Peter A. Soukas, MD, FACC, FSVM, FSCAI, FACP, RPVI

Expert Publications

• Predicting blood pressure improvement in hypertensive patients after renal artery stent placement: renal fractional flow reserve.
• Endovascular treatment of septic thrombophlebitis: a case report of a rare complication and review of the literature.
• Embolic protection device use in renal artery stent placement.
• Safety and short-term outcomes following controlled blunt microdissection revascularization of symptomatic arterial occlusions of the pelvis and lower extremities.
• Viabahn for femoropopliteal in-stent restenosis.
• Endovascular Management of Deep Vein Thrombosis with Rheolytic Thrombectomy: Final Report of the Prospective Multicenter PEARL (Peripheral Use of AngioJet Rheolytic Thrombectomy with a Variety of Catheter Lengths) Registry.
• Pulmonary Embolism in 2017: Increasing Options for Increasing Incidence.
• Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Novel Management Strategies for an Under-diagnosed Disease Process.

Clinical Trials

• The DETOUR II Clinical Study
• Shockwave Medical Peripheral Lithoplasty System Study for PAD (Disrupt PAD III)
• Best Endovascular vs. Best Surgical Therapy in Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia

Media Releases

Providing Expertise in Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Medicine in Rhode Island

Dr. Peter A. Soukas, a distinguished cardiologist, is making significant strides in the field of interventional cardiology and vascular medicine. With a wealth of experience and expertise, he has become a leading figure in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

As the Director of the Peripheral Vascular Interventional Laboratory at Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute at The Miriam Hospital, Dr. Soukas specializes in carotid stenting and the treatment of lower extremity disease. His commitment to excellence is evident in his role as an Associate Professor of Medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he also serves as the Director of the Vascular and Endovascular Medicine Fellowship Program.

Dr. Soukas’ journey to becoming a renowned cardiologist began with his Medical Degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He further honed his skills through an internship and residency at Pennsylvania Hospital, cardiology and peripheral vascular medicine fellowships at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, and a fellowship in interventional cardiology at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. 

A testament to his dedication to the field, Dr. Soukas is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), the Society of Vascular Medicine (FSVM), the Society of Coronary Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI), and the American College of Physicians (FACP). He holds multiple board certifications in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, vascular medicine, and endovascular medicine, and is certified in noninvasive vascular lab interpretation.

Dr. Soukas’ passion for helping patients is evident in his meticulous approach to patient care. His clinical research interests, which include carotid stenting and intravascular lithotripsy, highlight his commitment to advancing treatment options for cardiovascular diseases.

As a principal investigator on numerous clinical trials and a recipient of prestigious awards in the field, Dr. Soukas continues to push the boundaries of cardiovascular care. His dedication to improving patient outcomes and his contributions to the medical community make him a respected figure in the field of interventional cardiology and vascular medicine.

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