FEDOR LURIE, M.D., PhD.
Dr. Lurie was born raised and educated in Sverdlovsk (now Ekaterinburg), Russia. After specialty training and board certification in Vascular Surgery, he obtained an advanced PhD degree in cardio-vascular physiology, and was appointed as a professor of General and Vascular Surgery at Urals Medical Academy. He came to the USA in 1994 where he took a position as visiting professor at the UC Davis working in the department of surgery. Throughout his experience he developed early and deep expertise in diagnostic ultrasound techniques which he presently performs at KVC. He presently heads up the American Venous Forum Committee on Outcomes which is responsible for setting the national standards for Ultrasound Diagnosis of Venous Disease. He is the lead author of many original publications including studies in venous disease. Among these is the definitive study comparing vein stripping with the minimally invasive Closure procedure that provided undeniable scientific validity for this procedure. Details of his accomplishments and background are found in the appendix. Dr. Lurie shares the passion to innovate, evaluate, and educate in the field of venous diseases.
EDUCATION |
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| 1980 | M.D. Diploma with Honors. Sverdlovsk Order of The Red Banner Medical Institute (now Ural Medical Academy, Ekaterinburg), Russia |
| 1981 | Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound. USSR Academy of Medical Science. Certified Clinical Physiologist (Russia) Certified Vascular Technologist (USA) |
| 1984 | MS in biostatistics and mathematical methods in medicine and biology. Institute of Mathematics and Mechanics, USSR Academy of Science, Urals Scientific Center. |
| 1986 | Ph.D. (cardio-vascular physiology) Sverdlovsk Order Of The Red Banner Medical Institute (now Ural Medical Academy, Ekaterinburg) Russia |
| 2002 | The Executive Fellowship in Medicaid Disease Management and Health
Outcomes Program. Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia Campus, Department of Health Administration. |
ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH APPOINTMENTS |
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| 2000 – present | Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| 2000 – 2005 | Director of Research, Straub Foundation, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| 1999- 2000 | Postgraduate Clinical Researcher IV. Department of Anesthesiology, University of California, Davis. |
| 1995.1999 | Visiting professor, and Consultant for Vascular Laboratory. Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis. |
| 1989 – 1995 | Professor of Surgery. Department of Surgery, Sverdlovsk Order Of The Red Banner Medical Institute, Sverdlovsk, Russia. |
| 1984 – 1989 | Associate Professor. Department of Surgery, Sverdlovsk Order Of The Red Banner Medical Institute, Sverdlovsk, Russia. |
| 1981.1984 | Assistant Professor. Department of Surgical Anatomy and Operative
Surgery, Sverdlovsk Order Of The Red Banner Medical Institute.
Sverdlovsk. Russia. |
CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS AND HOSPITAL PRIVELEGES |
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| 1985 – 1995 | Sverdlovsk First Central City Hospital, Department of Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgeon |
| 1992 – 1995 | Sverdlovsk Regional Hospital, Department of Angiology, Consultant |
| 2001 – 2005 | Straub Clinic and Hospital |
| 2005 – present | Kistner Vein Clinic, Vascular Surgeon |
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES |
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| American Medical Association American Venous Forum European Society for Vascular Surgery International Anesthesia Research Society International Compression Club Russian Scientific Surgical Society |
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HONORS |
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| 1982 -1986 | Chairman, Urals Society of Young Scientists |
| 2002 | Secretary General, Pacific Vascular Symposium |
| 2001 -2003 | Member, International ad-hoc committee on Classification of Chronic Venous Disease, American Venous Forum |
| 2003 – current | Co-Chairman, Outcomes Committee, American Venous Forum |
| 2004 – current | Co-Chairman, Pacific Vascular Symposium |
| 2005 | Year Book of Vascular Surgery 2006, Guest Editor |
| 2006 – current | Secretary, Imua committee, American Venous Forum |
| 2006 – current | Director, Board of Directors, American Venous Forum Foundation |
| 2006 | Distinguish Reviewer, Journal of Vascular Surgery |
PUBLICATIONS |
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| 45 original papers published in national and international peer
reviewed journals. 63 abstracts published in international journals and proceedings of the conferences. 3 book chapters. |
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PRESENTATIONS |
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| 66 presentations at national and international conferences. | |