Gustavo S. Oderich, MD

Biography

Gustavo S. Oderich, MD, is focused on quality of care and optimal outcomes, based on the foundations of excellence in patient care, research and education. He is compassionate and dedicates extra time listening to the patients and their families, who are often facing serious vascular problems. He is known by his patients, families and trainees for his detailed drawings, which he elaborates at the time of consultation to explain to the patients and their families some of the intricacies of complex aortic repairs.

Dr. Oderich is professor of surgery, chief of vascular and endovascular surgery, director of the Aortic Center, and program director for the Advanced Endovascular Aortic Fellowship at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Dr. Oderich joined the faculty in July 2020, after relocating from Minnesota, bringing over two decades of experience from his practice at the Mayo Clinic, where he practiced and served as immediate past Chair.

Dr. Oderich is a genuine academic surgeon who has become world-renowned for advancements in fenestrated and branched stent-graft technology to treat complex aortic aneurysms and dissections. He has contributed to many landmark publications and textbooks, and is highly involved in the education of residents, fellows and colleagues from the US and abroad.

Dr. Oderich believes in ‘mens sana in corpore sano’. He is a retired competitive sailor for the Brazilian team, who now focuses on regular running and fitness exercises. Most importantly, on his spare time he enjoys exploring Houston and spending time with his wife and two children.

Memberships

• American College of Surgeons
• American Medical Association
• American Surgical Association
• Association of Academic Surgery
• Association of Program Directors in Vascular Surgery
• Society for Vascular Surgery
• European Society for Vascular Surgery
• International Union of Angiology
• International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery
• Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society
• Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society
• Southern Vascular Surgical Society
• Priestley Surgical Society
• Mayo Alumni Association
• Minnesota Medical Association
• Minnesota Surgical Society
• Brazilian Society for Vascular Surgery and Angiology

Board certifications

• Vascular and Endovascular Surgery – American Board of Surgery
• General Surgery – American Board of Surgery

Awards

• Who’s Who in America, Marquis (2012-2020)
• Mayo Clinic Teacher of the Year Award (2018, 2017, 2013 and 2012)
• First Place Karmody Poster Competition, Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery (2017)
• Magna Cum Laude Award for Digital Poster, RSNA (2015)
• VIVA Meeting Plenary Session Winner Circle (2014)
• The ReMine Distinguished Lecture, The Priestley Society Meeting (2014)
• The Roy Greenberg Distinguished Honorary Lecture, Society for Vascular Surgery (2014)
• Peter B Samuel’s Award for Best Paper, Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery (2014)
• GLOBAL VIVA Career Advancement Award (2014)
• First Prize for Poster Presentation, International Society for Vascular Surgery (2013)
• Edward Dietrich Award (2013)
• First Prize for Clinical Communication, International Union of Angiology (2012)
• Honorary Professor, University of Valladolid – Spain (2010)
• Distinguished Fellow of the Society for Vascular Surgery (2011)
• Servier Traveling Fellowship Award, American Venous Forum (2006)
• Mayo Clinic Fellow Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Surgery (2006)
• Mayo Clinic Medical School Excellence of Teaching Recognition (2000-2001 and 2003-2004)
• Best Paper Presentation, International Union of Angiology, Toulouse – France (2005)
• The Jon A. Van Heerden Award for Outstanding Meticulous Patient Care, Mayo Clinic Department of Surgery (2004)
• The K. Nygaard Travel Award for Outstanding Basic Science Surgical Research, Mayo Clinic Department of Surgery (2002)
• The Outstanding Intern of the Year Award, Mayo Clinic Department of Surgery (2000)
• Research Scholarship, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (1991-1992)
• Research Scholarship, Brazilian National Institute of Health (1992)

Courses, workshops and committee memberships

• Mayo Clinic Advanced Endovascular Aortic Workshop, Program Chair (annual, 2010-2019)
• Iliac Branch Workshop, Director Mayo Clinic (quarterly, 2016-2019)
• Mayo Clinic International Vascular Symposium, Course Director (2015-2020)
• Federal Drug Administration Ascending Aortic and Arch Summit, Keynote Speaker (2015)
• International Vascular Surgery Summit, Course Director (annual, 2011-2013)
• Critical Issues America, Miami Florida, Course Director (2017-to present)
• Charring Cross Meeting, London UK, Scientific Committee (annual, 2020)
• Paris Vascular Insights, Paris France, Scientific Committee (annual, 2020)
• VEITH Meeting, New York NY, Scientific Committee (annual, 2020)
• Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, Program Chair (2015)
• Midwestern Vascular Surgery Society, Program Chair (2012)
• European Society for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Mesenteric Disease Guidelines, Writing Committee Member (2017)
• Society for Vascular Surgery Reporting Standards on Complex Endovascular Aortic Repair, Chair of Writing Committee (2020)
• Society for Vascular Surgery Fenestrated Endovascular Repair Practice Guidelines, Co-Chair of Writing Committee (2021)
• Society for Vascular Surgery Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia Practice Guidelines, Member (2020)
• Society for Vascular Surgery, Vascular Annual Meeting Scientific Program Member (2020)
• Aortic Live, Germany Annual Meeting, Scientific Program Director (2018 to present)