Sumaira Macdonald
About Sumaira Macdonald
Sumaira Macdonald is the Chief Medical Officer at Silk Road Medical, Inc. in Sunnyvale, California, and a recognized expert in carotid artery stenting.
Current Position at Silk Road Medical, Inc.
Sumaira Macdonald currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Silk Road Medical, Inc., located in Sunnyvale, California. In this role, she oversees medical operations and contributes to the company's innovative approaches in the treatment of vascular diseases.
Previous Experience with Newcastle Acute Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sumaira Macdonald worked at Newcastle Acute Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Vascular Interventional Radiologist from 2003 to 2013. During her decade-long tenure in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, she specialized in endovascular interventions and contributed significantly to the hospital's vascular care initiatives.
Educational Background
Sumaira Macdonald completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) with commendation for medicine and surgery at the University of Glasgow from 1986 to 1991. She later pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at The University of Sheffield, focusing on neuroprotection and flow dynamics during carotid artery stenting, from 2000 to 2003. Macdonald also holds membership and fellowship in various prestigious medical colleges and boards.
Achievements and Certifications
Sumaira Macdonald achieved the European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR) certification in 2011 and was recognized as an alien of extraordinary ability in carotid artery stenting, obtaining a US Green Card by self-petition in the EB1 category. She also passed the MRCP exam in 1995 and the FRCR exam, attaining national recognition equivalent to Board Certification in radiology.
Academic Contributions and Editorial Roles
Sumaira Macdonald has authored over 70 medical publications focusing on vascular disease and co-edited the Springer book 'Carotid Stenting; A Practical Guide'. She also serves on the editorial boards of several scientific journals and is a highly sought-after speaker, having delivered more than 300 international lectures. Her contributions to postgraduate education, publications, and international presentations earned her fellowship invitations from the Royal Colleges of London and Edinburgh in 2006.