Naiem Nassiri, MD
About Me
Dr. Naiem Nassiri, FSVS, RPVI is a board-certified vascular surgeon with broad clinical and academic interests.
Dr. Nassiri graduated cum laude with his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine, earned his Doctor of Medicine from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, and was one of the first 6 individuals in the country to complete an integrated residency in vascular & endovascular surgery graduating from the Lenox Hill Heart & Vascular Institute of New York, Lenox Hill Hospital in 2013.
During a seven-year tenure at Yale, Dr. Nassiri served as associate professor of surgery (vascular) at the Yale School of Medicine, where he remains a voluntary, adjunct faculty; chief of vascular and endovascular surgery, VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, Connecticut; director of the vascular malformations program at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut; and an integral member of the world-renowned Aortic Institute at Yale, where he performed the first physician-assembled, branched, endovascular thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair at Yale New Haven Hospital in October 2021.
He is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Vascular Surgery; serves as a Special Government Employee for the United States Food & Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health; and is a key opinion leader, medical advisory board member, and proctor for numerous industry partners in the aortic and peripheral space. He was, previously, the founding director of the Vascular Anomalies & Malformations Program and co-founder and co-director of the Pelvic Vascular Disease Program at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Throughout his career, he has had a broad range of experience in clinical research in vascular surgery where he has served primarily as a principal investigator. Dr. Nassiri holds a provisional international patent for “Compositions and Methods for Treating Slow-Flow Vascular Malformations” and has founded two companies related to vascular disease, with an emphasis and expertise in targeted intralesional drug delivery. As such, Dr. Nassiri is a much sought-after speaker with podium presentations at international, national, regional, and local meetings, as well as numerous peer-reviewed journal publications, books, book chapters, and educational materials.
As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Nassiri has a special interest in the comprehensive diagnosis and multi-faceted management of vascular anomalies and malformations, including those in the pediatric population, as well as minimally invasive treatment of complex aortic pathologies, cervical carotid disease, pelvic venous disorders, and peripheral arterial disease. He is experienced and comfortable with open, endovascular, hybrid, and medical management for vascular patients, and enjoys working in and leading multidisciplinary settings. He treats peripheral arterial, aortic, carotid, venous (superficial and deep) disease, provides and maintains dialysis access, and treats other pathologies that encompass the field of vascular and endovascular surgery, including those requiring advanced embolotherapeutic maneuvers.
-
Specialties
Specialties
Vascular Surgery
Special Interests
Languages
English
Persian (Farsi)
Spanish -
Education & Training
Medical School
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Internship
University of California at Los Angeles
Residency
Lenox Hill Hospital
-
Board Certifications & Affiliations
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery - Vascular Surgery
Published Work
Peer-Reviewed Original Research
Is satellite cell activation required for serial sarcomerogenesis?
Nassiri N, Baker M, Caiozzo VJ. UCI J Undergrad Res Bio Sci., 33(1): 317-328, 2003.
Is cranial reconstruction with hard-tissue replacement patient matched implant (HTR-PMI) as safe as previously reported?
Nassiri N, Cleary D, Ueeck B. A 3-year experience and literature review. J Oral & Maxillofacial Surg.; 67 (2): 323-327, 2009.
Imaging of cardiac herniation in traumatic pericardial rupture
Nassiri N, Yu A, Statkus N, Gosselin M. J Thoracic Imaging. 24(1) 69-72, 2009.
Intraoperative use of recombinant activated Factor VII during complex aortic surgery
Goksedef D, Panagopoulos G, Nassiri N, Levine R, Houtis, Plestis K. J Thoracic Cardiovasc Surg. 2012; 143:1198-204.
Massive and Submassive Pulmonary Embolism: experience with an algorithm for catheter-directed mechanical thrombectomy
Nassiri N, Jain A, McPhee D, Mina B, Rosen RJ, Giangola G, Carroccio A, Green RM. Ann Vasc Surg. 2012; 1: 18-24.
Endovascular palliation of multivessel blowout syndrome in the setting of non-resectable neck sarcoma
Nassiri N, Kapoor R, Cato K, Vitek J, Rosen RJ, Al Moutran H, Costantino P, Green RM. Ann Vasc Surg. 2013 Jan;27(1):111
Interventional Management of High-Flow Vascular Malformations
Rosen RJ, Nassiri N, Drury JE. Techniques Vasc Interv Radiol. 2013; 16: 22-38
Staged endovascular and surgical treatment of slow-flow vulvar venous malformations
Nassiri N, O T, Rosen RJ, Moritz J, Waner M. American J Obstetrics & Gynecol. 2013; 208:366.e1-6.
Transarterial treatment of congenital renal arteriovenous fistulas
Nassiri N, Dudiy Y, Carroccio A, Rosen RJ. J Vasc Surg. 2013; 58: 1310-5.
Direct Percutaneous Transhepatic Portomesenteric Venous Stenting in Management of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Alden D, Dudiy Y, Nassiri N, Friedland RJ, Amatulle P, Rosen RJ. Am J Clin Oncol. 2015 Apr; 38(2) 127-9.
Evaluation and Management of Congenital Peripheral Arteriovenous Malformations
Nassiri N, Cirilo-Penn N, Jones T. J Vasc. Surg. 2015; 62:1667-76.
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Balica AC, Nassiri N, Horne J, Egan S, Wang XK. J Min Invsv Gyn. 2015; 22(6): S152.
Evaluation and Management of Congenital Peripheral Venous and Lymphatic Malformations
Nassiri N, Jones T, Cirillo-Penn N. J Vasc Surg; Venous & Lymhpat Disord. 2016; 4(2): 257-65.
Peripheral Vascular Anomalies in the Pediatric Population
Nassiri N, Cirillo-Penn N. New Jersey Pediatrics. 2016; ISSN 2375-477X; 6-12.
Independent predictors of site infection following saphenous vein ablation
Nagarsheth KH, Huong T, Nassiri N, Shafritz R, Rahimi S. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2016;27: e1-21.
Direct-stick embolization of extremity arteriovenous malformations with ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer
Nassiri N, Cirillo-Penn N, Crystal DT. J Vasc Surg. 2017; 65: 1223-8.
Transcatheter embolization of persistent embryonic veins in venous Malformation syndromes
Nassiri N, Crystal DT, Huntress LA, Simon M, Murphy S. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2017; 5(5): 749-55.
Palliative endovascular techniques for management of peripheral vascular blowout syndrome in end-stage malignancies
Huntress LA, Kogan S, Nagarsheth KJ, Nassiri N. Vasc & Endovascular Surg. Jan 1:1538574417710600.
Endovascular reconstruction for chronic infrarenal aortoiliac occlusive disease
Pepe R, Patel PB, Huntress LA, Nassiri N. Ann Vasc Surg 2016: 2017 Jun 22. pii: S0890-5096(17)30770-7.
An institution-wide algorithm for direct stick embolization of peripheral venous malformations
Nassiri N, Huntress LA, Simon M, Murphy S. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2018 Jan 29. pii: S2213-333X(17)30541-3.
An institution-wide algorithm for treatment of type II endoleak following endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
Rahimi S, Nassiri N, Huntress LA, Crystal D, Thomas J, Shafritz R. Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2018 Jan 1: 153857441876.
Uterine artery embolization in a vascular surgery-based academic program
Nassiri N, Balica,A, Cirillo-Penn, N, Crystal DT, Bachmann G. Annals Vasc Surg. 2018; 52: 90-5.
Molecular changes associated with vascular malformations
Fereydooni A, Dardik A, Nassiri N. J Vasc Surg. 2019; 70(1): 314-26.
Inhibition of the Akt1-mTORC1 Axis Alters Venous Remodeling to Improve Arteriovenous Fistula Patency
Guo XJ, Fereydooni A, et al. (incl. Nassiri N). Nature: Scientific Reports. 2019; 9(1): 11046.
Endovascular revascularization incorporating coronary drug-eluting stents improves outcomes in critical limb ischemia
Huntress LA, Fereydooni A, Dardik A, Nassiri N. Ann Vasc Surg. 2020; 63: 234-240.
Evaluation and management of the lateral marginal vein in overgrowth syndromes
Fereydooni A, Nassiri N. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2020 May;8(3):482-493.
Discrepancy in outcomes after revascularization for CLTI: report rest pain and tissue loss separately
Brahmandam A, et al. (incl. Nassiri N). Annals Vasc Surg. 2020; S0890-5096(20)30559-8.
TEVAR with open cervical debranching: trends and outcomes
Bellamkonda KS, et al. (incl. Nassiri N). J Vasc Surg. 2020 Aug 27; S0741-5214(20)31904-2.
Quality of life improvements in lymphedema patients using home pneumatic compression devices
Maldonado TS, et al. (incl. Nassiri N). J Vasc surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2020.
Correlation of venous symptoms with iliac vein stenosis on MRI
Aurshina A, et al. (incl. Nassiri N). J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2020 Dec 30.
Small AAA rupture characteristics and outcomes
Bellamkonda KS, et al. (incl. Nassiri N). J Vasc Surg. 2021 Feb 19.
Cutaneous and hepatic vascular lesions due to a recurrent somatic GJA4 mutation
Ugwu N, et al. (incl. Nassiri N). Human Genet Genom Advances. 2021; 2, 100028.
Imaging of Vascular Malformations with a High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Probe
Danahey J, et al. (incl. Nassiri N). J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2021.
Alternative endograft aortoiliac reconstruction for iliac branched endoprostheses
Brahmandam A, et al. (incl. Nassiri N). Annals Vasc Surg. 2021.
All type B aortic dissections should undergo thoracic endovascular aortic repair
Singh A, Nassiri N, Vallabhajosyula P. JTCVS Tech. 2021; 9: 17-24.
High-intensity focused ultrasound for arterial disease: narrative review
Brahmandam A, Chan SM, Dardik A, Nassiri N, Aboian E. J Vasc Surg. In Press.
AFX2 endograft in endovascular treatment of aortic pathology
Chen JF, et al. (incl. Nassiri N). Ann Vasc Surg. In Press.
Characteristics and one-year outcomes of patients with rupture of small AAAs
Bellamkonda KS, et al. (incl. Nassiri N). J Vasc Surg. 2023.
Snareless EVAR-first technique (SET) for iliac branched endoprosthesis
Chen JF, et al. (incl. Nassiri N). J Endovasc Ther. 2023. In Press.
Management of popliteal artery aneurysms with acute limb ischemia
Satam K, et al. (incl. Nassiri N). J Vasc Surg. 2023.
One-Year Results of a Low-Profile Endograft in Acute, Complicated Type B Aortic Dissection
Rossi PJ, et al. (incl. Nassiri N). Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 26.
Early survival benefit of a low-profile endograft in blunt traumatic aortic injury
Rajani R, et al. (incl. Nassiri N). J Vasc Surg. In Press.
Aortic remodeling after hybrid arch repair
Irbaz H, et al. (incl. Nassiri N). J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (JTCVS) Open. In Press.
Case Reports, Technical Notes, Letters
Interrupted aortic arch in adulthood: a case report and review of the literature
Nassiri N, et al. J Vasc Surg. 2009; 49(4): 1006–9.
Read MoreHigh-output heart failure from a lower extremity arteriovenous malformation
Nassiri N, et al. J Card Surg. 2011; 26(2): 200–3.
Read MoreCongenital vascular malformation of the inferior vena cava: a rare cause of deep vein thrombosis
Nassiri N, et al. Vasc Med. 2012; 17(1): 48–51.
Read MoreEndovascular exclusion of a pulmonary artery aneurysm in a patient with Behçet disease
Nassiri N, et al. J Vasc Surg. 2012; 56(5): 1396–9.
Read MoreSpontaneous iliac vein rupture associated with May-Thurner anatomy
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2012; 26(5): 738.e5–9.
Read MoreFenestrated EVAR for bilateral hypogastric aneurysms with contralateral renal artery occlusion
Nassiri N, et al. J Endovasc Ther. 2013; 20(1): 98–102.
Read MoreOpen thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair after failed branched endograft
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2013; 27(5): 672.e13–6.
Read MoreEndovascular exclusion of an aortoenteric fistula with a balloon-expandable covered stent
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2014; 28(3): 741.e11–5.
Read MoreEmbolization of a giant internal iliac artery aneurysm causing obstructive uropathy
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2014; 28(3): 741.e1–5.
Read MoreSystemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt to preserve spinal cord perfusion in open thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair
Nassiri N, et al. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014; 147(4): e65–7.
Read MoreIntraoperative retrieval of an embolized thoracic endograft limb
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2015; 29(5): 1012.e9–12.
Read MoreThoracic endovascular aortic repair for traumatic aortic injury in children: a case report and review
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2015; 29(3): 595.e5–9.
Read MoreCovered stent exclusion of a femoral artery pseudoaneurysm with hemorrhage in an infant
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2016; 30: 310.e5–9.
Read MoreVenous aneurysm of the common iliac vein presenting with hydronephrosis
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2016; 30: 310.e1–4.
Read MoreSuccessful embolization of a high-flow renal AVM causing hematuria and anemia
Nassiri N, et al. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2016; 2(4): 142–5.
Read MoreCombined embolization and surgical excision of a facial arteriovenous malformation
Nassiri N, et al. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2016; 2(4): 146–9.
Read MoreHybrid repair of thoracic aortic aneurysm with bovine arch variant
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2017; 40: 297.e1–5.
Read MoreInferior vena cava agenesis presenting as deep vein thrombosis in a young adult
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2017; 43: 316.e11–5.
Read MoreSubclavian artery pseudoaneurysm secondary to clavicle fracture: endovascular treatment
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2017; 43: 316.e1–5.
Read MoreInferior mesenteric artery aneurysm: endovascular coil embolization
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2017; 43: 314.e5–9.
Read MoreEndovascular treatment of inferior vena cava thrombosis with mechanical thrombectomy and stenting
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2017; 43: 314.e1–5.
Read MoreSpontaneous iliac artery dissection in a young woman: a case report
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2018; 48: 253.e1–4.
Read MoreComplex pulmonary arteriovenous malformation successfully treated with embolization
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2018; 48: 253.e5–8.
Read MoreDelayed presentation of iatrogenic subclavian artery injury after central line placement
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2018; 48: 254.e1–5.
Read MoreArteriovenous malformation of the pelvis with chronic DIC successfully treated with embolization
Nassiri N, et al. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2018; 4(2): 107–110.
Read MoreUse of an iliac branch endoprosthesis for bilateral common iliac artery aneurysms with short distal sealing zones
Nassiri N, et al. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2018; 4(2): 124–126.
Read MoreComplex recurrent facial AVM successfully treated with combined embolization and surgical resection
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2019; 55: 310.e1–5.
Read MoreSymptomatic pelvic venous malformation managed with direct puncture and ethanol embolization
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2019; 55: 310.e6–9.
Read MorePelvic AVM presenting with recurrent hemorrhage managed with combined endovascular and surgical therapy
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2019; 55: 311.e1–5.
Read MoreGenetic syndromes associated with vascular malformations
Nassiri N, et al. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2020; 6(4): 541–545.
Read MoreManagement of vascular malformations of the upper extremity
Nassiri N, et al. J Hand Surg Am. 2020; 45(11): 1015–1025.
Read MoreVenous malformation of the hand with functional compromise: successful treatment with ethanol embolization
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2020; 66: 672.e1–5.
Read MorePelvic AVM presenting with high-output heart failure: staged embolization and surgical resection
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2020; 66: 672.e6–9.
Read MoreEndovascular reconstruction of chronic aortoiliac occlusion with covered stents
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2021; 70: 459–465.
Read MoreManagement of vascular anomalies in the pediatric population
Nassiri N, et al. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2021; 7(2): 266–270.
Read MoreCase series of ethanol embolotherapy for symptomatic venous malformations
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2021; 71: 491–498.
Read MoreMultidisciplinary approach to extremity AVMs: endovascular and surgical therapy
Nassiri N, et al. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2022; 8(1): 43–47.
Read MoreImaging and treatment of vascular anomalies: pearls and pitfalls
Nassiri N, et al. Semin Intervent Radiol. 2022; 39(1): 30–40.
Read MoreEndovascular management of arteriovenous malformations: current techniques and outcomes
Nassiri N, et al. Tech Vasc Interv Radiol. 2023; 26(1): 100849.
Read MoreLong-term outcomes of ethanol embolotherapy in venous malformations: a single-center experience
Nassiri N, et al. Ann Vasc Surg. 2023; 89: 62–68.
Read MorePeripheral arteriovenous malformations: challenges and innovations in treatment
Nassiri N, et al. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2023; 9(4): 496–502.
Read MoreChapters, Books, and Reviews
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Izreig S, Fereydooni A, Nassiri N. Leiomyoma, 1st Edition. Intech Open. 2019
Raynaud's Phenomenon
Nassiri N, Dardik A. Cameron & Cameron's Current Surgical Therapy. 13th Edition. Elsevier. 2019.
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair in Patients with Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease
Mangum K, Fereydooni A, Nassiri N. Vascular Access Surgery; 1st edition. Intech Open. 2019
Classification, Evaluation, and Management of Congenital Peripheral Vascular Malformations
Nassiri N, Huntress LA. Textbook of Catheter-based Cardiovascular Interventions; Knowledge-based Approach; 2nd edition. Ed. Peter Lanzer. Springer Nature. 2018.
Ask the Experts: Does Treating Type II Endoleak and the Aneurysm Sac Make a Difference?
Nassiri N, Dardik A. Endovascular Today. 2018; 17(3): 71–72.
Evaluation and Management of Congenital Peripheral Vascular Malformations
Pepe R, Nassiri N. In: Eskandari M, Pearce W, Yao JT. Current Vascular Surgery Therapeutic Strategies; People’s Medical Publishing House, Raleigh, North Carolina, 2017.
Multimodal Endovascular Palliation for Vascular Blowout Syndrome in the Setting of Advanced Malignancy
Nassiri N. Global Scientific Discovery Featured Article. ISSN 1929-8536. June 2015.
Read MorePulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations in Osler Weber Rendu Syndrome
Nassiri N, Rosen RJ, Thomas J. In: Arteriovenous Malformations: Symptoms, Treatment, and Complications. Nova Science Publishers. Hauppauge, NY. 2015
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations
Rosen RJ, Nassiri N. In: Urgent Interventional Therapies. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. 2014.
Read MoreVisceral and Extremity Arteriovenous Malformations
Rosen RJ, Nassiri N. In: Handbook of Interventional Radiologic Procedures, 4th Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 2011: 287–296.
High-Flow Arteriovenous Malformations
Rosen RJ, Nassiri N. In: Atlas of Clinical Vascular Medicine, 1st Edition. Wiley-Blackwell, April 2013.
Arteriovenous Fistulas
Rosen RJ, Nassiri N. In: Atlas of Clinical Vascular Medicine, 1st Edition. Wiley-Blackwell, April 2013.
Pelvic Arteriovenous Malformations
Rosen RJ, Nassiri N. In: Atlas of Clinical Vascular Medicine, 1st Edition. Wiley-Blackwell, April 2013.
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations
Rosen RJ, Nassiri N. In: Atlas of Clinical Vascular Medicine, 1st Edition. Wiley-Blackwell, April 2013.
Parkes-Weber Syndrome
Rosen RJ, Nassiri N. In: Atlas of Clinical Vascular Medicine, 1st Edition. Wiley-Blackwell, April 2013.
Lymphatic Malformations
Rosen RJ, Nassiri N. In: Atlas of Clinical Vascular Medicine, 1st Edition. Wiley-Blackwell, April 2013.
Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma (KHE)
Rosen RJ, Nassiri N. In: Atlas of Clinical Vascular Medicine, 1st Edition. Wiley-Blackwell, April 2013.
Glomus Tumor
Rosen RJ, Nassiri N. In: Atlas of Clinical Vascular Medicine, 1st Edition. Wiley-Blackwell, April 2013.
Angiomyolipoma
Rosen RJ, Nassiri N. In: Atlas of Clinical Vascular Medicine, 1st Edition. Wiley-Blackwell, April 2013.
Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma
Rosen RJ, Nassiri N. In: Atlas of Clinical Vascular Medicine, 1st Edition. Wiley-Blackwell, April 2013.
If You Are in Need of Emergency Care, Call 911.
The majority of the physicians on the Stamford Hospital Medical Staff are not employees or agents of the Hospital. They are independent practitioners who have been granted the privilege of using the Hospital's facilities for the care and treatment of their patients. This includes, but is not limited to, emergency department physicians, anesthesiologists, radiologists, surgeons, cardiologists, obstetricians, pathologists and other consultants who may treat patients.
Insurance listings are subject to change at any time. Please verify insurance plan acceptance when scheduling an appointment with a healthcare provider.