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Dr. John D. Martin | University of Maryland Vascular Center
Why have you continued to serve the people of Anne Arundel County for more than 20 years?
This incredible journey started for me in the old Anne Arundel hospital downtown, and I am now a clinical faculty member at University of Maryland Medical System, one of the premier medical systems in this state. Along the way, I have come to love being part of this community, and being the vascular surgeon it can depend on for great care, compassion and new technology. I am honored to be included on this Top Doctors list for 2 decades and grateful for the recognition.
What revolutionary changes have you seen in the vascular surgery field over the years?
Over the past 20 years, I have had the privilege to witness incredible changes in vascular surgery and have been lucky enough to help drive some of them. The biggest change has been the move from open surgery to minimally invasive surgery, and this has impacted almost every vascular procedure. Great outcomes, shorter—if any—hospital stay, and faster recovery. It’s a very different practice today than it was 20 years ago.
Why do you love your job?
It’s really three things. First, it’s the interaction with the patients and their family. No one likes to be sick, let alone need surgery, and I love being that calm, reassuring voice in their heads reducing their fears, and making a difference in their lives. Second, I love the technical challenge vascular surgery poses. Finally, I love the opportunity it has provided me to explore new ideas and technology.
What are your plans for the future?
I have had the privilege of holding leadership roles in a wide variety of the entities involved in healthcare. From the clinical space, to business and medical technology companies, as well as being a patient myself over the past 20 years. This has given me a wealth of experience that I hope to put to good use in improving healthcare delivery for all the stakeholders involved.
University of Maryland Vascular Center | 116 Defense Highway, Suite 100 | Annapolis, MD 21401 | 410-571-5545 | umm.edu/vascular
