About

CURRENT APPOINTMENT 

Private practice vascular surgeon – Amman, Jordan.

Part time vascular surgeon at the University of Jordan Hospital.

PREVIOUS APPOINTMENT 2014 – 2019

Attending Vascular Surgeon MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute

Assistant Professor of Surgery-Georgetown University Regional Medical Director Of Vascular Labs-MedStar Health Codirector of Complex Aortic Program

Washington, D.C USA

CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

American Board of Surgery (Vascular Surgery)

Jordanian Board in Vascular Surgery

PRACTICE LOCATIONS

Dr. Tareq Massimi Vascular Clinic

Mohammad Al Hammouri Complex, Beside the Emergency of the Specialty Hospital, Al Shmeisani – Amman.

Part time vascular surgeon at the University of Jordan Hospital.

OTHER CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)

ECFMG

EDUCATION

Medical Degree: University of Jordan 1998 – 2004

Internship
Jordan Hospital 2004-2005

US EXPERIENCE

General Surgery Internship
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2006 – 2007

Residency

General Surgery Residency
Berkshire Medical Center
University of Massachusetts, Pittsfield, MA
2007 – 2012

Fellowship

Vascular Surgery Fellowship
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA
2012 – 2014

LICENSURE

State: District of Columbia

State: Maryland

Licensed to practice Medicine in Jordan

Licensed to Practice Vascular Surgery in Jordan

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP

Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Society Name: Society for Vascular Surgery(SVS)

Jordan Medical Association

Jordanian Vascular Society

HONORS AND AWARDS

Award: Ralph Zupanec Surgical Award Institution/Organization: Berkshire Medical Center, University of Massachusetts Medical School. 2012

Award: The Robert J. Tracy Award for Vascular Surgery

Institution/Organization: Berkshire Medical Center, University of Massachusetts Medical School. 2011

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

Primary teaching site for Georgetown University Medical students and visiting students

Average number of Medical students rotating per year: 12 Average number of Vascular Residents per year:5 Average number of Vascular Fellows per year:

PUBLICATIONS

Massimi T, Woo E. The Aberrant Vertebral Artery With Aortic Arch Pathology, A discussion of the indications for revascularization and technical tips for preservation. Endovascular Today, November 2017.

Massimi T, Kostun Z, Woo E. Transcaval embolization of a type I gutter endoleak after three-vessel chimney endovascular aneurysm repair.

Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2017 May;65(5):1515-1517.

Massimi T, Brotman S. A Case of Traumatic Cyst of the Lung. Injury Extra. 40(7): 120-121. 2009

Massimi T, Shah SA. Cell transplantation in the treatment of acute liver injury: Effect but no clear mechanism. Journal of Surgical Research.

157(1): 2-3. 2009

VolchokJ, MassimiT, WilkinsS, CurlettiE. Case Report of a Perforated Extraluminal Diverticulum Containing Ectopic Pancreatic Tissue.

Archives Of Srugery. 144(2): 188-190. 2009

ABSTRACTS

Retrograde Veno-Cutaneous Approach to Establish Central Venous Access in Chronic Central Venous Occlusions, SAVS meeting, Scottsdale, AZ. Jan 2018

Treatment of Uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissections is Safe during the Acute Presentation, EVS meeting, Savannah, GA, Oct 2017

Transcaval Access Provides a Safe and Effective Method in the Treatment of Type II Endoleaks, EVS meeting, Philadelphia, PA, Sep 2016

MacedoR, OderichG, ManjuK, StoneD, WooE, PannetonJ, Timothy ReschT, SchermerhornM, LeeJ, FallonJ, MassimiT, HerdrichB, CurranT, GloviczkiP, DuncanA, FlemingM, MartinoR, BowerT Multicenter Experience With Retrograde Open Mesenteric Artery Stenting via Laparotomy for Treatment of Acute and Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia. Journal of Vascular Surgery , Volume 59 , Issue 2 , 565 – 566

MassimiTM, TengA, AhanchiS, DexterD, BaydounH, PannetonJ. “Advanced TASC Lesions Complicate Subintimal Angioplasty of Iliac Artery Chronic Total Occlusions”. The Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons. Washington D.C. 2013

MassimiTM, TengA, AhanchiS, DexterD, KimJ, PannetonJ. “The Positive Effect of Reentry Device with Intravascular Ultrasound on Technical Success, Safety and Patency of Subintimal Angioplasty of Chronic Total Occlusion in Iliac Arteries.” The Society for Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting., San Francisco, CA. 2013

Massimi TM, Udgiri N Redlinger RE, Higgins JA, Steerman SN, Kim JJ, Chipman CR, Panneton JM. The Society for Vascular Surgery’s Objective Performance Goals: A Validation Study of Laser-assisted Angioplasty, A Safe and Effective Technique for the Management of Critical Limb Ischemia. Virginia Vascular Society Annual Meeting. Hot Springs, Virginia. 2012

Massimi TM, Redlinger RE, Udgiri N, Higgins JA, Steerman SN, Ahanchi, SS, Chipman CR, Panneton JM. The Use of Reentry Devices Improves the Technical Success, Safety, and Patency of Recanalization of Chronic Total Occlusions of the Iliac Arteries. Virginia Vascular Society Annual Meeting. Hot Springs, Virginia. 2012

Redlinger RE, Massimi TM, Udgiri N, Higgins JA, Steerman SN, Chipman CR, Panneton JM, Gensler TW. DRIL Procedure for Radial- Basilic Forearm Transposition Arteriovenous Fistula. Virginia Vascular Society Annual Meeting. Hot Springs, Virginia. 2012

Redlinger RE, Chipman CR, Massimi TM, Udgiri N, Wagner J, Mirza A, Pavela J, Steerman SN, Higgins JA, Glickman MH, Panneton JM. Outcomes Comparison of HeRO and Lower-extremity Arteriovenous Graft in Patients with Longstanding Renal Failure. Virginia Vascular Society Annual Meeting. Hot Springs, Virginia. 2012

Udgiri N, Massimi TM, Redlinger RE, Steerman SN, Higgins JA, Pavela J, Chipman CR, Panneton, JM. Gray Scale Median Analysis Predicts Perioperative Outcome of Carotid Artery Stenting: Is There a Difference Between Primary Stenosis and Post-Carotid Endarterectomy Restenosis? Virginia Vascular Society Annual Meeting, Hot Springs Virginia. 2012

Chipman CR, Udgiri N, Redlinger RE, Massimi TM, Mirza A, Steerman SN, Higgins JA, Panneton JM. Analysis of Extra-Vascular Closure Device after Transbrachial Artery Access. Virginia Vascular Society Annual Meeting. Hot Springs, Virginia. 2012

FuerstenbergJ, BeilmanG, MassimiT. Severe Post Operative Bleeding Secondary to Acquired Hemophilia A in a Patient with Acute Pancreatitis. CHEST. 130: 296S-a-296S. 2006

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Why Is Vertebral Artery Perfusion Important During TEVAR : With Normal And Abnormal Anatomy, Veith Symposium, New York, NY, November 2018

Update on Revascularization of the diabetic limb; endovascular and open options, American College of Surgeons, Clinical Congress (ACS).

Boston, MA, October 2018

TEVAR misadventure, Mastering Cardiac & Vascular Complications, Washington, D.C. May 2018

What’s Exciting About Vascular Surgery in 2018, Frontline Cardiology, Washington D.C. April 2018

Retrograde Veno-Cutaneous Approach to Establish Central Venous Access in Chronic Central Venous Occlusions, Veith Symposium, New York, NY. November 2017

Profunda Femoris Artery: the Lifeline, Mastering Cardiac & Vascular Complications Washington, D.C. June 2017

Keep That Stent in Place, Mastering Cardiac & Vascular Complications, Washington, D.C. June 2017

EVAR Step by Step, Cardiovascular Research Technology (CRT). Washington, DC. February 2017

Revascularization of the diabetic limb; endovascular and open options, American College of Surgeons, Clinical Congress (ACS). Washington,

D.C. October 2016

Renal Artery Occlusion during EVAR, Mastering Cardiac and Vascular Complications, Washington, D.C. February 2016

EVAR planning- they Key to success, Cardiovascular Research Technology (CRT). Washington, DC. February 2016

TEVAR – Dissections and Aneurysms, Cardiovascular Research Technology (CRT). Washington, DC. February 2016

Management of Type II Endoleak, Cardiovascular Research Technology (CRT). Washington, DC. February 2016

EVAR planning- they Key to success, Cardiovascular Research Technology (CRT). Washington, DC. February 2015

TEVAR – Dissections and Aneurysms, Cardiovascular Research Technology (CRT). Washington, DC. February 2015

Percutaneous EVAR: Techniques, Indications, Contradictions, Cardiovascular Research Technology (CRT). Washington, DC. February 2015

Renal Occlusion with EVAR, Mastering Cardiac and Vascular Complications (MCVC). Washington, DC. June 2015

Profunda Femoris: The “Lifeline” of the Leg. Mastering Cardiac and Vascular Complications (MCVC). Washington, DC. June 2015.