Sergio E. Sastriques, MD
Dr. Sastriques joined our surgical faculty as Assistant Professor of Surgery after completing the Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA, in 2025. His clinical areas of expertise include a focus on chronic venous insufficiency, pelvic venous disorders, deep venous reconstructions, hemodialysis access, abdominal aortic aneurysms, carotid disease, and peripheral arterial disease.
Research
Dr. Sastriques’s research interests center on venous disease, particularly pelvic venous disorders and complex deep venous reconstructions, as well as vascular biology in abdominal aortic aneurysms and other arterial conditions. His work also reflects a broader interest in understanding vascular disease within the context of overall human health. He is committed to exploring strategies that not only treat specific vascular pathologies, but also help patients optimize their health and longevity, supporting them in leading fulfilling and active lives.
Included among his recent publications are:
“Ketosis prevents abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture through C-C chemokine receptor type 2 downregulation and enhanced extracellular matrix balance,” Scientific Reports 2024.
"CCR2 Positron Emission Tomography for the Assessment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Inflammation and Rupture Prediction," Cardiovascular Imaging 2020.
"Sauna use as a novel management approach for cardiovascular health and peripheral arterial disease," Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine 2025.
See Dr. Sastriques’s publications on PubMed.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
Argentine College for Venous and Lymphatic Surgery
Argentine Association of Surgery
Society for Vascular Surgery
American Venous Forum
Society for Clinical Vascular Surgeons
Dr. Sastriques graduated first in his class (Rank 1/96, Medalist) from the Army School of Officers, National Military College, Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2008
Education
MD – National University of Cordoba, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Cordoba, Argentina. 2001 - 2007
General Surgery Residency – University of Buenos Aires, Central Military Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2008 - 2013
Vascular Surgery Fellowship - University of Buenos Aires, Hospital de Clinicas, Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2014 – 2016
Vascular Surgery Research Scholar – Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. 2017 – 2020
Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency – Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA. 2020 - 2025