USF Health Department Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery

Dr. Jean Bismuth started his Vascular Surgery career in his hometown of Copenhagen, Denmark and has spent the last 17 years in Houston, Texas. Although he manages the full spectrum of vascular disease, his key clinical interests include aortic dissection, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and central venous pathology. He brings a collaborative approach of working across specialties in the cardiovascular space, innovations in cardiovascular care, and a strong research background, which has included funding from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, American Heart Association and the Society for Vascular Surgery among others.

Halim Yammine, MD is a board-certified general and vascular surgeon with extensive training and leadership experience in academic medicine. He earned both his Bachelor’s degree and Medical Degree from the American University of Beirut, laying the foundation for a distinguished career in surgical care and research.

Dr. Yammine completed a two-year post-doctoral research fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he contributed to cutting-edge vascular research. He went on to complete his General Surgery residency at Houston Methodist Hospital, followed by fellowship training in Vascular Surgery at Carolinas Medical Center, where he later joined the faculty.

During his tenure at Carolinas Medical Center, Dr. Yammine served as Associate Program Director for the Vascular Surgery Fellowship and Director of Research for the Division of Vascular Surgery and the Aortic Center. He is passionate about all aspects of vascular surgery, with a particular focus on aortic dissection and complex aortic repair.