Mahmoud B. Malas, MD

Dr. Mahmoud Malas specializes in vascular surgery, cardiovascular surgery, and general surgery, bringing 34 years of clinical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine and has dedicated more than three decades to mastering complex vascular procedures. Dr. Malas is fluent in Arabic, English, and French, enabling him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Malas practices at UC San Diego Health in San Diego, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. His expertise includes treating abdominal aortic aneurysms and carotid artery disease, as well as performing angioplasty procedures. He regularly performs diagnostic tests such as Doppler ultrasound, ankle-brachial index testing, and carotid artery ultrasound to evaluate blood flow and vascular health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Malas highly for his care, with an average rating of 5.0.