Clinical Expert

Dr. Arko was the first in the world to implant a branched stent graft specifically designed for branch vessel repair of a thoracic aortic aneurysm and continues involvement in some of the nation's top clinical trials. His work has resulted in more than 150 scientific articles, abstracts, books, book chapters and numerous presentations. Dr. Arko’s clinical expertise is in stent graft treatment of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysmal disease, stenting and endarterectomy in carotid arterial disease, renovascular hypertension, aortoiliac occlusive disease, mesenteric vascular and minimally invasive therapy in venous disease. His research interests include simulation-based medical planning for cardiovascular disease and aortic wall microarchitecture and cyclic strain as well as device development. Dr. Arko is on the Editorial Boards of Endovascular Today and Journal of Endovascular Therapy and is a distinguished reviewer for the Journal of Vascular Surgery and Mayo Clinic Proceedings.