THOMAS R. BERNIK, M.D., F.A.C.S, F.S.V.S.

Department of Vascular Surgery 350 Engle Street Englewood, N.J. 07631 Phone: (201) 894-3689 Fax: (201) 541-2965 Email: [email protected]

EDUCATION: 07/1990 – 06/1994 M.D. Degree George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.

07/1986 – 06/1989 Bachelor of Science Degree, Biology; Minor Degree in Art History George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

07/1985 – 12/1985 Pennsylvania State University

BOARD CERTIFICATION: 2017 Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation Certification 2015 Re-certification in Vascular Surgery 2013 Re-certification in General Surgery 2005 Board Certified in Vascular Surgery 2004 Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) 2001 Board Certified in General Surgery 2001 Certified: Register Vascular Technology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 01/2016 – present Chief of Vascular Surgery, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Englewood NJ. 06/2017 – present Associate Director Surgical Sciences Research Laboratory. Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Englewood NJ. 06/2010 – 2015 Chief of Vascular Surgery, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, NY, N.Y. 08/2014 – present Associate Professor of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai NY 06/2010 – 2015 Medical Director, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Vascular Laboratories 09/2003 – 05/2010 Chief, Endovascular Surgery, St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center, New York, N.Y. Page 1 of 15 THOMAS R. BERNIK, M.D., F.A.C.S, F.S.V.S.

09/2002 – present Assistant Professor of Surgery, New York Medical College, Valhalla, N.Y.

09/2002 – 05/2010 Attending Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology, St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center, New York, N.Y.

09/2007 – 2014 Academic Clinical Instructor of Vascular Surgery, New York School of Podiatric Medicine

06/2008 – 2009 Clinical Consultant, Device Applications, FoxHollow Technologies Redwood City, CA

07/2007 – 2014 Clinical Physician Educator Covidien, Surgical Observership / Symposium, Saint Vincent’s Hospital, N.Y., N.Y., and Beth Israel Hospital N.Y., N.Y.

06/2002 – 09/2002 Endovascular/Interventional Fellowship Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y.

07/2000 – 06/2002 Fellowship: Vascular Surgery North Shore University Medical Center, Manhasset, N.Y.

07/1997 – 06/2000 Residency: General Surgery St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center, New York, N.Y.

07/1996 – 06/1997 Clinical Research St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center New York, N.Y. (Department Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery)

07/1994 – 06/1995 Internship: General Surgery St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center, New York, N.Y.

COMMITTEES: 2017 – present Society for Vascular Surgery Membership Committee 2017 – present Emergency Department Chair Search Committee 2016 – present Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) 2016 – present Medical Education Committee, Englewood Hospital, Englewood NJ. 2016 – present Material Management Committee, Englewood Hospital, Englewood NJ. 2016 – present Medical Staff Professional Practice Evaluation (PPE) Committee, Englewood Hospital, Englewood NJ. 2016 – present Surgical Professional Practice Evaluation (PPE) Committee, Englewood Hospital, Englewood NJ.

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2016 – present Operating Room Committee, Englewood Hospital, Englewood NJ. 2011 – 2015 CVIR Value Analysis Committee. Mount Sinai Health System, NY, NY. 2011 – 2015 Operating Room Committee. Beth Israel Medical Center, NY, NY. 2011 – 2015 Quality Improvement Committee. Beth Israel Medical Center, NY, NY. 2010 – 2015 Medical Board Member. Beth Israel Medical Center, NY, NY. 2007 – 2010 Chair, Endovascular Oversight Committee. Saint Vincent’s Hospital, NY, NY. New Technologies Committee. Saint Vincent’s Hospital, NY, NY. Medical Board Member. Saint Vincent’s Hospital, NY, NY.

RESEARCH: 2018 – present Evaluation of human saphenous vein graft in the murine model. EHMC IACUC# SSL-17-06-016 2018 – present Evaluation of human amniotic membrane in preventing neurologic 2016 – present Trans metatarsal amputation: The role of adjunctive revascularization. EHMC Protocol# E-16-669. Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 2016 – present Technique and methods to effect dissection of the umbilical artery from the human umbilical cord. EHMC IRB Protocol # E-11-412 2016 – present Principle Investigator. Prophylactic Negative-Pressure Therapy for femoral Incisions in vascular surgery. EHMC IRB Protocol # E-16-679. Englewood Hospital and Medical Center.

2016 – present Principle Investigator. BEST – CLI Trial, randomized multicenter controlled trial to compare best endovascular versus best surgical therapy in patients with critical limb ischemia. Englewood Hospital, Englewood N.J. . EHMC IRB Protocol # E-16-659. Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. 2014 Vascular Quality Initiative TEVAR Project Site 2014 Prospective Study Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Beth Israel 2014 2014 – 2016 Principal Investigator, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, N.Y. Division of Vascular Surgery. ISERB 198-14: Use of Negative Pressure Therapy on Closed Groin Wounds in Patients Undergoing Vascular Surgery 2013 "30-day readmission rates in vascular surgery patients using NSQIP database.", Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, N.Y. Division of Vascular Surgery. 2013 – 2014 Principal Investigator, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, N.Y. Division of Vascular Surgery. ISERB 226-12: The use of Fluorescence Angiography in Evaluating Revascularization in Chronic Limb Ischemia.

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2006 – 2010 Principal Investigator, Saint Vincent Catholic Hospital and Medical Centers, New York, N.Y. Department of Surgery. ISERB 07-22: An Exploratory Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, 12-Week Oral Dose Study to Evaluate the Effects of MK-0736 on Atherosclerotic Disease Biomarkers in Lower Extremity Plaque Excised from Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease. (MOXIE) Merck Protocol No.: 006-00 Fox Hollow Protocol No.: FHT-P-06-012

ISERB 07-50 Plaque Removal versus Open Bypass Surgery for Critical Limb Ischemia (PROOF) FoxHollow Protocol No.: FHT-P-06-003

ISERB 07-49 RNA Expression Profiling of Lesions from In Vivo Carotid Atherectomies (REPLICA), FoxHollow Protocol No.: FHT-P-05-003

ISERB 07-111 Peripheral Use of AngioJet Rheolytic Thrombectomy with Mid- Length Catheters. (PEARL Registry). Possis Medical, Inc.

Retrospective Review of Deep Venous Thrombosis Patients Treated with the AngioJet® Rheolytic™ Thrombectomy System. Possis Medical, Inc.

2000 – 01 North Shore University Department of Vascular Surgery and Department of Research and Biomedical Sciences, Manhasset, N.Y. Vascular basic science and vascular clinical research.

1996 – 98 Clinical Research, St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center, New York, N.Y. Department Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Prospective (double blind) clinical trial: “Prophylaxis against atrial fibrillation following coronary artery bypass surgery using corticosteroids.” Prospective clinical trial: “Thoracoscopy versus tube thoracostomy as the initial treatment for primary or recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax.” Retrospective Outcome Analysis of Splenectomy in HIV vs. AIDS patients.

1992 Research Associate: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C. Retrospective study on the correlation between alpha fetal protein levels and the incidence of birth defects.

HONORS AND AWARDS GRANTS: 2017 Gore Fellows Fund for research and development $17000

2016 Chair, Plenary Session: Global Wound Care Congress 2016. San Antonio, Texas. Sept 12-13

2016 – 2018 Bergen Magazine 2017 Top Doctors Page 4 of 15 THOMAS R. BERNIK, M.D., F.A.C.S, F.S.V.S.

2017 – 2018 New Jersey Choice Top Doctors

2009 – 2017 New York Magazine Best Doctors

2008 – 2016 Castle Connolly New York Metro Area Top Doctor

2002 – 2016 New York Super Doctors

2013 New York Society for Vascular Surgery Research Grant “The Use of Fluorescence Angiography in Evaluating Revascularization in patients with Critical Leg Ischemia $7500 2002 The Richard Green Award for Best Research Paper: Eighteenth Annual Vascular Fellows Abstract Competition. New York, N.Y. April 4, 2002. 2001 Young Investigators Award Competition: Twenty Fourth Annual Conference on Shock, Marco Island, FL. June 10, 2001 1999 Thomas F. Nealon, Jr. Chief Resident of the Year Award, 1998-1999. St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center, New York, N.Y. 1992 W.T. Gill Student Research Fellowship, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C. 1991 March of Dimes Research Scholarship, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.

EXPERT MEDIA COMMENTARY: Expert medical commentary in national media outlets, including: Print: Business Week, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, New York Times, Newsday, San Francisco Chronicle, San Diego Union Tribune, Washington Post Internet: ABCNews.com, CBS.com, FoxNews.com, MSNBC.com, Salon.com TV: ABC News Now, Good Day New York, CBS News, WB11 NY, NJ Caucus Radio: Associated Press Broadcast, WOR 710

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MEDIA BROADCASTS: “New advances in vascular surgery.” Steve Adubato, Caucus: New Jersey. Jan 2016 “Current Treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia.” Lou Adler's Medical Journal, WOR 710 AM. Part one July 23, 2007, part two July 24, 2007. “Popliteal Aneurysm Treatment.” Healthy Life ABC News Now. August 10, 2006. “Plaque Buster, Unblocking Clogged Arteries.” Eye On Health. ABC 11 Eyewitness News May 16, 2006. “Same Day Laser Vein Surgery.” Fox News with Lucy Noland. March 8, 2006. “New Surgical Procedure On Tap For PVD Patients. Technique Promises To Be Minimally Invasive.” CBS News. October 28, 2005. “Powering Through Clogged Arteries. FoxHollow's SilverHawk is a promising alternative to stents and bypass surgery.” Business Week June 20, 2005

PUBLICATIONS: Melissa Montoya, BA, MBS, Bradley Gaddis, MD, Phillip Bahramipour, MD, Herbert Dardik, MD, FACS, Thomas R. Bernik, MD, FACS “Aberrant splenic artery complicated by aneurysm during pregnancy.” Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques.

Jack T. Bernik BS, Melissa Montoya, BA, MBS, Herbert Dardik, MD, FACS, Thomas R. Bernik, MD, FACS. “Ulnar artery aneurysm and hypothenar hammer syndrome.” Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques. Nov 2017.

Brian M. Leoce BS, Jack T. Bernik BS, Anjoli Gupta MD, Herbert Dardik MD FACS, Thomas R. Bernik MD, FACS. "True aneurysm of the anterior tibial artery," Annals of Vascular Surgery. April 2018.

Brian M. Leoce BS, Herbert Dardik MD FACS, Thomas R. Bernik MD, FACS. "Endovascular rescue of long-term vascular graft implants and need for continuous surveillance" Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques. Oct 2017.

Brian M. Leoce, Herbert Dardik MD FACS, Mahesh Bikkina, MD FACC, Thomas R. Bernik MD, FACS. “Atypical Infrarenal Aortic Coarctation.” Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques. Cover Image. May 2017.

William Beckerman, Thomas Bernik, Shirley Xing, Herbert Dardik. “Symptomatic giant carotid artery aneurysm.” Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques. Cover Image. Nov 2016. David Peckman, Joseph Sabat, Thomas Bernik, Simon Eiref. Capillary lactate and critical limb ischemia. Abstract: Journal of Vascular Surgery. 64, 3, September 2016.

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Sam Tyagi, Joseph Sabat, Shinichi Fukuharaa, Behzad Farivara, Alexander Kagenb, Thomas Bernik. “Hybrid endovascular and open surgical approach to a chronic, traumatic arteriovenous fistula.” International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. Jan 16, 2016.

Joseph Sabat, Samuel Tyagi, Anna Srouji, David Pechman, Anjuli M. Gupta, David Lucido, Robert Grossi, Thomas Bernik. IP123. Prophylactic Negative-Pressure Therapy for Femoral Incision in Vascular Surgery: Preliminary Results of a Prospective, Randomized Trial. Journal of Vascular Surgery, Vol. 63, Issue 6, p94S–95S June 2016.

Fukuhara S, Clarke-Pearson E, Tyagi S, Bernik T. “Endovascular Stent Graft Repair of Thoracic Aortic Mural Thrombus in a Patient with Polycythemia Vera: A Word of Caution.” Vascular. 2015 Feb;23(1):89-92

Tyagi S, Sabat J, Bernik TR. Evaluation of Revascularization Using Indocycanine Green Fluorescence Angiography. Journal of Vascular Surgery Vol 60, Issue 3, page 819-820 Sept 2014

Michael Leitman, Kei Suzuki, Aaron J Wengrofsky, Eyal Menashe, Michal Poplawski, Kar-Mun Woo, Charles M Geller, David Lucido, Thomas Bernik, Barbara A Zeifer, Byron Patton, “Early recognition of acute thoracic aortic dissection and aneurysm.” World Journal of Emergency Surgery. 2013 Nov 13;8(1):47

Fukuhara S, Bernik TR. “Bilateral Giant Extracranial Carotid Artery Aneurysms.” Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2013 Apr;27(3):354.e13-6.

Fukuhara S, Bernik TR. “A novel method for the treatment of dysphagia lusoria due to aberrant right subclavian artery.” European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery & Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery.2013 Mar;16(3):408-10.

Neragi-Miandoab S, Bernik TR. “Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms.” Recent Pat Cardiovasc Drug Discov. 2009 Nov 1;4(3):211-221.

Bernik TR. “Management of Complex Arterial and Venous Thrombosis Using Mechanical Thrombectomy and Pulsed Thrombolysis.” Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques. February 2005; 15(1):46-47.

Bernik TR, Friedman SG, Ochani M, DiRaimo R, Ulloa L, Yang H, Sudan S, Czura C, Ivanova S. and Tracey KJ, “Pharmacological Stimulation of the Cholinergic Anti-inflammatory Pathway.” Journal Exp Med March 2002; 195:781–8.

Bernik TR, Friedman SG, Scher LA, Safa T. “Pseudoaneurysm of the Subclavian-Vertebral Artery Junction - Case Report and Review of the Literature.” Vascular and Endovascular Surgery November/December 2002;36:461-64.

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Bernik TR, Friedman SG, Ochani M, DiRaimo R, Susarla S, Czura CJ, Tracey KJ. “Cholinergic Anti- Inflammatory Pathway Inhibition of TNF During Ischemia Reperfusion.” Journal of Vascular Surgery Dec 2002;36:1231-36.

Yang H, Wang H, Bernik TR, Ivanova S, Wang H, Ulloa L, Roth J, Eaton JW, Tracey KJ: “Globin Attenuates the Innate Immune Response to Endotoxin.” Shock June 2002.

Bernik TR, Ravnic D, Bernik SF, Wallack MK: “Ectopic Supernumerary Kidney: A Rare Cause of Para- Aortic Mass. Case Report and Review.” The American Surgeon, July 2001;67:657-9.

Bernik TR, Bernik SF, Patane J, Mayer DA, Wallack MK: “Balloon Blunt Tip Trocar for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Improvement over the Traditional Verres Needle and Hasson Methods).” Journal of Laparo-endoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques April 2001; 11:73-8.

Bernik TR, Morgenstern BR, Pindyck F, Wallack MK: “Palliative Treatment of Recurrent Obstructing Gastric Cancer. A Case Report of Successful Treatment with Three Self-Expanding Metallic Stents” Surgical Endoscopy, June 6 2000;14:594.

Bernik SF, Bernik TR, Whooley BP, Wallack MK. “Carcinoma of the Breast During Pregnancy: A Review and Update on Treatment Options.” Surgical Oncology 1999;7:45-49.

Bernik TR, Burchell AR: Splenic Surgery. In: “The Role of Surgery in AIDS: An Outcomes Based Approach,” Flum DR, Wallack MK, (eds.) Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, New York, N.Y., March 1999:135-166.

Flum DR, Steinberg SD, Bernik TR, Bonfils-Roberts E, Kramer MD, Adams PX, Wallack MK: “Thoracoscopy in Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.” Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1997;114:361-366.

Shamess A, Bernik T, and Tenner S.: “A Perplexing Case: Refractory Hypertension due to Conn’s Syndrome.” Postgraduate Medicine 1994; 95:199-206.

PRESENTATIONS: Voigt B, Herbert Dardik MD, Thomas R. Bernik MD. Visceral and renal snorkel for bilobed pararenal aortic aneurysm complicated by retrograde thoracic dissection with paresis. Society for clinical vascular surgery 46 annual symposium Las Vegas Nevada March 17, 2018. Voigt B, Bernik T, Dardik H, Hoffman T, Pergolizzi R. Interposition aortic grafting in the Murine model using human umbilical cord artery. Society for clinical vascular surgery 46 annual symposium Las Vegas Nevada March 17, 2018.

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Jordan Hebert MD, Bret Voigt MD, Herbert Dardik MD, Thomas R. Bernik MD, bilateral limb threatening DVT with salvage requiring thrombectomy, filter exclusion, and relining. Society for clinical vascular surgery 46 annual symposium Las Vegas Nevada March 17, 2018. Submitted. Jordan Hebert MD, Bret Voigt MD, Herbert Dardik MD, Thomas R. Bernik MD, Prevention of Upper extremity Amputation Using Cryopreserved Vein Bypass Followed by Endovascular Rescue. Society for clinical vascular surgery 46 annual symposium Las Vegas Nevada March 17, 2018. Submitted. Bradley Gaddis, MD, Phillip Bahramipour, MD, Herbert Dardik, MD, FACS, Thomas R. Bernik, MD, FACS “Aberrant splenic artery complicated by aneurysm during pregnancy.” New Jersey Vascular Society, October 24, 2017.

Bernik T. IVC iliac vein occlusion management with mechanical thrombectomy and stenting. (EVM), Expert Venous Management Meeting, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Englewood NJ. June 6- 7, 2017. Thomas R. Bernik MD, Daniel Fremed MD, Daniel Han, MD, Herbert Dardik, MD. Novel Approach for celiac debranching utilizing the gastroduodenal artery. SCVS Orlando Florida. March 20, 2017 Thomas R. Bernik MD, Moshen Bannazadeh MD, Phillip Baramapour MD, Herbert Dardik, MD. Endovascular Rescue of Long – term Patent Degenerating Grafts. SCVS Orlando Florida. March 20, 2017 Bernik T. Update on Vascular Surgery. Board of Directors. Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Englewood NJ. Nov 2016. Bernik T. Current Management of PVD. Department of Medicine Grand Rounds, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Englewood NJ. Nov 2016. Voigt, B & Dardik, H & Bernik, T. (May, 2017). Innovative Approach for Celiac Debranching Utilizing the Gastroduodenal Artery Poster presented at: Englewood Medical Center Annual Poster Presentation; Englewood, NJ, USA.

Bernik T. Carotid endarterectomy in the era of Plavix. Department of Anesthesia Grand Rounds, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Englewood NJ. Oct 2016 David Peckman, Joseph Sabat, Thomas Bernik, Simon Eiref. Capillary lactate and critical limb ischemia. 30th Annual Meeting Eastern Vascular Society. September 15, 2016 Bernik T, Cioroiu M, Dardik, H. Current trends in the vascular management of critical limb ischemia. Global Wound Care Congress 2016. San Antonio, Texas. Sept 12-13, 2016. Bernik T. Acute DVT Interventional Options. 2016 Fellows Course in Venous Disease. Englewood Hospital, Englewood NJ. May 16, 2016. Joseph Sabat MD, PhD. Samuel Tyagi MD. Anna Srouji BS. David Pechman MD. Anjuli Gupta MD. David Lucido PhD. Robert Grossi MD. Thomas Bernik MD. Prophylactic Negative-Pressure Therapy for femoral Incision in vascular surgery: Preliminary Results of a Prospective, Randomized Trial. SVS Annual symposium. June 16, 2016. Washington D.C.

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Peckman D, Bernik T. Renal salvage after Bilateral renal snorkel occlusion following endo-AAA repair using angiojet thrombectomy. SCVS Annual symposium on vascular surgery. March 12-16, 2016. Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada Sabat J, Tyagi S, Fukuhara S, Haveson S, Bernik T. Evaluation of Revascularization Using Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Angiography. Journal of Vascular Surgery. Vol 60 (3), pp 819-820. Podium presentation at the Joint Meeting for the Eastern and New England Vascular Societies. Boston Mass. September 2014.

Tyagi S, Sabat J, Fukuhara S, Gandolfi B, Bernik T. The Use of Intra-Arterial Fluorescence Angiography to Identify Angiosomes of the Foot. International Socitey for Vascular Surgery. November 22, 2013. Hilton Hotel. New York, NY. 4/2013

Behzad S.F, Fukuhara S, Bernik TR. “Aortoiliac resection secondary to infected iliac endograft.” NY Society for Vascular Surgery, Cornell University Hospital, N.Y. Nov 4, 2013. Sabat J, Tyagi S, Farivar B, Fukuhara S, Kagen A, Bernik T. Staged Hybrid Approach to Chronic Traumatic Arteriovenous Fistula of the Left Lower Extremity. Mount Sinai Beth Israel Research Fair. May 1, 2014.

Tyagi S, Farivar B, Fukuhara S, Bernik T. Modified Aortic Arch Reconstruction. Presented at the Fall Meeting of the New York Society of Vascular Surgery November 4th, 2013. Griffis Faculty Club. New York, New York.

Behzad S. Farivar, MD, Shinichi Fukuhara, MD, and Thomas Bernik, MD, FACS Aortoiliac Resection Secondary to Infected Iliac Endograft New York Society for Vascular Surgery November 4, 2013 Griffis Faculty Club. New York, New York

Tyagi S, Fukuhara S, Haveson, S, Bernik T. Intramural Thrombus Is Protective and Predictive of Type II Endoleak in Patients Undergoing EVAR. 27th Annual Meeting of the Eastern Vascular Society, September 19-22nd, 2013, The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV.

S Tyagi MD, S Fukuhara MD, E Dayan MD, S Haveson MD, and T Bernik, MD. Intramural Thrombus Is Protective and Predictive of Type II Endoleak in Patients Undergoing EVAR. Eastern Vascular Society. Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, WV. September 21, 2013

Tyagi S, Sabat J, Fukuhara S, Dayan E, Bernik T. The Use of Fluorescence Angiography in Evaluating Revascularization in Chronic Limb Ischemia. Presented at the Spring Meeting of the New York Society of Vascular Surgery May 16th 2013. University Club. New York, New York.

S Fukuhara, M.D., E Clarke-Pearson, M.D., S Tyagi, M.D., T Bernik, M.D. Endovascular Stent Graft Repair of Thoracic Aortic Mural Thrombus in a Patient with Polycythemia Vera. 41st Annual Symposium on Vascular Surgery, Society Page 10 of 15 THOMAS R. BERNIK, M.D., F.A.C.S, F.S.V.S.

of Clinical Vascular Surgery, March 12-16, 2013, Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami, Florida.

Fukuhara S, Tyagi S, Clark-Pearson E, Bernik TR. “A Challenging Case of Thoracic Aortic Mural Thrombus with Polycythemia Vera.” Presentation 41st Annual Symposium, Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, Miami. March 12, 2013.

Tyagi S, Fukuhara S, Patton B, Yun J, Bernik T. A Novel Method for the Treatment of Dysphagia Lusoria Due to Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery. Winter Meeting of New York Society of Vascular Surgery, January 30, 2013

Bernik TR. “Vascular Surgery in 2011.” BIMC Grand Rounds. November 2011. Bernik TR. “Current Treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease.” Gramercy Park Surgical Center. BIMC Podiatric Grand Rounds. August 2011. Bernik TR. “New Advances in the Treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease.” Geriatric Education Conference. CHP. October 2010. Bernik TR. “Minimally Invasive Treatment Options for CLI.” Science and Pearls Podiatric Conference, Laguardia Marriott. December 2009. Bernik TR. “State of The Art Peripheral Endovascular Interventions.” Regional Geriatric Educational Conference, Cornell University. Oct2009. Bernik TR. “Saving Limbs and Lives Together: The Team Module Approach to PAD.” New York State Podiatric Medical Associations 2009 Clinical Conference. Jan 25, 2009. Bernik TR, Soto F. “Thoracoabdomonal Endovascular Aneurysm Repair.” Seventy Ninth Congress Argentinian Surgical Society, Bunoes Ares, Argentina. Nov 2008. Bernik TR, Soto F. “Mechanical Thrombectomy Mainstay Therapy for DVT.” Seventy Ninth Congress Argentinian Surgical Society, Bunoes Ares, Argentina. Nov 2008. Bernik TR, Soto F. “Bilateral Carotid Aneurysm.” Seventy Ninth Congress Argentinian Surgical Society, Bunoes Ares, Argentina. Nov 2008. Bernik TR. “State of The Art Peripheral Endovascular Interventions.” Regional Geriatric Educational Conference, Mount Siani University. Oct 18th , 2008. Bernik TR. “Atherectomy as a Primary Modality for Treatment of PVD.” East Coast Podiatric Society Conference. Laguardia Marriott, NY. April 2008. Bernik TR. “Retrievable IVC Filters, Indications and Patient Selection.” Medical Grand Rounds, Metropolitan Hospital, NY. Jan 17, 2008. Bernik TR. “Thoracic Debranching Repair of TAA and AAA. My Most Challenging Case.” New York Vascular Society. New York University, New York, N.Y. Oct 24, 2007 Bernik TR. “PAD Awareness” New York School of Podiatric Medicine. Sept 20, 2007. Bernik TR. “PAD and Current Treatment.” Chinatown Medical Fair. Aug 2, 2007.

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Bernik TR. “TAG Endo-Exclusion of Thoracic Aneurysms.” “SilverHawk Plaque Excision Atherectomy.” AngioJet Thromectomy for Advanced Venous Thrombosis.” International Slovenian Congress, Ljubljana, Slovenia. May 31 – June 2, 2007. Bernik TR. “Atherectomy As The Primary Modality In The Treatment Of Limb Threatening Ischemia.” Baltimore, MD. Bernik TR. “Advances in Minimally Invasive Vascular Interventions. Department of Geriatrics. Saint Vincent’s Hospital. November 26, 2006. Bernik TR, Vladimir F. “Endovascular Management of PVD.” Diabetes Forum, NY. November 12, 2006. Sergi M, Bernik TR. “My Most Challenging Case.” New York Vascular Society. New York University, New York, N.Y. November 2, 2006. Bernik TR. “Atherectomy in Critical Limb Ischemia.” Manhattan Podiatry Associates. N.Y. October 18, 2006. Bernik TR. “Endovascular Treatment Options for PVD, Using SilverHawk.” Primary Care Medicine Saint Vincents Hospital NY NY. September 14, 2006. Bernik TR. “Invasive Treatment of DVT.” Possis Medical, Sparks Steakhouse NY. June 1, 2006. Bernik TR. “Use of FoxHollow SilverHawk in Management of PVD.” Manhattan Foot Care, April 26, 2006. Bernik TR. “Laser Vein Ablation.” Fox News with Lucy Noland. March 8, 2006. Bernik TR. “Innovational Treatment of PVD.” Department of Community Medicine. March 7, 2006.

Bernik TR. FoxHollow – Treating Claudicants, Panel Advisory Discussion. LaGuardia Marriot. March 1, 2006 Bernik TR. “Treatment of PVD.” Hotel Trade Council, Podiatry Section. February 21, 2006. Bernik TR. “Use Of The ProCol Vascular Bioprosthesis For Hemodialysis Access.” 32rd Annual Veith Symposium. Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers. New York, N.Y. November 18, 2005. Bernik TR. “Surgical Management of Bilateral Carotid Aneurysms.” New York Vascular Society. New York University, New York, N.Y. November 2, 2005.

Bernik TR. “Management of Venous Thrombosis and Applications of IVC Filters.” Possis Medical, Sparks Steakhouse. N.Y. October 19, 2005. Bernik TR. “Peripheral Athrectomy, Challenging Cases Using SilverHawk.” Westchester Vascular Surgery Associates. Westchester, N.Y. September 22, 2005.

Bernik TR. “AngioJet Thrombectomy for Arterial and Venous Thrombosis.” Vascular Surgery Grand Rounds, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger, N.Y. June 23, 2005.

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Vladimir F, Bernik TR, Grossi R. “Advances in Endovascular Surgery.” Romanian Society for Vascular Surgery. Bucharest, Romania. June 2, 2005.

Bernik TR. “Mechanical Thrombectomy Using Pulse Spray Technique.” Delaware Vascular Society. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. March 31, 2005.

Bernik TR, Sergi E, Neff R, Grossi R. “Aggressive treatment using Pulsed Spray Thrombectomy for Ileo-Caval Thrombosis.” 33rd Annual Symposium on Vascular Surgery of the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery. Coral Gables, Florida. March 9-13, 2005.

Bernik TR. “The Modern Use of Pulse Spray.” Possis Inc. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Nov 12, 2004.

Bernik TR, Sergi E, Neff R, Grossi R. “Aggressive treatment using Pulsed Spray Thrombectomy for Ileo-Caval Thrombosis.” Thirty-third Annual Symposium on Vascular Surgery of the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery. Coral Gables, FL. March 9-13, 2005.

Bernik TR, Deutsch E, Wayne M, Neff R, Grossi R. “Pulsed Thrombectomy in Severe Venous Thrombosis, What are the Limits?” Eighty-Eight Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons. New Orleans, LA October 9, 2004.

Bernik TR. “Role of AngioJet Thrombectomy in Arterial and Venous Thrombosis.” Albany Medical Center Vascular Surgery Grand Rounds. Oct 28, 2004.

Bernik TR, Neff R, Grossi R. “Advanced Endo-venous Therapy.” St. Vincent’s Hospital Surgical Grand Rounds. St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Sept 8, 2004.

Bernik TR, Neff R, Grossi R. “Management of Complex Arterial and Vein Thrombosis Using Mechanical Thrombectomy and Pulsed Thrombolysis. International Endovascular and Laparoscopic Congress. Québec, Canada. May 20, 2004

Bernik TR, Neff R, Grossi R. “What’s New In Venous Disease?” Cabrini Administrative and Medical Grand Rounds. Cabrini Medical Center. May 10, 2004.

Bernik TR, Friedman SG, Ochani M, Czura CJ, DiRaimo R, Tracey KJ. “Cholinergic Anti-Inflammatory Pathway Inhibition of TNF During Ischemia Reperfusion.” Sixteenth Annual Meeting of the Eastern Vascular Society. Boston, MA May 2, 2002.

Ivanova S., Ochani M, Bernik TR, Tracey KJ.“Activation of Brain Muscarinic Receptors Controls Peripheral Immune Suppression.” North Shore - LIJ Research Institute 2nd Annual Retreat. Mohonk, NY. May 1, 2002.

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Bernik TR, Friedman SG, Ochani M, Czura CJ, DiRaimo R, Tracey KJ. “Vagus Nerve Stimulation Attenuates Hypotension & Ischemia Reperfusion During Aortic Cross-Clamping.” Eighteenth Annual Fellows Abstract Competition. New York, NY. April 25, 2002.

Bernik TR, Ivanova SM, Ochani M, Ravnic D, Yang H. Sudan S, Czura CJ, Tracey KJ. “Vagus Nerve Stimulation, An Alternative Treatment For Endotoxic Shock.” Eighty-Seventh Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons. New Orleans, LA October 9, 2001.

Bernik TR, Ivanova SM, Ochani M, Ravnic D, Yang H. Sudan S, Czura CJ, Tracey KJ. “Vagus Nerve Stimulation Attenuates TNF Production In Endotoxic Shock.” Twenty-Fourth Annual Conference On Shock. Marco Island, FL. June 10, 2001.

Ivanova SM, Bernik TR, Wang H, Tracey KJ. “Neutralization of 3-Aminopropanol Cytotoxicity with Thiol Compounds.” Twenty-Fourth Annual Conference On Shock. Marco Island, FL. June 10, 2001.

Yang H, Wang H, Bernik TR, Vishnubhakat JM, Che J, Ombrellino M, Bororvikova LV, Roth J, Eaton JW, Tracey KJ. “Globin Attenuates Lipopolysaccharide- Induced TNF Release and Lethality.” Twenty- Fourth Annual Conference On Shock. Marco Island, FL. June 10, 2001.

Bernik TR, Safa T, Friedman SG, Scher LA. “Intraluminal Shunt For Distal Vascular Control During Infra popliteal Bypass.” Seventeenth Annual Vascular Fellows Abstract Competition. New York, NY. April 19, 2001.

Bernik TR, Ochani M, Ravnic D, Ivanova SM, Czura CJ, Tracey KJ. “Vagus Nerve Attenuates LPS - Induced Cardiac TNF Production and Myocardial Depression in Shock.” New York Surgical Society. New York, NY. April 11, 2001.

Steinberg SD, Flum DR, Bernik TR, Wallack MK. “Informing the Residency Selection Process: Do Programs with Fellows Beget Fellows?” The Association for Surgical Education, Association of Residency Coordinators in Surgery, and Association of Directors in Surgery 2001 Joint Spring Meeting. Nashville, TN, March 31, 2001.

Bernik TR, Safa T, Friedman SG, Scher LA “Primary Aorto-enteric Fistula Associated With a Suprarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.” New York Society for Vascular Surgery. New York, NY. November 30, 2000.

Bernik TR. “Splenectomy for Aids-Related Cytopenias: Is There a Role?” Surgical Grand Rounds, St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center, New York, N.Y, April 2000.

Bernik TR, Stavropoulos CI, Steinberg SD, Wallack MK. “Outcome Analysis of Splenectomy in HIV vs. AIDS.” New York Surgical Society. New York, NY. December 8, 1999.

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Bernik SF, Shaw PM, Bernik TR, Tietjen P, Wallack MK. “Tuberous Sclerosis Presenting as a Hemorrhagic Retroperitoneal Bleed.” American College of Surgeons Scientific Exhibition. Clinical Congress, Chicago, IL. October 12-17, 1997.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

Member: American College of Surgeons American Association for Vascular Surgery / Society for Vascular Surgery New York Society for Vascular Surgery Eastern Vascular Society Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery International Society of Endovascular Specialists International Society for Vascular Surgery Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society New York Surgical Society New Jersey Vascular Surgery Society

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