Meet our Surgeons

Dr. Joseph D. Raffetto (he/him/his) is board certified in General and Vascular Surgery,  Chief of Vascular Surgery, and an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine, MD, 1993
Residency: SUNY Buffalo General Surgery Program, 1993-1998
Fellowship:  Boston University Medical Center
Board Certification: General Surgery, Vascular Surgery

Dr. Raffetto's  clinical interests encompasses the breadth of vascular surgery, open aortic and peripheral surgical procedures, endovascular surgery, and he has a special interest in acute and chronic venous disorders and wound care. His extra-clinical activities include commissioned officer in the Navy Reserve rank Commander, studying for an advanced degree in education, outdoor activities, and helping with the Surfrider Foundation initiatives.

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Dr. Sarah J. Carlson [she/her/hers] is board certified in Vascular Surgery, Associate Chief of Surgery - Operations, and an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Boston University School of Medicine.

Medical School: University of Michigan, MD 2008
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, General Surgery 2016
Fellowship: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Vascular Surgery 2018
Board Certification: Vascular Surgery

Dr. Carlson's clinical interests include peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and aortic aneurysms, with a special interest in complex endovascular aortic surgery. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and playing the violin with the Longwood Symphony Orchestra.

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Dr. Michelle A. Martin [she / her / hers / herself] is a vascular surgeon at VA Boston healthcare system and an instructor in surgery at Harvard Medical School.

Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School (2004)
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical  Center (2011)
Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical  Center (2013)
Board Specialty Certification: General Surgery, Vascular Surgery

Dr. Martin joined the VA Boston staff in 2015.

 

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Dr. James T. McPhee (he/him/his) is board certified in General and Vascular Surgery, the Associate Chief of Surgery for Quality and Safety at VA Boston, and an Associate Professor of Surgery at Boston University School of Medicine.

Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School, 2003
Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical Center, 2010
Fellowship:  Brigham and Women's Hospital, 2012
Board Certification: General Surgery; Vascular Surgery


Dr. McPhee's clinical and research interests include aortic aneurysm repair, carotid artery interventions as well as lower extremity revascularization, specifically open and endovascular aneurysm repair and limb salvage. In his spare time Dr. McPhee enjoys running, skiing and family time with his wife, 5 children and dog.

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Meet our Advanced Practice Practitioners

Summer Mattera [she/her/hers] is a certified physician assistant in vascular surgery

Undergraduate School:   Boston University, Exercise Physiology, 1999
Nursing or PA School:  Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences 2002
Board Certification: Physician Assistant Certified [PA-C]
 

Summer's clinical interests include peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, ESRD, and aortic aneurysms. In her spare time, Summer enjoys spending time with her family and running.

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Nina Morgan [she/her/hers]  is a certified physician assistant in vascular surgery

Undergraduate School:   Oregon Institute of Technology, BS in Echocardiography, 2009
Nursing or PA School:  George Washington University, MHS 2013
Board Certification: Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C); Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

In spare time, Ms. Morgan enjoys spending time with her family and travelling

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Michael Morrison, PA-C (he/him/his) is a certified Physician Assistant 

Board Certification: NCCPA Physician Assistant Certified PA-C
Undergraduate School:   University of Massachusetts Amherst 2011
Nursing or PA School:  Northeastern University 2015

Mr. Morrison's clinical interests included peripheral vascular disease, complex wound care, and wound vac management. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, cycling, and spending time with his family.