Dr. Veith Receives Jacobson Award

The Vascular Disease Foundation announced that Frank J. Veith, MD, is the winner of the first Julius H. Jacobson II, MD Award for Physician Excellence. The award is named for Dr. Jacobson, who was in attendance at the presentation. In early 2004, Dr. Jacobson seeded the award via a gift to the Vascular Disease Foundation. He is considered to be the pre-eminent pioneer in microsurgery. Dr. Jacobson was the first surgeon to bring a microscope into the operating room for the entire range of surgery beyond the eye and ear. His early work led to such advances as coronary artery surgery and limb re-implantation. It is estimated that today, half of all neurosurgical operations utilize microsurgical techniques.

The award was presented to Dr. Veith in November in New York City by Dr. Peter Gloviczki, president of the Vascular Disease Foundation. Upon presenting the award, Dr. Gloviczki stated that Dr. Veith had been selected for his exceptional contributions to physician education, his leadership in the investigation and management of vascular diseases, his commitment to excellence in patient care, and his untiring efforts to promote the art and science of vascular and endovascular surgery.

Frank Veith, MD, is the William J. von Liebig Chairman for Vascular Surgery and Professor of Surgery and Vice Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center and the University Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. Dr. Veith is a wellrespected clinician, educator, researcher, and pioneer in the field of vascular disease. He is an expert in many areas of vascular disease, including critical limb ischemia, aortic and carotid artery reconstructions, and endovascular interventions. He is among the most prolific authors and co-authors in the field of vascular surgery with more than 1,000 original articles and chapters written in prestigious medical journals and books.

Dr. Veith hosts an annual vascular educational meeting, which is widely recognized as providing one of the most significant contributions to physician education on vascular disease during the past three decades. Dr. Veith is highly respected for his personal and professional integrity; he is a role model for generations of vascular surgeons and endovascular specialists.

CONGRATULATIONS, DR. VEITH!

Contact the Vascular Disease Foundation offices for more information about the Julius H. Jacobson II, MD Physician Award for Excellence.