Jon Matsumura, MD | Vascular Surgery

Care Philosophy

I focus on the patient and family experience. A cohesive team approach is preferred for many complex problems. Most vascular problems may be managed conservatively with excellent long term success.

Clinical Interest for Patients

I led development of improved endovascular treatment for a wide range of vascular problems, including carotid stenosis, abdominal aortic aneurysm, thoracic aneurysm and dissection. I am currently focusing on developing team-based care for patients requiring spine fusion through an anterior approach.

Credentials

Doctor of Medicine

Specialty

Vascular Surgery

Gender

Male

Languages

English

Hospital Affiliation

Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Provider Information

Specialties

Vascular Surgery

Interests and Activities

Personal Interests
My family enjoys living in Colorado

Volunteer Activities
I have helped develop a sustainable regional vascular training program in East Africa

Department

Adjoint Professor, Surgery-Vascular

Professional Memberships

See CV section, Professional societies and service

Research and Grants

Research Interests for Patients

My research interests have been focused on carotid stenosis, thoracic aortic disease, lower extremity ischemia, vena cava filter, and abdominal aortic aneurysm. I have led many pivotal trials that have established improved treatments for patients suffering from these problems. Subsequently, I have been deeply involved in the training of physicians-in-practice on how to optimally use these novel therapies. Recently, I have focused my efforts on studying and improving the team care of patients who require anterior lumbar interbody fusion.

Education and Training

Medical Schools

MD, Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine (1988)

Undergraduate Schools

BS, Northwestern University (IL) (1986)

Internships

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program (1989)

Residency Program

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program (1995)

Fellowships

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program (1996)

Information for referring providers

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Referring Patients Link

Information for Referring and Transferring Patients

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

Anterior Exposure in Partnership with Spine Surgeons: • Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) • Artificial Disc • Infection and tumors of the spine and nerves

Research Interest for Referring Providers

My research interests are centered on less invasive treatment of vascular disease. I have led federal and industry funded randomized clinical trials for evaluating medical and device treatment of aortic aneurysm. I have a core imaging laboratory with funding since 1998. i have mentored over 35 undergraduates, medical students, graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, and junior faculty, over 70% of whom are members of underrepresented groups, and have been PI of a Vascular Research T32. I have published over 140 peer-reviewed articles and edited ten books.