Professor of Surgery
University of Pittsburgh
Dr. Rabih Chaer is a Professor of Surgery, Site chief of the Presbyterian campus of the division of Vascular Surgery at UPMC, and program director of the residency and fellowship programs at UPMC. Dr. Chaer joined the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC in 2006 after completing his vascular training at New York Presbyterian hospital of Columbia and Cornell. After joining UPMC, Dr Chaer earned a master’s degree in clinical sciences at the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr Chaer clinical research interests focus on AAA pathobiology and risk of rupture, and the genetic determinants of venous stasis ulcerations.
Dr Chaer is interested in surgical education and wellness research, and currently serves on the research committee of the American Board of Surgery as well as the Video Based Assessment committee. Dr Chaer is the past chair of the SVS Education council, is a current Councilor of the American Board of Surgery and a Director of the Vascular Surgery Board. He enjoys fitness training and the outdoors, including triathlons, and long distance running.