Oliver O Aalami, MD

Education & Training

Undergraduate: University of California, San Diego

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

General Surgery Residency: UCSF-East Bay

Fellowship: Vascular Surgery, Northwestern University

Employment

2007-2012: Vascular Surgeon, UW Valley Medical Center, Renton, WA

2012-Present: Assistant Professor, Vascular Surgery, Stanford University/VA Palo Alto, Stanford, CA

2012-Present: Medical Director, Vascular Laboratory, VA Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

2014-Present: Medical Director, Wound Clinic, VA Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

2018-Present: Director, Biodesign for Digital Health, Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign, Stanford, CA

What was your favorite thing about UCSF East Bay?

The early operative experience. And of course the roof deck of the old Highland Hospital!

What about UCSF East Bay helps you in your career now?

UCSF-East Bay taught me how to be a team player, and not to be “above” any tasks to get the job done.

What would you like to share with applicants about your experiences at East Bay?

The camaraderie was the key to surviving. The teamwork among residents is unparalleled. I have Drs Andrew Luckey and Cyrus Parsa to thank.