Niren Angle, MD, RVT, FACS at UC San Diego Medical Center

Dr. Angle has extensive experience with the broad spectrum of vascular disease. He is trained in the endovascular and open treatment of aortic aneurysms and has trained under Dr. Wesley Moore, who implanted the first FDA approved endovascular graft in the United States.

His clinical expertise is complemented by a research interest that looks at the most fundamental characteristics of endothelial and smooth muscle cell function, the very mechanisms that govern the behaviour of blood vessels in health and disease.

Dr. Angle firmly believes that competence is the greatest form of compassion when it comes to treating a patient. Clinical and laboratory research shape the ability of the physician to think critically and to approach vexing problems with a new or unconventional perspective. It is this mindset, Dr. Angle believes, that allows a physician to discover new and better methods of treatment rather than be content with the conventional ones. Modern vascular biology has provided insights into the mechanisms governing atherosclerosis and its most fundamental mechanisms that have dramatically changed the way this disease should be attacked. This involves an emphasis on dietary pharmacotherapy, exercise, and supplements that inherently change the metabolic milieu of the individual. Far too little emphasis has been placed on these factors and Dr. Angle has a passionate interest in incorporating these into the care of the patient. Dr. Angle feels that working in an academic university environment provides a stimulating environment that allows for the examination of new and old problems with a ever changing perspective.

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Board Certification:

General Surgery
Vascular Surgery

Experience:

Dr. Angle is an Assistant Professor of Surgery for UCSD School of Medicine. He has a broad clinical focus with special emphasis and expertise in the treatment of carotid disease, cerebrovascular disease in general including carotid stenosis, carotid body tumors, vertebral artery disease and carotid dissection. He also has extensive experience with aortic disease and the treatment of aortic aneurysms via an open and/or an endovascular approach. His scope of practice includes treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms, thoracoabdominal aneurysms, cerebrovascular disease, arterial disease of both upper and lower extremities, venous disease, dialysis access, and mesenteric ischemia. He is proficient in endovascular therapy as well as traditional surgical techniques.

Education:

Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Doctor of Medicine

Training:

Clinical Fellowship in Vascular Surgery
UCLA Center for Health Sciences
Los Angeles, CA

Vascular Surgery Research Fellowship
UCLA Center for Health Sciences
Los Angeles, CA

Residency in General Surgery
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA

Clinical Interests:

mesenteric ischemia, claudication, aneurysms, carotid stenosis, thoracoabdominal aneurysms, endovascular therapy, abdominal aortic aneurysms, angiograms, aortic disease, arterial disease, atherosclerosis, carotid disease, carotid endarterectomy, cerebrovascular surgery, diagnostic angiography, diagnostic vascular ultrasound, dialysis access, ischemia, peripheral arterial disease, thoracoabdominal aneurysms, vascular diagnostics, vascular surgery, venous disease

Hospital Affiliations:

UCSD Thornton Hospital, La Jolla
UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest

Office Addresses:

UCSD Medical Center
200 West Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103
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Last Updated September 10, 2007

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