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Cynthia Keene Shortell

Professor of Surgery
Surgery, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Box 3538 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
7682A HAFS Bldg, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Surgery · 2011 - Present Surgery, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Surgery
Executive Vice Chair, Department of Surgery · 2023 - Present Surgery, Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor in Radiology · 2006 - Present Radiology, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Creating a Needs Based Curriculum to Support General Surgery Preliminary Residents.

Journal Article J Surg Educ · May 2026 OBJECTIVE: To understand the needs of non-designated preliminary residents (NDPRs) at our general surgery residency program and develop a support program to address their needs. DESIGN: A needs-based peer support program was piloted for NDPR. SETTING: A si ... Full text Link to item Cite

Open surgery appears to be the preferred treatment in patients with nutcracker syndrome: A vascular low frequency disease consortium analysis.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord · April 14, 2026 OBJECTIVES: Nutcracker syndrome (NCS) is an uncommon vascular disease, characterized by anatomical compression of the left renal vein (LRV). Associated symptoms include flank and pelvic pain, as well as hematuria and varicocele. Our objective was to examin ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Long-Term Observational Extension of Participants in the CREST-2 Randomized Clinical Trial

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Mayo Clinic Jacksonville · 2024 - 2026

Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial (CREST-2) Trial

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Mayo Clinic · 2015 - 2023

Assess Outcomes of Patients Treated with the AFX System(LEOPARD)

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Endologix, Inc · 2015 - 2022

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Education


Cornell University · 1984 M.D.