Cynthia K Shortell

Dr. Cynthia K. Shortell is a Professor of Surgery, Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, and Executive Vice Chair for the Department of Surgery at Duke University Medical Center. With Dr. John Bergan, Dr. Shortell was an editor for the 1st edition of Venous Ulcers book. For decades, Dr. Shortell has worked relentlessly to advance the management of patients with venous ulcers as well as in education and research. Dr. Shortell served as the Director of Duke University Vein Center, the...See more

Dr. Cynthia K. Shortell is a Professor of Surgery, Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, and Executive Vice Chair for the Department of Surgery at Duke University Medical Center. With Dr. John Bergan, Dr. Shortell was an editor for the 1st edition of Venous Ulcers book. For decades, Dr. Shortell has worked relentlessly to advance the management of patients with venous ulcers as well as in education and research. Dr. Shortell served as the Director of Duke University Vein Center, the Leader of Duke University Congenital Vascular Anomalies Team, the Medical Director of Duke University Vascular Non-Invasive Laboratory, Chair for Appointments, Tenure and Promotions Committee at Duke Medical Center, and Director of the Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program at Duke University School of Medicine. Nationally, Dr. Shortell holds distinguished recognition as Associate Editor of the Journal of Vascular Surgery and is an elected member of many national and international societies and organizations, including the Society for Vascular Surgery, the American Venous Forum, the American College of Phlebology, and the International Society of Surgery. See less