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Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Surgery (Sub: Vascular Surgery)
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Droz as compassionate, personable, and highly professional, praising his bedside manner and genuine care. Many note that he listens carefully, explains diagnoses and treatment options clearly, and takes time to answer questions so they feel understood and informed. Patients also highlight his surgical skill and dedication to follow-up care, expressing confidence in his expertise and outcomes.
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4.8
/5
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384 reviews
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The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Surgery
-Associate Professor (Clinical) |
|---|---|
| Academic Divisions |
Vascular Surgery
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Surgery (Sub: Vascular Surgery)
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Education history
| Residency | Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Administrative Chief Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowship | Vascular Surgery - Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Fellow |
| Residency | General Surgery - Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine | Chief Resident |
| Residency | General Surgery - Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine | Resident |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - Creighton University School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Major: Biochemistry; Minor: Philosophy - Rockhurst University | B.S. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Han SM, Tackett C, Parsa P, Bath J, Lee JT, Timaran CH, Farber MA, Mendes B, Yoon WJ, Khoury M, Droz N, Rana A (2026). Early Real-World Experience with Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis from a Physician-Initiated Multicenter Post-Market Registry. J Vasc Surg, 84(1), 188-189.
- Schurman AM, Horns JJ, Weaver ML, Droz NM, Sarfati MR, Johnson CE, Audu CO, Longwolf KJ, Zhang M, Brooke BS (2026). Effectiveness and safety of rivaroxaban following peripheral arterial endovascular revascularization in real-world practice. J Vasc Surg, 84(1), 178-188.e10.
- Nolan R, Samant M, Vedantham S, Ohman W, Droz N, Sanfilippo K, Kavali P (2026). Optimizing pulmonary embolism response team functionality: Outcomes of mechanical thrombectomy by interventional radiology and vascular surgery. J Vasc Surg, 31(3), 338-345.
- McIntosh E, Mustansir F, Wahidi R, Dalmia V, Droz N, Kachroo P, Brescia AA, Wanken Z, Ohman JW (2026). Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for the Management of Acute Type B Intramural Hematoma with Ulcer-like Projection Results in Remodeling of Concomitant Retrograde Arch Extension. Annals of Vascular Surgery.
- Buchanan E, Sun T, Droz N, Brooke B, Smith B, Weaver L (2025). Vascular Surgery Residents and Fellows Graduate at Higher Levels of Proficiency in Endovascular as Compared to Open Aortic Operations. . Journal of Vascular Surgery.
- Nolan R, Maanasi S, Vedantham S, Ohman W, Droz N, Sanfilippo K, Kavali P (2025). Clinical Outcomes following Mechanical Thrombectomy in Pulmonary Embolism Response Team-Consulted Patients: A Restrospective Analysis . Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.
- Wahidi R, Droz N, Jammeh M, Wanken Z, Sanchez L, Ohman JW (2025). Outcomes of iCAST Bridging Stents in Zenith Fenestrated Endografts - A Single Center Experience. Ann Vasc Surg.
- Nolan R, Samant M, Vedantham S, Westley O, Droz N, Sanfilippo K, Kavali P (2025). Clinical Outcomes Following Mechanical Thrombectomy in Pulmonary Embolism Response Team-Consulted Patients: A retrospective Analysis. J Vasc Interv Radiol, 36(3).
- Burton JS, Droz NM, Khetarpaul V, Sanchez LA, Ohman JW (2023). Trapdoor endarterectomy for coral reef plaque of the paravisceral aorta in the modern era. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech, 10(2), 101383.
- Sullivan B, Droz N, Khetarpaul V (2022). Axillary artery fibromuscular dysplasia in a symptomatic type B aortic dissection causing acute limb ischemia. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech, 8(4), 813-815.
- Droz NM, Lin J, Beach J, Vo C, Morrow K, Lyden SP, Hardy DM, Caputo FJ, Rowse J, Kirksey L, Smolock CJ (2021). Decreased transfusion requirements with use of acute normovolemic hemodilution in open aortic aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg, 74(6), 1885-1893.
- Droz NM, Lyden SP, Smolock CJ, Rowse JW, Kirksey L, Caputo FJ (2020). Carotid endarterectomy remains safe in high-risk patients. J Vasc Surg, 73(5), 1675-1682.e4.
- Droz NM, Bini JK, Jafree KA, Matsuura JH (2017). Staged reconstruction of the inferior vena cava after gunshot injury. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech, 3(3), 136-138.
- Droz NM, Miner J, Pecchioni L (2017). An 18-cm unruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech, 3(1), 16-19.
- Wohlauer MV, Moore EE, Droz NM, Harr J, Gonzalez E, Fragoso M, Silliman CC (2011). Hemodilution is not critical in the pathogenesis of the acute coagulopathy of trauma. J Surg Res, 173(1), 26-30.
- Harr JN, Moore EE, Wohlauer MV, Droz N, Fragoso M, Banerjee A, Silliman CC (2011). The acute coagulopathy of trauma is due to impaired initial thrombin generation but not clot formation or clot strength. J Surg Res, 170(2), 319-24.
- Smith ER, Lee MG, Winter B, Droz NM, Eissenberg JC, Shiekhattar R, Shilatifard A (2007). Drosophila UTX is a histone H3 Lys27 demethylase that colocalizes with the elongating form of RNA polymerase II. Mol Cell Biol, 28(3), 1041-6.
Review
- Kabeil MS, Droz N, Mouawad NJ, Khetarpaul V, Afifi RO, Moore E, Wohlauer MV, VASC Team (2024). Vascular Surgeon Involvement in Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams: Barriers, Challenges, Concerns and the Imperative for Integration. [Review]. Ann Vasc Surg, 109, 326-337.
Case Report
- Mustansir F, Gani F, Droz NM, Thompson RW, Wanken ZJ (2025). Embolization of chest wall varicosity for Mondor disease manifesting as pulmonary embolism. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech, 11(6), 101907.
Editorial
- Kirksey L, Droz NM, Vacharajani T, McLennan G, Clair DG, Lyden SP (2020). COVID era "essential surgery" dialysis access management considerations. J Vasc Surg, 72(6), 1845-1849.
You can't ask for a better thoracic surgeon!
We eagerly await an upcoming surgery with Dr. Droz.
A high energy focused surgeon, Dedicated to professional service and family.
A truly compassionate medical specialist, I found him to be, in layman's words, a doctor with spectacular "bedside manner" even though there was no bed or anything like that. I will look forward to being in his care, with absolutely no doubt.
He was really good at explaining what was going on with my heart. He set my mind at ease I think him very much.
Thank you very much
He listened to our concerns
Dr Droz was very caring and took the time to explain all of my options.
Very professional, and knows what is required in his profession. He takes his job seriously and and does his best for patients to have a positive outcome. Thank you Dr. Droz.
Very professional care
The doctor seemed quite knowledgeable. The doctor took the time to review the CT scan with me and showed me the medical issues I had. He seemed very interested in solving my medical issues. Overall I was very satisfied with my visit.
Very nice Doctor
He was just awesome
He pretty much saved my life.
Dr Droz was very personable, knowledgeable and professional. I definitely would schedule with him again if needed. AMAZING visit!!
Confident, thorough and reliable
Dr Droz is absolutely a ¿Top Shelf¿ Professional who really restored my faith and trust in those performing medical practice! His honesty and genuine compassion is unparalleled IMHO. I am most grateful for having been in his care!
He explained everything that anyone could comprehend. Great job!!
Extremely knowledgeable and personable.
Thank you for following my case so closely, I appreciate all you have done.
Dr. Droz and his staff has been great to help me with my foot swelling and discoloration issues.
I'm so thankful for the great care Dr Droz takes care of me
Dr Droz took the time to explain my situation to my wife and I in a way that we could understand. Never felt rushed and left understanding my situation.
Dr. Droz listened carefully to my concerns, explained pros and cons of different treatment options and discussed problems I should be aware of that would require further treatment. I was very pleased with the care I received.
I highly recommend Dr. Droz. I believe he really cares and puts his all into his profession. He is a no nonsense Dr. He did a very difficult surgery on me and I came out with a new lease on life. Bless him!!
DR. Droz was very concerned about my back issues and finding out what we can do to solve the issues. There are a possible options we may look at as he pointed out. I am deeply concerned about what options are available, including Anurisium surgery.
Dr. Nathan Michael Droz is the most knowledgeable, pleasant Doctor/Surgeon anyone can ever hope to meet and receive care from. 10 Star **********
Dr. Droz is an outstanding doctor.