
Benjamin M. Jackson, MD, MS
Chief, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
LVPG Cliniciani
Accepting New Patients
About
Philosophy of care
My job is to save the lives of patients with aortic aneurysms, to prevent strokes in patients with carotid artery disease and to avert amputation in patients with impaired blood flow to their extremities. However, what I treasure in my job is the relationship with patients and their families, developed sometimes over years and sometimes quickly during a challenging time in their lives. I always remember that patients like you who seek out my expertise are people – with jobs, lives, hobbies, families and compelling personal stories. I enjoy hearing those stories and playing a role in caring for those individuals.
Why I entered medicine
Honestly, I wasn't very good at physics. After studying physics and engineering as an undergraduate at Haverford College and as a graduate student at the University of Virginia, I figured out somewhat serendipitously that I was good at surgery and enjoyed caring for patients. Vascular surgery is intellectually engrossing and technically challenging.
Community involvement
My wife Oksana and I support the YMCA, and three generations of Jacksons have attended a YMCA summer camp in Rhode Island. Because Oksana is of Ukrainian heritage, we support a number of humanitarian causes in that country.
Personal interests
My family and I enjoy hiking and camping (Indian Garden Campground at the Grand Canyon is my favorite campsite). My kids play a lot of soccer, and some baseball and softball, so I've become a student of those games. We're pretty dedicated Philadelphia Union fans.
Education
Undergraduate
Haverford College, Bachelor of Science in Physics, 1991
Graduate
University of Virginia, Master of Science (MS), 1993
Medical School
University of Pennsylvania Hospital Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2000
Training
Residency 2006
Surgery (General Surgery), Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship 2008
Vascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Certifications
American Board of Surgery - Vascular Surgery
American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)
Publications & Clinical Trials
Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Atherosclerosis (blocked arteries)
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Fistula
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA)
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Vascular Disease
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Atherosclerosis (blocked arteries)
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Fistula
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA)
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Vascular Disease
Services Offered
- Amputation
- Aneurysm Repair Surgery
- Aortic Dissection Repair
- Aortic Transection Repair
- Arteriogram
- Arteriovenous Fistula (Shunt) Creation/Repair
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
- Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Amputation
- Aneurysm Repair Surgery
- Aortic Dissection Repair
- Aortic Transection Repair
- Arteriogram
- Arteriovenous Fistula (Shunt) Creation/Repair
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
- Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
Comments
"Very positive. Pleased woth the care privided"
"Dr Jackson is one of the best doctors i have ever seen. After struggling with my health getting opposite answers from other doctors he explained everything clearly and CORRECTLY. I was so happy I cried being relieved with the correct diagnosed. HIS credentials r far superior than others. Not only that he is super down to earth with a great personality! I would recommend highly to others with any doubt. Thank you Dr. JACKSON FOR GIVING ME MY LIFE BACK. Finally on the road to recovery!!!!"
"Most welcoming and informative first visit to a doctor in my recent medical memory. Dr. Ben Jackson is extremely personable and knowledgeable and explains treatment recommendations in a straight forward, easy to understand plan. He addresses every question and concern without ever rushing through it. This practice is A÷ and beyond our expectations."