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Leila Mureebe

Professor of Surgery
Surgery, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Box 3467 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
7682B Hosp North Hafs Building, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Surgery · 2021 - Present Surgery, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Surgery

Recent Publications


Carotid Interventions in the Community are Associated with Higher Rates of Complications.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · August 2025 BACKGROUND: The Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act was a landmark legislation that expanded Veterans' ability to seek care in the community (CITC). The purpose of this study is to evaluate perioperative outcomes ... Full text Link to item Cite

Mechanical thrombectomy of inferior vena cava filter-associated caval thrombosis using FlowTriever and ClotTriever systems.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord · November 2023 OBJECTIVE: Chronically indwelling inferior vena cava filters (IVCFs) can have multiple adverse sequelae, including IVCF-associated thrombosis. The Inari ClotTriever and FlowTriever mechanical and aspiration thrombectomy systems (Inari Medical) can be used ... Full text Link to item Cite

Surgical Outcomes of Patients With Inferior Vena Cava Leiomyosarcoma

Journal Article Journal of Vascular Surgery · October 2023 Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


Historical Perspectives and Current Data on Lower Extremity Amputations in Black Americans

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Eastern Vascular Society · 2024 - 2025

Evaluation of the GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis for the Treatment of Common Iliac Artery Aneurysms or Aorto-iliac Aneurysms (IBE 12-04)

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. · 2013 - 2022

PSA for Tracey Taylor

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Institute for Medical Research, Inc. · 2018 - 2020

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · 2011 M.P.H.
Drexel University · 1992 M.D.