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Catherine Wittgen, MD, Vascular Surgery, St. Louis, MO

Catherine M Wittgen MD


Professor, Surgery, St Louis University School of Medicine

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  • 1225 S Grand BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63104

  • Phone+1 314-577-8311

  • Fax+1 314-577-8635

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Education & Training

  • Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital
    Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 1995 - 1996
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 1994 - 1995
  • SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1994
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 1989
  • Saint Louis University
    Saint Louis UniversityB.A., Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude and with Honors, 1981 - 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 1998 - 2027
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2001 - 2002
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1994 - 1999
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care
    American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Anterior Approach to Spinal Fracture in a Pregnant Patient.  
    Lenarz, C, Place H, Wittgen C, Journal of Orthopedic Surgery, 7/1/2009
  • Risk Factors for Infections Complications with Percutaneous Vascular Closure Devices.  
    Franco J, Motaganahalli R, Habeeb M, Wittgen C, Peterson G, Vascular, 1/1/2009
  • Management of Radiation Induced Arterial Necrosis.  
    Ewings E, Paletta C, Wittgen C, Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 4/1/2008

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Strategies to Improve Compliance with Thromboembolic Prophylaxis in an Academic Medical Center.
    Howe, J and Wittgen C, Midwest Vascular Surgical Society, Chicago, IL, 9/6/2013
  • Popliteal Artery Injury in Knee Dislocations sustained by Obese Patients.
    Jamaluddin N, Lees K and Wittgen C, American College of Surgeons, Chicago, IL, 10/1/2012
  • Efficacy of replacement guidelines for intravenous phosphates in a surgical ICU.
    Martinson KA, Johnson SV, Solberg CL, Wittgen CM, Society of Critical Care Medicine Scientific Session, Orlando, FL, 2/11/2000

Lectures

  • Perioperaive Evaluation of the Patient with Peripheral Vascular Disease. 
    Seapines, Hilton Head, SC - 8/1/2013
  • Management of Lymphedema and Venous Stasis. 
    Seapines, Hilton Head, SC - 8/1/2013
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease 
    Seapines, Hilton Head, SC - 7/30/2013

Other

  • Use of Cryopreserved Aortoiliac Allograft (CAA) for Aortic Reconstruction in the United States 
    Harlander-Locke, MP et al, Vascular Web
    6/1/2013
  • Surgical Critical Care, Peripheral Vascular Surgery, Ethics. SESAP 15 
    Wittgen CM, Audio Tape Distributed by the American College of Surgeons
    10/1/2012
  • Surgical Critical Care, Peripheral Vascular Surgery, Ethics. SESAP 14 
    Wittgen CM, Audio Tape Distributed by the American College of Surgeons
    10/1/2010

Press Mentions

  • School of Medicine Holds Annual White Coat Ceremony for Incoming Class of 2026
    School of Medicine Holds Annual White Coat Ceremony for Incoming Class of 2026August 1st, 2022
  • ACS Current Trends in General Surgery
    ACS Current Trends in General SurgeryFebruary 21st, 2026

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