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Grayson S. Pitcher, M.D.

Grayson S. Pitcher, M.D.

Vascular Surgery , Surgery

4.8 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Accountable Health Partner Accountable Health Partners (AHP) is a network of over 2,000 community and UR medical faculty and a dozen leading hospitals throughout the region. AHP offers a full range of care.
Accepting New Patients

Contact

Appointment (585) 279-5100

Locations

Vascular Surgery - Rochester

Canal View Office Complex
140 Canal View Boulevard, Suite 103
Rochester, NY 14623

Vascular Surgery - Canandaigua

395 West Street, Suite 007
Canandaigua, NY 14424

About Me

“My goal as a vascular surgeon is to ensure the needs of the patient come first. My approach to patient care is to provide compassion, respect, integrity and teamwork to deliver excellent care.”

Areas of Expertise:

• Endovascular patient-specific thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms...
“My goal as a vascular surgeon is to ensure the needs of the patient come first. My approach to patient care is to provide compassion, respect, integrity and teamwork to deliver excellent care.”

Areas of Expertise:

• Endovascular patient-specific thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms

• Open and endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms

• Open aortoiliac reconstruction

• Peripheral arterial disease

• Spine exposure


Patients with vascular disease are often faced with complex chronic disorders that challenge them physically and emotionally. These issues are not always straightforward and require creative solutions to provide patients with the best long-term care and quality of life. I embrace having lasting relationships with vascular patients with the goal of integrating the preventative model of primary care.

In addition to being Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery, I have a strong interest in medical education and curriculum development. I treat a spectrum of vascular diseases and conditions including aortic aneurysms, aortoiliac occlusive disease, aortic ulcers, arteriovenous fistulas, carotid artery disease, critical limb ischemia, mesenteric ischemia, peripheral arterial disease, thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, vascular graft infections, varicose veins, venous insufficiency and visceral artery aneurysms. I am highly skilled in complex endovascular and open aortic reconstruction and have experience with rare vascular diseases.

Certified Specialties

Vascular Surgery - American Board of Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Surgery, Vascular (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Vascular Surgery, Mayo Foundation Rochester. 2017 - 2021

Internship, Vascular Surgery, Mayo Foundation Rochester. 2016 - 2017

Education

MD | Virginia Commonwealth University-West Hospital (USA). 2016

Awards

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS) Mentorship Program. 2021 - 2022

Mayo Clinic Vascular Surgery Thomas C. Bower Award. 2021

First Place - Section Round Poster Presentation. 2016

Second Place - Championship Final Round Poster Presentation. 2016

Publications

Journal Articles

Thirty-year single-center experience with arterial thoracic outlet syndrome.

Pitcher GS, Sen I, Mendes BC, Shuja F, DeMartino RR, Bower TC, Kalra M, Harmsen WS, Colglazier JJ

Journal of vascular surgery.. 2022 August 76 (2):523-530. Epub 04/01/2022.

Aneurysms of the superior mesenteric artery and its branches.

Pitcher GS, Cirillo-Penn NC, Mendes BC, Shuja F, DeMartino RR, Kalra M, Bower TC, Harmsen WS, Colglazier JJ

Journal of vascular surgery.. 2022 July 76 (1):149-157. Epub 03/08/2022.

Effect of obesity on radiation exposure, quality of life scores, and outcomes of fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic repair of pararenal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.

Sen I, Tenorio ER, Pitcher G, Mix D, Marcondes GB, Lima GBB, Ozbek P, Oderich GS

Journal of vascular surgery.. 2021 April 73 (4):1156-1166.e2. Epub 08/25/2020.

A Mycotic Common Iliac Artery Pseudoaneurysm of Indeterminate Etiology.

Pitcher G, Shuja F, Bacharach JM

Annals of vascular surgery.. 2020 August 67 :567.e5-567.e8. Epub 03/21/2020.

Are Vascular Surgery Trainees Satisfied and are They Using the Right Factors to Choose a Training Program?

Pitcher GS, Minami HR, Smeds MR

Annals of vascular surgery.. 2020 August 67 :123-133. Epub 04/06/2020.

Common Femoral Artery Access on YouTube: What Practices are Being Shown and Who is Delivering the Message?

Pitcher GS, Newton DH, Amendola MF

Journal of surgical education.. 2017 74 (3):455-458. Epub 12/20/2016.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.7 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.8 stars

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.7 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.8 stars

Patient Comments

Dr Pitcher was warm professional friendly and listened. Exceeded expectations as well!

Jul 20, 2024

2.6 stars

[...] The Dr. Was able to answer some questions but it seemed rushed.

May 15, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Grayson S. Pitcher was very pleasant and provided excellent care.

Apr 04, 2024

5.0 stars

Very good.

Mar 04, 2024

5.0 stars

I would definitely recommend this office and provider to everyone I know. The doctors explanation and honesty about my health and the need or lack there of, for any further care, or procedures at this time was terrific and refreshing

Aug 13, 2023

5.0 stars

Excellent explanations with visuals.

Mar 08, 2023