Rana Omar Afifi MD
Associate Professor, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, University of Texas Medical School, Houston
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6400 Fannin StSuite Number 2850Houston, TX 77030
Phone+1 713-486-5100
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Summary
- Dr. Rana Afifi is a vascular surgeon in Houston, TX and is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Technion-Israel Inst of Technology Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice 13 years. She is experienced in aortic aneurysm, arteriovenous fistulae, carotid disease, endovascular procedures, and aortic surgery.
Education & Training
Technion-Israel Inst of Technology Faculty of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2018 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2023 - 2026
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Lifelong aortic risk in Turner syndrome: Unexpected aortic events in asymptomatic patients.Milan Jaiswal, Sara Mansoorshahi, Sharon Zachariah, Thanila Macedo, Alana C Cecchi
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques. 2025-10-01 - Varied Presentations of Arterial Events in Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.Milan Jaiswal, Sara Mansoorshahi, Sharon Zachariah, Thanila Macedo, Alana C Cecchi
JACC. Case Reports. 2025-09-12 - Considerations for diversity, equity, and inclusion in vascular surgery research.Ruojia Debbie Li, Rana Afifi, Bernadette Aulivola
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques. 2025-08-01
Authored Content
- Multidisciplinary Aortic Dissection TeamsNovember 2024
- Where Do We Stand on Truly Uncomplicated TBAD? It’s ComplicatedNovember 2023
- PC042. Predictive and Protective Factors Influencing Spinal Cord Ischemia After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic RepairMay 2018
- PC042. Predictive and Protective Factors Influencing Spinal Cord Ischemia After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic RepairMay 2018
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Press Mentions
Aortic Diseases: Tips for Promoting Medication and Exercise ComplianceNovember 25th, 2024- Multidisciplinary Aortic Dissection TeamsNovember 25th, 2024
Committees
- Chair, SVS DEI 2023 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Member
Other Languages
- Arabic, Hebrew
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