
Caitlin Whitney Hicks MD MS
Associate Professor of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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601 North Caroline StreetFloor 8Baltimore, MD 21287
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Summary
- Dr. Hicks specializes in congenital aortic pathologies including aberrant subclavian arteries and aortic coarctation, thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, complex lower extremity revascularization including lower extremity bypasses and stenting, and carotid endarterectomy. She is skilled in both open and endovascular surgery for the treatment of aortic and peripheral disease. She is also accomplished in clinical research with over 130 peer-reviewed publications and numerous textbook chapters; her research interests include clinical outcomes in aneurysm repair and lower extremity revascularization, as well as high-value care in vascular surgery.
A distinguished fellow of the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Hicks is the recipient of the Department of Surgery Rothman Early Career Development Award for Surgical Research and was selected as a Visiting Scholar to the American Board of Medical Specialties for 2018-2019. She is also an appointed member of a CMS Clinical Expert Subcommittee tasked with refining peripheral vascular disease cost measures for implementation in the Quality Payment Program.
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineFellowship, Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, 2016 - 2018
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Surgery, 2012 - 2016
Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 2012
Certifications & Licensure
MD State Medical License 2016 - 2028
WI State Medical License 2020 - 2025
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Underuse of Preoperative Testing Before Index Peripheral Vascular Interventions for Claudication in the Outpatient Setting.Terrence C Tsou, Chen Dun, Midori White, Katherine M McDermott, Y H Andrew Wu
Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2026-08-01 - Hospital and Surgeon Annual Volume Thresholds Associated With Improved 30-day Mortality After Fenestrated and Branched Aortic Repair.Sara L Zettervall, Chen Dun, Jesse A Columbo, Bernardo C Mendes, Andres Schanzer
Annals of Surgery. 2026-08-01 - Vibe coding a silent crisis: How conversational artificial intelligence built 3 health advocacy platforms in under a week.David G Armstrong, Caitlin W Hicks
Surgery. 2026-08-01
Journal Articles
- Response to Letter to the Editor Re: Overuse of Early Peripheral Vascular Interventions for ClaudicationCaitlin Hicks, MD, Journal of Vascular Surgery
- Drug-Eluting Stents Are Associated with Improved Outcomes for the Treatment of Infrainguinal Bypass Graft StenosesCaitlin W Hicks, Bruce A Perler, Christopher J Abularrage, Journal of Vascular Surgery
- The Contribution of 30-Day Readmissions to the Soaring Costs of Care for the Diabetic FootCaitlin W Hicks, Christopher J Abularrage, Journal of Vascular Surgery
Authored Content
- Sex Does Not Have an Impact on Perioperative Transfemoral Carotid Artery Stenting Outcomes Among OctogenariansFebruary 2020
- Sex Does Not Have an Impact on Perioperative Transfemoral Carotid Artery Stenting Outcomes Among OctogenariansFebruary 2020
- Race and Socioeconomic Differences Associated with Endovascular Peripheral Vascular Interventions for Newly Diagnosed ClaudicationJanuary 2020
Press Mentions
Journalism That Holds Power to AccountMay 24th, 2023
Data Demonstrate Increased Risk of AAA in Both Symptomatic and Asymptomatic PADNovember 18th, 2021
Study Shows Risk of Major Amputation in Diabetics with CLTIOctober 22nd, 2021
Grant Support
- Wearable Insoles for Recurrent Diabetic Ulcer Prevention (WIREDUP)JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2025–2030
- Feasibility and effectiveness of a pilot remote monitoring program for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcersJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2022–2025
- Risk Factors and Outcomes Associated with Late-Life Diabetic Peripheral NeuropathyJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2020–2025
- Rothman Career Development AwardJohns Hopkins University School of Medicine2018–2019
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