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Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center welcomes Dr. d’Audiffret

Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center is proud to announce the addition of Alexandre d’Audiffret, MD, to its esteemed team of health care professionals. Dr. d’Audiffret joins the center as a leading vascular surgeon, bringing with him decades of expertise in vascular and endovascular surgery, as well as an impressive record of leadership and innovation in his field.

Dr. d’Audiffret previously served as chief of vascular surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, where he led numerous advancements in patient care, including the development of complex aortic management programs and multidisciplinary emergency care protocols. In addition, Dr. d’Audiffret has held academic appointments at prestigious institutions including Rush Medical College, where he was a professor of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.

“I am honored to join the exceptional team at Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center,” said Dr. d’Audiffret. “I look forward to working with the Vandalia Health team to provide innovative treatment options and compassionate care to our patients. Together, we will continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.”

Dr. d’Audiffret earned his medical degree from the University of Manitoba and completed several esteemed fellowships in vascular surgery and endovascular research, including training at Hôpital Henri Mondor in Paris and SUNY-Buffalo School of Medicine. He holds multiple board certifications, including in Vascular Surgery from the American Board of Surgery, and has been recognized with numerous honors for his clinical and teaching excellence.

“We are delighted to have Dr. d’Audiffret join the Vandalia Health family,” said David Goldberg, President and CEO of Mon Health System and Davis Health System – Vandalia Health Northern Region, and Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health. “As a renowned leader in vascular surgery his exceptional expertise and dedication to patient care will elevate our ability to deliver outstanding outcomes and further solidify our position as a leader in health care innovation.”

“Dr. d’Audiffret is a welcome addition to our team,” said Dr. Bradford Warden, Executive Director and Chief of Cardiology at Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center. “His experience and dedication to advancing vascular care align perfectly with our mission to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients. We look forward to collaborating with him.”

Dr. d’Audiffret is not only known for his clinical and academic achievements but also for his dedication to community and international service. He has volunteered as a vascular surgeon for the U.S. Armed Forces, providing critical care to injured soldiers, and has contributed to various national quality improvement initiatives in vascular health care.

At Vandalia Health, Dr. d’Audiffret will focus on delivering expert vascular and endovascular treatments and advancing patient care through innovative techniques.

For more information about Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center, visit www.MonHealth.com/Main/Heart-and-Vascular-Care.

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