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David O’Connor, MD, FACS

Dr. David O’Connor is the Director of Vascular Research and an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center. Dr. O’Connor is a double board certified vascular and endovascular surgeon in full time clinical practice since 2012. He grew up in South Florida and then completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University, where he was a George and Harriet Cornell Scholar, and earned a bachelor of arts degree in economics with honors. He attended medical school at the University of Miami School of Medicine, and was a recipient of the University of Miami Board of Trustees Scholarship.

After completing his medical studies, he went on to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Montefiore Medical Center for residency training in general surgery. He obtained further specialized training in vascular and endovascular surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, one of the premier vascular surgery training programs in the United States.

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Since the start of his clinical practice at Hackensack, Dr. O’Connor has used a tailored approach to treating patients with complex vascular conditions. He believes in treating the patient as a whole, exploring both conventional and cutting edge therapies, while involving both the patient and the family in important health care decisions.

As a firm believer in new technologies, Dr. O’Connor has brought numerous innovative techniques to Northern New Jersey. Several “firsts” have included percutaneous endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, percutaneous endovascular thoracic aortic aneurysm repair, carbon dioxide angiography, pedal and radial artery access for peripheral angiograms, and transcarotid artery angioplasty and stenting.

Dr. O’Connor maintains a busy clinical practice and has particular expertise in the treatment of complex abdominal, thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, aortic dissection, carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, venous diseases, vascular tumors, thoracic outlet syndrome, renal and visceral disease, and rare vascular disorders. He is often called upon for second opinions and re-operative vascular surgery.

In addition to his clinical expertise, he is also actively involved in clinical research. He has authored over two dozen peer reviewed journal articles, authored numerous book chapters, and has given lectures at over fifty regional, national, and international vascular scientific conferences. His current research projects include new devices for minimally invasive aortic aneurysm repair, use of 3D imaging for complex endovascular procedures, drug eluting stents for limb threatening peripheral arterial disease, techniques to limit radiation and contrast use during endovascular procedures, stem cell therapy, and improvements to the transcarotid artery stenting procedure.

Dr. O’Connor is also a member of several surgical societies and is on several leadership committees for the Society for Vascular Surgery and he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also actively involved in the teaching and training medical students, surgical residents, and vascular fellows.

In his free time, Dr. O’Connor enjoys ancient and contemporary architecture, visiting museums, and traveling with his future wife Suzanne. His favorite outdoor activities include biking, golf, and skiing.