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Alik Farber, MD, Vascular Surgery, Boston, MA

AlikFarberMD

Vascular Surgery Boston, MA

Associate Professor of Surgery, Boston Univ

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  • Office

    732 Harrison Ave
    Preston 3rd Floor
    Boston, MA 02118
    Phone+1 617-638-8488
    Fax+1 617-638-8469

Education & Training

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
    Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial HospitalFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 1997 - 1999
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 1997
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 1997 - Present
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2014 - 2020
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1999 - 2019
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2006 - 2007
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2005 - 2006
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1999 - 2002
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Boston Magazine Castle Connolly, 2010-2013
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Embracing Patient-Centric Endeavors to Improve Operating Room Efficiency  
    Alik Farber, MD, JAMA Surgery
  • Comparison of One-Stage and Two-Stage Upper Arm Brachiobasilic Arteriovenous Fistula in the Vascular Quality Initiative  
    Tze-Woei Tan, Jeffrey J Siracuse, Donald T Baril, Alik Farber, Journal of Vascular Surgery
  • NESVS12. Analysis of 30-Day Readmission After Infrainguinal Bypass: Lessons Learned from a Trial of 30-Day Data Collection in the Vascular Study Group of New England  
    Eric G Bluemn, Francesco A Aiello, Daniel J Bertges, Alik Farber, Philip P Goodney, Andres Schanzer, Jessica P Simons, Journal of Vascular Surgery
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Authored Content

  • Comparison of One-Stage and Two-Stage Upper Arm Brachiobasilic Arteriovenous Fistula in the Vascular Quality InitiativeOctober 2018
  • NESVS12. Analysis of 30-Day Readmission After Infrainguinal Bypass: Lessons Learned from a Trial of 30-Day Data Collection in the Vascular Study Group of New EnglandSeptember 2018
  • Risk Factors for Mortality After Endovascular Repair for Traumatic Thoracic Aortic InjuryJuly 2018
  • Chronic Limb-Threatening IschemiaJuly 2018
  • Chronic Limb-Threatening IschemiaJuly 2018
  • Chronic Limb-Threatening IschemiaJuly 2018
  • Chronic Limb-Threatening IschemiaJuly 2018
  • Chronic Limb-Threatening IschemiaJuly 2018
  • The Impact of Perioperative Ankle-Brachial Index and Clinical Status on Outcomes Following Lower Extremity BypassJune 2018
  • PC098. Short-Term Outcomes After Lower Extremity Arteriovenous Hemodialysis Access Are PoorMay 2018
  • IP103. A Significant Number of Patients Who Suffer a Perioperative Stroke After Carotid Endarterectomy Experience Significant DisabilityMay 2018
  • IP153. Snuffbox Arteriovenous Fistulas Have Similar Outcomes and Patency to Wrist Arteriovenous FistulasMay 2018
  • IP015. Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease Have Poor Outcomes After Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm RepairMay 2018
  • RS03. Tapered Arteriovenous Grafts Do Not Provide Significant Advantage over Nontapered Grafts in Upper Extremity Dialysis AccessMay 2018
  • VESS22. Access Site Complications for Antegrade and Retrograde Access of the Common Femoral Artery Are SimilarMay 2018
  • VS04. Complex Removal of an Inferior Vena Cava Filter and Caval LeiomyomaMay 2018
  • IP259. Analysis of Vascular Injuries After Gunshot WoundsMay 2018
  • PC098. Short-Term Outcomes After Lower Extremity Arteriovenous Hemodialysis Access Are PoorMay 2018
  • VS04. Complex Removal of an Inferior Vena Cava Filter and Caval LeiomyomaMay 2018
  • RS03. Tapered Arteriovenous Grafts Do Not Provide Significant Advantage over Nontapered Grafts in Upper Extremity Dialysis AccessMay 2018
  • IP103. A Significant Number of Patients Who Suffer a Perioperative Stroke After Carotid Endarterectomy Experience Significant DisabilityMay 2018
  • IP015. Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease Have Poor Outcomes After Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm RepairMay 2018
  • IP153. Snuffbox Arteriovenous Fistulas Have Similar Outcomes and Patency to Wrist Arteriovenous FistulasMay 2018
  • PC112. Self-Identified Vascular Surgeons More Likely to Post Objectionable ContentMay 2018
  • PC112. Self-Identified Vascular Surgeons More Likely to Post Objectionable ContentMay 2018
  • Emergency Department Utilization After Lower Extremity Bypass for Critical Limb IschemiaMay 2018
  • One-Stage Upper Arm Brachial-Basilic Arteriovenous Fistulas Have Superior Patency to Two-Stage ProcedureJanuary 2018
  • Intraoperative Heparin Use for Upper Extremity Arteriovenous Access Creation Does Not Affect OutcomesJanuary 2018
  • Local Anesthesia for Percutaneous Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Is Associated with Fewer Pulmonary ComplicationsDecember 2017
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Press Mentions

  • BEST-CLI Shows Lower Incidence of Major Adverse Limb Events or Death with Surgical Bypass Versus Endovascular Treatment in CLTI Patients with Adequate GSV
    BEST-CLI Shows Lower Incidence of Major Adverse Limb Events or Death with Surgical Bypass Versus Endovascular Treatment in CLTI Patients with Adequate GSVJanuary 23rd, 2023
  • Does BEST-CLI Settle the Surgery vs Endovascular Question for CLTI?
    Does BEST-CLI Settle the Surgery vs Endovascular Question for CLTI?December 2nd, 2022
  • Feature | Science Highlights from AHA 2022
    Feature | Science Highlights from AHA 2022December 2nd, 2022
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