Vascular Center: About Our Physicians

Elliott Badder, M.D., FACS

Elliott Badder, M.D., received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University and completed his surgical training at Columbia-Presbyterian in New York. Having served on the faculty of Pennsylvania State University Hospital as well as currently serving as an associate professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Dr. Badder teaches residents and fellows on surgical rotation.

During his more than 30 years as a surgeon, Dr. Badder has written numerous articles and abstracts for prestigious medical journals and presented many educational and scientific lectures.

Paul Lucas, M.D., FACS, RPVI

Paul Lucas, M.D., earned his medical degree from Ross University, completed his General Surgery residency at the Union Memorial Hospital, and completed his Vascular Surgery fellowship at the University of Maryland and Mercy Medical Center. Board Certified in general and vascular surgery, Dr. Lucas is the author of numerous research articles on such topics as the stenting of the carotid artery in vascular surgery practice.

Serving on two vascular peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Lucas is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of numerous medical professional organizations including The Society of Vascular Surgery, Med-Chi of Maryland as well as others. Dr. Lucas serves as the Director of the Vascular Laboratory at Mercy and is certified in vascular ultrasound interpretation.

James L. Guzzo, M.D.

James L. Guzzo, M.D., is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University, and earned his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He completed both his internship and residency in General Surgery at University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Guzzo completed his Vascular Surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Guzzo is a candidate member of the American College of Surgeons, Society for Vascular Surgery and the Peripheral Vascular Surgical Society. He is the recipient of numerous professional and educational honors and awards and has a plethora of abstracts, chapters, and national presentations to his credit.

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