Clinics & Inpatient Care Units
Vascular Surgery Clinic
The Division of Vascular Surgery treats blood vessel and lymphatic system conditions (except for the heart). Our area of care includes:
- cerebrovascular disease
- thoracic and abdominal aortic occlusive and aneurysmal disease
- peripheral vascular disease
- hemodialysis access
- vascular trauma
- venous
- lymphatic disease
We specialize in thoracic outlet syndrome, hemodialysis access, wound care with limb salvage, carotid body tumor and advanced aortic aneurysmal endovascular therapies. We have a very active endovascular program in combination with our interventional radiology colleagues.
We direct a large-volume non-invasive diagnostic vascular laboratory on site at St. Michael's Hospital. The vascular laboratory is fully accredited by the Inter-societal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories. As well as providing valuable high-quality diagnostic services, the non-invasive diagnostic blood flow laboratory provides an excellent training environment for students at the Michener Institute as well as for the training of vascular surgery trainees in diagnostic theory and technique.
St. Michael’s Hospital Division of Vascular surgery plays a key role in training residents and fellows in vascular surgery. The Vascular Surgery Residency Program is accredited through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. We also have many international fellows who train with us.
In addition to the clinical services we provide, we also have a wide range of research and education endeavors. We have students completing master’s and PhD programs as well as many undergraduate research students and postdoctoral fellows playing an active role in our research projects. These include health services research, economic evaluation, knowledge translation, vascular biology basic and translational research, undergraduate and post-graduate curriculum development, and quality initiatives for vascular surgery patients.
Vascular surgeons
Dr. Mohammed Al-Omran, MD, MSc, FRCSCClinical interest: Vascular thoracic outlet syndrome, carotid body tumor, carotid surgery, open and endovascular intervention for peripheral arterial disease, open and endovascular aneurysm repairResearch interest: Atherosclerosis bench to bedside with special interest in peripheral arterial disease, health services research, knowledge translation. Read more Appointments Head, Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael’s Hospital Education 1994 MD, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Affiliations Scientist in the Keenan Research Centre of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael's Hospital Contact Phone: 416-864-6047 Assistant Shannon Ajodha |  |
Dr. Charles de Mestral, MDCM, PhD, FRCSC, RPVIClinical interest: aortic aneurysms, carotid disease, peripheral arterial disease, varicose veins, vascular traumaResearch interest: Health services research and economic evaluation Read more Appointments Vascular Surgeon, St. Michael’s Hospital Education 2004-2008 MDCM, McGill University Contact Phone: 416-864-5459 Administrative assistant Kenisha Richards Administrative assistant Shannon Ajodha |  |
Dr. Elisa Greco, BSc, MEd, MD, RPVI, FRCSCClinical interest: Renal access, wound care and limb salvage, open and endovascular intervention for peripheral arterial disease, carotid surgery, open and endovascular aneurysm repairResearch interest:Vascular enhanced recovery, research in teaching and education, skills development, wound management in diabetic foot ulcers Read more Appointments Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael’s Hospital Education 1999-2002 BSs, Biology, York University Contact Phone: 416-864-5236 Clinical assistant Clarizel Rafanan Administrative assistant Shannon Ajodha |  |
Dr. Mohammad Qadura MD, PhD, FRCSCClinical interest: Open and endovascular intervention for peripheral arterial disease, Carotid surgery, open and endovascular aneurysm repair.Research interest: Biomarker discovery and translational research in the field of peripheral arterial disease. Read more Appointments Division of Vascular Surgery, St. Michael’s Hospital Education 2001-2005 BSs, Biochemistry, University of Ottawa Contact Phone: 416-864-5154 Clinical assistant Clarizel Rafanan Administrative assistant Shannon Ajodha |  |
Dr. Mark Wheatcroft, BSc (Hons), MBChB, MD, FRCSClinical interest: All aspects of vascular surgery but specializing in carotid surgery and complex aortic repairs, both open and advanced endovascular.Research interest: Surgical skills teaching, multimedia education strategies, Program Director of International Fellowship. Read more Appointments Vascular Surgeon, St. Michael's Hospital Education 1996 Bsc Honours Edinburgh University Affiliations Scientist in the Keenan Research Centre of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael's Hospital Contact Phone: 416-864-5212 Administrative assistant Kenisha Richards Administrative assistant Shannon Ajodha |  |
Contact us
8th floor Donnelly Wing South
St. Michael's Hospital
30 Bond St.
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 1W8
Fax: 416-864-6012
| Physician | Phone number |
|---|---|
| Dr. Mohammed Al-Omran | 416-864-6047 |
| Dr. Charles de Mestral | 416-864-5459 |
| Dr. Elisa Greco | 416-864-5236 |
| Dr. Mohammad Qadura | 416-864-5154 |
| Dr. Mark Wheatcroft | 416-864-5212 |
Research
Referral forms
- Referral vascular surgeon (107 kb pdf file)
- Vascular and Echo requisition (276 kb pdf file)
