AxelThorsDOFACS, RPVI

Vascular Surgeon, Assistant Professor Vascular Surgery Associates, University of Kansas Health System

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Office
10700 Nall Ave
Ste 300
Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone+1 913-574-0586

Fax+1 913-274-3499

Dr. Axel Thors is a vascular surgeon in Shawnee, KS and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Providence Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Olathe Medical Center, and The University of Kansas Health System. He received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been in practice 11 years. He is experienced in peripheral vascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, carotid disease, renal angioplasty, and femoro-distal bypass.

Ohio State University HospitalFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 2011 - 2013
TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital)Residency, Surgery, 2006 - 2011
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2006
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public HealthB.S., Biology/ Chemistry, 1997 - 1999
Birmingham-Southern CollegeNo Degree, Biology/ Chemistry, 1995 - 1997

PubMed

Prognostic Value of Hospital Frailty Risk Score and Clinical Outcomes in Critical Limb-Threatening Ischemia and End-Stage Kidney Disease.
Monil Majmundar, Wan-Chi Chan, Vivek Bhat, Kunal N Patel, Kirk A Hance
Journal of the American Heart Association. 2024-11-05
Outcomes of peripheral artery disease and polyvascular disease in patients with end-stage kidney disease.
Harsh Mehta, Wan-Chi Chan, Aaron W Aday, W Schuyler Jones, Gaurav M Parmar
Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2024-05-01
1 citations
Hybrid repair of acute type B dissection with aberrant right subclavian artery and bicarotid trunk.
Peter S Downey, Axel Thors, Phillip Johnson, Kamal Gupta, William J Wallisch
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques. 2022-06-01

Journal Articles

Guidewire Fracture During Orbital Atherectomy for Peripheral Artery Disease: Insights from the Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience Database
Kirk Hance, Nicholas Isom, Axel Thors, Anand Prasad, Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
Aortic Arch Replacement Through a Left Thoracotomy for Right Sided Aortic Arch Aneurysm with Complete Vascular Ring
Thors A., Haurani MJ., Nelson K., Crestanello JA., Ann Thorac Surg, 1/1/2014
Endovascular intervention for pelvic congestion syndrome is justified for chronic pelvic pain relief and patient satisfaction
Thors A., Mouawad NJ, Haurani MJ, Go MR, J Vasc Surg; Venous and Lym Dis, 1/1/2014
Absorbable Inferior Vena Cava Filters (VCF): Feasibility in an In-Vivo Porcine Model
Thors A, Muck P, J Vasc Interv Radiol, 3/1/2011
Does Participation in Graduate Medical Education Contribute to Improved Patient Outcomes as Outlined by Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) Guidelines?
Thors A, Dunki-Jacobs E, Engel AM, McDonough S, Welling RE, J Surg Educ, 1/1/2010
Absorbable Filters: the next generation of IVC filters?
Thors A, Venous Times, 8/1/2009
Atrial Septal Rupture, Flail Tricuspid Valve, and Complete Heart Block Due to Nonpenetrating Chest Trauma
Thors A, Guarneri R, Costantini E, Richmond G, Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 6/1/2007
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Books/Book Chapters

Color Atlas and Synopsis of Vascular Disease
Chapter: Femoral-Popliteal Artery Bypass.
Thors A., Satiani B., Dean SMcGraw-Hill2014
Color Atlas and Synopsis of Vascular Disease
Chapter: Femoral-Popliteal Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty and Stenting.
Thors A., Satiani B., Dean SMcGraw-Hill2014
Color Atlas and Synopsis of Vascular Disease
Chapter: Limb Gangrene.
Thors A., Satiani B., Dean SMcGraw-Hill2014
Color Atlas and Synopsis of Vascular Disease
Chapter: Subclavian Artery Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty and Stenting.
Thors A., Satiani B., Dean SMcGraw-Hill2014
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Abstracts/Posters

Cardiovascular Update 2014. Oral Presentation
Thors A, What is a Vascular Surgeon?, Midland, MI, 6/1/2014
VIVA Face-Off. Oral Presentation
Thors A, Aortic Arch Debranching with TEVAR, Las Vegas, NV, 10/1/2012
Young Vascular Surgeon’s Forum. Oral Presentation
Thors A, Fellow Forum, Vail, CO, 1/1/2012
Renal Vascular Disease: A Vascular Surgeons Perspective. Oral Presentation
Thors A, Grand Rounds, Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, 2/1/2011
Servier Traveling Fellowship: European Vascular Experience. Oral Presentation
Thors A, American Venous Forum Meeting, Amelia Island, FL, 2/1/2010
Absorbable Inferior Vena Cava Filters (VCF): An In-Vivo Porcine Model. Oral Presentation
Thors A, European Venous Form Meeting, Copenhagen, Denmark, 6/1/2009
Do surgery residents in a teaching hospital impact patient quality outcomes as outlined by surgical care improvement project (SCIP) guidelines? Oral Presentation
Thors A, Cincinnati Surgical Society Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, 5/1/2009
Inferior Vena Caval Filters: Where have we come and where are we going? Oral Presentation
Thors A, Surgical Grand Rounds, Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, 2/1/2009
Absorbable Inferior Vena Cava Filters (VCF): An In-Vivo Porcine Model. Oral Presentation
Thors A, American Venous Forum Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, 2/1/2009
Absorbable Inferior Vena Cava Filters (VCF): An In-Vivo Porcine Model. Oral Presentation
Thors A, Cincinnati Surgical Society Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, 5/1/2008
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