Positions

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy
Baylor College of Medicine

Addresses

Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Hospital)

2002 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 791-1414

Education

BS from Lafayette College

Easton, PA

MS from George Washington University

Washington DC

MSPH from Penn State University

Hershey, PA

MD from Jefferson Medical College

Philadelphia, PA

Residency at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Hershey, PA

General Surgery

Certifications

General Surgery

American Board of Surgery

Honors & Awards

Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO Merit Award

Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium

Professional Interests

• Vascular surgery

Professional Statement

Dr. Erin K. Greenleaf completed her master’s degree in forensic science at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., while working for the federal government.  She received her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and went on to complete a general surgery internship and residency at Penn State M.S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Greenleaf also completed a research fellowship in clinical outcomes, with academic contributions in the fields of vascular surgery and oncology.  Following her residency, she completed her fellowship in vascular surgery at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Greenleaf is certified by the American Board of Surgery in general surgery and is currently serving in the United States Army Reserves as a general surgeon.

Dr. Greenleaf’s clinical practice and expertise focus on treatment of aortic aneurysmal and occlusive disease, mesenteric and renal artery disease, thoracic outlet syndrome, and arteriovenous access for hemodialysis. Beyond her clinical interests, Dr. Greenleaf aims to help patients understand vascular disease and helps to individualize treatment plans that are consistent with patients’ goals.

Websites

Selected Publications

• Hintze A, Greenleaf EK, Hollenbeak CS "30-day readmission rates for carotid endarterectomy versus carotid artery stenting." Journal of Surgical Research.; Pubmed PMID: 30691806
• Greenleaf EK, Hollenbeak CS, Aziz F "Outcomes after ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in the era of centralized care." Journal of Vascular Surgery.; Pubmed PMID: 31477481
• Shah-Becker S, Greenleaf EK, Boltz MM, Hollenbeak CS, Goyal N "Neck hematoma after major head and neck surgery: risk factors, costs, and resource utilization." Head & Neck.; Pubmed PMID: 29607559
• Greenleaf EK, Winder JS, Hollenbeak CS, Haluck RS, Mathew A, Pauli EM "Cost-effectiveness of Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy relative to laparoscopic Heller Myotomy for the treatment of achalasia." Surgical Endoscopy.; Pubmed PMID: 29218664

Memberships

Vascular and Endovascular Surgical Society

American College of Surgeons

Association of Women Surgeons