Dr. Paul J. Gagne, MD, FACS, RVT
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
330 Boston Post Rd Suite 240 Darien CT, 06820About
Dr. Paul J. Gagne, a skilled vascular surgeon, is the founder of Vascular Care Connecticut, established in 2021. His expertise lies in treating arterial and venous diseases, with a focus on conditions such as abdominal aortic aneurysms, carotid disease, and various venous issues. With a commitment to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, Vascular Care Connecticut offers exceptional care backed by years of experience and the latest methods. A distinguished career includes being the first in Connecticut to implant a drug-eluting stent for peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Gagne's contributions extend to multi-center clinical trials and leadership roles, such as serving on the Board of Directors for the Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society.
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Education and Training
New York University School of Medicine Medical Degree 1986
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery- Certified in Vascular Surgery and General Surgery
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Director of the Vascular Research Laboratory NYU’s Hospitals Center -
Professional Memberships
- American Venous Forum
- Society of Vascular Surgeons
Fellowships
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Vascular Surgery 1995
Internships
- New York University Medical Center0Surgery
Fellowships
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine1995Vascular Surgery
Professional Society Memberships
- Society of Vascular Surgeons, American Venous Forum
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Get to know Vascular Surgeon Dr. Paul J. Gagne, who serves patients throughout the State of Connecticut.
A determined vascular surgeon, Dr. Gagne founded Vascular Care Connecticut in 2021, providing specialized treatment for arterial and venous diseases. He specializes in treating conditions like abdominal aortic aneurysms, carotid disease, venous disease, deep vein thrombosis, chronic deep vein disease, venous ulcers, and lower extremity peripheral artery disease.
Vascular Care Connecticut is committed to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of vascular disease. Their expert clinical team is dedicated to compliance and training in the latest methods for maximizing safety and effectiveness. They bring together decades of experience to offer unparalleled care in Connecticut.
Educated in the United States, Dr. Gagne earned his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine in 1986, before completing his internship and residency in general surgery at the New York University Medical Center in 1991. He then went on to further his training by completing a fellowship in vascular surgery at the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in 1995.
An expert in his field, the doctor is board-certified in vascular surgery and general surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.
Highly respected within the medical community, he has been recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a Distinguished Fellow of the Society of Vascular Surgery. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society and is a member of the American Venous Forum. Additionally, he is a section editor of the journal Vascular Disease Management.
Dr. Gagne’s career highlights include his service as a general and vascular surgeon in the United States Navy and being the first surgeon in Connecticut to implant a drug-eluting stent to treat a person with peripheral arterial disease. He has also been the principal investigator in several multi-center clinical trials.
Prior to establishing Vascular Care Connecticut, he worked as the Director of the Vascular Research Laboratory at New York University’s Hospitals Center and was a member of New York University’s Vascular Associates.
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