Thomas S. Riles, M.D.

Pioneer in Carotid Artery Surgery for Stroke Prevention and Aneurysm Repair

Experience
Dr. Riles has played a significant role in building NYU’s reputation as a leader in the treatment of vascular diseases. Dr. Riles has authored over 200 articles and chapters on the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease. He is considered one of the world’s experts on the treatment of carotid artery disease for stroke prevention and is frequently invited to lecture nationally and internationally. He was one of the principle investigators in an international clinical trial that explored the use of endografts in treating abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Dr. Riles is the Frank C. Spencer Professor of Surgery at NYU. Over his three decades at NYU, he has served as Director of the Division of Vascular Surgery, Senior Vice President for Clinical Affairs in the Office of the President and Chairman of the NYU Department of Surgery. In addition to his vascular surgery practice, Dr. Riles is the Associate Dean for Medical Education and Technology at NYU Medical Center.

Professional Leadership
In addition to his leadership positions at NYU, Dr. Riles has been the president of the American Association of Vascular Surgery (2002-3), president of the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society, and president of the New York Cardiovascular Society. He currently is a member of the Vascular Surgery Board of the American Board of Surgery and a member of the Committee on Resident Education for the American College of Surgeons.

Education
Dr. Riles is a graduate of Stanford University and Baylor College of Medicine. He completed his general surgical residency training and vascular surgery fellowship at NYU. Dr. Riles is Board Certified in Vascular Surgery.

Office Locations

Address:
Schwartz Health Care Center, 6, 6D, 530 First Avenue, New York, NY, 10016

Phone: (212)263-6360

Office hours:
Mon. 9:00 - 5:00; Tue. 9:00 - 5:00; Wed. 9:00 - 5:00; Thu. 9:00 - 5:00; Fri. 9:00 - 5:00
This location has disability Access
Address:
530 First Avenue , HCC 6D, New York, NY, 10016

Phone: (212)263-2330


Note: Insurance listed below may not be accepted at all office locations. Please confirm prior to each visit. The information presented here may not be complete or may have changed.

Insurance Accepted: Aetna, Cigna, Cigna Medicare, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire NYS Plan, GHI, HIP, HealthNet, Healthnet, Multiplan, Oxford, Prudential, RR Medicare, Tricare for Champus, UHC, US Healthcare, United Healthcare
Frank C. Spencer Professor of Cardiac Surgery
Departments of Surgery (Administration) and Administration
Member of NYU Vascular Surgery Associates

Clinical Information
Medical Specialty
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm**; Arteriovenous Malformation; Thoracic Outlet Syndrome; Carotid Endarterectomy; General Vascular Surgery; Carotid Artery Disease
Medical Interests
Vascular Surgery
Languages Spoken
Arabic

Background and Educational Information
Medical Education
Baylor College of Medicine
Residency
NYU Medical Center (Surgery) 1970-1971 and 1973-1976
Clinical Fellowships
NYU Medical Center (Vascular Surgery) 1976-1977
Board Certifications
Vascular Surgery