M. Libby Weaver
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M. Libby Weaver, MD, RPVI

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Vascular Surgery
Salt Lake City

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Vascular Surgery
Salt Lake City
801-662-2950

University of Utah Hospital

Vascular Surgery
Salt Lake City
801-585-7676

University of Utah Hospital

Vascular Diagnostic & Imaging Lab
Salt Lake City
801-585-7676

  • Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Vascular Surgery)

  • Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions Vascular Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Vascular Surgery)

    Education history

    Graduate Training Health Professions Education - University of Illinois Chicago MHPE
    Fellowship Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy - University of Florida College of Medicine Clinical Fellow
    Residency General Surgery - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Resident
    Internship General Surgery - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Tennessee Health Science Center M.D.
    Undergraduate General Science - Middle Tennessee State University B.A.
    Undergraduate Major: Economics; Minor: Music - Wittenberg University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Weaver ML (2024). Lessons Learned from Coronary Revascularization Appropriateness Statements for Application to Peripheral Artery Disease. Ann Vasc Surg. (Read full article)
    2. Weaver ML, Srinivas T, Bose S, Deery SE, Amendola MF, Black JH 3rd, Hicks CW (2025). Representation of Women and Racially and Ethnically Marginalized Principal Investigators in Vascular Device Trials. JAMA Surg, 159(4), 459-461. (Read full article)
    3. Norman AV, Smolkin ME, Farivar BS, Tracci MC, Weaver ML, Kern JA, Ratcliffe SJ, Clouse WD (2023). Current Transthoracic Supra-Aortic Trunk Surgical Reconstruction Has Similar 30-Day Cardiovascular Outcomes Compared to Extra-Anatomic Revascularization but With Higher Morbidity Burden. Ann Vasc Surg, 100, 155-164. (Read full article)
    4. Weaver ML, Drudi LM, Adams AM, Faria I, Feldman HA, Gudmundsdottir H, Marmor H, Miles MVP, Ochoa B, Ruff SM, Sundland R, Tonelli C, Altieri MS, Cannada LK, Dewan K, Etkin Y, Marmor R, Plichta JK, Reyna C, Tatebe LC, Hicks CW, Association of Women Surgeons Publication Committee (2023). Implementation of a novel peer review academy by Surgery and the Association of Women Surgeons. Surgery, 175(2), 323-330. (Read full article)
    5. Fazzone B, Anderson EM, Krebs J, Ueland W, Viscardi C, Jacobs C, Spratt JR, Scali ST, Jeng E, Upchurch GR Jr, Weaver ML, Cooper MA (2023). Perioperative Cerebrospinal Fluid Drain Placement Does Not Increase Venous Thromboembolism Risk After Thoracic and Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair. Ann Vasc Surg, 99, 58-64. (Read full article)
    6. Weaver ML, Carter T, Yamazaki K, Hamstra SJ, Holmboe E, Chaer R, Park YS, Smith BK (2023). The Association of ACGME Milestones With Performance on American Board of Surgery Assessments: A National Investigation of Surgical Trainees. Ann Surg, 279(1), 180-186. (Read full article)
    7. Fazzone B, Anderson EM, Krebs JR, Weaver ML, Pruitt E, Spratt JR, Shah SK, Scali ST, Huber TS, Upchurch GR Jr, Arnaoutakis G, Cooper MA (2023). Self-pay insurance status is associated with failure of medical therapy in patients with acute uncomplicated type B aortic dissection. Surgery, 174(6), 1476-1482. (Read full article)
    8. Graham A, Weaver ML, Holscher C, Reifsnyder T (2023). Expected Duplex Ultrasound Results in Distal Revascularization and Interval Ligation Conduits. Ann Vasc Surg, 97, 157-162. (Read full article)
    9. Weaver ML (2023). Is ChatGPT a Threat to Surgical Workforce Diversity? Ann Surg, 278(5), e941-e942. (Read full article)
    10. Mirzaie AA, Cooper MA, Weaver ML, Jacobs CR, Cox ML, Berceli SA, Scali ST, Back MR, Huber TS, Upchurch GR, Shah SK (2023). National Institutes of Health funding among vascular surgeons is rare. J Vasc Surg, 78(4), 845-851. (Read full article)
    11. Xun H, Stonko DP, Goldsborough E, Keegan A, Srinivas T, Bose S, McDermott KM, Weaver ML, Hicks CW (2023). A 10-Year Analysis of Representation of Women in Patent Applications and NIH Funding in Vascular Surgery. Ann Vasc Surg, 95, 244-250. (Read full article)
    12. Weaver ML, Neal D, Columbo JA, Holscher CM, Sorber RA, Hicks CW, Stone DH, Clouse WD, Scali ST (2023). Market competition influences practice patterns in management of patients with intermittent claudication in the vascular quality initiative. J Vasc Surg, 78(3), 727-736.e3. (Read full article)
    13. Cox ML, Weaver ML, Johnson C, Chen X, Carter T, Yee CC, Coleman DM, Sgroi MD, George BC, Smith BK (2023). Early findings and strategies for successful implementation of SIMPL workplace-based assessments within vascular surgery residency and fellowship programs. J Vasc Surg, 78(3), 806-814.e2. (Read full article)
    14. Jayroe H, Weaver L, Velazquez G, Nelson P, Jennings W, Henning N, Edmonds J, Nsa W, Zamor K, Kempe K (2023). Vascular Surgery Training Positions and Applicant 10-Year Trends with Consideration for Further Expansion. Ann Vasc Surg, 95, 291-296. (Read full article)
    15. Filiberto AC, Miao S, Ren Y, Ozrazgat-Baslanti T, Hensley SE, Jacobs CR, Weaver ML, Upchurch GR Jr, Bihorac A, Cooper M (2023). Bilateral renal artery stenosis impacts postoperative complications after major vascular surgery. Surg Open Sci, 14, 17-21. (Read full article)
    16. Weaver ML, Sorber RA, Holscher CM, Cox ML, Henry BV, Brooke BS, Cooper MA (2022). The measurable impact of a diversity, equity, and inclusion editor on diversifying content, authorship, and peer review participation in the Journal of Vascular Surgery. J Vasc Surg, 77(2), 330-337. (Read full article)
    17. Weaver ML, Sundland R, Adams AM, Faria I, Feldman HA, Gudmundsdottir H, Marmor H, Miles V, Ochoa B, Ruff SM, Tonelli C, Altieri MS, Cannada L, Dewan K, Etkin Y, Marmor R, Plichta JK, Reyna C, Tatebe L, Drudi LM, Hicks CW (2022). The art of peer review: Guidelines to become a credible and constructive peer reviewer. Semin Vasc Surg, 35(4), 470-478. (Read full article)
    18. Filiberto AC, Pruitt EY, Hensley SE, Weaver ML, Shah S, Scali ST, Neal D, Huber TS, Upchurch GR Jr, Cooper M (2022). Sex-based differences in patients undergoing thoracic endovascular aortic repair for acute complicated type B dissection. J Vasc Surg, 76(5), 1198-1204.e1. (Read full article)
    19. Weaver ML, Sorber R, Cooper M (2021). Fifteen-year trends in participation of women in presentation and leadership positions in the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery, 2006 to 2020. J Vasc Surg, 75(3), 774-782. (Read full article)
    20. Sorber R, Weaver ML, Canner JK, Campbell B, Iii JHB, Hicks CW, Lum YW (2021). Specialty Mediated 30-Day Complications in First Rib Resection for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 74(6), P2115.
    21. Sorber R, Weaver ML, Canner JK, Campbell B, Iii JHB, Hicks CW, Lum YW (2021). Specialty Mediated 30-Day Complications in First Rib Resection for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. J Surg Res, 268, 214-220. (Read full article)
    22. Weaver ML, Holscher CM, Sorber RA, Lum YW, Reifsnyder T (2021). Redo Hemodialysis Access in Elderly Patients has Acceptable Outcomes With Similar Patency of Arteriovenous Fistulas as Compared to Grafts. Ann Vasc Surg, 76, 128-133. (Read full article)
    23. Weaver ML, Holscher CM, Graham A, Reifsnyder T (2020). Distal revascularization and interval ligation for dialysis access-related ischemia is best performed using arm vein conduit. J Vasc Surg, 73(4), 1368-1375.e1. (Read full article)
    24. Weaver ML (2020). Lessons From the Country Music Industry on Closing the Gender Gap: Conversation Is Not Enough. JAMA Surg, 156(4), 304-306. (Read full article)
    25. Bornstein Y, Weaver ML, Holscher CM, Reifsnyder T (2021). Development of hyperacute high-output heart failure at access creation. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech, 7(3), 529-531. (Read full article)
    26. Nejim B, Weaver ML, Locham S, Al-Nouri O, Naazie IN, Malas MB (2020). Intravenous ketorolac is associated with reduced mortality and morbidity after open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Vascular, 29(1), 15-26. (Read full article)
    27. Holscher CM, Weaver ML, Black JH 3rd, Abularrage CJ, Lum YW, Reifsnyder T, Zarkowsky DS, Hicks CW (2020). Regional Market Competition is Associated with Aneurysm Diameter at the Time of EVAR. Ann Vasc Surg, 70, 190-196. (Read full article)
    28. Nejim B, Mathlouthi A, Weaver L, Faateh M, Arhuidese I, Malas MB (2020). Safety of carotid artery revascularization procedures in patients with atrial fibrillation. J Vasc Surg, 72(6), 2069-2078.e4. (Read full article)
    29. Holscher CM, Stonko DP, Weaver ML, Reifsnyder T (2020). Successful bilateral popliteal-plantar bypasses for polyarteritis nodosa induced ischemia. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech, 7(1), 152-156. (Read full article)
    30. Sorber R, Weaver ML, Tsai LL (2020). Training of Male and Female Surgical Residents. JAMA Surg, 155(10), 998. (Read full article)
    31. Weaver ML, Goerlich CE, Meyer A, Epstein JI, Haut ER (2020). "Ligament of squeeze": A challenging and rare case of metastatic lung adenocarcinoma to ligament of Treves causing small bowel obstruction. J Trauma Acute Care Surg, 88(2), e98-e100. (Read full article)
    32. Weaver ML, Holscher CM, Sorber R, Arnold MW, Lum YW, Reifsnyder T (2019). Comparison of forearm versus upper arm basilic transposition arteriovenous fistulas demonstrates equivalent satisfactory patency. J Vasc Surg, 70(4), 1247-1252. (Read full article)
    33. Weaver ML, Hicks CW, Fritz J, Black JH 3rd, Lum YW (2019). Local Anesthetic Block of the Anterior Scalene Muscle Increases Muscle Height in Patients With Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Ann Vasc Surg, 59, 28-35. (Read full article)
    34. Weaver ML, Hicks CW, Canner JK, Sherman RL, Hines KF, Mathioudakis N, Abularrage CJ (2018). The Society for Vascular Surgery Wound, Ischemia, and foot Infection (WIfI) classification system predicts wound healing better than direct angiosome perfusion in diabetic foot wounds. J Vasc Surg, 68(5), 1473-1481. (Read full article)
    35. Weaver ML, Black JH 3rd (2017). Aortobronchial and aortoenteric fistula. Semin Vasc Surg, 30(2-3), 85-90. (Read full article)
    36. Weaver ML, Lum YW (2017). New Diagnostic and Treatment Modalities for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Diagnostics (Basel), 7(2). (Read full article)
    37. Hicks CW, DiBrito SR, Magruder JT, Weaver ML, Barenski C, Heller JA (2016). Radiofrequency ablation with concomitant stab phlebectomy increases risk of endovenous heat-induced thrombosis. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord, 5(2), 200-209. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Weaver ML, Boitano LT, Fazzone BJ, Krebs JR, Denton AH, Kapoor P, Kalbaugh CA, Simons JP (2023). Sex differences in outcomes of exercise therapy for patients with intermittent claudication: A scoping review. [Review]. Semin Vasc Surg, 36(4), 531-540. (Read full article)

    Commentary

    1. Sorber R, Weaver ML (2024). Who Looks Like a Surgeon?-Evaluating Reflections From a Digital Mirror. JAMA Surg, 159(1), 95. (Read full article)
    2. Weaver ML, Kibbe MR (2023). Intentionality Is Needed to Diversify Surgical Leadership. JAMA Surg, 158(12), 1335. (Read full article)
    3. Cavanagh SL, Weaver ML (2023). Palliative care or punting communication? J Vasc Surg, 78(2), 473-474. (Read full article)
    4. Adams AM, Weaver ML (2022). The opportunity cost of operating: Infertility increases among female plastic surgeons. Am J Surg, 225(1), 11-12. (Read full article)
    5. Weaver ML, Cooper M (2022). A Diverse Patient Population Requires a More Diverse Surgical Workforce. J Am Coll Surg, 234(1), 73-74. (Read full article)

    Editorial

    1. Weaver ML, Hicks CW (2023). Introducing the SURGERY Peer Review Academies. Surgery, 173(5), 1111-1112. (Read full article)