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Carla Moreira, MD, Vascular Surgery, Providence, RI

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Vascular Surgery Providence, RI

Brown University, University Surgical Associates, Lifespan Hospitals

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  • Office

    2 Dudley St
    Suite 470
    Providence, RI 02905
    Phone+1 401-228-0600

Summary

  • Dr. Carla Moreira is a vascular surgeon in Providence, RI and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital, and Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and has been in practice 9 years. She also speaks multiple languages, including Portuguese, Spanish, and Creole. She is experienced in thoracic aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease, thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm, cerebrovascular disease, and endovascular aortic aneurysm repair.

Education & Training

  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 2013 - 2015
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Surgery, 2010 - 2013
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityResidency, Surgery, 2008 - 2010
  • The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityClass of 2008
  • Rhode Island College
    Rhode Island CollegeB.A., Chemistry with minors in Biology and Mathematics, Cum Laude, 1999 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2013 - 2015
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2010 - 2013

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Office of Diversity & Multicultural Affairs (ODMA) Travel Award Brown University, 2019
  • Top Doc Rhode Island Monthly, 2019
  • Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2018
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Endovascular treatment of iatrogenic injury to the retrohepatic inferior vena cava  
    Briggs CS, Morcos O, Moreira C, Gupta N, Ann Vasc Surg, 1/1/2014
  • Effect of Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacterial Vaginosis on HIV-1 Shedding in the Genital Tract among Women on Antiretroviral Therapy: Pilot Study  
    Moreira C, Venkate KK, DeLong A, Liu T, Kurpewski J, Ingersoll J, Caliendo AM, Cu-Uvin S, Clin Infect Dis, 1/1/2009
  • Detection of Fastidious Vaginal Bacteria in Women with HIV Infection and Bacterial Vaginosis  
    Mitchell C, Moreira C, Fredricks D, Paul K, Caliendo A, Kurpewski J, Ingersoll J, Cu-Uvin S, Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2009
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Anesthesia type for major lower extremity amputation in frail elderly patients does not affect outcomes
    Moreira C, Rybin D, Kalish JA, Eslami MH, Farber A, Didato S, Siracuse JJ, 43rd Annual Symposium Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery (SCVS), Miami, FL, 1/29/2015
  • Evidence-based Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in a VA Vascular Surgery Practice: Introduction of the STAAR Protocol
    Moreira C, VA Boston Health System Surgery Department Grand Rounds, West Roxbury, MA, 1/30/2014
  • Vascular Surgeons Have Better Outcomes than Non-Vascular Surgeons in Key Index Open Vascular Procedures
    Moreira C, Rybin D, Kalish J, Eslami M, Farber A, The 23rd Grasberger Research Symposium, Boston University School of Medicine, American College of Surgeons (ACS) Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 2014; San Francisco, CA, 2014, 1/29/2014
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Lectures

  • Renal Artery Stenosis 
    University Urology Grand Rounds - 4/2019
  • Critical Limb Ischemia 
    Surgical Pearls by the Sea: Trends in Foot and Ankle Surgery 2019 - 4/2019
  • Acute on chronic limb ischemia 
    Rhode Island Hospital Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Grand Rounds - 8/2018
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Other

  • 1. Panelist: Initiatives to Decrease Stigma and Combat HIV and AIDS in Cape Verde. Cape Verde/Brown University Health Collaboration Conference 
    Moreira CC, Tolentino K, Pereira J, Tavares J, Flanigan TP, Correia A
    Praia, Santiago, Cape Verde - 8/2005

Authored Content

  • Holiday Heart SyndromeDecember 2018
  • Five questions with Dr. Carla MoreiraJune 2018

Press Mentions

  • How Do Different Demographic Cohorts Feel About COVID-19 Vaccine? Brown University off to Find Out
    How Do Different Demographic Cohorts Feel About COVID-19 Vaccine? Brown University off to Find OutApril 6th, 2021
  • Nationwide COVID-19 Vaccination Study to Gague How Opinions Vary Between Different Populations
    Nationwide COVID-19 Vaccination Study to Gague How Opinions Vary Between Different PopulationsApril 5th, 2021
  • Brown University Medical Students Launch Vaccine Survey
    Brown University Medical Students Launch Vaccine SurveyApril 2nd, 2021
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Grant Support

  • National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Supplement GrantNIH2005–2008
  • Dr. Veronica Petersen & Dr. Robert A. Petersen Educational Enhancement FundBrown University2006
  • Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) Medical ScholarIDSA2005–2006

Committees

  • Member, Alpert Medical School of Brown University Medical Committee on Academic Standing & Professionalism 2019 - Present
  • Member, AMS Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) Working Group 2019 - Present
  • Member, Brown Physicians Inc. Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Committee 2019 - Present
  • Member, VQI Optimization Committee 2018 - Present
  • Member, Brown Council for Diversity in Medicine 2018 - Present
  • Member, ODMA Faculty Association 2018 - Present
  • Chair, University Surgical Associates Clinical Operations Committee 2018 - Present
  • Chair, Providence VA Hemodialysis & Vascular Access Committee 2017 - Present
  • Member, Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) Interdisciplinary Review Committee 2016 - Present
  • Director, Rhode Island Hospital Vascular Anastomosis Skills Lab 2016 - Present
  • Member, Rhode Island Hospital Surgical Quality Improvement Committee 2015 - Present
  • Member, Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) Advisory Selection Board 2017 - 2018

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Portuguese, Spanish, Creole