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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


Effectiveness of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Groin Surgical Site Infection After Lower Extremity Bypass for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · February 2025 BACKGROUND: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a common cause of patient morbidity, hospital readmission, and reoperation after lower extremity bypass (LEBs) surgery for chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). Recent studies on the use of incisional neg ... Full text Link to item Cite

Characterizing Early-Onset Surgical Site Infection After Lower Extremity Bypass Surgery.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · February 2025 BACKGROUND: Surgical site infections (SSI) are the most common complication following lower extremity bypass (LEB) surgery. SSIs contribute to significant patient morbidity and healthcare expenditure, and accurate detection of SSIs remains an important ste ... Full text Link to item Cite

Bioengineered Human Arteries for the Repair of Vascular Injuries.

Journal Article JAMA Surg · February 1, 2025 IMPORTANCE: Vascular injuries require urgent repair to minimize loss of limb and life. Standard revascularization relies on autologous vein or synthetic grafts, but alternative options are needed when adequate vein is not feasible and when clinical conditi ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) - NHLBI

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

Humacyte CLN-PRO-V005 Pro00107030

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Humacyte, Inc. · 2021 - 2028

Determining the Role of Spp1+ Macrophages in Muscle Regeneration in Peripheral Arterial Disease

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2027

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Education, Training & Certifications


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