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Gilbert Upchurch, MD, Vascular Surgery, Gainesville, FL, UF Health Shands Hospital

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Vascular Surgery Gainesville, FL

Woodward Professor and Chairman University of Florida

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Summary

  • Dr. Gilbert Upchurch is a vascular surgeon in Gainesville, FL. He received his medical degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and has been in practice 26 years. He is experienced in peripheral vascular disease, carotid disease, aortic surgery, endovascular surgery, and aortic disease.

Education & Training

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Vascular Surgery, 2006 - 2006
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalFellowship, Vascular Surgery, 1998 - 1999
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1991 - 1998
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2010 - 2024
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1999 - 2015
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2006 - 2006
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Evaluating Growth Patterns of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Diameter with Serial Computed Tomography Surveillance  
    Gilbert R Upchurch, John A Curci, Jon S Matsumura, JAMA Surgery
  • Fluoroquinolones and Aortic Disease—Is It Time to Broaden the Warning?  
    Gilbert Upchurch, MD, JAMA Surgery
  • Reactive Artificial Intelligence Using “Big Data” in the Era of Precision Medicine—Reply  
    Tyler J Loftus, Gilbert R Upchurch, JAMA Surgery
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Authored Content

  • Reactive Artificial Intelligence Using “Big Data” in the Era of Precision Medicine—ReplyMay 2020
  • Validation of AAA Patient Reporting of National Administrative and Clinical Outcomes DatabasesSeptember 2018
  • A Comparison of Outcomes After Lower Extremity Bypass and Repeat Endovascular Intervention Following Failed Previous Endovascular Intervention for Critical Limb IschemiaMarch 2018
  • A Comparison of Outcomes After Lower Extremity Bypass and Repeat Endovascular Intervention Following Failed Previous Endovascular Intervention for Critical Limb IschemiaMarch 2018
  • Preoperative Dementia Is Associated with Increased Cost and Complications After Vascular SurgeryOctober 2017
  • Preoperative Dementia Is Associated with Increased Cost and Complications After Vascular SurgeryOctober 2017
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Press Mentions

  • Patient Perceptions: Doctors in White Coats Win Trust but Biases Remain Against Women
    Patient Perceptions: Doctors in White Coats Win Trust but Biases Remain Against WomenAugust 6th, 2021
  • PeCAN Team Receives UF Health Shands Quality Team Award
    PeCAN Team Receives UF Health Shands Quality Team AwardApril 19th, 2024

Grant Support

  • Gender Differences In Experimental Aortic AneurysmsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2010–2012
  • Gender Differences In Experimental Aortic AneurysmsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2007–2010
  • Medical Therapy For Non-Operative Candidates With Abdominal Aortic AneurysmsNational Center For Research Resources2004–2007
  • Mmp-9-Dependent Vessel Wall Remodeling Is No-DependentNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2001–2005
  • Nitric Oxide Affect On Endothelial Monocyte InteractionNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1994–1995

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