University of California San Francisco

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Joseph
Rapp
MD

Professor Emeritus of Surgery
Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Department of Surgery, School of Medicine
University of California, San Francisco

    Education

    Education
    • 1964-68, University of Oregon, B.S., Biology
    • 1969-73, University of Oregon Medical School, M.D., Medicine
    Residencies
    • 1973-74, Baltimore City Hospital, Intern, Medicine
    • 1974-79, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Resident, Surgery
    Postdoctoral Training
    • 2004, Kaiser Permanente - Endovascular Mini Fellowship, Fellow, Surgery, (Vascular)

    Board Certifications

    • American Board of Surgery, 1981
    • American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery, 1990

    Clinical Expertise

    Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    Carotid Artery Disease
    Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    Complex Limb Revascularization
    Critical Limb Ischemia
    Deep Vein Thrombosis
    Diabetic Vascular Disease
    Dialysis Access
    Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
    Mesenteric Artery Disease
    Peripheral Artery Disease
    Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Varicose Veins
    Vascular Malformations

    Clinical Trials

    1. Related Conditions: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Aneurysm| Start Date: | End Date:

    Program Affiliations

    Chief, Vascular Surgery Service - San Francisco VA Medical Center

    Grants and Funding

    • LIPOPROTEIN ISOLATION FROM SURGICAL SPECIMENS AND PLASMA | NIH | 1988-07-01 - 1993-06-30 | Role: Principal Investigator
    • LIPOPROTEIN ISOLATION FROM SURGICAL SPECIMENTS AND PLASM | NIH | 1986-12-01 - 1989-11-30 | Role: Principal Investigator

    Publications

    MOST RECENT PUBLICATIONS FROM A TOTAL OF 125
    1. Saphenous vein bypass to pedal arteries. An aggressive strategy for foot salvage.
      Harris HW, Rapp JH, Reilly LM, Orlando PA, Krupski WC, Goldstone J| | PubMed
    2. Identification of aortic thrombus by magnetic resonance imaging.
      Pan X, Rapp JH, Harris HW, Krupski WC, Hale JD, Sheldon P, Kaufman L| | PubMed
    3. "Angiography" by magnetic resonance imaging: detailed vascular anatomy without ionizing radiation or contrast media.
      Rapp JH, Pan XM, Hale J, Sheldon P, Feldman R, Krupski W, Sharokh Z, Kaufman L| | PubMed
    4. Particle size distribution of lipoproteins from human atherosclerotic plaque: a preliminary report.
      Rapp JH, Harris HW, Hamilton RL, Krupski WC, Reilly LM, Ehrenfeld WK, Stoney RJ, Goldstone J, Kane JP| | PubMed
    5. Preoperative balloon-tipped catheter placement for proximal control in visceral artery aneurysm surgery.
      Rapp JH, Kerlan R, Ring EJ, Stoney RJ| | PubMed
    6. Comparative effects of hypertension and nicotine on injury-induced myointimal thickening.
      Krupski WC, Olive GC, Weber CA, Rapp JH| | PubMed
    7. Hypercholesterolemia and early restenosis after carotid endarterectomy.
      Rapp JH, Qvarfordt P, Krupski WC, Ehrenfeld WK, Stoney RJ| | PubMed
    8. Recurrent carotid stenosis: operative strategy and late results.
      Bartlett FF, Rapp JH, Goldstone J, Ehrenfeld WK, Stoney RJ| | PubMed
    9. Cholesterol lowering with total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
      Rapp JH, Krupski WC| | PubMed
    10. Ischemia of the upper extremity: significance of proximal arterial disease.
      Rapp JH, Reilly LM, Goldstone J, Krupski WC, Ehrenfeld WK, Stoney RJ| | PubMed