Zain Shahid, MD

About Zain Shahid

Zain Shahid, M.D., is an assistant professor in the division of vascular surgery and endovascular therapy at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

He received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan. He graduated with honors and was awarded a merit scholarship for being among the top 15% in his class.

He started his general surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He then moved to University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center where he completed his residency and also served as the chief resident. Subsequently, he completed a vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Dr. Shahid’s clinical interests include treatment of complex aortic aneurysms and dissections using fenestrated endografts. In addition, he treats patients with renal and mesenteric occlusive disease, cerebrovascular occlusive disease, peripheral vascular disease and hemodialysis access.

Dr. Shahid is board certified in general surgery through the American Board of Surgery. His peer-reviewed articles and oral presentations have specific interests in aortic dissection, appendicitis and surgical residency programs.

Accomplishments

1. Highest ABSITE score award

   2017 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

2. Highest Honors in Ophthalmology

   2011 Aga Khan University

3. Merit Scholarship

   2010-2011 Aga Khan University

4. Honors in Anatomy; Biochemistry; Microbiology; Pathology; Obstetrics and Gynecology

   2008-2010 Aga Khan University

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

1. MDC7600 – Surgery Clerkship

   2026 College of Medicine

Board Certifications

• Surgery

  American Board of Surgery

Clinical Profile

Subspecialties

• Vascular Surgery

Areas of Interest

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
• Aortic Dissection
• Aortic Transection: Traumatic Aortic Injury
• Aortic Valve Disease
• Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
• Carotid Artery Disease
• Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
• Connective Tissue, Inflammatory Disease and Associated Aortic Conditions
• Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair (FEVAR)
• Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair (FEVAR) and Physician-Modified Endograft (PMEG)
• Genetic Counseling for Aortic Disease
• Hemodialysis access
• Infected Aortic Grafts and Mycotic Aneurysms
• Mesenteric Artery Ischemia
• Renal and Mesenteric Occlusive Disease
• Ross Procedure for Aortic Valve Repair
• Spinal Cord Safety During Aortic Surgery
• Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA)
• Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR) & Endovascular Repair (EVAR)
• Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm (TAAA)
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)/Transcatheter Aortic Valve Intervention (TAVI) and TAVR/TAVI Explants
• Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacements: David Procedure and the Florida Sleeve

Research Profile

Areas of Interest

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm
• Endovascular repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic pathology
• aortic aneurysms and dissection

Publications

Academic Articles

Grants

1. Long-term Characterization of GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft with ACTIVE CONTROL System Performance

   September 22, 2025 Active

   Role:

   Principal Investigator

   Funding:

   W L GORE AND ASSOCIATES INC

2. Zenith? Fenestrated Plus Endovascular Graft Clinical Study

   February 3, 2024 Active

   Role:

   Principal Investigator

   Funding:

   COOK RESEARCH

Education

1. Vascular Surgery Fellowship

   2018-2020 University of Florida

2. General Surgery Residency

   2015-2018 University of Texas

3. General Surgery Residency

   2013-2015 Johns Hopkins Hospital

4. Research Assistant, Pediatrics

   2012-2013 Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences

5. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

   2006-2011 Aga Khan University

Contact Details

Phones:

Business:

(352) 273-5484

Emails:

Business:

zain.shahid@ufl.edu

Addresses:

Business Mailing:

1600 SW ARCHER RD # NG-45
GAINESVILLE FL 326103003