Brittany C. Montross M.D.
Brittany C. Montross
M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Surgery - Vascular
Education and Training:
- Residency, University at Buffalo-Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2019)
- MD, Medicine, University at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2015)
- MA, University at Buffalo (2011)
- BA, University at Buffalo, Magna Cum Laude (2010)
- BS, University at Buffalo, Magna Cum Laude (2010)
- Certificate, Education, University at Buffalo
Employment:
- Medical director vascular lab, Millard Fillmore suburban hospital, Kaleida health (2023-present)
- Clerkship director, surgery clerkship, UB (2022-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor - Vascular Surgery, Surgery, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2020-present)
- Alpine Ski Race Coach, Holiday Valley Ski Resort (2012–2014)
- Research Assistant to Anthony Campagnari, PhD, Microbiology and Immunology, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2012–2013)
- Research Assistant to Thomas Melendy, PhD, Microbiology and Immunology, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2010–2011)
- Medical Technician, Office of Richard Castaldo, MD, PC (2009–2010)
- Research Intern, Hauptman Woodward Institute (2009)
- Teaching Assistant, Honors Colloquium, Jessica Dudek, University at Buffalo, Honors Program Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2008)
Awards and Honors:
- Top Three Oral Presentation-VAST Annual Meeting (2017)
- Research Day Award - Department of Surgery 2016 (2016)
- Association of Pathology Chair Award for Scholarship in Pathology (2015)
- Best Poster Award-Concerning Gender Issues (2010)
- University at Buffalo Honors Program (2010)
- Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society (2010)
- University at Buffalo Honors Program (2009)
- University at Buffalo, Honors Program (2008)
- Phi Eta Sigma, University at Buffalo Chapter (2007)
- University at Buffalo Honors Program (2007)
- University at Buffalo Honors Program (2006)
Journal Articles:
- Woodward JM, L'Huillier JC, Schwaitzberg SD, Montross BC, Cooper CA. (2025) One Minute Preceptor Model: The Impact of Incorporating an Interactive Didactic Session Into Surgery Intern Orientation. Journal of surgical education (May), 82(5): 103499.
- Naazie I, Sandhu H, Dosluoglu H, Dryjski M, Khan S, Montross B, Harris L. (2025) Endovascular versus surgical left subclavian artery revascularization with thoracic endovascular aortic repair involving the aortic arch. Journal of vascular surgery (Feb).
- Oh K, Repasky A, Nader ND, Rivero M, Montross B, Khan SZ, Harris L, Dryjski M, Dosluoglu HH. (2025) Hemoglobin A1c levels are related to patency and adverse limb events in diabetics after revascularization. Journal of vascular surgery (Jan), 81(1): 221-228.
- Bhinder J, O'Brien-Irr M, Chang M, Montross B, Khan S, Dosluoglu H, Harris L. (2024) Comparison of success and cost after retrieval of two inferior vena cava filters. Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders (Mar), 12(2): 101687. doi:10.1016/j.jvsv.2023.09.001
- Bhinder J, O'Brien-Irr M, Chang M, Montross B, Khan S, Dosluoglu H, Harris L. (2023) Comparison of success and cost after retrieval of two inferior vena cava filters. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. (Sep), S2213-333X(23): 00339-6.
- Chang M, O'Brien-Irr MS, Shaw JF, Montross BC, Dosluoglu HH, Harris LM, Dryjski ML, Khan SZ. (2023) Optimal medical management in patients undergoing peripheral vascular interventions for chronic limb-threatening ischemia is associated with improved outcomes. Journal of Vascular Surgery (Aug), 78(2): 490-497.
- Chang M, O'Brien-Irr MS, Shaw JF, Montross BC, Dosluoglu HH, Harris LM, Dryjski ML, Khan SZ. (2023) Optimal medical management in patients undergoing peripheral vascular interventions for chronic limb-threatening ischemia is associated with improved outcomes. Journal of vascular surgery (Aug), 78(2): 490-497.
- Chang M, O'Brien-Irr M, Montross B, Dosluoglu H, Harris L, Dryjski M, Rivero M, Khan SZ. (2023) Impact of Statins on Survival and Limb Salvage in Patients Undergoing Peripheral Endovascular Intervention for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia. Annals of vascular surgery (Apr), 91: 20-27.
- Chang M, O'Brien-Irr M, Montross B, Dosluoglu H, Harris L, Dryjski M, Rivero M, Khan SZ. (2023) Impact of Statins on Survival and Limb Salvage in Patients Undergoing Peripheral Endovascular Intervention for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia. Ann Vasc Surg (Apr)(91): 20-27.
- Oh K, O'Brien-Irr MS, Montross BC, Khan SZ, Dryjski ML, Dosluoglu HH, Rivero M, Harris LM. (2023) Comparison of outcomes for balloon angioplasty, atherectomy, and stenting in the treatment of infrapopliteal disease for chronic limb-threatening. J Vasc Surg (Jan), 1(77): 241-247.
- Bhinder J, O'Brien-Irr M, Reilly B, Montross B, Khan S, Rivero M, Cherr G, Harris L. (2023) Understanding radiation exposure and improving safety for vascular surgery trainees. J Vasc Surg. (Jan), 1(77): 269-278.
- Oh K, O'Brien-Irr MS, Montross BC, Khan SZ, Dryjski ML, Dosluoglu HH, Rivero M, Harris LM. (2023) Comparison of outcomes for balloon angioplasty, atherectomy, and stenting in the treatment of infrapopliteal disease for chronic limb-threatening ischemia. Journal of vascular surgery (Jan), 77(1): 241-247.
- Bhinder J, O'Brien-Irr M, Reilly B, Montross B, Khan S, Rivero M, Cherr G, Harris L. (2023) Understanding radiation exposure and improving safety for vascular surgery trainees. Journal of vascular surgery (Jan), 77(1): 269-278.
- Khan SZ, O'Brien-Irr MS, Fakhoury E, Montross B, Rivero M, Dosluoglu HH, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (2022) P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy is associated with superior outcomes as compared with aspirin monotherapy in chronic limb-threatening ischemia. Journal of vascular surgery (Oct), 76(4): 1053-1059.
- Sikandar Zaman Khan, Mollie O'Brien-Irr, Elias Fakhoury, Brittany Montross, Mariel Rivero, Hasan Dosluoglu, Linda Harris, Maciej Dryjski. (2022) P2Y12 Inhibitor Monotherapy is Associated with Superior Outcomes as Compared to Aspirin Monotherapy in Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia. Journal of Vascular Surgery (May)
- Montross BC, O' Brien-Irr MS, Khan SZ, Dosluoglu HH, Rivero M, Harris LM, Cherr G, Dryjski ML. (2021) Need for Routine Preoperative Insertion of Indwelling Urinary Catheter Prior to Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Annals of vascular surgery (Dec).
- Ahuja N, Bhinder J, Nguyen J, Langan T, O'Brien-Irr M, Montross B, Khan S, Sharma AM, Harris LM. (2021) Venous thromboembolism in patients with COVID-19 infection: risk factors, prevention, and management. Seminars in vascular surgery (Sep), 34(3): 101-116. doi:10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2021.06.002
- Montross BC, O‘Brien-Irr MS, Koudoumas D, Khan SZ, Rivero M, Harris LM, Dosluoglu HH, Cherr GS, Dryjski ML. (2020) The selection of patients for ambulatory endovascular aneurysm repair of elective asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm. J Vasc Surg (Oct), 72(4): 1347-1353.
- Khan SZ, Montross B, Rivero M, Cherr GS, Harris LM, Dryjski ML, Dosluoglu HH. (2020) Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ACEI/ARB) are Associated with Improved Limb Salvage after Infrapopliteal Interventions for Critical Limb Ischemia. Ann Vasc Surg (Feb), 63: 275-286.
- Kottapalli S, Dosluoglu H, Curl GR, Shaw J, Montross B. (1900) Treatment of Symptomatic Paravisceral Aortic Thrombus Using Percutaneous Suction Thrombectomy. Journal of Vascular Surgery (Jan)
Books and Book Chapters:
- Montross BC. (1900) Complications in Endovascular Surgery, 1st. In: Complications of Iliofemoral Thrombolysis and Stenting for Venous Disease. Elsevier Saunders, 1st Edition, Chapter 36
- Montross BC, Harris LM. (1900) Rutherfords Vascular Surgery and Endovascular. In: Nonthrombotic Complications of Arteriovenous Access for Hemodialysis. Elsevier Saunders, 10th Edition, Chapter 178
Professional Memberships:
- American College of Surgeons
- Eastern Vascular Society
- Phi Beta Kappa National Honors Society
- Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery
- Society for Vascular Surgery
- Western New York Vascular Society
Presentations:
- "Percutaneous EVAR demonstrates safety in over 90% of elective case, despite IFU recommendations" Eastern Vascular Society Annual Meeting (2024)
- "Treatment of Mycotic Left Subclavian Origin Artery Aneurysm Via Complete Endovascular Approach" Eastern Vascular Surgery Society (2024)
- "Treating Complex PAD: Evolving Evidence Informing my Approach. Gore Medical" Philadelphia Advanced Limb Preservation Meeting (2024)
- "GORE Viabahn in Complex Superficial Femoral Artery Disease" WNY Vascular Symposium (2024)
- "Updates in Management of Deep Venous Thrombosis" WNY Vascular Symposium (2024)
- "Long Term Impact of Preemptive Non-selective Perigraft Aortic Sac Embolization During EVAR" Eastern Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting (2023)
- "An Improved Method Of Teaching Faculty Evaluation" Society of Clinical Vascular Surgery (2023)
- "Utility Of 30-day Computed Tomography Scan Following Elective Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair" Society of Clinical Vascular Surgery (2023)
- "Impact of Statins on Survival and Limb Salvage in Patients undergoing Peripheral Vascular Intervention for Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia. Poster Presentation." Eastern Vascular Society Annual Meeting (2021)
- "Impact of Statins on Survival and Limb Salvage in Patients undergoing Peripheral Vascular Intervention for Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia. Poster Presentation." Society of Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting (2021)
- "Pre and Post -Testing for Vascular Surgery Lectures for Students in SUR-700." University at Buffalo Celebration of Scholarship (2021)
- "Long Term Impact of Sac Behavior at 12 Months After Elective Endovascular Aneurysm Repair on Survival, Endoleaks, and Reintervention" Eastern Vascular Surgery Society Virtual Annual Meeting (2020)
- "Long Term Impact of Sac Behavior at 12 Months After Elective Endovascular Aneurysm Repair on Survival, Endoleaks, and Reintervention." Society of Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting (2020)
- "Long Term Impact of Sac Behavior at 12 Months After Elective Endovascular Aneurysm Repair on Survival, Endoleaks, and Reintervention." Department of Surgery Annual Research Day; ; University at Buffalo (2020)
- "Pancreaticoduodenal Artery True Aneurysms near the Superior Mesenteric Artery: Endovascular and Surgical Treatment with Preservation of Flow." Department of Surgery Annual Research Day; ; University at Buffalo (2020)
- "Pancreaticoduodenal Artery True Aneurysms near the Superior Mesenteric Artery:Endovascular and Surgical Treatment with Preservation of Flow" The Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery 48th Annual Symposium (2020)
- "Long-term Impact of Sac Behavior at 12 Months After Elective EVAR on Survival, Endoleaks, Reintervention" Eastern Vascular Society 34th Annual Meeting (2020)
- "Foley Catheter Use in Endovascular Aneurysm Repair" 33rd Annual Eastern Vascular Society Annual Meeting (2019)
- "Repair of Ascending Aortic Pseudoaneurysm Presenting with Hemoptysis" 33rd Annual Eastern Vascular Society Annual Meeting (2019)
- "Foley Catheter Use in Endovascular Aneurysm Repair" Society of Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting (2019)
- "What We Don't Know About Carotid Disease in Women" Women's Vascular Summit. (2019)
- "The Selection of Patients for Ambulatory EVAR-percutaneous closure update" Association of International Vascular Surgeons Congress 2019 (2019)
- "Complex Hybrid Open and Endovascular Treatment in a Patient with Mulilevel Occlusive Disease and AAA" Toronto BEST - CLI Case Conference (2019)
- "Endovascular Repair of Ascending Aortic Pseudoaneurysm Presenting with Hemoptysis" Department of Surgery Annual Research Day; ; University at Buffalo (2019)
- "Foley Catheter Use in Endovascular Aneurysm Repair" Department of Surgery Annual Research Day; ; University at Buffalo (2019)
- "The Selection of Patients for Ambulatory EVAR" 32nd Annual Eastern Vascular Society Meeting (2018)
- "Improving Quality using Vascular Quality Initiative and Quality Improvement Tools: Transfusions in TEV AR and Lower Extremity Bypass Surgery" 31st Eastern Vascular Meeting; ; Vascular Study Group of Greater New York (2017)
- "Transcaval Embolization of Recurrent Type II Endoleak" VAST 3 Annual Meeting (2017)
- "Impact of Cold Ischemia Time on Graft Survival Among Donation after Death Transplant Recipients: A Paired Kidney Analysis" Department of Surgery Annual Research Day; ; University at Buffalo (2016)
- "Evaluation of Bioresorbable Magnesium Alloy Materials for Bactericidal and Wound Healing Potential" University at Buffalo Medical School Research Forum; ; University at Buffalo (2013)
- "DNP-Modified, Single-stranded siRNA use in Down-regulating HPV Oncoproteins in Cervical Cancer" National Research Symposium; American Medical Association; Medical Student Section (2012)
- "DNP-Modified, Single-stranded siRNA use in Down-regulating HPV Oncoproteins in Cervical Cancer" Buffalo Medical School Research Forum (2011)
- "Identifying Powder Shake n' Bake Solution (ppt)" Annual Summer Student Research Day; ; Hauptman Woodward Institute (2009)
Service Activities:
- USI board of directors; Secretary (2024)
- ; Medical Director Vascular lab at MFSH (2023–present)
- USI Board of Directors; Treasurer (2022–2023)
- Kickstart Foot Care clinic; Faculty Adviser (2022–present)
- attend faculty council meeting; Faculty Council Department of surgery representative (2021–2023)
- UBMD Vascular Lab (2015–2020)
- American College of Surgeons; Fellow
- Society of Vascular Surgery; Member
- Eastern Vascular Society; Member, Simulation committee
- Western New York Vascular Society; Member, vice president
- Faculty Council; Surgery Representative