MelhemJ(Charafeddine)SharafuddinMD

Vascular Surgery Staff

Overview of Dr. Sharafuddin

Dr. Melhem (Charafeddine) Sharafuddin is a vascular surgeon based in Colorado Springs, CO. He completed his medical education at the American University of Beirut and pursued residencies in Diagnostic Radiology and General Surgery, as wel as fellowships in Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology at the University of Iowa and Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium, respectively. His expertise includes peripheral vascular disease, carotid disease, and a special focus on open and complex endovascular aortic surgery, and aortic disease. Dr. Sharafuddin has contributed to the field through several publications, including works on native arterial aneurysms and vascular closure devices. Additionally, he has been involved in clinical trials focusing on cutting edge endovascular technologies, aortic disease and critical limb ischemia.

Office
1400 E Boulder St
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Book by Phone+1(719) 793-1748

Fax+1 719-364-8347

Education & Training

University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 2006 - 2007
University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2007
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Interventional Radiology - Independent, 1996 - 1997
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 1991 - 1995
University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1991
American University of Beirut Faculty of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

IA State Medical License 1990 - 2026
CO State Medical License 2022 - 2025
IL State Medical License 1991 - 1996
American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery
American Board of Radiology Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology

Clinical Trials

Safety and Efficacy Study of Autologous Concentrated Bone Marrow Aspirate (cBMA) for Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) Start of enrollment: 2010 Jun 01
Terminated
Not Applicable
Clinical Study of the Treovance Stent-Graft for Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Start of enrollment: 2013 Nov 23
Active, not recruiting
Not Applicable
Post-Approval Study of the TREO Abdominal Stent-Graft System Start of enrollment: 2021 Jan 20
Recruiting
Not Applicable
Complex EVAR in Inflammatory and Infective Abdominal and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms Start of enrollment: 2024 Feb 21
Enrolling by invitation
Acute Venous Thrombosis: Thrombus Removal With Adjunctive Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis Start of enrollment: 2009 Nov 01
Completed
Phase 3
Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial Start of enrollment: 2014 Dec 09
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
NA
Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial - Hemodynamics (CREST-H) Start of enrollment: 2018 Jan 18
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
PHASE3
Chronic Venous Thrombosis: Relief With Adjunctive Catheter-Directed Therapy (The C-TRACT Trial) Start of enrollment: 2018 Jul 02
RECRUITING
NA
IMPRoving Outcomes in Vascular DisEase- Aortic Dissection Start of enrollment: 2024 Apr 14
RECRUITING
NA
Injection of Autologous CD34-Positive Cells for Critical Limb Ischemia Start of enrollment: 2007 Dec 01
Completed
Phase 1, Phase 2
A Phase 1-2 Study of PRT-201 Administered in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients Start of enrollment: 2008 Nov 01
Completed
Phase 1, Phase 2
Safety and Efficacy of Autologous Concentrated Bone Marrow Aspirate for Critical Limb Ischemia - Continued Access
No longer available
Evaluation of the GORE TIGRIS Vascular Stent Start of enrollment: 2012 Apr 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Evaluation of the GORE® EXCLUDER® Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis Start of enrollment: 2013 Oct 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Safety and Efficacy Study of Fibrin Sealant Grifols as an Adjunct to Hemostasis During Peripheral Vascular Surgery Start of enrollment: 2012 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 3
Post-Market Study to Assess Outcomes of Patients Treated With AFX System Compared to Other EVAR Devices
COMPLETED
NA
In-Stent Restenosis Post-Approval Study Start of enrollment: 2015 Sep 01
Completed
Not Applicable
STA®-Liatest®D-Di-Exclusion of Venous Thromboembolism Start of enrollment: 2011 Nov 01
Completed
Evaluation of the Zilver® Vena™ Venous Stent Start of enrollment: 2012 Nov 01
Completed
Efficacy and Safety of Rivaroxaban in Reducing the Risk of Major Thrombotic Vascular Events in Subjects With Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease Undergoing Peripheral Revascularization Procedures of the Lower Extremities Start of enrollment: 2015 Aug 18
Completed
Phase 3
Global Registry for Endovascular Aortic Treatment (GREAT)
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Study of the Relay Pro® Thoracic Stent-Graft in Subjects With Traumatic Injury of the Descending Thoracic Aorta Start of enrollment: 2017 Apr 17
Active, not recruiting
Not Applicable
Study of the RelayPro Thoracic Stent-Graft in Subjects With an Acute, Complicated Type B Aortic Dissection Start of enrollment: 2017 Dec 14
Active, not recruiting
Not Applicable
RelayPro Thoracic Stent-Graft in Subjects With Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcers Start of enrollment: 2017 May 10
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
NA
IN.PACT™ AV Access IDE Study Start of enrollment: 2017 Apr 25
Completed
Not Applicable
Real World Registry Assessing the Clinical Use of the Bard UltraScore Forced Focus PTA Balloon Start of enrollment: 2018 Mar 28
Completed
Assessment of the GORE® EXCLUDER® Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis in the Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Start of enrollment: 2017 Dec 19
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
NA
Cross-Seal Closure Device IDE Trial - Study of the Cross-SealTM Suture-Mediated Vascular Closure Device System Start of enrollment: 2019 Aug 09
Completed
Not Applicable
Evaluation of the 3-in-1 Neuroguard IEP System for Carotid Artery Stenosis Start of enrollment: 2018 Feb 28
Completed
Not Applicable
MIMICS-3D-USA Registry Study Start of enrollment: 2020 Dec 18
Active, not recruiting
Post Approval Study Investigating Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon for Treatment of Dysfunctional Arteriovenous Fistulae Start of enrollment: 2018 Aug 07
RECRUITING
NA
JAGUAR Trial: ObJective Analysis to GaUge EVAR Outcomes Through Randomization Start of enrollment: 2021 Sep 20
Recruiting
Not Applicable
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Cross-Seal IDE Trial: Prospective, Multicenter, Single-Arm Study of the Cross-Seal Suture-Mediated Vascular Closure Device System.
Prakash Krishnan, Serdar Farhan, Frank Zidar, Zvonimir Krajcer, Christopher Metzger
Circulation. Cardiovascular Interventions. 2024-06-01
1 citations
Infective native arterial aneurysms and inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms: An overview with a focus on emergency settings.
Mohamad A Chahrour, Mel J Sharafuddin
Seminars in Vascular Surgery. 2024-06-01
1 citations
Impact of COVID-19 on patients undergoing scheduled procedures for chronic venous disease.
Ethan Moore, Max V Wohlauer, James Dorosh, Mahmood Kabeil, Rafael D Malgor
Vascular. 2024-03-23

Professional Memberships

Society of Interventional Radiology - SIR
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