Dr. Michael Wilderman, MD, FACS

Expert Publications

• Relationship between nitric oxide and opioids in hypoxia-induced pial artery vasodilation.
• Influence of cAMP on cerebrospinal fluid opioid concentration: role in cAMP-induced pial artery dilation.
• Role of PACAP in the relationship between cAMP and opioids in hypoxia-induced pial artery vasodilation.
• Role of neuronal NO synthase in relationship between NO and opioids in hypoxia-induced pial artery dilation.
• Role of endothelial nitric oxide synthase in hypoxia-induced pial artery dilation.

Media Releases

Prominent Vascular Surgeon Recognized for Excellence in Patient Care and Teaching

Michael Wilderman, MD, FACS, a distinguished vascular surgeon and educator, continues to make significant strides in the field of vascular and endovascular surgery. As a Partner at Bergen Vascular Institute and Chief of Endovascular Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center, Dr. Wilderman has established himself as a leader in advanced surgical techniques and patient care within New Jersey’s largest health network.

Dr. Wilderman’s commitment to excellence is reflected in his numerous roles, including attending surgeon at Englewood Hospital and Chief of Vascular Surgery at St. Mary’s General Hospital. His dedication to medical education is evident as he serves as an Associate Professor of Surgery at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, where he has received multiple Resident Teaching Awards for his exemplary operative teaching. As Course Director for the Vascular Surgery 4th Year Elective, he plays a crucial role in shaping the next generation of surgeons.

Beginning his academic journey at the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with honors, Dr. Wilderman earned his Medical Degree from the Perelman School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, culminating his training as Administrative Chief Resident. Following this, he pursued a prestigious vascular and endovascular surgery fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri where he focused on the open and endovascular treatments of complex aortic pathologies, in both the chest and the abdomen.

With dual board certifications in general and vascular surgery from the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Wilderman is recognized as a leader in his field. He has pioneered Fenestrated and Branched Aortic Stenting techniques and serves as a regional and national proctor for these advanced procedures. His clinical expertise encompasses minimally invasive endovascular treatments for ascending and aortic arch pathologies, and the management of carotid artery disease, lower extremity arterial disease, and thoracic outlet syndrome.

Dr. Wilderman’s contributions to the medical community have not gone unnoticed. He has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly every year since 2015 and was recently honored as a Top Doctor by NY Magazine for 2024. An accomplished researcher, he frequently presents at regional and national conferences on critical topics such as aortic aneurysms and peripheral arterial disease and has served as principal investigator on numerous national clinical trials.

Outside of his professional achievements, Dr. Wilderman is an active member of his community, serving as a Trustee on the Tenafly Board of Education. He enjoys quality time with his family, including his wife and son, with whom he shares a passion for tennis, golf, fitness, travel, and reading.

Dr. Michael Wilderman’s unwavering dedication to advancing the field of vascular surgery, enhancing patient care, and fostering medical education underscores his esteemed position at Hackensack University Medical Center and in the broader medical community. His ongoing commitment to excellence continues to inspire both his colleagues and his patients.

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