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Charles M. Eichler, M.D.
Clinical Professor of Surgery
Contact Information
400 Parnassus Avenue, A-6110
San Francisco, CA 94143-0957
Phone: (415) 353-2357
Fax: (415) 353-2669
Education
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1974, Washington University, A.B., Biology
- 1978, St Louis University School of Medicine, M.D.
Residencies
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1978-79, Mt. Zion Hospital, Intern, General Surgery
- 1979-83, Mt. Zion Hospital, Resident, General Surgery
Fellowships
- 1983-84, Thomas Fogarty Associates, Fellow, Peripheral Vascular Surgery
Postdoctoral Training
- 2005, Texas Tech University, Fellow, Endovascular Surgery
Board Certification
- American Board of Surgery, 1993
Clinical Expertise
- Arterial Aneurysms
- Aortic Surgery
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Stenting
- Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
- Lower Extremity Bypass
- Dialysis Access Surgery
- Endovascular Arterial Intervention
Biography
Dr. Charles Eichler is a specialist in both open and endovascular surgery. He has devoted his career to the performance of complex operation involving all aspects of the arterial circulation including surgery of the aorta, carotid arteries, and the lower extremities.
Dr. Eichler has extensive experience in lower extremity reconstruction for both claudication and limb threatening ischemia. These procedures are performed as both open bypass or using the latest endovascular techniques.
Surgery for cerebrovascular insufficiency has been a keen interest. Carotid artery disease is frequently treated with medical management as well as the performance of carotid endarterectomy when clinically indicated.
As a recognized local expert in hemodialysis access surgery he is a strong proponent of a fistula first philosophy.
Since joining the UCSF Faculty in 2000, Dr. Eichler has actively pursued his interest in clinical vascular surgery in large volume clinical practice.
Selected Publications
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Sivamurthy N, Eichler C, Schneider DB. Endovascular exclusion of subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm. Vascular, 14(4):231-5.
- Schneider DB, Curry TK, Eichler CM, Messina LM, Gordon RL, Kerlan RK. Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy for the management of venous thoracic outlet syndrome. J Endovasc Ther, Apr/2003;10(2):336-40
- Schneider DB, Dimuzio PJ, Martin ND, Gordon RL, Wilson MW, Laberge JM, Kerlan RK, Eichler CM, Messina LM. Combination treatment of venous thoracic outlet syndrome: open surgical decompression and intraoperative angioplasty. J Vasc Surg, Oct/2004;40(4):599-603.
