Vein Institute at The Cardiovascular Care Group

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  Clifford M. Sales, MD, MBA, FACS

  Board Certified Vascular Surgeon

  Clifford M. Sales, MD, MBA, FACS joined the practice in 1993 and is board certified in vascular surgery. Dr. Sales is active locally and nationally in the field of vascular surgery. His clinical expertise is in the management of lower extremity vascular disease and the management of vein disorders. He is actively involved in clinical research serving on many committees at the local, regional and national level. He has been voted by his peers a number of times for the Top Doctor award featured in New York magazine and New Jersey magazine. College: State University of New York at Buffalo, BS, Magna Cum Laude Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine New York, NY Graduate School: Rutgers University, Masters of Business Administration Residency: Montefiore Hospital Medical Center, General Surgery Fellowship: Montefiore Hospital Medical Center, Vascular Surgery Current: Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Mt Sinai School of Medicine (NY) Director, Vascular Surgery, Overlook Medical Center, Summit NJ Dr. Sales is married with two children. He enjoys family time spent traveling, cruising and skiing. He spends much of his free time woodworking and enjoying many of the cultural highlights of New York City.

  Link: Clifford M. Sales, MD, MBA, FACS

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  Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS

  Board Certified Vascular Surgeon

  Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS is board certified in vascular surgery and joined the Group in 2013 when the Vein Institute of NJ merged with TCVCG. His clinical expertise is in the advanced treatment of venous, arterial and aortic disease. He is a former Chief of Vascular Surgery at Morristown Medical Center, and remains an active member of the Performance Improvement Committee and as a member of the Surgical Residency Education Committee. He is also the former president and current board member of the Vascular Society of NJ. Dr. Ombrellino was named “Teacher of the Year” at the State University of New York and received the honor twice again as an Attending Surgeon at Morristown Medical Center. He continues to lecture nationally to both General and Vascular Surgeons, as well as to Surgeons in-training. Dr. Ombrellino has also been voted by his peers a number of times as a Top Doctor in New Jersey. Undergraduate: State University of New York at Binghamton Medical School: Universita Degli Studi of Bologna, Italy Residency: State University of New York at Brooklyn Health Science Center, General Surgery Fellowship: North Shore University Hospital of Manhasset, Vascular Surgery Current: Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, Rutgers, School of Medicine Dr. Ombrellino was born in Italy and grew up in Brooklyn, New York where he continues to have ties. He is married with a daughter who he loves spending time with. He and his wife also enjoy cooking and traveling in their spare time. Dr. Ombrellino is an avid sports fan with a passion for New York baseball and football. He is fluent in Italian.

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  Scott A. Sundick, MD, FACS

  Board Certified Vascular Surgeon

  Scott A. Sundick, MD, FACS joined the practice in 2012 and is board certified in vascular surgery. He is highly trained in endovascular repairs of aortic and thoracic aneurysms as well as carotid artery disease. In addition to lower extremity angioplasty and stenting, Dr. Sundick's expertise lies in minimally invasive treatment of aneurysms of the spleen, kidneys and liver, and the treatment of liver cancer and upper gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Sundick is among the first generation of vascular surgeons who consider themselves “interventionalists” in addition to surgeons. This approach to patient care gives him many tools to diagnose and treat vascular disease, but offers the patients the best of both worlds. Undergraduate: University of Rochester, B.S. in Health and Society/Public Health Medical School: The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology Graduate School: The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Masters Degree Residency: Saint Barnabas Medical Center – General Surgery Fellowship: Mount Sinai Hospital, Vascular & Interventional Surgery Dr. Sundick is married with 2 children. He enjoys golf, tennis and hiking with his family.

  Link: Scott A. Sundick, MD, FACS

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  Combiz Rezayat, MD, FACS

  Board Certified Vascular Surgeon

  Combiz Rezayat, MD, FACS joined the practice in 2010 and is board certified in vascular surgery. Dr. Rezayat has extensive experience with the management of complicated thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms as well as the endovascular management of lower extremity arterial occlusive disease. He has interests in the management of aortic aneurysm, mesenteric ischemia, peripheral artery disease, carotid disease, and pulmonary embolism. He has published and presented in many of these areas of interest. Undergraduate: University of California-Irvine, B.S. Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of New York Residency: New York Presbyterian, Columbia University, General Surgery Fellowship: New York and Presbyterian, Cornell and Columbia University, Vascular Surgery Current: Chief of Vascular Surgery - Morristown Medical Center, Morristown NJ Dr. Rezayat enjoys painting, traveling and sports. He is particularly fond of acrylics and is an accomplished artist. He is married and has 3 children.

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  Jonathan A. Levison, MD, FACS

  Board Certified Vascular Surgeon

  Jonathan A. Levison, MD, FACS joined the practice in 1999 and is board certified in vascular surgery. Dr. Levison is well versed in all techniques of endovascular surgery and holds an expertise in open aortic surgery and dialysis access. Undergraduate: University of Vermont, B.A. Medical School: The Chicago Medical School Residency: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, General Surgery Fellowship: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Vascular Surgery Current: Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School Division Director, Vascular Surgery, Clara Maass Medical Center Dr. Levison is married with three sons. During his spare time he enjoys golf, travel, as well as trips to the theater.

  Link: Jonathan A. Levison, MD, FACS

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  Salvador A. Cuadra, MD, FACS

  Board Certified Vascular Surgeon

  Salvador A. Cuadra, MD, FACS joined the practice in 2008 and is board certified in vascular surgery. Dr. Cuadra's surgical interests include minimally invasive treatments for peripheral vascular disease and abdominal aortic aneurysms. His expertise also lies in the management of patients with carotid artery disease and hemodialysis access. Undergraduate: Cornell University, B.S. Medical School: State University of New York at Stony Brook Residency: State University of New York at Stony Brook, General Surgery Fellowship: University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, Vascular Surgery Dr. Cuadra is married with two children. Dr. Cuadra is a wine connoisseur and enjoys the arts greatly. He is an avid golfer who rarely allows inclement weather to deter him from the links.

  Link: Salvador A. Cuadra, MD, FACS

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  Michael D. Addis, MD, FACS

  Board Certified Vascular Surgeon

  Michael D. Addis, MD, FACS joined the practice in 2005 and is board certified in vascular surgery. Dr. Addis' surgical interest is in endovascular treatment of abdominal and thoracic disease. He has presented this topic at various symposia and is serving as a sub-investigator in one of the industry-sponsored studies in which TCVCG participates. Dr Addis has also been voted by his peers as a Top Doc in New Jersey on several occasions over the past eight years. Dr. Addis served as a Infantry Officer in the United Sates Army for 8 years after graduating from Dartmouth College. He graduated from the US Army Airborne and Ranger Schools before being assigned to the 4th Battalion 18th Infantry in Germany. He served during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for bravery during combat operations against the Iraqi Republican Guard in February of 1991. He left the Army to pursue a career in medicine. Undergraduate: Dartmouth College, B.A. Medical School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital, General Surgery Fellowship: Mount Sinai Hospital, Vascular Surgery Dr. Addis is married with two children. He enjoys playing soccer and golf in his spare time, and is very interested in Civil War History.

  Link: Michael D. Addis, MD, FACS

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  Michael A. Pontoriero, MD, FACS

  Board Certified Cardiovascular and General Surgeon

  Michael A. Pontoriero, MD, FACS joined the practice in 1993. Dr. Pontoriero is board certified in both Cardiovascular and General Surgery. His area of expertise includes thoracic, aortic and carotid surgery, and lower extremity arterial reconstructions. Dr. Pontoriero is also an accomplished dialysis access surgeon. For several years, he has been recognized in NJ's Top Doctor magazine by his medical colleagues. He is currently the director of the New Jersey Society of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Pontoriero has been Chief of Vascular and Thoracic Surgery at Clara Maass Medical Center (Barnabas Healthcare System) for many years, as well as a past President of the Medical Staff (2007-8). Undergraduate: Fordham College of New York, B.S., Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa Medical School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Residency: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, General Surgery Fellowship: Tufts University School of Medicine, Cardiothoracic Surgery Current: Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, UMDNJ Dr. Pontoriero is married with two daughters. He is a retired Major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He is also an active member of his Roman Catholic parish, and in his spare time enjoys running, reading, and traveling.

  Link: Michael A. Pontoriero, MD, FACS

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  Raymond J. Holmes, MD, FACS

  Board Certified Vascular Surgeon

  Raymond J. Holmes, MD, FACS joined the practice in 2004 and is board certified in vascular surgery. Dr. Holmes' surgical interests include hemodialysis access, endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, and percutaneous peripheral vascular interventions. Undergraduate: Rutgers University-Cook College, B.S. Biology Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies Residency: St. Barnabas Medical Center, General Surgery Fellowship: North Shore/Long Island Jewish Health System, Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology Current: Assistant Director of the Department of Surgery, Mountainside Hospital Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mountainside Hospital Dr. Holmes is married with three children. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, kayaking, and surfing. He completed the New York City Marathon and is a competitive Triathlete. He was also finalist for the NASA Astronaut Candidate Training Program in 2004, and is certified in advanced open water diving.

  Link: Raymond J. Holmes, MD, FACS

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  Andrew Cha, DO, FACS

  Board Certified Vascular Surgeon

  Andrew Cha, DO, FACS is Board Certified in Vascular Surgery. He joined the Cardiovascular Care Group in 2015, after successfully completing his fellowship in Vascular Surgery at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson. College: New York University, New York, NY Medical School: Midwestern University – Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale AZ Residency: Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT Fellowship: Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson, New Brunswick, NJ Dr. Cha enjoys, running, tennis and baseball. He has a love of music and NYC. Dr. Cha speaks English, Korean, and Spanish.

  Link: Andrew Cha, DO, FACS

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  Bruce Brener, MD, FACS

  Board Certified Vascular Surgeon

  Bruce Brener, MD, FACS joined the Cardiovascular Care Group in January 2016. He is an experienced, well known vascular surgeon who continues to advance traditional and minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of vascular disease. He is firmly committed to providing top-notch, state of the art comprehensive, compassionate care to his patients. College: Yale University, New Haven CT Medical School: Harvard University, Boston MA Residency: Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Massachusetts General, Boston MA West Roxbury V.A. Hospital, Boston MA Fellowship: Massachusetts General, Boston MA Current: Director of the Vascular Center, Director of Vascular Surgery, Fellowship Program Director for Barnabas Health, and Medical Director of the Vascular lab at Newark Beth Israel.

  Link: Bruce Brener, MD, FACS

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  Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS

  Board Certified Vascular Surgeon

  Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS joined the Cardiovascular Care Group in January 2016. Dr. Sturt is a comprehensive vascular surgeon with both open and endovascular skills. She treats the full spectrum of vascular pathologies from venous disease, dialysis access, peripheral vascular disease and aortic disease, varicose veins, sclerotherapy for spider veins, utilizing the most recent and effective vascular technologies. College: University of Chicago, Chicago IL Medical School: State University of New York – Syracuse, NY Residency: University of Medicine and Dentistry, Newark, NJ Fellowships: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ Current: Board Certified Vascular Surgeon, Barnabas Health Systems, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston NJ, Newark Beth Israel, Newark NJ

  Link: Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS

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  Daniel I. Fremed, MD, FACS

  Board Certified Vascular Surgeon

  Daniel I. Fremed, MD joined the Cardiovascular Care Group in 2017, after successfully completing his residency in Vascular surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York. His clinical interests include abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, mesenteric and renal artery disease, dialysis access creation and maintenance, as well as disorders of the venous system. He has published and presented on many of these areas of interest. College: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ Medical School: UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, New Brunswick, NJ Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York Dr. Fremed returns back to his home state of NJ to practice vascular surgery. Dr. Fremed is an avid traveler and enjoys live music. He loves the great outdoors and participating in competitive ice hockey

  Link: Daniel I. Fremed, MD, FACS

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  Neil H. Poulsen, MD

  Board Certified Vascular Surgeon

  Neil H. Poulsen, MD joined the Cardiovascular Care Group in 2021, after successfully completing his vascular surgery fellowship at Carolinas Medical Center and general surgery residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center. His clinical interests include thoracic and abdominal aortic disease, carotid disease, peripheral vascular disease, thoracic outlet syndrome, dialysis access and deep venous disease. He is highly trained in both endovascular intervention and open vascular surgery techniques. Undergraduate: Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies Residency: St. Barnabas Medical Center, General Surgery Fellowship: Carolinas Medical Center, Vascular Surgery Dr. Poulsen played professional hockey for two years prior to pursuing a career in medicine. He is married with twin daughters who he loves spending time with. He also enjoys fishing and hiking in his spare time.

  Link: Neil H. Poulsen, MD

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  Kunal Vani, DO

  Board Certified Vascular Surgeon

  Kunal Vani, DO joined the Cardiovascular Care Group in 2021, after successfully completing his fellowship in vascular surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital and residency in general surgery at Rowan University. His clinical expertise includes management of aortic and visceral artery pathology, lower extremity peripheral arterial disease, renal/mesenteric disease, and dialysis access. He is highly trained in both endovascular intervention and open vascular surgery techniques. Undergraduate: Emory University, Atlanta, GA Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA Residency: Rowan University, General Surgery Fellowship: Pennsylvania Hospital, Vascular Surgery Dr. Vani is married and he and his wife love traveling in their spare time. He also enjoys rock climbing, golf, tennis, and most recently playing the piano.

  Link: Kunal Vani, DO