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Alan Synn, MD, Vascular Surgery, Denver, CO

Alan Young Synn MD

Vascular Surgery•Denver, CO

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  • 4105 E Florida AveSte 200Denver, CO 80222

  • Phone+1 303-539-0736

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Summary

  • Dr. Alan Synn is a vascular surgeon based in Denver, CO, currently serving as an active staff member and Medical Director for Vascular Services at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital. In addition, he attends to patients at four additional Denver metropolitan hospitals. He completed his vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and a surgery residency at the University of Washington. Dr. Synn also holds a medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and a bachelor's in Biological Sciences from Stanford University. He has held various roles as a staff and consultant surgeon at multiple hospitals and medical centers since 1993 and is a founding partner at the Vascular Institute of the Rockies. His expertise includes procedures such as atherectomy, stent placement, arterial bypass and treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Dr. Synn has published numerous works, notably contributing to journals like the Journal of Vascular Surgery. His professional excellence has been recognized with over a dozen "Top Doctor" awards from Castle Connolly and 5280.

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 1991 - 1993
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Surgery, 1986 - 1991
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1986
  • Leland Stanford Jr. University
    Leland Stanford Jr. UniversityBS, Biological Sciences, 1978 - 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1995 - 2027
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2001 - 2002
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1993 - 1996
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1991 - 1994
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1990 - 1992
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014-2024
  • Top Doctor, Vascular Surgery Castle Connolly, 2011-2024
  • Top Doctors List in Denver, Vascular Surgery 5280, 2006-2008, 2011, 2013-2016, 2018, 2023-2024

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Mettalloproteinase Expression in Venous Aneurysms  
    C. Irwin, A.Y. Synn, L. Kraiss, Q. Zhang, M.M. Griffen, and G.C. Hunter, Journal of Vascular Surgery, 1/1/2008
  • Late Results of a Prospective Study of Direct Intra-arterial Urokinase Infusion for Peripheral Arterial and Bypass Graft Occlusions  
    R.T.A. Chalmers, J.J. Hoballah, T.F. Kresowik, A.Y. Synn, N. Nakagawa, W.J. Sharp and J.D. Corson, Cardiovasc. Surg., 1/1/1995
  • The Impact of Color Duplex Surveillance on the Outcome of Lower Limb Bypass with Segments of Arm Vein  
    R.T.A. Chalmers, J.J. Hoballah, T.F. Kresowik, W.J. Sharp, A.Y. Synn, E. Miller, and J.D. Corson, Journal of Vascular Surgery, 1/1/1994

Books/Book Chapters

  • Springer Surgery Atlas, Vascular Surgery 
    Chapter: Transaxillary Thoracic Outlet Decompression. 
    Page 95 - 102A.Y. Synn and S.J. AnnestEditors: J.S.P. Lumley and J.J. Hoballah.Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany2009
  • Yearbook of Ultrasound 
    Chapter: A Prospective Surveillance of In Situ Saphenous Vein Bypasses. 
    A.L. Laborde, A.Y. Synn, M.J. Worsey, T.R. Bower, J.J. Hoballah, T.F. Kresowik, W.J. Sharp, and J.D. CorsonEditors: B. Carroll.Mosby Yearbook, Inc.1993
  • Current Critical Problems in Vascular Surgery 
    Chapter: The Role of Non-Invasive Testing After Infrainguinal Vein Bypass Grafting. 
    Page 289 - 298J.D. Corson, A.Y. Synn, T.F. Kresowik, W.J. Sharp, and J.J. HoballahEditors: F.J. Veith.Quality Medical Publishing Inc., St.Louis, MO1992

Abstracts/Posters

  • EVAR in the Emergent Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
    A.Y. Synn, Rocky Mountain Vascular Society, Park City, UT, 7/28/2012
  • Metalloproteinase Expression Is Increased in Venous Aneurysms.
    C. Irwin, A. Synn, M. Griffin, L. Pounds, L. Killewich, and G.C. Hunter, 19th Annual Meeting of the American Venous Forum, San Diego, CA, 2/14/2007
  • Endovascular Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease: A Vascular Surgeon's Perspective.
    A.Y. Synn, 28th Annual Meeting of the Colorado Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Grand Junction, CO, 6/16/2006

Lectures

  • "The Office Based Management of Venous Disorders" 
    Denver, CO - 1/24/2009
  • "Endovascular Interventions: Freeze, Scrape, or Cage" 
    Mesa Verde, CO - 8/4/2006
  • Garnd Rounds: "Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: an Update." 
    University of Washington Surgical, Seattle, WA - 5/29/1991

Other

  • Medicine is Not a Simple Game. 
    A.Y. Synn, Denver Medical Bulletin
    1/1/2005
  • The Open Technique of In Situ Bypass: Results of a Five Year Experience. (videotape) 
    J.D. Corson, T.F. Kresowik, J.J. Hoballah, A.Y. Synn, M.J. Worsey, and W.J. Sharp, Combined Meeting of the Asssociations of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland and Trinity College
    Dublin Medical School, Dublin, Ireland - 9/20/1992

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