Alan M. Dietzek, M.D., FACS, has over 30 years of experience. He began his vascular surgery career at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY, where he and his senior partner established the division of vascular surgery. In 2000, he moved to Connecticut to become chief of the division of vascular surgery at Danbury Hospital. After several hospital mergers, he rose to the position of System Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery for Nuvance Health, a seven hospital system spanning western CT and the Hudson Valley of NY. He has held numerous academic and hospital appointments throughout his career and currently holds the academic rank of Professor of Surgery at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. In addition, he became the first recipient of the Linda and Steven R Cohen Endowed Chair in Vascular Surgery. This was donated by one of his grateful patients in 2006, an honor of which he is particularly proud. Dr. Dietzek held the endowed chair until his departure from Nuvance Health this past December to become the Regional Chair, Vascular Surgery HMH Southern Region and JSUMC Chair of Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Dietzek is nationally and internationally known for his extensive research in vascular surgery; he is an author of over 50 peer reviewed research publications, published multiple abstracts and book chapters, has participated in multiple clinical trials and given over 100 presentations. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the Society for Vascular Surgery, a past president of the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery and has held or holds leadership positions in numerous other vascular societies and professional organizations. Additionally, Dr. Dietzek has received many awards throughout his academic and professional career and has been included in New York Magazine’s Best Doctors for 20 consecutive years, recognizing his dedication to his field. He has a passion for mentoring, leading, and shaping future physicians, and for excellence in the care of patients with vascular disease particularly those with aortic aneurysm, carotid, lower extremity arterial and venous disorders.
Dr. Dietzek is an expert in performing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient endovascular procedures with extensive experience in the following areas:
- Aortic aneurysm
- Carotid artery disease
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Dialysis access
- Limb preservation
- Minimally invasive vascular surgery
- Peripheral arterial disease
- Varicose veins
- Venous insufficiency