Emory Faculty
Emory Faculty
Yazan Duwayri, MD
Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road
1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg A, Fl 2, Atlanta, GA 30322About
Dr. Yazan Duwayri is a Professor and Chief of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at Emory University and Emory Healthcare in Atlanta. He holds the prestigious John E. Skandalakis Chair in Surgery and serves as Co-Director of the Emory Aortic Center.
As a physician executive, Dr. Duwayri leads a team of 24 academic vascular surgeons across seven hospitals. His focus includes improving surgical outcomes, optimizing care delivery, developing signature programs, fostering endovascular innovation, and advancing research and education for future vascular surgeons.
Dr. Duwayri has served on executive and advisory boards for non-profit organizations, medical device companies, and international vascular surgery societies. He has authored over 60 research articles in refereed journals and 11 book chapters.
Within the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), Dr. Duwayri has contributed through various committees and councils, including its Executive Board, Quality Council, Advocacy Council, Political Action Committee, Government Relations Committee, and Program Committee. Through his national professional roles, he champions enhanced patient access to vascular care through physician-led delivery model innovation and healthcare payment reform.
Dr. Duwayri earned his MD from the University of Jordan School of Medicine, completed his general surgery residency at the University of Toledo, and his vascular surgery fellowship at Washington University in Saint Louis. He also holds an MBA from Emory's Goizueta Business School.
Maintaining a thriving clinical practice, Dr. Duwayri specializes in complex aortic open and endovascular repair, carotid disease, peripheral arterial disease, and thoracic outlet syndrome.
Languages
- English
- Arabic
Emory Affiliation
- Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
- Emory Healthcare Network
- Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
- Professor and Chief of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy
Academic Profile
Year Started Practicing
- 2011
Locations
Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road
1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg A, Fl 2
Atlanta,
GA
30322
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Credentials
Education
- Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine, Vascular Surgery, 2011
- Residency: University of Toledo Department of Surg, General Surgery, 2009
- Internship: Indiana University, General Surgery, 2005
- Medical Education: University of Jordan, MD, 2002
Board Certifications
- Vascular Surgery, American Board of Surgery, 2012
- Surgery (General Surgery), American Board of Surgery, 2009
Awards
- American College of Surgeons/Society for Vascular Surgery Health Policy Scholarship for 2019
Atlanta's Top Doctors, Atlanta Magazine, 2017, 2018, 2019
Marquis Who’s Who in America 2016-2019
Professional Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
Southern Association for Vascular Surgery
Society for Vascular Surgery
American Venous Forum
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society
Southeastern Vascular Study Group, Vascular Quality Initiative
Georgia Vascular Society
