resident Research PrizeMassachusetts Chapter, American College of Surgeons
  12. 2004
    Alumni Society Academic Scholarship AwardJefferson Medical College
  13. 2003
    The Clinical Surgery PrizeJefferson Medical College
  14. 2003
    Research AwardAssociation for Academic Surgery
  15. 2002
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor SocietyJefferson Medical College
  16. 2002
    Hobart Armory Hare Medical Honor SocietyJefferson Medical College
  17. 1999
    Richter Prize for ResearchYale University
  18. 1997
    Undergraduate Research PrizeMemorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
  19. 1995
    Golden Plate HonoreeAmerican Academy of Achievement

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    MemberCardiothoracic Surgery, Faculty Search Committee
  2. 2022 - present
    MemberCardiovascular Disease, Faculty Search Committee
  3. 2022 - present
    Executive Council MemberRocky Mountain Vascular Society
  4. 2021 - 2023
    MemberMortality Review Subcommittee - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Mortality Review Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  5. 2020 - present
    ChairMedical Malpractice Working Group, Society for Vascular Surgery
  6. 2019 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Surgery
  7. 2019 - present
    MemberSurgical and Procedural Committee, Clinical Practice Committee, Executive Operations Team
  8. 2019 - present
    MemberSurgical Quality Subcommittee, Surgical and Procedural Committee, Clinical Practice Committee
  9. 2019 - present
    MemberWellness Task Force, Society for Vascular Surgery
  10. 2017 - 2018
    RepresentativeNational Arterial Quality Council - Greater New York Regional Quality Group, Vascular Quality Initiative
  11. 2016 - 2018
    RepresentativeMCIC PSSI Strategic Planning Subcommittee, Weill Cornell Medical College/ New York Presbyterian Hospital
  12. 2016 - 2018
    MemberCarotid Interventions Working Group, New York Presbyterian Hospital
  13. 2016 - 2018
    MemberMedical Device Epidemiology Network, Epidemiology Research Program, Center for Devices and Radiological Health
  14. 2014 - 2018
    MemberVascular Service Line Quality Committee, Weill Cornell Medical Center
  15. 2014 - 2018
    MemberPeripheral Interventions Quality Committee, Weill Cornell Medical Center
  16. 2014 - 2015
    MemberCommunications Committee, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society
  17. 2014 - 2015
    MemberPeripheral Arterial Committee, Vascular Quality Initiative
  18. 2014 - present
    MemberVascular and Endovascular Surgery Society
  19. 2014 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  20. 2012 - 2018
    MemberEastern Vascular Society
  21. 2012 - 2018
    MemberNew York Society for Vascular Surgery
  22. 2012 - 2014
    MemberIVC Filter Task Force, Weill Cornell Medical Center
  23. 2002
    PresidentAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University

Publications

Research activities

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