Vascular Surgery Faculty

Caron Rockman, M.D.
Nationally renowned academic vascular surgeon and authority on the treatment of carotid artery disease; specialist in minimally invasive treatment of arterial and venous disease.

Experience
Dr. Caron Rockman is an Associate Professor of Surgery, Director of Medical Education and the Director of Clinical Research for the NYU Division of Vascular Surgery. She has been on the surgical faculty since completing her fellowship in 1996.

Dr. Rockman is active in all areas of general vascular surgery management and treatment, with particular interests in carotid artery endarterectomy, carotid artery angioplasty and stenting, lower extremity arterial disease and management for poor circulation in the legs, aortic aneurysm surgery, and treatment of other unusual vascular disorders.

Dr. Rockman has been active in expanding newer minimally invasive varicose vein procedures at NYU. Dr. Rockman treats vascular disease patients of both genders, and serves as a premier vascular surgeon for female patients who wish to be treated by a female physician.

Dr. Rockman is well published in many areas of vascular surgery, including carotid artery surgery and endovascular aortic aneurysm treatment. She is on the editorial board of the Journal of Vascular Surgery. She has authored over 40 peer-reviewed original publications and numerous textbook chapters. Her work demonstrates particular interest in the outcomes of vascular surgical procedures in women.

Professional Membership
Dr. Rockman is an active member of all major national vascular surgery societies, and has chaired, as well as, served on a number of national society committees. Her work has been presented at multiple national meetings, and has won a variety of regional and national awards and recognitions.

Education
Dr. Rockman is a graduate of Stanford University. She completed medical school, surgical residency, and fellowship training in vascular surgery at NYU School of Medicine.