Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Research
The Vascular & Endovascular Division researches carotid artery stenosis and diseases of the supra-aortic trunk vessels, or those in the chest and neck supplying blood to the arms and brain. Our division is also strongly interested in treatment and investigation related to aneurysms and occlusive disease of the aorta.

W. Darrin Clouse, MD
Professor
W. Darrin Clouse, MD
W. Darrin Clouse, MD, FACS, became chief of the UVA Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery in 2019. He specializes in caring for patients with disorders of the blood vessels. His research and clinical interests include carotid artery stenosis and diseases of the supra-aortic trunk vessels, or those in the chest and neck supplying blood to the arms and brain. He is also strongly interested in treatment and investigation related to aneurysms and occlusive disease of the aorta.
Margaret C. Tracci, MD
Dr. Tracci’s clinical and academic interests include the open surgical and endovascular treatment of aortic and peripheral vascular disease, the management of venous disorders and functional outcomes following surgery.
Craig Kent, MD