Biography
Dr. Charles Eichler is a specialist in both open and endovascular surgery. He has devoted his career to the performance of complex operation involving all aspects of the arterial circulation including surgery of the aorta, carotid arteries, and the lower extremities.
Dr. Eichler has extensive experience in lower extremity reconstruction for both claudication and limb threatening ischemia. These procedures are performed as both open bypass or using the latest endovascular techniques.
Surgery for cerebrovascular insufficiency has been a keen interest. Carotid artery disease is frequently treated with medical management as well as the performance of carotid endarterectomy when clinically indicated.
As a recognized local expert in hemodialysis access surgery he is a strong proponent of a fistula first philosophy.
Since joining the UCSF Faculty in 2000, Dr. Eichler has actively pursued his interest in clinical vascular surgery in large volume clinical practice.
Dr. Eichler has extensive experience in lower extremity reconstruction for both claudication and limb threatening ischemia. These procedures are performed as both open bypass or using the latest endovascular techniques.
Surgery for cerebrovascular insufficiency has been a keen interest. Carotid artery disease is frequently treated with medical management as well as the performance of carotid endarterectomy when clinically indicated.
As a recognized local expert in hemodialysis access surgery he is a strong proponent of a fistula first philosophy.
Since joining the UCSF Faculty in 2000, Dr. Eichler has actively pursued his interest in clinical vascular surgery in large volume clinical practice.
Awards & Honors
Award | Conferred By | Date |
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Diane D. Ralston Clinical and Basic Neuroscience Teaching Award | UCSF Department of Surgery | 2019 |
Excellence in Teaching Award | UCSF Department of Surgery | 2014 |
Major Teaching Award | UCSF Department of Surgery | 2004 |
Teaching Award | UCSF Department of Surgery | 2000/2003 |
Education
Institution | Degree | Dept or School | End Date |
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University of California | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training | 2019 | |
Texas Tech University | Fellow | Endovascular Surgery | 2005 |
Thomas Fogarty Associates | Fellow | Peripheral Vascular Surgery | 1984 |
Mt. Zion Hospital | Resident | General Surgery | 1983 |
Mt. Zion Hospital | Intern | General Surgery | 1979 |
St. Louis University | M.D. | School of Medicine | 1978 |
Washington University | A.B. | Biology | 1974 |
Board Certifications
- American Board of Surgery, 1993
Clinical Expertise
Surgery of Thoracic Abdominal Aorta
Aortic Dissections
Aortic Aneurysm
Arterial Aneurysms
Carotid Surgery and Stenting
Hemodialysis Access
Critical Limb Ischemia
In the News
February, 08, 2018 | UCSF Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Publications
MOST RECENT PUBLICATIONS FROM A TOTAL OF 34
- Multi-center experience with intravascular lithotripsy for treatment of severe calcification during transcarotid artery revascularization for high-risk patients.| | PubMed
- Capturing the complexity of open abdominal aortic surgery in the endovascular era.| | PubMed
- Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion From L2 to S1: 2-Dimensional Operative Video.| | PubMed
- Prophylactic Muscle Flaps in Primary Vascular Procedures of the Groin.| | PubMed
- Lymphocele after anterior lumbar interbody fusion: a review of 1322 patients.| | PubMed
- Surgical resection and graft replacement for primary inferior vena cava leiomyosarcoma: A multicenter experience.| | PubMed
- Contemporary Experience with Paravisceral Aortic Aneurysm (PVAAA) Repair in a Tertiary Center.| | PubMed
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion With Cage Retrieval for the Treatment of Pseudarthrosis After Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Single-Institution Case Series.| | PubMed
- Supine anterior lumbar interbody fusion versus lateral position oblique lumbar interbody fusion at L5-S1: A comparison of two approaches to the lumbosacral junction.| | PubMed
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF): Technique Video: 2-Dimensional Operative Video.| | PubMed
- Impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on an academic vascular practice and a multidisciplinary limb preservation program.| | PubMed
- The effect of anterior lumbar interbody fusion staging order on perioperative complications in circumferential lumbar fusions performed within the same hospital admission.| | PubMed
- Anterior lumbar compared to oblique lumbar interbody approaches for multilevel fusions to the sacrum in adults with spinal deformity and degeneration.| | PubMed
- The impact of obesity on perioperative complications in patients undergoing anterior lumbar interbody fusion.| | PubMed
- The effect of obesity on perioperative morbidity in oblique lumbar interbody fusion.| | PubMed
- Predictors and Outcomes of Paramedian Incisional Hernia After Anterior Spine Exposure.| | PubMed
- Percutaneous exclusion of a giant ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm.| | PubMed
- Percutaneous exclusion of post-transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) induced aortic pseudoaneurysm using an Amplatzer Vascular Plug 2 (AVP2).| | PubMed
- Outcomes of arterial bypass preceding resection of retroperitoneal masses involving major vessels.| | PubMed
- Management of aortic injury during minimally invasive lateral lumbar interbody fusion.| | PubMed
- Progression in a Patient With Previously Treated Atherosclerotic Disease.| | PubMed
- Cryopreserved saphenous vein as a last-ditch conduit for limb salvage.| | PubMed
- Risk Factors for 30-Day Hospital Readmission in Patients Undergoing Treatment for Peripheral Artery Disease.| | PubMed
- Platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of subcutaneous venous access device scars: a head-to-head patient survey.| | PubMed
- Outcomes of neuroischemic wounds treated by a multidisciplinary amputation prevention service.| | PubMed
- Infrainguinal bypass for critical limb ischemia: tips and tricks.| | PubMed
- Clinical consequence of bare metal stent and stent graft failure in femoropopliteal occlusive disease.| | PubMed
- Heparin-bonded, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene-lined stent graft in the treatment of femoropopliteal artery disease: 1-year results of the VIPER (Viabahn Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface in the Treatment of Superficial Femoral Artery Obstru| | PubMed
- Risk factors for clinical failure after stent graft treatment for femoropopliteal occlusive disease.| | PubMed
- Mycotic pseudoaneurysms due to injection drug use: a ten-year experience.| | PubMed
- Complete and safe resection of challenging retroperitoneal tumors: anticipation of multi-organ and major vascular resection and use of adjunct procedures.| | PubMed
- Endovascular exclusion of subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm.| | PubMed
- Combination treatment of venous thoracic outlet syndrome: open surgical decompression and intraoperative angioplasty.| | PubMed
- Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy for the management of venous thoracic outlet syndrome.| | PubMed