Roan J. Glocker, M.D., M.P.H.

Professional Background

Roan J. Glocker, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Surgery, is a native of the Rochester area. He received his BS in Cell and Molecular Biology from Tulane University. He then earned a Master of Public Health from Dartmouth College and his medical degree from the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Following his residency in General Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center, he completed a Fellowship in Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.
After completion of training, Dr. Glocker welcomed the opportunity to return to Rochester and joined the faculty at the U of R, focusing his practice at Highland Hospital. Dr. Glocker's areas of clinical interest include both open and endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular, aortic, and lower extremity arterial disease, as well as management of venous and lymphatic conditions, and hemodialysis access. Dr. Glocker focuses on individualized patient care, be it medical, minimally invasive, or traditional open surgery. He enjoys working with both the patients and their families as well as other members of the health care team to ensure that every patient has their best possible outcome.
Having presented at several regional and national academic meetings, Dr. Glocker's research interests include venous thromboembolic disease, arterial disease, and financial implications of changes in practice patterns. In addition to his clinical and research efforts, he is active in teaching the next generation of physicians and surgeons. He serves as the clerkship director for the third year medical students at the University and is the General Surgery Residency Ombudsman.