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Dr. George T. Pisimisis, with his extensive 20-year tenure in vascular and endovascular surgery, recently held the position of Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at The University of Texas.

Dr. Pisimisis began his illustrious medical career upon graduating from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. He further honed his skills through diverse fellowships at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, and the University of Illinois at Chicago, IL. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and pursued a vascular surgery fellowship at the Mayo Clinic.

His academic and leadership endeavors are noteworthy. Dr. Pisimisis served as the Medical Director of the Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair Program at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and led the Vascular Ultrasound Lab at Baylor College of Medicine. Additionally, he held a joint appointment as an Associate Professor in Interventional Radiology at The University of Texas. His committee roles have included participation in Acute Critical Care at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Pelvic Sarcoma Center of Excellence.

Dr. Pisimisis’ professional accomplishments have been widely recognized. The University of Nebraska lauded him as an Outstanding Surgery Resident, and he was acknowledged as one of the Top 1% physician performers in 2018 by UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. His academic brilliance was evident during his studies in Athens, where he was honored for ranking in the top 5% of his class. Moreover, the Mayo Clinic presented him with the Clinical Research Excellence Award in Vascular Surgery.

An accomplished scholar, Dr. Pisimisis has authored over 40 peer-reviewed research articles and numerous book chapters. His dedication to education is demonstrated by his mentorship of more than 90 residents and fellows, significantly contributing to their professional growth and the broader medical community.

Dr. George T. Pisimisis, with his extensive 20-year tenure in vascular and endovascular surgery, recently held the position of Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at The University of Texas.

Dr. Pisimisis began his illustrious medical career upon graduating from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. He further honed his skills through diverse fellowships at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, and the University of Illinois at Chicago, IL. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and pursued a vascular surgery fellowship at the Mayo Clinic.

His academic and leadership endeavors are noteworthy. Dr. Pisimisis served as the Medical Director of the Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair Program at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and led the Vascular Ultrasound Lab at Baylor College of Medicine. Additionally, he held a joint appointment as an Associate Professor in Interventional Radiology at The University of Texas. His committee roles have included participation in Acute Critical Care at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Pelvic Sarcoma Center of Excellence.

Dr. Pisimisis’ professional accomplishments have been widely recognized. The University of Nebraska lauded him as an Outstanding Surgery Resident, and he was acknowledged as one of the Top 1% physician performers in 2018 by UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. His academic brilliance was evident during his studies in Athens, where he was honored for ranking in the top 5% of his class. Moreover, the Mayo Clinic presented him with the Clinical Research Excellence Award in Vascular Surgery.

An accomplished scholar, Dr. Pisimisis has authored over 40 peer-reviewed research articles and numerous book chapters. His dedication to education is demonstrated by his mentorship of more than 90 residents and fellows, significantly contributing to their professional growth and the broader medical community.

Dr Goldstein graduated 10th in his class from McGill University Medical School in 1968 He became a Board Certified General and Vascular Surgeon in 1974 and was a Fellow in Thoracic Surgery at UCLA in 1975 Dr Goldstein was in Private Practice in Long Beach where he became Chief of Surgery and then Chief of the Medical Staff in 1990 In 2005 Dr Goldstein began his Vein Clinic Ca practice in Long Beach and then in Santa Ana where it continues today He received the Top Doctor Award in 2020 for his Vein Practice He is a member if the Clinical Vascular Surgery Society Fellow of the American Board of Surgery Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada Member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society

• gastric bypass, including minimally invasive Roux-en-Y bypass
• gastric banding, including the Lap-Band system
• sleeve gastrectomy
• hernia surgery
• heartburn (GERD) surgery
• revisional bariatric surgery
• SmartLipo
• medically supervised diet and nutrition

As a leading bariatric specialist, Dr. Liu understands the unique issues that confront weight-loss patients before and after losing weight, and he provides supportive care prior to and following surgery to help ensure the best possible short- and long-term results.

After earning his bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Chicago, Dr. Liu completed his M.D. at the prestigious University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, followed by his residency, internship and fellowship at UCLA Medical Center, Department of Surgery, where he also served as Administrative Chief Resident.

Before opening his current practice, Dr. Liu served as staff surgeon at the West Los Angeles Veterans Hospital; medical director of minimally invasive bariatric surgery at Century City Hospital and Midway/Olympia Hospital; medical director of bariatric surgery at Garden Grove Hospital; and clinical assistant professor of surgery at UCLA School of Medicine. For seven years, he has been named a Southern California Super Doctor. He has also held several committee appointments at UCLA and local medical centers.

Dr. Liu is dedicated to offering his patients the most advanced, safest treatment options in a state-of-the-art medical center geared toward providing individualized care and attention. From establishing goals and expectations to learning new eating behaviors and lifestyle habits, Dr. Liu is firmly committed to helping each patient successfully complete their weight-loss journey.

Patients all around the country seek the expertise of board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Jonathan Zelken, MD. From his office in Newport Beach, California, Dr. Zelken stands out amongst his peers and colleagues for his expertise in facelift procedures and facial contouring. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery – the most selective and prestigious certifying organization. This certification makes Dr. Zelken uniquely qualified and committed to delivering natural and transformative results to his patients. It is no secret that Dr. Zelken is dedicated to helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals while maintaining their one-of-a-kind features. His exceptional qualifications, combined with his personalized approach, make him a trusted expert in the field.

Raised in New England, Dr. Zelken developed an early fascination with the enhancing abilities of the field. Driven by his desire to impact the lives of his patients positively, he embarked on a career in plastic surgery with a focus on delivering natural and rejuvenating outcomes. He earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the prestigious and competitive Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He then pursued his degree in medicine at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Graduating at the top of his class, he completed his plastic surgery training at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Zelken also underwent specialized training during a microsurgery fellowship in Taiwan under the guidance of the world’s foremost microsurgeon. 

If that wasn’t enough, Dr. Zelken’s dedication to continual learning is proven time and time again. He has made significant contributions to the field through his research, authoring over 50 scientific articles and demonstrating a passion for teaching.

In his practice, Dr. Zelken offers a comprehensive range of reconstructive and aesthetic surgeries for the breasts, body, and face. His expertise extends to advanced techniques such as facial contouring and the utilization of innovative technologies. As a trainer for BodyTite, a state-of-the-art radiofrequency skin tightening device, he remains at the forefront of the latest advancements in minimally invasive and non-surgical rejuvenation treatments.

Dr. Zelken’s unwavering commitment to his patients is evident in his willingness to undertake the most challenging facial reconstruction cases. He is highly regarded in the Orange County community for his exceptional skills, meticulous approach, and ability to achieve remarkable results, even in complex situations.

Gregory Albaugh, DO, FACS, is a board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeon who’s been providing Ventura County with exceptional medical care since 2004. He’s the founding member and managing partner of Coastal Vascular Center, which has three convenient locations in Oxnard, Camarillo, and Simi Valley, California.

Dr. Albaugh completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. He’s a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and holds board certifications in general surgery and vascular surgery. Prior to founding Coastal Vascular Center, he was the medical director at St. John’s Regional Medical Center Peripheral Vascular Laboratory and the Pleasant Valley Wound Care Center in Camarillo, California.

In his work at Coastal Vascular Center, Dr. Albaugh is regarded as a regional expert in complex limb revascularization, carotid endarterectomy, endovascular and open aortic surgery, wound care, and the treatment of varicose veins and venous insufficiency. 

Outside of his medical career, Dr. Albaugh is a member of the United States Navy Reserve, where he serves as a commander and has a variety of awards and citations. He lives with his wife, Anne, in Ventura County. He looks forward to improving his patients’ quality of life at Coastal Vascular Center.

Kevin M. Major, MD, FACS, is a board-certified Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He currently serves the community of Ventura County on the team of providers at Coastal Vascular Center, which has three state-of-the-art clinics in Oxnard, Camarillo, and Simi Valley, California. 

Dr. Major graduated from the University of San Diego in 1992 with a degree in Biochemistry and a minor in Business Administration. He went on to earn his medical degree in 1998 from the Medical College of Ohio (now known as the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences) in Toledo.

Dr. Major returned to Southern California for his post-graduate training, completing a residency in General Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he also completed additional fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care. He went on to complete fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles.

Dr. Major holds certification from the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Vascular Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. 

Dr. Major has recently served as the chairman of the surgery department at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura, California. He retains privileges at Community Memorial Hospital, St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo, and Adventist Health Simi Valley.

Dr. Major looks forward to getting to know his patients at Coastal Vascular Center and keeping them in excellent health.

Karen Quirk, MD, FACS, is a highly-skilled vascular and endovascular surgeon on the team of providers at Coastal Vascular Center in Oxnard, Camarillo, and Simi Valley, California. She’s one of the few female surgeons in the field of vascular surgery, which only has a 10% female population nationwide.

Dr. Quirk was born and raised in South Korea and immigrated to America as a young teen. She graduated on the dean’s honor list with a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Cell Biology from the University of California in Berkeley. After graduating, she spent some time conducting basic scientific research on a therapeutic recombinant proteinase before going to medical school. Dr. Quirk earned her medical degree from the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, graduating with a variety of honors and research awards. 

She went on to discover her love and passion for surgery and completed an internship and residency in general surgery at Harbor–University of California Los Angeles Medical Center. She found herself particularly drawn to vascular surgery because of the field’s technical elegance, its capacity for lifelong relationships with patients, and its challenges in managing complex vascular diseases. This passion bloomed during her vascular surgery fellowship at the University of California San Diego Medical Center and continues to drive her in practice today.

Dr. Quirk has a reputation for outstanding surgical skills and compassionate patient care. She’s a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Society for Vascular Surgery and is one of the few surgeons in Southern California capable of using fenestrated stent-graft technology to perform minimally invasive complex aortic aneurysm repairs. She manages the full spectrum of vascular disease at Coastal Vascular Center.

Outside of work, Dr. Quirk enjoys spending time with her two wonderful boys.

John T. Baber, MD, specializes in vascular and endovascular surgery at Coastal Vascular Center. Dr. Baber provides comprehensive and compassionate care to patients at the practice's locations in Oxnard and Simi Valley, California.

Dr. Baber received his undergraduate degree in Biology and Neuroscience from the University of Virginia. Afterward, he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, where he received his Doctorate of Medicine as well as a Masters of Business Administration from Tulane University. 

While at Tulane, Dr. Baber was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society in his third year of medical school (top 5% of class) and received the university-wide Tulane 34 Award at graduation. He continued his medical training at UCLA, where he completed his internship, General Surgery residency, and a two-year research fellowship focusing on the molecular mechanisms of ischemia-reperfusion injury. He subsequently trained in vascular and endovascular surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Cornell University Medical Center in New York, New York, before returning to Southern California. 

Dr. Baber has developed a diverse skill-set, with the ability to treat complex arterial and venous pathology with cutting-edge minimally-invasive techniques or traditional open surgery. This allows him to tailor the treatment he provides to each patient's specific needs.

Sang Lee, MD, is a talented Pediatric Surgeon at California Pediatric Surgical Group in Santa Maria, Thousand Oaks, Santa Barbara, and two Ventura, California, offices. He has practiced as a Pediatric Surgeon for all of his professional career, though he’s certified in both Pediatric General/Thoracic Surgery and adult General Surgery. His areas of expertise include pediatric surgical oncology, advanced minimally invasive surgery, and neonatal surgery. 

Dr. Lee was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and graduated with honors from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. 

He completed all of his surgical training at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, with an internship and residency in General Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a research fellowship and Pediatric Surgery fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital.

After completing his training, Dr. Lee joined the faculty at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where he served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Pediatric Surgery. He also held numerous local titles, including physician service leader for Pediatric Surgery, inpatient medical director of the North Carolina Children’s Hospital surgical floor, and the director of the surgical skills program in the General Surgery residency. 

Dr. Lee served on a number of national committees, as well, including the Rare Tumors committee in the Children’s Oncology Group, the Education and Program committees of the Surgical Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Industry Advisory committee of the American Pediatric Surgical Association. He’s also published over 30 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals on topics ranging from Pediatric Surgery to basic science in surgical nutrition.

Dr. Lee looks forward to helping establish an exceptional home for Pediatric Surgery in California’s Central Coast at California Pediatric Surgical Group.

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Education and Training

• Undergraduate - Dartmouth College
• Medical school - University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
• General Surgery Residency - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School
• Research Fellowship - Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
• Pediatric Surgery Fellowship - Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School