Ross Milner, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Co-Director, Center for Aortic Diseases

Ross Milner, MD, is an internationally recognized expert in vascular surgery. He specializes in the treatment of complex aortic diseases.

Dr. Milner has been the primary investigator on numerous endovascular device trials. In one study, he examined the use of remote pressure sensor monitoring for surveillance after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. He also is working on the development of a prosthetic vein valve. His research has been funded by the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation.

A dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Milner teaches medical students, residents and fellows about vascular disease management, including the use of aortic stents. In addition, he is frequently invited to speak at national and international conferences on vascular surgery and aortic aneurysms.

A prolific author, Dr. Milner has written more than 75 abstracts and manuscripts, as well as more than 20 reviews and chapters in leading textbooks on endovascular therapies. In addition, he serves on the editorial board for several prominent scientific journals, including The European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Vascular Disease Management, and Endovascular Today, and reviews manuscripts for inclusion in peer-reviewed journals, such as the American Journal of Surgery and the Journal of Vascular Surgery.

Practice Locations

The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

University of Chicago Physicians at Matteson
One Prairie Center
4749 Lincoln Mall Drive, Suite 500
Matteson, IL 60443

Year Started Practice

1994

Board Certifications

General Surgery
Vascular Surgery

Medical School

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Internship and Residency

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (general surgery)

Fellowships

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (vascular and endovascular surgery)
University Medical Center, Utrecht, Netherlands (vascular surgery)

Memberships

Association for Academic Surgery
Association of Program Directors in Vascular Surgery
Association of VA Surgeons
Georgia Surgical Society
Midwestern Vascular Surgery Society
Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society
Society of University Surgeons
Society for Vascular Surgery
Southern Association for Vascular Surgery
University of Pennsylvania Surgical Society

Language Spoken

English

Email

rmilner@surgery.bsd.uchicago.edu

Office Phone

(773) 702-6128

Office Fax

(773) 702-0863

Office Postal Address

Ross Milner, MD
The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 5030
Chicago, IL 60637

Clinical Interests

• Vascular surgery
• Abdominal aortic aneurysms
• Thoracic aortic aneurysms
• Aortic disease
• Carotid artery disease
• Peripheral arterial disease
• Renal artery disease
• Mesenteric artery disease
• Venous disease

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Read More About Dr. Milner

The Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence appointed Dr. Milner as the first master clinician; in this role, he mentors both student and faculty scholars as they work to improve doctor-patient communication and clinical decision-making.

Selected Publications

View a partial list of Dr. Milner's publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database.