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Khanjan H. Nagarsheth, MD

Academic Title:

Associate Professor

Primary Appointment:

Surgery

Additional Title:

Medical Director of University of Maryland School of Medicine Office Based Laboratory (OBL); Medical Director of C5E - Vascular Surgery Progressive Care Unit; Co-Director of University of Maryland School of Medicine Limb Preservation Program; Associate Director of Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program; Associate Director of NIH Vascular Imaging Core Lab

Location:

22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201

Phone (Primary):

(410) 328-8892

Education and Training

Degree:

  • MD - St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada
  • MBA - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
  • BS - Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Fellowship:

  • Vascular Surgery, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY, US
  • Acute Care Surgery, University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, MD, US
  • Surgical Critical Care/Trauma Surgery, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD, US

Residency:

  • General Surgery, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN, US

Additional Publication Citations

 

A. Referenced Original Article in Journal

  1. Lebow M, Edmondson J, Nagarsheth K, Cassada D, Currie K, Goldman M. Duplex Derived Maximum Venous Outflow Velocity (MVOV) of the Common Femoral Veins is Asymmetric in Normal Women; Journal for Vascular Ultrasound, 33:13-15, 2009.
  2. Sams V, Nagarsheth KH, Nickloes TA. Transorbital Penetrating Intracranial Injury Caused by Sheppard’s Hook. J Surg Case Rep. Sep 1;2010(7):3, 2010.  doi: 10.1093/jscr/2010.7.3. PMID: 24946337

  3. Nagarsheth K, Nickloes T, Mancini G, Solla JA. Laparoscopic Repair of Incidentally Found Spigelian Hernias; JSLS, 1:81-85, 2011. PMID: 21902949

  4. Nagarsheth K, Kurek S. Ultrasound Detection of Pneumothorax Compared to Chest XRay and CT Scan; American Surgeon, 77:480-484, 2011. PMID: 21679560
  5. Nagarsheth KH, Gandhi SS, Heidel RE, Kurek SJ, Angel C. A Mathematical Model to Predict Length of Stay in Pediatric ATV Accident Victims; Journal of Surgical Research, 171:28-30, 2011. PMID: 21514601
  6. Nagarsheth KH, DuBose JJ. Endovascular Management of Vascular Trauma; Trauma, 17:93-101, 2014.
  7. Suri S. Nagarsheth KH. Goraya S, Singh K. A Novel Technique to Retrieve A Maldeployed Vascular Closure Device; J Endovasc Ther, 22:71-73, 2015PMID: 25775683

  8. Nagarsheth KH, Sticco C, Aparajita R, Singh K, Deitch J, Zia S, Schor J. Catheter Directed Therapy is Safe and Effective for the Management of Acute Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis. Ann Vasc Surg, pii: S0890-5096(15)00507-5. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2015.04.076, 2015. PMID: 26130433
  9. Huntress LA, Kogan S, Nagarsheth K, Nassiri N. Palliative Endovascular Techniques for Management of Peripheral Vascular Blowout Syndrome in End-Stage Malignancies. Vasc Endovascular Surg. 1:1538474417710600. doi: 10.1177. 2017. PMID: 28535730
  10. Parr MS, Dombrovskiy VY, Nagarsheth KH, Shafritz R, Rahimi SA. Diabetes control decreases morbidity and mortality after carotid endarterectomy. Surgery. 163(2):404-408, 2018. PMID:29129364

  11. Maldonado TS, Mosquera NJ, Lin P, et al. Gore iliac branch endoprosthesis for treatment of bilateral common iliac artery aneurysms. J Vasc Surg. 68(1):100-108.e3, 2018. PMID: 29526375

  12. Talaie T, Hansraj N, Werter C, Nagarsheth K, Monahan TS, Toursavadkohi S. Surgical scarring after arterial bypass, an etiology of venous hypertension. Ann Vasc Surg. Oct;52:315.e7-315.e10. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2018.04.010. Epub 2018 Jun 8, 2018. PMID: 29886209

  13. Orbay H, Khor D, Xu C, Steiner G, Nagarsheth KH, Monahan TS, Toursavadkohi S. A unique bailout method for the repair of abdominal aortic aneurism with a narrow iliac bifurcation. Ann Vasc Surg. 2019 Feb 23. pii: S0890-5096(19)30174-8. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2018.12.096. PMID: 30802584
  14. Sahajwani S, Orbay H, Santini-Dominguez R, Ucuzian A, Nagarsheth K. Transpedal Laser Atherectomy via a Communicating Branch to Treat Tibial Artery Chronic Total Occlusion. Am Surg. Sep 1;85(9):e436-e438. 2019. PMID: 31638529
  15. Endicott KM, Drucker CB, Orbay H, DuBose JJ, Nagarsheth K, Toursavadkohi S, Sarkar R. Intraoperative Fragmentation and Retention of Endovascular Devices: Clinical Consequences and Preventative Strategies. Vasc Endovascular Surg. Nov 5:1538574419886193. doi: 10.1177/1538574419886193. 2019.  PMID: 31690248

 

B. Books, Monographs and Chapters

  1. Nagarsheth KH. Heterotopic Ossification (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 754-7.

  2. Nagarsheth KH. Fat Embolism Syndrome (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 604-6.

  3. Nagarsheth KH. Tracheal Stenosis (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 1620-2.

  4. Nagarsheth KH. Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 6-10.

  5. Nagarsheth KH. Urinoma (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 1742-4.

  6. Nagarsheth KH. Lean Body Mass Wasting (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 869-72.

  7. Nagarsheth KH. Delayed Splenic Rupture (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 434-5.

  8. Nagarsheth KH. Splenic Bed Abscess (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 1517-9.

  9. Nagarsheth KH, Frankel H. Chapter 46, Use of Ultrasound in the Evaluation and Treatment of Intraabdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (Critical Care Ultrasound), Karakitsos, Lumb (eds.); 241-244; Elsevier. Philadelphia, PA; 2015.

  10. Nagarsheth KH, Narayan M. Blunt Trauma. Vyas D. (ed.) Comprehensive Textbook of Surgery, 2nd Edition. Jaypee Brothers Medical Pub. New Delhi. (In press)

  11. Nagarsheth KH, Narayan M. Penetrating Trauma. Vyas D. (ed.) Comprehensive Textbook of Surgery, 2nd Edition. Jaypee Brothers Medical Pub. New Delhi. (In press)

  12. Nagarsheth KH, Narayan M. Trauma: Organ Specific Injuries. Vyas D. (ed.) Comprehensive Textbook of Surgery, 2nd Edition. Jaypee Brothers Medical Pub. New Delhi. (In press)

  13. Nagarsheth KH, Narayan M. Developing Trauma Teams. Vyas D. (ed.) Comprehensive Textbook of Surgery, 2nd Edition. Jaypee Brothers Medical Pub. New Delhi. (In press)

  14. Nagarsheth KH, Singh K. Chapter 3, Deep Venous Thrombosis as a Complication of Surgery and Trauma (Venous Thrombosis: Risk Factors, Management and Complications), Gutmann CH. (ed.); 37-46; Nova Biomedical, NY; 2014

  15. Nagarsheth KH, Singh K. Chapter 4, Superficial Thrombophlebitis (Venous Thrombosis: Risk Factors, Management and Complications), Gutmann CH. (ed.); 47-55; Nova Biomedical, NY; 2014

  16. Nagarsheth KH, Rahimi SA. Management of Endoleaks After rEVAR (Ruptured AAA – The Definitive Manuel), Starnes BW, Veith F, Mehta M. (eds.); Spinger. London. (In press)

  17. Alam A, Nagarsheth KH. Atelectasis (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 170-3.

  18. Alam A, Nagarsheth KH. Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 186-8.

  19. Alam A, Nagarsheth KH. Cushing’s Ulcers (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 399-401.

  20. Alam A, Nagarsheth KH. Curling’s Ulcers (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 397-9.

  21. Aydin, A, Nagarsheth KH. Cerebral Salt Wasting (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care). Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.) Springer, London. 305-7.

  22. Aydin, A, Nagarsheth KH. Spinal Shock (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care). Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.) Springer, London. 1516-7.

  23. Aydin, A, Nagarsheth KH. Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care). Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.) Springer, London. 1539-42.

  24. Danovich D, Nagarsheth KH. Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 294-6.

  25. Danovich D, Nagarsheth KH. Tracheomalacia (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 1624-5.

  26. Laser A, Nagarsheth KH. Coagulopathy (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 326-7.

  27. Laser A, Nagarsheth KH. DVT, as a Complication (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 502-5.

  28. Laser A, Nagarsheth KH. Thrombophlebitis (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 1580-2.

  29. Medina D, Nagarsheth KH. Thyroid Storm (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 1582-5.

  30. Medina D, Nagarsheth KH, Narayan M, O’Connor JV. Empyema (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 532-4.

  31. Mukherjee I, Nagarsheth KH. Contractures (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 363-6.

  32. Mukherjee I, Nagarsheth KH. Gut Mucosal Atrophy (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 708-9.

  33. Mukherjee I, Nagarsheth KH, Singh K. Calf Vein DVTs (Venous Thrombosis: Risk Factors, Management and Complications), Gutmann CH. (ed.); 21-36; Nova Biomedical, NY; 2014

  34. Jolda CA, Nagarsheth KH, Narayan M. Hemorrhage (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 733-6.

  35. O’Meara L, Nagarsheth KH. Acalculous Cholecystitis (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 25-6.

  36. O’Meara L, Nagarsheth KH. Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 303-4.

  37. O’Meara L, Nagarsheth KH. Pressure Ulcers (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 1300-2.

  38. O’Meara L, Nagarsheth KH. Surgical Site Infections (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 1534-7.

  39. Oh J, Nagarsheth KH. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 53-5.

  40. Said M, Nagarsheth KH. Nutrition Deficiency/Starvation (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 1095-1100.

  41. Weltz A, Nagarsheth KH. PEG Tube Dislodgement (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 1208-10.

  42. Zomaya M, Nagarsheth KH. Hypothermia (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 772-4.

  43. Zomaya M, Nagarsheth KH. Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (Encyclopedia of Trauma Care), Papadakos P, Gestring M (eds.); Springer. London. 1543-5.

  44. Nagarsheth KH. Endovascular Management of Vascular Trauma (Vascular Surgery). ISBN: 978-1-944685-58-4, http://www.smgebooks.com/vascular-surgery/chapters/VS-15-02.pdf

  45. Nagarsheth KH, Rahimi S. Management of Endoleaks in Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: The Definitive Manuel). Starnes, Mehta, Veith (eds.); Springer, Switzerland. ISBN: 978-319-23843-2

  46. Khalifeh A, Hosseini M, Santini-Dominguez R, Nagarsheth KH. Lower Extremity Arterial Procedures in an Office Based Endovascular Center. (Office-Based Endovascular Centers). Jain (ed.); Elsevier, Barcelona. ISBN:

 

C. Other Articles (Reviews, Editorials, etc.) In Journals; Chapters; Books; other Professional Communications

  1. . Nagarsheth K, Tucker B, Taylor D. Non-Traumatic Splenic Rupture Disguised as Fall Injury; The Internet Journal of Surgery, 24:14-16, 2010.

  2. Nagarsheth, K.H., Gray, K. Hepaticojejunostomy. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1892165-overview; Medscape, 2011.

  3. Nagarsheth, K.H., Gray, K. (2011, May 4). Ileocecal Resection. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1892253-overview; Medscape, 2011.

  4. Nagarsheth KH, Rosh AJ, Lopez Rowe, V. (2017, May 15). Superficial Thrombophlebitis Treatment & Management. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/463256-treatment; Medscape, 2017.

  5. Nagarsheth KH, Lopez Rowe V. (2019, Aug 19). Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease  Treatment & Management. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/461285-treatment; Medscape, 2019.

 

D. Peer Reviewed Published Abstracts

  1. Nagarsheth KH, Kurek SJ. Splenic Artery Embolization in Blunt Abdominal Trauma: Creating a Mathematical Model to Predict ICU Length of Stay. Journal of Surgical Research. 2010 Feb; 158(2): 416.
  2. Nagarsheth KH, Singh K, Schor J, Zia S, Yan S, Deitch J. Combined Endovascular and Open Management of a Mycotic Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: A Case Report. JVIR. 2014;25(1):155.e2. 
  3. Nagarsheth KH, Alam A, Singh K, Zia S, Schor J, Deitch J. Comparison of Bare-Metal Versus Covered Stents for the Treatment of Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysms: A Review. JVIR. 2014;25(1):155.e15. 
  4. Nagarsheth KH, DuBose J, Scalea T. Angioembolization Versus Operative Ligation of Intercostal Artery Injuries for Hemorrhage Control in Trauma Patients. JVIR. 2014;25(1):155.e17-18.
  5. Nagarsheth KH, Alam A, Schor J, Singh K, Zia S, Deitch J. Endovascular Repair of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Are Outcomes Improving? J Vasc Surg. 2014;60(3):833.
  6. Nagarsheth KH, Aparajita R, Schor J, Singh K, Zia S, Deitch J. Directional Atherectomy is an Effective Treatment for In-Stent Restenosis After Femoropopliteal Stent Placement. JVIR. 2015;26(2):147e16.
  7. Nagarsheth KH, Schor J, Singh K, D’Alessandro M, Zia S, Deitch J. Independent Predictors of Readmission After Femoral-to-Popliteal Artery Bypass Grafting in Diabetics. JVS. 2015;61(2):583-4.
  8. Nagarsheth KH, Schor J, D’Alessandro M, Singh K, Deitch J. Left Subclavian Artery Occlusion During Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair in the Elderly is Associated with Significant Morbidity. JVS. 2015;61(2):581.
  9. Nagarsheth KH, T Huong, Nassiri N, Shafritz R, Rahimi S. (2016, February). Independent Predictors of Site Infection Following Saphenous Vein Ablation. JVIR. 2016;27(2):e18. 
  10. Nagarsheth KH, Troung H. (2016, February). External Iliac Vein Transection Mimicking Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolans After Total Hip Arthroplasty. Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. 2016;5(1):165.
  11. Sudah S, Nagarsheth KH. (2017, June). Extensive Intramural Aortic Hematoma: A Rare Complication Following Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. JVS. 2017;65(6):945S.
  12. Nagarsheth KH, Dombrovskiy V, Rahimi S. (2017, June). Elective Revascularization for Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia Results in Lower Healthcare Costs and Lower Mortality Compared to Emergent Revascularization. JVS. 2017;65(6):119S-120S.
  13. Rahimi S, Dombrovskiy V, Ventarola D, Nagarsheth KH. (2017, June). Anterior Lumbar Exposure in Obese Patients and Outcomes. JVS. 2017;65(6):156S.

 

 

Research Interests

  • Limb Preservation
  • Complex Endovascular Revascularization
  • Vascular Compression Syndromes (Nutcracker Syndrome, May-Thurner Syndrome, SMA Syndrome, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome)
  • Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection
  • Carotid and Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Venous Disease
  • Wound Care

Clinical Specialty Details

  • Vascular Surgery - American Board of Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care - American Board of Surgery
  • Surgery - American Board of Surgery

Awards and Affiliations

HONORS AND AWARDS:

  • Baltimore Magazine Top Doctor 2020, Vascular Surgery
  • Baltimore Magazine Thought Leader 2020, Vascular Surgery
  • MBA@UNC Fellowship award recipient
    • University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, NC
    • 5/2013
  •  Resident performance award, 3rd place
    • University of Tennessee Medical Center – Knoxville, TN
    • 6/2011
  •  Best Pediatric Surgery Abstract, 1st place
    • Society for Laparoendoscopic Surgery annual meeting, New York, NY
    • 9/2010
  •  Best Overall Resident Abstract, Honorable Mention
    • Society for Laparoendoscopic Surgery annual meeting, New York, NY
    • 9/2010
  •  Resident performance award, 1rd place
    • University of Tennessee Medical Center – Knoxville, TN
    • 6/2010
  • Dean’s Research Day, 1st place case presentation
    • University of Tennessee Medical Center – Knoxville, TN
    • 6/2010
  • Raymond Alexander Award, Finalist
    • Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
    • 1/2009

SERVICE ON HOSPITAL COMMITTEES:

  • Clinical Competency Committee
    • University of Maryland School of Medicine – Division of Vascular Surgery – Baltimore, MD 9/2018-present
  •  Metrics Review Committee
    • Rutgers University – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School – Department of Surgery – New Brunswick, NJ 7/2017-present
  •  Valentine Mott Surgical Society Faculty Advisor
    • Rutgers University – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School – New Brunswick, NJ 8/2016-Present
  •  Institutional Review Board
    • Rutgers University – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School – New Brunswick, NJ 8/2016-Present
  •  Value Analysis Committee – Operating Room
    • Rutgers University – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School – New Brunswick, NJ 8/2016-Present
  •  Continuing Medical Education Committee
    • Rutgers University – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School – New Brunswick, NJ 8/2016-Present

Links of Interest

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Maryland Medical Center
  • University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown

Clinical Trials

Site Principle Investigator - VERNACULAR Clinical Study – The BARD VENOVO Venous Stent Study

  • A prospective, non-randomized, multi-center, single arm study of the treatment of iliofemoral occlusive disease – An assessment for effectiveness and safety (BPV-14-007)

Site Principle Investigator – BOLTON RelayPro Thoracic Stent-Graft Systems

  • A prospective, multicenter, non-blinded, non-randomized study of the RelayPro Thoracic Stent-Graft in subjects with traumatic injury of the descending thoracic aorta (IP-0018-16) – IDE #: G040175

Co-Investigator – Bolton Relay Post Market Registry

  • A prospective, multicenter, non-blinded, non-randomized post market registry of the Relay Thoracic Stent-Graft in subjects with thoracic aortic aneurysms and penetrating aortic ulcers.

Co-Investigator – Boton RelayPro Thoracic Stent-Graft Systems

  • A prospective, multicenter, non-blinded, non-randomized study of the RelayPro Thoracic Stent-Graft in subjects with complicated Type B aortic dissection

Site Sub-Investigator – BEST CLI

  • An NIH sponsored multi-center prospective, randomized study evaluating the efficacy of endovascular versus open techniques for treatment of critical limb ischemia in patients with peripheral arterial disease

Principle Investigator – Ogenix Epiflo

  • A prospective, randomized study of transdermal, continuous oxygen therapy for wound healing in high-risk subjects undergoing revascularization

Site Principle Investigator –STAND MicroStent Pivotal IDE Study

  • A prospective, multicenter, non-blinded, non-randomized study of the MicroMedical Solutions MicroStent in subjects with Infrapopliteal arterial occlusive disease

Principle Investigator – BlastX Wound Gel

  • A prospective, randomized study comparing wound healing for below the knee amputations using BlastX Wound Gel compared to standard of care

Site Principle Investigator – STRIDE

  • A prospective study using the Indigo Aspiration System to remove thrombus in patients with acute lower extremity ischemia 

Site Principle Investigator – CTRACT

  • An NIH sponsored prospective, randomized multicenter trial evaluating the effectiveness of endovascular therapy versus conservative management for chronic venous thrombosis