| EDUCATION: | |
| 1990-94 | M.D. Degree George Washington University School of Medicine Washington, D.C. |
| 1986-89 | Bachelor of Science Degree, Biology; Minor Degree in Art History George Washington University Washington, D.C. |
| 1985 | Pennsylvania State University |
| BOARD CERTIFICATION: | |
| 2005 | Board Certified in Vascular Surgery |
| 2004 | Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) |
| 2001 | Board Certified in General Surgery |
| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: | |
| 2003-present | Chief, Endovascular Surgery Saint Vincents Hospital and Medical Center New York, NY |
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Assistant Professor of Surgery New York Medical College Valhalla, NY |
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Attending Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology Saint Vincents Hospital and Medical Center New York, NY |
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Attending Vascular Surgery and Vascular Interventional Radiology Cabrini Medical Center New York, NY |
| 2006-present | Director Critical Limb Ischemia Center of Lower Manhattan |
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Clinical Consultant, Device Applications FoxHollow Technologies Redwood City, CA |
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Clinical Physician Educator Atherectomy Surgical Observership / Symposium Saint Vincent's Hospital New York, NY |
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Reviewer, Indian Journal of Surgery Vascular Surgery Section |
| 2002 | Endovascular / Interventional Fellowship Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Rochester, NY |
| 2000-02 | Fellowship: Vascular Surgery North Shore University Medical Center Manhasset, NY |
| 1997-2000 | Residency: General Surgery |
| 1995-96 | Saint Vincents Hospital and Medical Center New York, NY |
| 1996-97 | Clinical Research Saint Vincents Hospital and Medical Center New York, NY (Department Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery). |
| 1994-95 | Internship: General Surgery Saint Vincents Hospital and Medical Center New York, NY |
| COMMITTEES: | |
| 2007-present | Chair of Endovascular Oversite Committee Saint Vincents Hospital and Medical Center New York, NY |
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New Technologies Committee Saint Vincents Hospital and Medical Center New York, NY |
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Medical Board Member Saint Vincents Hospital and Medical Center New York, NY |
| RESEARCH: | ||
| 2006-07 | Principal Investigator, Saint Vincent Catholic Hospital and Medical Centers, New York, N.Y. Department of Surgery.
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| 2000-01 | North Shore University Department of Vascular Surgery and Department of Research and Biomedical Sciences, Manhasset New York. Vascular basic science and clinical research. | |
| 1996-98 | Clinical Research, Saint Vincents Hospital and Medical Center New York, New York. Department Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Prospective (double blind) clinical trial: Prophylaxis against atrial fibrillation following coronary artery bypass surgery using corticosteroids. Prospective clinical trial: Thoracoscopy versus tube thoracostomy as the initial treatment for primary or recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax. Retrospective Outcome Analysis of Splenectomy in HIV vs. AIDS patients. | |
| 1992 | Research Associate: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C. Retrospective study on the correlation between alpha fetal protein levels and the incidence of birth defects. | |
| AWARDS: | |
| 2002 | The Richard Green Award for Best Research Paper: 18th Annual Vascular Fellows Abstract Competition. New York, New York. April 4, 2002. |
| 2001 | Young Investigators Award Competition (Finalist): Twenty Fourth Annual Conference on Shock, Marco Island, Florida. June 10, 2001. |
| 1999 | Thomas F. Nealon, Jr., Chief Resident of the Year Award, 1998-1999. Saint Vincents Hospital and Medical Center, New York, New York. |
| 1992 | W.T. Gill Student Research Fellowship, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C. |
| 1991 | March of Dimes Research Scholarship, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C. |
| EXPERT MEDIA COMMENTARY: | ||
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Offered expert medical commentary in national media outlets, including: | |
| 2005 | Print: | Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, New York Times, Newsday, San Francisco Chronicle, San Diego Union Tribune, Washington Post |
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Internet: | ABC News.com, CBS.com, FoxNews.com, MSNBC.com, Salon.com |
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TV: | ABC News Now |
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Radio: | Associated Press Broadcast |
| MEDIA BROADCASTS: | ||
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"Current Treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia." Lou Adler's Medical Journal,
WOR 710 AM. Part one July 23, 2007, part two July 24, 2007. "Popliteal Aneurysm Treatment." Healthy Life ABC News Now. August 10, 2006. "Plaque Buster, Unblocking Clogged Arteries." Eye On Health. ABC 11 Eyewitness News May 16, 06. "Same Day Laser Vein Surgery." Fox News with Lucy Nowland. March 8, 2006. "New Surgical Procedure On Tap For PVD Patients. Technique Promises To Be Minimally Invasive." CBS News. October 28, 2005. "Powering Through Clogged Arteries. FoxHollow's SilverHawk is a promising alternative to stents and bypass surgery." Business Week June 20, 2005. |
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PUBLICATIONS:
Bernik TR, "Bilateral Carotid Aneyurysms, Perils of Intervention." Journal of Vascular Surgery. Submitted.
Bernik TR, "Management of Complex Arterial and Venous Thrombosis Using Mechanical Thrombectomy and Pulsed Thrombolysis." Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques. February 2005; 15(1):46-47.
Bernik TR, Neff RA, Grossi RJ. "Genicular Artery Pseudoaneurysm Following Knee Repalcement (Endovascular Thrombin Injection)." In preparation.
Bernik TR, Neff RA, Grossi RJ. "Temporary IVC filter in the Perioperative Period." In preparation.
Bernik TR, Neff RA, Grossi RJ. "Superior Vena Cava and Subclavian Vein Recanalization for SVC Syndrome." In preparation.
Bernik TR, Neff RA, Grossi RJ. "Carotid Stent for Sentinel Bleed in Head and Neck Cancer." In preparation.
Bernik TR, Neff RA, Grossi RJ. "Mechanical Thrombectomy Using Pulsed TPA in Vascular Access Occlusion." In preparation.
Bernik TR, Friedman SG, Ochani M, DiRaimo R, Ulloa L, Yang H, Sudan S, Czura C, Ivanova S, and Tracey KJ. "Pharmacological Stimulation of the Cholinergic Antiinflammatory Pathway" Journal Exp Med March 2002; 195:781-8.
Bernik TR, Scher LA. "Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Vascular Prosthesis." In preparation.
Bernik TR, Friedman SG, Scher LA, Safa T. "Pseudoaneurysm of the Subclavian-Vertebral Artery Junction - Case report and Review of the Literature." Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Nov/Dec 2002;36:461-64.
Bernik TR, Friedman SG, Ochani M, DiRaimo R, Susarla S, Czura CJ, Tracey KJ. "Cholinergic Anti-Inflammatory Pathway Inhibition of TNF During Ischemia Reperfusion." Journal of Vascular Surgery Dec 2002;36:1231-36.
Bernik TR, Mayer HJ: "Laparoscopic Trans-Diaphragmatic Pericardial Window: (An alternative to open drainage)." Prospective series. In preparation.
Yang H, Wang H, Bernik TR, Ivanova S, Wang H, Ulloa L, Roth J, Eaton JW, Tracey KJ: "Globin Attenuates the innate Immune Response To Endotoxin." Shock June 2002.
Bernik TR, Stavropoulos CI, Steinberg SD, Wallack MK: "Outcome Analysis of Splenectomy in HIV vs. AIDS." Submitted for publication 2/2003.
Bernik TR, Ravnic D, Bernik SF, Wallack MK: "Ectopic Supernumerary Kidney: A Rare Cause of Para-Aortic Mass. Case Report and Review." The American Surgeon July 2001;67:657-9.
Bernik TR, Bernik SF, Patane J, Mayer DA, Wallack MK: "Balloon Blunt Tip Trocar for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, (Improvement Over The Traditional Verres Needle and Hasson Methods)." Journal of Laparo-endoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques April 2001;11: 73-8.
Bernik TR, Morgenstern BR, Pindyck F, Wallack MK: "Palliative Treatment of Recurrent obstructing gastric cancer. A case report of successful treatment with three self-expanding metallic stents" Surgical Endoscopy June 6 2000;14:594.
Bernik SF, Bernik TR, Whooley BP, Wallack MK. "Carcinoma of the Breast During Pregnancy: A review and update on treatment options." Surgical Oncolog 1999;7:45-49.
Bernik TR, Burchell AR: Splenic Surgery. In: "The Role of Surgery in AIDS (An Outcomes Based Approach)," Flum DR, Wallack MK, (eds.) Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, N.Y., N.Y., March 1999:135-166.
Flum DR, Steinberg SD, Bernik TR, Bonfils-Roberts E, Kramer MD, Adams PX, Wallack MK: "Thoracoscopy in Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome." Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1997;114:361-366.
Shamess A, Bernik T, and Tenner S: "A Perplexing Case: Refractory Hypertension due to Conn's Syndrome." Postgraduate Medicine 1994;95:199-206.
PRESENTATIONS:
Bernik TR. "TAG Endo-Exclusion of Thoracic Aneurysms." "Silverhawk Plaque Excision Atherectomy." Angiojet Thromectomy for Advanced Venous Thrombosis." International Slovenian Congress, Ljubljana, Slovenia. May 31 - June 2, 2007.
Bernik TR. "Atherectomy As The Primary Modality In The Treatment Of Limb Threatening Ischemia." Baltimore, MD.
Bernik TR. "Advances in Minimally Invasive Vascular Interventions. Department of Geriatrics. Saint Vincents Hospital. November 26, 2006.
Bernik TR, Vladimir F. "Endovascular Management of PVD." Diabetes Forum, NY. November 12, 2006.
SergiM, Bernik TR. "My Most Challenging Case." New York Vascular Society. New York University, New York, N.Y. November 2, 2006.
Bernik TR. "Atherectomy in Critical Limb Ischemia." Manhattan Podiatry Associates. N.Y. October 18, 2006.
Bernik TR. "Endovascular Tretment Options for PVD, Using Silverhawk." Primary Care Medicine. September 14, 2006.
Bernik TR. "Invasive Treatment of DVT." Possis Medical, Sparks Steakhouse NY. June 1, 2006.
Bernik TR. "Use of FoxHollow Silverhawk in Management of PVD." Manhattan Foot Care, April 26, 2006.
Bernik TR. "Laser Vein Ablation." Fox News with Lucy Nolan. March 8, 2006.
Bernik TR. "Innovational Treatment of PVD." Department of Community Medicince. March 7, 2006.
Bernik TR. FoxHollow - Treating Claudicants, Panel Advisory Discussion. LaGuardia Marriot. March 1, 2006
Bernik TR. "Treatment of PVD." Hotel Trade Council, Podiatry Section. February 21, 2006.
Bernik TR. "Use Of The ProCol Vascular Bioprosthesis For Hemodialysis Access." 32rd Annual Veith Symposium. Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers. New York, N.Y. November 18, 2005.
Bernik TR. "Surgical Management of Bilateral Carotid Aneurysms." New York Vascular Society. New York University, New York, N.Y. November 2, 2005.
Bernik TR. "Peripheral Athrectomy, Challenging Cases Using Silverhawk." Westchester Vascular Surgery Associates. Westchester, N.Y. September 22, 2005.
Bernik TR. "Anjiojet Thrombectomy for Arterial and Venous Thrombosis." Vascular Surgery Grand Rounds, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger, N.Y. June 23, 2005.
Vladimir F, Bernik TR, Grossi R. "Advances in Endovascular Surgery." Romanian Society for Vascular Surgery. Bucharest, Romania. June 2, 2005.
Bernik TR. "Mechanical Thrombectomy Using Pulse Spray Technique." Delaware Vascular Society. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. March 31, 2005.
Bernik TR, Sergi E, Neff R, Grossi R. "Aggressive treatment using Pulsed Spray Thrombectomy for Ileo-Caval Thrombosis. " 33rd Annual Symposium on Vascular Surgery of the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery. Coral Gables, Florida. March 9-13, 2005.
Bernik TR. "The Modern Use of Pulse Spray." Possis Inc. Mineanapolis, Minnesota. Nov 12, 2004.
Bernik TR, Sergi E, Neff R, Grossi R., "Aggressive treatment using Pulsed Spray Thrombectomy for Ileo-Caval Thrombosis. " Thirty-third Annual Symposium on Vascular Surgery of the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery. Coral Gables,FL. March 9-13, 2005.
Bernik TR, Deutsch E, Wayne M, Neff R, Grossi R., "Pulsed Thrombectomy in Severe Venous Thrombosis, What are the Limits?" Eighty-Eight Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons. New Orleans, LA October 9, 2004.
Bernik TR. "Role of Angiojet Thrombectomy in Arterial and Venous Thrombosis." Albany Medical Center Vascular Surgery Grand Rounds. Oct 28, 2004.
Bernik TR, Neff R, Grossi R, "Advanced Endo-venous Therapy." St. Vincent's Hospital Surgical Grand Rounds. St. Vincent's Medical Center. Sept 8, 2004.
Bernik TR, Neff R, Grossi R., "Management of Complex Arterial and Vein Thrombosis Using Mechanical Thrombectomy and Pulsed Thrombolysis. International Endovascular and Laparoscopic Congress. Québec, Canada. May 20, 2004.
Bernik TR,, Neff R, Grossi R, "What's New In Venous Disease?" Cabrini Administrative and Medical Grand Rounds. Cabrini Medical Center. May 10, 2004.
Bernik TR, Friedman SG, Ochani M, Czura CJ, DiRaimo R, Tracey KJ. "Cholinergic Anti-Inflammatory Pathway Inhibition of TNF During Ischemia Reperfusion." Sixteenth Annual Meeting of the Eastern Vascular Society. Boston Mass. May 2, 2002.
Ivanova S., Ochani M, Bernik TR, Tracey KJ. "Activation of Brain Muscarinic Receptors Controls Peripheral Immune Suppression." North Shore - LIJ Research Institute 2nd Annual Retreat. Mohonk, NY. May 1, 2002.
Bernik TR, Friedman SG, Ochani M, Czura CJ, DiRaimo R, Tracey KJ. "Vagus Nerve Stimulation Attenuates Hypotension & Ischemia Reperfusion During Aortic Cross-Clamping." Eighteenth Annual Fellows Abstract Competition. New York, NY. April 25, 2002.
Bernik TR, Ivanova SM, Ochani M, Ravnic D, Yang H. Sudan S, Czura CJ, Tracey KJ. "Vagus Nerve Stimulation, An Alternative Treatment For Endotoxic Shock." Eighty-Seventh Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons. New Orleans, LA. October 9, 2001.
Bernik TR, Ivanova SM, Ochani M, Ravnic D, Yang H. Sudan S, Czura CJ, Tracey KJ. "Vagus Nerve Stimulation Attenuates TNF Production In Endotoxic Shock." Twenty-Fourth Annual Conference On Shock. Marco Island, Florida. June 10, 2001.
Ivanova SM, Bernik TR, Wang H, Tracey KJ. "Neutralization of 3-Aminopropanol Cytotoxicity with Thiol Compounds." Twenty-Fourth Annual Conference On Shock. Marco Island, Florida. June 10, 2001.
Yang H, Wang H, Bernik TR, Vishnubhakat JM, Che J, Ombrellino M, Bororvikova LV, Roth J, Eaton JW, Tracey KJ. "Globin Attenuates Lipopolysaccharide- Induced TNF Release and Lethality." Twenty-Fourth Annual Conference On Shock. Marco Island, Florida. June 10, 2001.
Bernik TR, Safa T, Friedman SG, Scher LA: "Intraluminal Shunt For Distal Vascular Control During Infra popliteal Bypass." 17th Annual Vascular Fellows Abstract Competition. New York, NY. April 19, 2001.
Bernik TR, Ochani M, Ravnic D, Ivanova SM, Czura CJ, Tracey KJ: "Vagus Nerve Attenuates LPS - Induced Cardiac TNF Production and Myocardial Depression in Shock." New York Surgical Society. New York, NY. April 11, 2001.
Steinberg SD, Flum DR, Bernik TR, Wallack MK. k, M.D: "Informing the residency selection process: Do programs with fellows beget fellows?" The Association for Surgical Education, Association of Residency Coordinators in Surgery, and Association of Directors in Surgery 2001 Joint Spring Meeting. Nashville, TN, March 31, 2001.
Bernik TR, Safa T, Friedman SG, Scher LA: "Primary Aorto-enteric Fistula Associated With a Suprarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm." New York Society for Vascular Surgery. New York, NY. November 30, 2000.
Bernik TR: "Splenectomy For Aids Related Cytopenias: Is There A Role?" Surgical Grand Rounds, Saint Vincents Hospital and Medical Center, New York, NY, April, 2000.
Bernik TR, Stavropoulos CI, Steinberg SD, Wallack MK: "Outcome Analysis of Splenectomy in HIV vs. AIDS." New York Surgical Society. New York, NY. December 8, 1999.
Bernik SF, Shaw PM, Bernik TR, Tietjen P, Wallack MK: "Tuberous Sclerosis Presenting as a Hemorrhagic Retroperitoneal Bleed." American College of Surgeons Scientific Exhibition. Clinical Congress, Chicago October 12-17, 1997.
| PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS | |
| Member | American Medical Association |
| American College of Surgeons Candidate Group | |
| American Association for Vascular Surgery / Society for Vascular Surgery | |
| New York Society for Vascular Surgery | |
| Eastern Vascular Society | |
| Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery | |
| International Society of Endovascular Specialists | |
| International Society for Vascular Surgery | |
| Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society | |
| New York Surgical Society | |