Biography

W. C. Sternbergh III, MD, specializes in vascular and endovascular surgery at Ochsner Health. Dr. Sternbergh is nationally recognized for his expertise in vascular and endovascular surgery, and he is the author of more than 150 publications and book chapters pertaining to vascular disease. He has held multiple leadership roles in his specialty, including serving on the board of directors of the Society for Vascular Surgery, previously serving as president of the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society and the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery. Dr. Sternbergh's educational background includes an undergraduate degree from Brown University and a medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine. He performed his general surgical training at the Medical College of Virginia and his vascular fellowship at Emory University. Dr Sternbergh has been on staff at Ochsner since 1996.

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Education and Training

Medical School

Duke University Medical Center
Field of Study: No Value Specified
Year Completed: 1988

Internship

Medical College of Virginia
Field of Study: General Surgery
Year Completed: 1989

Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
Year Completed: 1995

Residency

Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
Field of Study: Surgery
Year Completed: 1995

Fellowship

Medical College of Virginia
Field of Study: Surgery
Year Completed: 1992

Emory University Scholl Of Medicine
Field of Study: Vascular Surgery
Year Completed: 1996

Certifications

American Board of Surgery - Vascular Surgery

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