Michael S. Conte

MD

Co-director, Heart & Vascular Center
Vascular surgeon

Dr. Michael S. Conte is a vascular surgeon who specializes in diseases of the aorta and its major branches, aneurysms, carotid artery disease and peripheral artery disease (PAD). He also treats diabetic vascular disease and performs complex revascularization (restoration of blood flow) to preserve limb function and prevent amputation.

Conte is co-director of the UCSF Heart & Vascular Center and chief of the Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery.

Conte led the largest multicenter clinical trial to date of leg bypass surgery in patients with severe PAD. He is studying angioplasty and bypass surgery failure, and how to identify patients at risk.

Conte earned his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed a surgical residency at Weill Cornell Medicine, followed by vascular surgery training in the John Homans fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

Conte is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery and Society of University Surgeons. In 2006, he received a distinguished achievement award from the New York Weill Cornell Medical Center Alumni Council. He serves on the editorial boards for several medical journals, including Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Vascular Medicine, Journal of Vascular Surgery and Vascular.

  • Education

    Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1986

  • Residencies

    Cornell Medical Center, General Surgery, 1993

  • Fellowships

    Brigham and Women's Hospital, Vascular Surgery, 1991

    Harvard Medical School, Vascular Surgery, 1994

    Brigham and Women's Hospital, Vascular Surgery, 1994

  • Academic Title

    Professor

  • Languages

    Spanish

Conditions I specialize in

Treatments I provide

Where I see patients (7)

    My work

    Amputation prevention center offers hope for difficult diabetes cases

    For patients with diabetes who are at risk of losing limbs, Dr. Conte and his colleagues draw on groundbreaking research to offer cutting-edge care.

    Read the story on ucsf.edu

    Q&A: Drawn by UCSF's leadership in vascular surgery

    Seeing his mother's health dramatically improve after heart surgery pulled Dr. Conte to medicine. Our history in vascular surgery made UCSF where he wanted to practice.

    Read the story

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    238 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 11, 2024
    Dr. Conte in Vascular Surgery is a star. He personally reviewed all my radiology studies and showed me the key findings. Can't recommend him highly enough.
    Nov 07, 2024
    Excellent doctor with great caring for the patient.
    Oct 08, 2024
    I'm dealing with two iliac aneurysms that were discovered incidentally and am also dealing with a prostate cancer recurrence. Dr. Conte is incredibly patient and extremely knowledgeable. He's at the top of his game which Is why I referred a neighbor to him recently and he now says the same great things about him and has a procedure scheduled.
    Oct 03, 2024
    I absolutely love all of my providers there they are all kind, caring exceptional experience, doctors
    Sep 13, 2024
    Doctor was honest and straight forward which I appreciated and gave me the best case scenarios for my condition.
    Aug 17, 2024
    "Best of the Best"!
    Aug 15, 2024
    Dr Contes staff is always kind very like minded
    May 09, 2024
    Division is very very good
    Apr 18, 2024
    Dr Conte is the most caring and knowledgeable doctor I have ever come across.
    Apr 15, 2024
    Dr Conte very Professional.
    Mar 30, 2024
    Provider explained everything pertaining to my condition, went over care plan, eased my mind of worry, ensured I understand my condition and plan of treatment. Can't say enough about the excellent care and experience.
    Mar 29, 2024
    Dr Conti is excellent. He has expertise, is thorough and efficient, communicates clearly, and innfividualizes care. His staff is also outstanding.
    Mar 28, 2024
    Overall great experience. Put me at ease!!
    Mar 21, 2024
    Good
    Mar 13, 2024
    Good
    Mar 07, 2024
    Dr Cinte and staff are incredibly the best! This is my favorite medical place to be!!!
    Mar 06, 2024
    Dr. Conte and his staff are amazing
    Dec 21, 2023
    Dismissive but getting used to in being in the UCSF care .
    Nov 30, 2023
    Excellent caring with professionalism
    Nov 11, 2023
    Very good experience with Dr Conte and all staff
    Nov 09, 2023
    Very friendly, clear and professional
    Oct 19, 2023
    UCSF is awesome in every way
    Sep 30, 2023
    Dr Conte gave me excellent information about my case. He also listened about another issue I have and have an excellent reference within UCSF that I'm following.
    Sep 27, 2023
    Dr Conte is always a real Pro.
    Aug 31, 2023
    Doctor Conte best doctor around.
    Aug 24, 2023
    Dr. Conte is absolutely the best
    Jul 08, 2023
    I have severe PAD in my legs and have had 11 procedures done over the last 16 years so I have a good understanding and knowledge of my condition so Dr. Conte did not have to spend any time explaining to me what I have. He viewed the two CAT scan discs, that I had sent In prior to my consult, and said that he could help me where as the surgeon that did my surgery 7 weeks ago said that there was nothing else she could do to help me going forward.
    Jul 06, 2023
    Dr Conte is awesome! He saved me! I will always appreciate him.
    Jun 10, 2023
    Dr Conte is the best. His skill provided me with a life changing result to the positive. Thank you
    May 25, 2023
    Exceptionally efficient operation
    Apr 28, 2023
    I was comfortable with all concerns
    Apr 27, 2023
    It was a great experience overall. Thanks to the staff
    Apr 07, 2023
    I felt more than listened to. It was comforting that my mental health was considered. All options were presented with pros and cons. I felt the results reflected everything that was put forth.
    Mar 18, 2023
    Dr Conte is the best! He is truly concerned and makes me feel at ease with my problems and concerns. He explains my situation and future tests and procedures.
    Feb 18, 2023
    Dr. Conte is the best, caring Doctor that Ihave ever had
    Feb 18, 2023
    Expertise is why one goes to UCSF

    Selected research

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    Decorative Caduceus

    DFC 004 Biomarkers for Active Diabetic Foot Ulcers

    Proportion of participants with complete wound healing by week 52, defined as complete wound closure where there is skin re-epithelialization without drainage or dressing requirements at two consecutive study visits 2 weeks apart.

    Recruiting

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    BGC101 (EnEPC) Autologous Cell Therapy From Patient's Own Blood for Treatment of Critical Limb ...

    - Incidence and proportion of incidence between treatment arms of adverse events of specific interest (AESI) and injection-related AE - Incidence of serious adverse events (SAEs) including SAEs related or probably ...

    Recruiting

    Decorative Caduceus

    PROMISE III: Percutaneous Deep Vein Arterialization for the Treatment of Late-Stage Chronic Lim...

    Freedom from major (above-ankle) amputation and death (all-cause mortality)

    Recruiting

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