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UF Health Surgical Specialists - Heart & Vascular Hospital
1505 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
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Martin R. Back, MD, FACS, RPVI, is a professor of surgery and chief of the division of vascular surgery and endovascular therapy at the University of Florida College of Medicine.Dr. Back was previously a professor of surgery at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He also served as the chief of vascular surgery at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, as well as the co-director of the noninvasive vascular laboratories at the James Haley VA and the USF division of vascular and endovascular surgery.Dr. Back earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his general surgery residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and a peripheral vascular surgery fellowship at the UF College of Medicine.Dr. Back is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of several professional societies and associations, including the Society for Vascular Surgery, the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery, the Society of University Surgeons and the Association of VA Surgeons. He has served as president of the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society, now nationally known as the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society, and the Florida Vascular Society.Additionally, Dr. Back serves on the board of directors and executive committee of the Society for Vascular Surgery and on the editorial board of the journal Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.His clinical and research interests include aortic disease (complex endovascular and open surgical interventions for abdominal and thoracic aortic pathologies); lower limb ischemia and peripheral vascular disease (open and endovascular procedures for limb salvage); cerebrovascular disease (complex open and endovascular management of occlusive lesions); renal and mesenteric vascular diseases (open and endovascular interventions); complex nonatherosclerotic vascular disorders (thoracic outlet syndrome, arteritis and hemodialysis access complications); and the expanded role for duplex ultrasonography in vascular intervention planning, intraprocedural assessment and post-intervention surveillance.Dr. Back has more than 100 publications in peer-reviewed vascular journals and more than 20 chapters in vascular textbooks.
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Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise
Surgeon
Education & Training
University of Florida (Fellowship)
Harbor UCLA Medical Center (Residency)
Doctorate - UCLA
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery
Medical Conditions Treated
conditions treated by a Surgeon, like Dr. Martin Back, may include:
Aneurysm, Angina, Aortic Stenosis, Appendicitis, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, IBD, Peritonitis and Pilonidal Cyst
Please contact Dr. Back's office for more information or to schedule a consultation.
Medical Procedures Performed
procedures performed by a Surgeon, like Dr. Martin Back, may include:
Surgical Consultation, Surgery, Neurosurgery Consultation, Pre-Surgery Consultation, Surgery Consultation, Pediatric Pre-Surgery Consultation, Pre-Surgery Consultation, Laparoscopic Surgery Consultation, Gallbladder Removal / Cholecystectomy, Appendicitis / Appendectomy, Eyelid Surgery / Blepharoplasty, Brain Tumor Evaluation, Brain Aneurysm Treatment, Stroke Treatment (Acute), Refractive Lens Exchange, Brain Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, Surgery Follow Up, Neurosurgery Follow Up, Pre-Surgery Follow Up, Surgical Follow Up, Pediatric Pre-Surgery Follow Up, Laparoscopic Surgery Follow Up, Neuro-Oncology Consultation, Surgery Second Opinion, Wrist Arthroscopy, Endoscopic Eyebrow Elevation, Forehead Correction, Hand & Microsurgery Specialist Consultation, Hand & Microsurgery Specialist Follow Up, Head & Neck Surgery, Pelvic Surgery, Ptosis Repair, Central Line Placement, Gender Confirmation Surgery, Cerebral Shunt, Surgical Infections, Tube Thoracotomy, Laparoscopic Colectomy, Amputation, Limb Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mastectomy, Upper Extremity Tendon Repair, Toe-to-Thumb Transplant, Upper Extremity Nerve Repair, Upper Extremity Joint Replacement, Upper Extremity Amputation, Reflux Surgery, Spleen Surgery, Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) Surgery, YAG Laser Procedure, Colon Surgery, Distal Pancreatectomy, Splenectomy, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Orthopedic Follow Up (Hand), Orthopedic Consultation (Hand), Cranial Bypass, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), Esophageal Surgery, Gastrectomy, Laparoscopy, Lymph Node Biopsy, Pancreatic Surgery, Paraesophageal Surgery, Parathyroid Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer Screening, Whipple Procedure, Hepatic Surgery, Complex Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laparoscopy Consultation, Minimally Invasive Surgery Consultation, Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation (MSA), Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Pyloromyotomy, Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) and Small Bowel Resection
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Insurances
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Locations
UF Health Surgical Specialists - Heart & Vascular Hospital
1505 SW Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 265-5470
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Martin Back accepting new patients?
Yes, Martin Back is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Martin Back offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Back's office at (352) 265-5470 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
Does Martin Back offer telehealth appointments?
Please contact Dr. Back's office at (352) 265-5470 for information telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which language(s) does Martin Back speak?
Martin Back speaks English.
Which board certifications does Martin Back have?
Martin Back is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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