Nicholas J. Morrissey, MD, FACS - Department of Surgery

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Nicholas J. Morrissey, MD, FACS

Positions and Appointments
2012-present		Chief Compliance Officer
2012-present		Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
2010-present		Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery
2010-present		Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
2006-present		Bicampus Director of Clinical Trials, Section of Vascular Surgery
2006-present		NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
2003-present		Attending Surgeon
2003-present		NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
2003-present		Professor of Clinical Surgery
2003-present		Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY

Clinical Specialties

Aneurysmal Disease
Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair
Thoracic aortic and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
Carotid surgery and angioplasty
Minimally invasive treatment of peripheral arterial disease
Minimally invasive vein surgery
Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke Prevention
Legulceration

Education and Training
July 2000–June 2001		Fellow, Division of Vascular Surgery
July 2000–June 2001		Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
July 1999–June 2000		Research Fellow, Division of Vascular Surgery
July 1999–June 2000		Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
June 1998–June 1999		Chief Resident in Surgery
June 1998–June 1999		Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
June 1997–June 1998		Resident in Surgery
June 1997–June 1998		Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
June 1996–June 1997		Associate Resident in Surgery
June 1996–June 1997		Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
July 1994–June 1996		Research Fellow, Transplant Surgery
July 1994–June 1996		University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY
June 1993–June 1994		Assistant Resident, General Surgery
June 1993–June 1994		Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
June 1992–June 1993		Intern, General Surgery
June 1992–June 1993		Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
1992		MD, with Distinction in Research
1992		University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY
1988		BS, summa cum laude
1988		University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Board Certifications

ACLS Certification, 2012
American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery, 2003
American Board of Surgery, 2000

Professional Experience

July 2001–November 2003		Assistant Professor of Surgery
July 2001–November 2003		Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
July 2001–November 2003		Assistant Attending Surgeon
July 2001–November 2003		Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY

Professional Honors

Army Commendation Medal, June 2003
National Defense Medal, April 2003
Peter B. Samuels Award, 2000 Meeting of the SCVS, for best presentation by a fellow

Professional Societies and Committees

American College of Surgeons
Video Based Education Committee of the American College of Surgeons
Eastern Vascular Society
Hellenic Medical Society of New York
International Society of Endovascular Specialists
International Society for Vascular Surgery
New York Academy of Sciences
New York Surgical Society
New York Clinical Society
Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society
Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery
Society for Vascular Surgery
Editorial Board, Journal of Vascular Surgery
Program Committee, 2007 Vascular Annual Meeting

Selected Publications

Morrissey NJ. Biological treatment of vein grafts and stents in lower-extremity arterial reconstruction. Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther. 2007 Sep;19(3):293-7.

Ratchford EV, Morrissey NJ. Aortoenteric fistula: a late complication of endovascular repair of an inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm. Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2006 Dec-2007 Jan;40(6):487-91.

Chaer RA, Derubertis BG, Lin SC, Bush HL, Karwowski JK, Birk D, Morrissey NJ, Faries PL, McKinsey JF, Kent KC. Simulation improves resident performance in catheter-based intervention: results of a randomized, controlled study. Ann Surg. 2006 Sep;244(3):343-52.

Chaer RA, Derubertis BG, Trocciola SM, Lin SC, Hynecek R, Bush HL Jr, Morrissey NJ, McKinsey JF, Kent KC, Faries PL. Safety and efficacy of carotid angioplasty and stenting in high-risk patients. Am Surg. 2006 Aug;72(8):694-8; discussion 698-9.

Ryer EJ, Trocciola SM, DeRubertis B, Lam R, Hynecek RL, Karwowski J, Bush HL, Mureebe L, McKinsey JF, Morrissey NJ, Kent KC, Faries PL. Analysis of outcomes following failed endovascular treatment of chronic limb ischemia. Ann Vasc Surg. 2006 Jul;20(4):440-6. Epub 2006 Jul 25.

Trocciola SM, Chaer RA, Lin SC, Ryer EJ, DeRubertis B, Morrissey NJ, McKinsey J, Kent KC, Faries PL. Analysis of parameters associated with hypotension requiring vasopressor support after carotid angioplasty and stenting. J Vasc Surg. 2006 Apr;43(4):714-20.

Greco G, Egorova N, Anderson PL, Geligns A, Moskiwitz A, Nowygrod R, Arons R, McKinsey J, Morrissey NJ, Kent KC. Outcomes of endovascular treatment of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms. J Vasc Surg. 2006 Mar;43(3):453-459.

Lin SC, Trocciola SM, Rhee J, Dayal R, Chaer R, Morrissey NJ, Mureebe L, McKinsey JF, Kent KC, Faries PL. Analysis of anatomic factors and age in patients undergoing carotid angioplasty and stenting. Ann Vasc Surg. 2005 Nov;19(6):798-804.

Chaer RA, Dayal F, Lin SC, Trocciola S, Morrissey NJ, McKinsey J, Kent KC, Faries PL. Multimodal therapy for acute and chronic venous thrombotic and occlusive disease. Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2005 Sep-Oct;39(5):375-80.

Willis AA, Verma NN, Thornton SJ, Morrissey NJ, Warren RF. Upper-extremity deep-vein thrombosis after anterior shoulder dislocation and closed reduction. A case report. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2005 Sep;87(9):2086-90.

Trocciola SM, Chaer R, Dayal R, Lin SC, Kumar N, Rhee J, Pierce M, Ryer EJ, McKinsey J, Morrissey NJ, Bush HL, Kent KC, Faries PL. Comparison of results in endovascular interventions for infrainguinal lesions: claudication versus critical limb ischemia. Am Surg. 2005 Jun;71(6):474-9; discussion 479-80.

Mousa A, Rhee JY, Trocciola SM, Dayal R, Beauford RB, Kumar N, Henderson P, McKinsey J, Morrissey NJ, Kent KC, Faries PL. Percutaneous endovascular treatment for chronic limb ischemia. Ann Vasc Surg. 2005 Mar;19(2):186-91.

Dayal R, Bernheim J, Clair DG, Mousa AY, Hollenbeck S, DeRubertis B, McKinsey J, Morrissey NJ , Kent KC, Faries PL. Multimodal percutaneous intervention for critical venous occlusive disease. Ann Vasc Surg. 2005 Mar;19(2):235-40.

Morrissey NJ: Branched and Fenestreted stent-grafts for Endovascular Aortic reconstruction. Advances in Vascular Surgery; Volume 11; Chapter 6; 2004 DEC; Mosby, INC.

Dayal R, Faries PL, Lin SC, Bernheim J, Hollenbeck S,DeRubertis B, Trocciola S, Rhee J, McKinsey J, Morrissey NJ, Kent KC: Computer simulation as a component of catheter-based training. J Vasc Surg 2004 DEC: 40(6):1112-7.

Faries PL, Teodorescu VT, Morrissey NJ, Hollier LH, Marin ML: The role of surgical revascularization in the management of diabetic foot wounds. AM J Surg 2004 May: 187(5A):34S-37S.

Minor ME, Morrissey NJ, Peress R, Carroccio A, Ellozy S, Agarwal G, Teodorescu V, Hollier LH, Marin ML. Endovascular Treatment of an Iatrogenic Thoracic injury after Spinal Instrumentation. J Vasc Surg. 2004 Apr; (4):893-6.

Minor ME, Ellozy S, CarrocioA, Oak J, Chae K, Agarwal G, Surmay R, Teodorescu V, Morrissey NJ, Jacobs T, Lookstein R, Hollier HL, Marin ML. Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair in the octogenarian: is it worthwhile? Arch Surg. 2004 Mar: 139 (3):308-14.

Morrissey NJ: Endovascular Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Aneurysms. MT Sinai J Med. 2004 Jan: 71(1):1-3.

Ellozy SH, Carroccio A, Minor ME, Jacobs T, Chae KS, Cha A, Agarwal G, Goldstein B, Morrissey NJ, Spielvogel D, Lookstein RA, Teodorescu V, Hollier LH, and Marin ML. Challenges of Endovascular Tube Graft Repair of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms: Midterm Follow-up and Lessons Learned. J Vasc Surg 2003, 38: 676-683.

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REVIEWS, CHAPTERS AND EDITORIALS

Faries PL, Teodorescu VJ, Morrissey NJ, Hollier LH, Marin ML. The role of surgical revascularization in the management of diabetic foot wound. Am J Surg. 2004 May:187 (5A): 34S-37S

Morrissey NJ, Endovascular treatment of peripheral arterial aneurysms. Mt. Sinai J Med. 2004 Jan; 71 (1): 1-3

Morrissey NJ and Hollier LH: “ Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm” In Haimovicis Vascular Surgery. Ascher, E. Editor. Blackwell Science, December, 2003

Morrissey NJ and Hollier LH: Endovascular Approach To Thoracic and Thoraco-abdominal Aneurysms. In Trends in Vascular Surgery, edited by Pearce, Matsumura & Yao. 2003, 171-177.

Morrissey NJ. “Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms” in The National Herald, Focus on Health (Hellenic Medical Society of New York). April 5-6, 2003.

Morrissey NJ, Hollier LH, Jacobson JH “Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm” in George Geroulakos , Hero van Urk, Robert W. Hobson II, and Keith Calligaro (eds): Vascular Surgery; Cases, Questions, and Commentaries. Springer-Verlag London Limited 2003.

Faries PL, Morrissey NJ, Teodorescu V, Gravereaux EC, Burks JA Jr., Carroccio A, Hollier LH, Marin ML. Recent Advances in Peripheral Angioplasty and Stenting. Angiology 2002, 53(6):617-26.

Morrissey NJ, Faries PL, Teodorescu V, Hollier LH, Marin ML. Transrenal bare stents in endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal of Invasive Cardiology 2002, 14:36-40.

Morrissey NJ, Hollier L. Anatomic exposures in thoracic aortic surgery. Seminars in Vascular Surgery, 2000, 13(4): 283-289. Saunders.

Morrissey NJ. Experimental models used in endovascular aneurysm surgery in Marin ML, Hollier LH (eds): Endovascular Grafting: Advanced Treatment for Vascular Disease. Futura Publishing, 2000.

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