Linda M Harris MD FACS

Professor of Surgery Program Director, Vascular Surgery Residency and Fellowship Vice Chair, Dept of Surgery

100 High StDept Of SurgeryBuffalo, NY 14203
Phone+1 716-859-4225
Fax+1 716-859-4222

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Summary

Dr. Linda Harris is a vascular surgeon based in Buffalo, NY, currently practicing at Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute since 1995. She completed her education and surgical residency at the University at Buffalo and the University of Michigan, holding a BS from Kent State University and MD from Northeast Ohio Medical University. Her clinical expertise includes peripheral vascular disease, dialysis, peripheral arterial disease, deep vein thrombosis, and carotid disease. Dr. Harris has contributed to numerous publications in leading journals like the Journal of Vascular Surgery and JAMA Surgery, and she has engaged in clinical trials, notably on preventing postoperative wound complications. Her accolades include CMS Meaningful Use Certifications and editorial roles. She is past president of the Eastern Vascular Surgery Society, the Association of Program Directors in Vascular Surgery, and the International Society for Women Vascular Surgeons. She will take over as President of the Society for Vascular Surgery June 2026.

Education & Training

University at Buffalo SOM1995
University at BuffaloResidency, Surgery, 1993
University at BuffaloResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1992
University of MichiganResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1989
University of MichiganInternship, Surgery, 1987 - 1988

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Certifications & Licensure

NY State Medical License 1989 - 2027
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise E HR, Allscripts, 2013, 2015-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2013, 2015-2017
Assistant Editor Vascular Specialist 2015

Clinical Trials

Evaluation of Closed Incision Negative Pressure Dressing (PREVENA) to Prevent Lower Extremity Amputation Wound Complications Start of enrollment: 2019 Jan 15
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

3 citations
Reasons for Women Surgeon Attrition From the US Workforce.
Elisa Bass, Richard Butterfield, Ruth Bush, Linda Harris, Palma Shaw
The Journal of Surgical Research. 2026-03-01
3 citations
Endovascular versus surgical left subclavian artery revascularization with thoracic endovascular aortic repair involving the aortic arch.
Isaac Naazie, Harneet Sandhu, Hasan Dosluoglu, Maciej Dryjski, Sikandar Khan
Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2025-06-01
Inferior vena cava filters pose serious risk of cardiopulmonary complications.
Linda M Harris, Rose Gooding
Journal of Vascular Surgery. Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. 2025-03-01

Journal Articles

Outcomes Following Lower Extremity Revascularization for Treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia with Tissue Loss in Patients with Chronic Immune Mediated Inflammatory Dis...
Maciej L Dryjski, Gregory Cherr, Mariel Rivero, Linda M Harris, Annals of Vascular Surgery
The Selection of Patients for Ambulatory Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Brittany Montross, Linda M Harris, Hasan H Dosluoglu, Gregory S Cherr, Mariel Rivero, Maciej L Dryjski, Journal of Vascular Surgery
Outcomes of Three Types of Native Arteriovenous Fistula in a Single Center
Chisci E, Harris L, Menici F, Frosini P, Romano E, Troisi N, Ercolini L, Michelagnoli S, J Vasc Access, 1/1/2017

Books/Book Chapters

Gloviczki's 4th edition of Handbook of Venous Disorders
Harris L, Vasquez MCRC PressEdition 4th,2017
Hemodialysis Access
Chapter: Cardiopulmonary Complications of Hemodialysis Access
Rivero M, Harris LEditors: Shalhub S., Dua A., Shin S.Springer, Cham2017
Essentials of Vascular Surgery for the General Surgeon
Chapter: Chapter 23, Non-Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
Harris L, Lukan JSpringer2014

Abstracts/Posters

Altering the Career Choice: Can We Attract More Women to Surgical Fields
Harris LM, Surgical Research Day, Buffalo, NY, 1/25/2006
Major Vascular Injuries in the Pediatric Population
Harris LM, Hordines J, Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery Meeting, Rancho Mirage, CA, 1/1/2000
Long-term Assessment of Cryopreserved Vein Bypass Success
Harris LM, O�Brien-Irr M, and Ricotta J, Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery Meeting, Rancho Mirage, CA, 1/1/2000

Lectures

Stent Graft versus Balloon Angioplasty for Treatment of Hemodialysis Prosthetic Graft Outlet Stenosis- a Prospective Randomized Study
San Diego, CA - 1/31/2017
Periphereal Vascular Disease
Buffalo, NY - 1/26/2017
Impact of the Flipped Classroom on Open Vascular Simulation in Surgical Training
University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY - 1/26/2017

Authored Content

Invited CommentaryNovember 2018
Outcomes Following Lower Extremity Revascularization for Treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia with Tissue Loss in Patients with Chronic Immune Mediated Inflammatory DiseaseSeptember 2018
The Selection of Patients for Ambulatory Endovascular Aneurysm RepairJuly 2018

Press Mentions

Online Searches for Vascular Disease at All Time High, yet Nearly 70% of Americans Have Never Talked to a Doctor About Their RiskSeptember 8th, 2026
Society for Vascular Surgery Elects New Members of Executive BoardJune 6th, 2025
Celebrating Women's History Month - a Profile on Britt H. Tonnessen, MD, FACSMarch 10th, 2025