Donald Baril

Associate Professor, Division of Vascular Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

[Daniel McDevitt MD FACS FSVS @dtmcdevitt]

I used to ask patients how much they thought I was paid to do certain surgeries. I generally asked about carotid endarterectomy.

For those that don’t know what that is, it’s removing plaque from the main artery to the brain to prevent a stroke. There is very little if any margin for error.

One guy told me I must have been paid $25K. His wife batted him with her purse and scolded him for guessing such a low amount. She thought it was more like $100K.

I told them the actual amount was about $1K.

BTW, that hasn’t changed in 30 years. And 60% of that went to overhead.

The patient slowly shook his head and said “you’re getting screwed.”

It’s crazy how little we get paid for these extraordinary procedures.

[Cedars-Sinai Division of Vascular Surgery @VascularSurgCS]

We are pleased to welcome Dr Rinku Skaria to the Cedars-Sinai Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program

[LetsRun.com @letsrundotcom]

We hope you try and support your local newspaper. This is an EXCELLENT intro from @DBriggsBlade's recap of Vincent Mauri's unreal 2:05:54 marathon in Toledo.

[Society for Vascular Surgery @VascularSVS]

Vascular surgery is an essential yet overlooked part of healthcare systems. It drives better outcomes, reduces complications and generates revenue—all while enabling higher-acuity care across service lines. Learn more: https://t.co/9Oj2djVkAT #HighwaytoHealth #BeckersHealthcare

[James H Black, MD @JamesHBlackMD]

@aribindi @MeganTracci @SPuro88 @BobTahara @thesurgerylife I believe SVS working with ACS on this …. @leith_erica . Goes like this :
A. Hemorrhage is a major cause of death after trauma.
B. Vascular surgeons are experts on hemmorhage.
C. Vascular surgeons should receive call payment to support trauma programs .

[Donald Baril @DonaldBaril]

Two great presentations here @VESurgery by our fellow Dr. Jessica Efird and our research resident Dr. Mo Ayouty. @VascularSurgCS @DeptSurgeryCS
@DrAliAzizzadeh

[Vasculearn Network @Vasculearn]

Join JoMarie Monzon, NP (Cedars-Sinai, Vasculearn Network) as she welcomes moderator Cassra Arbabi @AortophilicMD and guests Drs. @DonaldBaril (Cedars-Sinai) and @MakisAvgerinos (Athens Medical Center) for a high-stakes discussion on acute limb ischemia (ALI).

Explore U.S. and European approaches to this vascular emergency—from recognition to revascularization—and gain practical, globally informed insights on saving limbs and lives.

Topics covered:
❤️ Recognizing the “six Ps” of ALI
❤️ Why urgency is critical
❤️ Imaging pathways in the U.S. and Europe
❤️ Open vs. endovascular strategies, including thrombolysis
❤️ Anticoagulation and supportive therapy
❤️ Future directions in ALI management

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[Donald Baril @DonaldBaril]

@MSharifpourMD You need a donut!

[Cedars-Sinai Division of Vascular Surgery @VascularSurgCS]

Congratulations to @DonnaBahroloomi on her graduation from vascular surgery fellowship. We are pleased to welcome you aboard as faculty! @SmidtHeart @DeptSurgeryCS @CedarsSinai

[NavYash Gupta, MD, RPVI, FACS @NavyashGupta]

Congratulations @DonnaBahroloomi to one of the best on completing your fellowship! And this is just the start - so glad that we will continue to get to work together!

[Society for Vascular Surgery @VascularSVS]

🚨 Nearly 1 in 3 high-risk Americans have never heard of common vascular diseases like PAD or carotid artery disease.

That’s why we launched #HighwayToHealth - a multi-year campaign raising awareness of vascular disease and the critical role vascular surgeons play in prevention and treatment.

📺 Watch the update video: https://t.co/SQ05CVbAXZ

[Society for Vascular Surgery @VascularSVS]

Congrats to our newly elected officers: Dr. Andres Schanzer, Vice President, & Dr. Malachi Sheahan, Secretary! Thanks to all who voted—your participation helps SVS remain a strong, unified voice & focused on advancing vascular surgery. Learn more: https://t.co/sIvnhOgWoC

[JVS-Cases Innovations and Techniques @JVascSurgCIT]

Good looking editorial board! Thanks for all you do! @VascularSVS #VAM25

[Dell Med Vascular Surgery @DellMedVascular]

We had the honor and privilege of hosting Dr. Ali Azizzadeh this morning for a spectacular grand rounds on paradigm shifts in the management of aortic dissection!

#AortaEd #VascSurg @CedarsSinai

[Lili Sadri, MD @LiliSadri]

One of my favorite people and mentors, visiting my new home. Thank you for the wonderful talk @DrAliAzizzadeh

[Donald Baril @DonaldBaril]

@MSharifpourMD Is it time???

[Ali Azizzadeh @DrAliAzizzadeh]

We are pleased to welcome Dr Michael Huber and Dr Paige Tannhauser to the @CedarsSinai family! Congratulations on your match! @DonaldBaril @VascularSurgCS @SmidtHeart @DeptSurgeryCS

[Society for Vascular Surgery @VascularSVS]

According to a new national survey, 80% of PCPs are not confident they can recognize & diagnose vascular conditions. And, when asked to identify symptoms of common vascular diseases, only 6% were able to do so correctly. Read our press release for more: https://t.co/eAi0C5oubw

[NavYash Gupta, MD, RPVI, FACS @NavyashGupta]

Congratulations Dr. Robert Matthew’s, MD on an excellent presentation @ SCVSS on the impact of Distal Perfusion Catheters in VA ECMO!

[Ali Azizzadeh @DrAliAzizzadeh]

Congratulations to all our residents and fellows for their outstanding presentations at #SCVSS2025 @VascularSurgCS @DeptSurgeryCS @SmidtHeart @CedarsSinai @VascularSocal