Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy Team

Our Surgeons

Our Vascular Surgeons Are National Clinical, Academic and Research Leaders

In addition to their clinical activities, our vascular surgeons are also faculty members of the Department of Surgery of the Emory University School of Medicine. The Division's clinical, multidisciplinary team also includes nurses, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs) and clinical research coordinators.

Julie Bumgardner, NP-C

Julie BumgardnerTelephone: 404-778-3324

Clinical Appointment
Nurse Practitioner, Division of Vascular Surgery

Certifications
American Nurses Credentialing Center

Education
Medical College of Georgia, Bachelor of Science of Nursing, 1991
Emory University, Master of Science in Nursing, NP, 1996

Organization Memberships
Society for Vascular Nursing

Special Interests
Outpatient management of vascular surgery patients

Year Started Practicing at Emory: 1998

Stephen Konigsberg, PA-C

Stephen KonigsbergTelephone: 404-778-3324

Clinical Appointments
Physician Assistant, Division of Vascular Surgery
Clinical Coordinator, Emory Vein Treatment Center

Certifications
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Education
Medical College of Georgia Physician Assistant Program, 1983

Organization Memberships
American College of Phlebology
American Academy of Physician Assistants
American Venous Forum
Georgia Association of Physician Assistants
Society for Vascular Surgery

Special Interests
Laser ablation for lower-extremity venous hypertension and refluxing leg veins
Microphlebectomy of varicose veins
Sclerotherapy of spider veins
Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy for the treatment of venous stasis ulcers

Year Started Practicing at Emory: 1984

Tina McElderry, PA-C

Tina McElderryTelephone: 404-778-3324

Clinical Appointment
Physician Assistant, Division of Vascular Surgery

Academic Appointment
Lecturer – Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, Emory School of Medicine

Certifications
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Education
San Diego State University, Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1975 University of Southern California, Master of Science in Education/Counseling, 1980
Emory University Physician Assistant Program, 1982

Organizational Memberships
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Georgia Association of Physician Assistants

Special Interests
Inpatient management of vascular surgery patients

Year Started Practicing at Emory: 1983