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Zachary F Williams

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Surgery, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
7682B HAFS Bldg, Durham, NC 27710
Box 3467 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


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

Recent Publications


Outcomes After Utilization of Autogenous Arm Vein Grafts for Lower Extremity Bypasses.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · December 2025 BACKGROUND: Lower extremity bypasses performed with autogernous conduit have superior patency and limb salvage. This is often performed with single segment great saphenous vein (GSV), but other options may be required for patients without available GSV. Th ... Full text Link to item Cite

Implementation of an acute care vascular surgery "Surgeon of the Week" model improves efficiency of inpatient care delivery.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · October 2025 OBJECTIVE: Acute care vascular surgery (ACVS) comprises a significant proportion of modern vascular surgery practice. Given the burden of ACVS at our institution, we have transitioned from a traditional "on call" model to a "Surgeon of the Week" (SOW) mode ... Full text Link to item Cite

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
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Recent Grants


ROADSTER 3 Study - Pro00111117

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Silk Road Medical, Inc. · 2022 - 2024

A multicenter retrospective observational study to evaluate primary patency of arteriovenous fistulae 6 months post-surgery

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Laminate Medical Technologies Inc. · 2021 - 2023

A multi-center prospective study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the VasQ external support for arteriovenous fistula

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Laminate Medical Technologies Inc. · 2019 - 2023

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School of Medicine · 2011 M.D.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · 2006 B.S.