Dr. Cynthia K. Shortell is a Professor of Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine, former Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, and Executive Vice Chair for the Department of Surgery at Duke University Medical Center. For decades, Dr. Shortell has worked relentlessly to advance the management of patients with carotid artery disease. Nationally, Dr. Shortell holds numerous distinguished recognitions, serves as Associate Editor of the Journal of Vascular Surgery and is an elected member of many national and international societies and organizations, including the Society for Vascular Surgery, and the International Society of Surgery.

Dr. Jovan N. Markovic is a staff MD at Duke University School of Medicine and Medical Center, where during his specialization in general surgery, he became extensively involved in advancing the care of patients with complex vascular disorders. Dr. Markovic currently serves as a key reviewer for the Journal of Vascular Surgery and has published books, numerous book chapters, peer-reviewed studies, and national and international guidelines on the treatment of patients with vascular disorders.