John M Marek, MD

Biography

Dr. Marek received a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Ohio State University in 1984. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from University of Cincinnati in 1988. Following his MD degree he competed a 5 year general surgery training at University of Colorado and a 2 year vascular surgery fellowship at University of Arizona. Dr. Marek has served as the chief of vascular surgery at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center and University of New Mexico HSC. He currently serves as the interim chair of surgery for the University of New Mexico HSC.

Personal Statement

During his career Dr. Marek has been involved with multiple NIH and multicenter research trials in vascular surgery primarily in areas of Acute Venous Thrombosis, Endoluminal Repair of Aortic Aneurysms, and Cartoid Revascularization. Dr. Marek has coauthored 37 peer reviewed articles, written 14 book chapters, and made 78 presentations at regional, national and international meetings. Dr. Marek still maintains an active clinical practice with primary interests in lower extremity ischemia especially related to diabetes, and hemodialysis access care.

Education

Medical School
1988
University of Cincinnati

Fellowship
Vascular Surgery
1996
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Internship
Surgery
1989
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Residency
Gen Surgery
1993
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Residency
Vascular Surgery
1994
VA Medical Center

Certification
American Board of Surgery - Surgery
2013-12-12

Gender

Male