Apostolos Tassiopoulos MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, Stony Brook University SOM
Nicolls RdStony Brook, NY 11794
Overview of Dr. Tassiopoulos
Apostolos Tassiopoulos, MD, is a Vascular Surgery specialist located in Stony Brook, NY, currently serving as Department Chairman at Stony Brook Medicine since 2021. He completed his fellowship in Vascular Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center in 2001 and his residency in Surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University in 1999, after graduating from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki School of Medicine in 1989. His areas of expertise include peripheral arterial disease, aortic aneurysm, carotid disease, aortic surgery, and surgery for venous disease. Dr. Tassiopoulos has a robust publication record in prestigious journals, such as Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and the Journal of Vascular Surgery, with articles focusing on treatment outcomes and techniques in vascular surgery. Recognized consistently as a top doctor by Castle Connolly, he has also received CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 and 2 Certifications for his contributions to medical practice efficiencies. He was recently named SUNY Distinguished Service Professor.
Education & Training
Loyola University Medical CenterFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 1999 - 2001
SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 1999
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki School of MedicineClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2013 - 2028
FL State Medical License 2018 - 2020
IL State Medical License 1999 - 2008
American Board of Surgery Surgery- American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2014-2024
- Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2010-2024
- Newsday - Top Doctors on Long Island Castle Connolly, 2010-2024
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Letter regarding "Targeted screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm in high-risk women".Ahmad Aljobeh, Rabih Chaer, Apostolos Tassiopoulos
Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2026-09-01 - Machine Learning Models Used to Predict Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Growth and Rupture: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal.Ahmad Aljobeh, Praveen Parthasarathy, Jonathan Liao, William Kartsonis, Mary Saltz
Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2026-08-01 - Systematic review of pediatric abdominal aortic aneurysms.Donia Ballan, Ahmad Aljobeh, Rahnuma Beheshti, Apostolos Tassiopoulos
Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2026-07-29
Journal Articles
- Intimomedial Mucoid Degeneration: Rare but Potentially Life-ThreateningEdvard Skripochnik, Reese A Wain, Apostolos K Tassiopoulos, Journal of Vascular Surgery
Authored Content
- Intimomedial Mucoid Degeneration: Rare but Potentially Life-ThreateningJuly 2018
- PC050. Postapproval Safety and Efficacy of Transcarotid Arterial RevascularizationMay 2018
- PC152. Risk Associated with Female Gender for More Advanced Peripheral Arterial Disease at Time of Femoropopliteal Bypass Remains Constant from 2003 to 2015May 2018
Press Mentions
Stony Brook University Hospital Earns Three Stars in Vascular Quality Initiative Registry Participation Award ProgramAugust 19th, 2021- Study Reveals Anticoagulation Therapy in Intubated Covid-19 Patients Reduces MortalityFebruary 8th, 2021
TCAR’s Rise Is Shaking up Carotid Stenosis, but Dependable Data Lag BehindJanuary 2nd, 2020
Professional Memberships
- Member
Other Languages
- Greek
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