SpecialtiesW. Darrin Clouse, M.D. 
Clinical/Research Interests
Dr. Clouse specializes in vascular and endovascular surgery, including open surgical reconstruction and endovascular therapies for diseases of the abdominal and thoracic aorta, renal and mesenteric arteries, aortic arch branch vessels, carotid and vertebral arteries, and the extremity vessels. He is a decorated active duty USAF surgeon and is the consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General for the specialty. He is internationally recognized for his work on aortic disease, and the management of vascular trauma. He has written numerous journal articles and book chapters and lectures at national and international meetings. His clinical interests include open and endovascular therapies for aortic, aortic branch, and cerebrovascular disease.
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4860 Y St., Suite 3400
Sacramento, CA 95817
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Education:
Rochester, Minnesota
M.D. 1994
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
B.A. 1990
Internships:
San Antonio, Texas
1994-95
Residency:
San Antonio, Texas
1994-2000
General Surgery
Fellowships:
Boston, Massachusetts
2001-2003
Vascular Surgery/Endovascular Surgery
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
Rochester, Minnesota
1996-1997
Cardiovascular Research
Board Certifications:
American Board of Surgery, General Surgery, 2001
Professional Memberships:
Mayo Alumni Association
MGH Surgical Society
Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society
Society for Military Vascular Surgery
Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons
Southern Association for Vascular Surgery
Select Recent Publications:
Clouse W.D. Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aortic Injury: Current Thoughts and Technical Considerations. Sem Interv Radiol 2010; 27(1):55-67.
Propper B.W., Rasmussen T.E., Gifford S.M, Burkhardt G.E., Clouse W.D. Temporal Changes of Aortic Neck Morphology in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. J Vasc Surg 2010;51:1111-5.
Burkhardt G.E., Rasmussen T.E., Propper B.W., Lopez P.L, Gifford S.M., Clouse W.D. A National Survey of Evolving Management Patterns for Vascular Injury. J Surg Ed 2010; 66:239-47.
Brounts L.R., Singh N., Curry T., Kellicut D., Clouse W.D., Andersen C.Vascular Surgery Knowledge and Exposure Obtained During Medical School and the Potential Impact on Career Decisions. J Vasc Surg 2010; 51: 252-8.
Gifford S.M., Aidinian G., Clouse W.D., Fox C.J., Jones W.T., Zarzabal L.A., Michalek J.E., Propper B.W., Burkhardt G.E., Rasmussen T.E. Effect of Temporary Shunting on Extremity Vascular Injury: An Outcome Analysis from the Global War on Terror Vascular Injury Initiative. J Vasc Surg 2009;50(3):549-56.
Gifford S.M, Elisaon J.L, Clouse W.D., Spencer J.R., Burkhardt G.E., Propper B.W., Dixon P.S., Zarzabal L.A., Gelfond J.A., Rasmussen T.E. Early versus delayed restoration of flow with temporary vascular shunt reduces circulating markers of injury in a porcine model. J Trauma 2009;67(2):259-65.
Kauvar D.S., White J.M., Johnson C.A, Jones W.T, Rasmussen T.E., Clouse W.D. Endovascular versus Open Management of Blunt Traumatic Aortic Disruption at Two Military Trauma Centers: Comparison of In-Hospital Variables. Military Medicine 2009; 174:869-73.
Clouse W.D., Cambria R.P. Complex Aortic Aneurysm: Pararenal, Suprarenal and Thoracoabdominal. In: Hallett J., Mills J., Earnshaw J., Reekers J., Rooke T., editors. Comprehensive Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. 2nd edition. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2009.
Woodward E.B., Clouse W.D., Eliason J.L., Jones W. T. III, Peck, M.A., Bowser A.N., Cox M.W., Jenkins D.H., Smith D.L., Rasmussen T.E. Penetrating Femoropopliteal Injury During Modern Warfare: Experience of the Balad Vascular Registry. J Vasc Surg 2008;47:1259-65.
Rasmussen T.E., Clouse W.D., Peck M.A., Bowser A.N., Eliason J.L., Cox M.W., Woodward E.B., Jones W.T., Jenkins D.H. Development and Implementation of Endovascular Capabilities in Wartime. J Trauma 2008;64:1169-76.
