Welcome to the Michigan Vascular Society web page.  Our society is made up primarily of vascular surgeons who practice (or practiced) in the State of Michigan and meet quarterly to: 1) advance the science and art of vascular surgery; and 2) maintain high standards in the practice of vascular surgery.  For membership information or an application, please click on the Membership box for contact information.

It is our sad duty to report the news that our Founding President and friend D. Emerick Szilagyi, passed away November 1, 2009, just a few months short of his 100th birthday. Our sense of loss is mixed with equal measures of celebration and gratitude for his long and productive life lived for the benefit of so many.

Memorial tributes may be made to:
The D. Emerick and Eve Szilagyi
Endowed Chair in Vascular Surgery
c/o Henry Ford Medical Group
Department of Philanthropy 5A
1 Ford Place
Detroit, MI 48202

On behalf of Dr.Wakefield and the MVS, there are several updates to be aware of:

1) Upcoming Michigan State Medical Society Annual Scientific Symposium, October 21-23. We are looking for volunteers. Topics have been selected to include: EVAR and Ruptured AAA, LE Revascularization with the new interventional techniques, Current status of carotid stenting, and techniques in vein ablation. If you or one of your colleagues is able to speak on these topics, that would be hugely appreciated. Contact me via email or through Carol Stryjecki, 248-551-9687. Deadline for submission is April.

2) MSMS is asking for nominations to its various committees. Dr. Wakefield can provide a list if you are interested. Participation on these committees can be rewarding and informative.

3) MSMS is asking for nominations for the National President Award. This award is presented to a MSMS physician member who is president of a national specialty society and the Flag award which is presented to a physician who has made numerous contributions to a non-medical state or national organization , but still in the health fields such as the Cancer Society/Heart Association.

Thanks in advance,

Paul Bove, M.D. - Secretary, Michigan Vascular Society

Attached below is the information to become registered for the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) mailing list---this would allow for continuous updates regarding any new information, policy changes, and updates regarding CMS initiatives.  To those of you who are interested, please open the PDF file for directions.    

CMS Mailing Lists Factsheet