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Kevin William Southerland

Associate Professor of Surgery
Surgery, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Box 3850 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27705

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Surgery · 2025 - Present Surgery, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Surgery

In the News


Published June 1, 2021
Six School of Medicine Physician-Scientists selected to receive Strong Start Awards

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Recent Publications


Impact of Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Therapy on Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow Graft Patency.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · December 2025 BACKGROUND: The Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow (HeRO) graft combines an arteriovenous graft with a central venous stent, allowing for hemodialysis access in patients with end-stage renal disease limited by central venous stenosis. The impact of anticoagulat ... Full text Link to item Cite

Incidence and risk factors for Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow bypass graft infection.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · December 2025 BACKGROUND: Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow (HeRO) graft implantation is performed as a last resort option for hemodialysis access in patients limited by central venous stenosis or occlusion. In this single-center series, we examined the incidence, risk fact ... Full text Link to item Cite

Leveraging the Transfer Center to Improve Access to Vascular Surgical Care at a Tertiary Academic Medical Center.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · October 15, 2025 BACKGROUND: Vascular surgeons are essential to maintaining a safe operating room environment for all surgical specialties, in addition to managing primary vascular diseases. The value of the vascular surgery service line within a health-care system has bee ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


FDT-BioTech: Scalable Digital Twins to Power Virtual Trials and Test Treatments

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2025 - 2028

Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) - NHLBI

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPreceptor · Awarded by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute · 2018 - 2028

2024 SVS Foundation/American College of Surgeons Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Society for Vascular Surgery · 2024 - 2027

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine · 2009 M.D.
Duke University · 2005 B.S.