Mendes, Donna M,

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Mendes, Donna M,

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        Donna M Mendes, MD is a nationally and internationally recognized vascular surgeon. A 1977 graduate of Columbia University’s College of Physicians & Surgeons, she continued training at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center where she has practiced since 1984. Drawn to vascular surgery during the very early development of that field, she is the first black woman to board certified by the American Board of Surgery in vascular surgery. Dr. Mendes was also the first Chief of Vascular Surgery at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s (1992-1998), is very active in professional associations, and mentoring young women interested in pursuing a career in surgery.

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