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Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
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About Thomas Reifsnyder
Professional Titles
- Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- Medical Director, Vascular Laboratory, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Thomas Reifsnyder, M.D., FACS, assistant professor of surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, medical degree at the Indiana University School of Medicine. After completing a surgical internship, residency and vascular fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin, he completed an endovascular fellowship at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
Before joining Johns Hopkins, Reifsnyder was a member of the teaching faculty at Western Pennsylvania Hospital as well as at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), St. Margaret Hospital.
Credentialed in vascular technology, Dr. Reifsnyder serves as director of vascular surgery and the vascular laboratory at Johns Hopkins Bayview. He has co-authored numerous publications and contributed to several professional organizations and committees across the country with his multi-disciplinary expertise.
To support Dr. Reifsnyder's research, visit: https://secure.jhu.edu/form/Reifsnyder
Centers and Institutes
Videos
Research Interests
Dialysis access, Limb salvage techniques, Wound Healing
Selected Publications
Bandyk DF, Kinney EV, Reifsnyder T, Kelly H, Towne JB. Treatment of bacteria-biofilm graft infection by in-situ replacement in normal and immunodeficient states. J. Vasc. Surg. 1993;18:398-406.
Leers SA, Reifsnyder T, Delmonte R, Caron M. Realistic expectations for pedal bypass grafts in patients with end-stage renal disease. J. Vasc. Surg. 1998;28:976-983.
Mewissen MW, Kinney EV, Bandyk DF, Reifsnyder T, Seabrook GR, Towne JB, Lipchik EO. The role of duplex scanning versus angiography predicting outcome after balloon angioplasty in the femoropopliteal artery. J. Vasc. Surg. 1992;15:860-866.
Papasavas P, Reifsnyder T, Leers SA. Prediction of arteriovenous access steal syndrome utilizing digital pressure measurements. Vasc. Endovasc. Surg. 2003;37:179-184.
Reifsnyder T, Bandyk DF, Lanza D, Seabrook GR, Towne JB. Stress-thallium imaging to stratify cardiac risk in vascular surgery patients. J. Surg. Res. 1992;52:147-151.
Reifsnyder T, Bandyk DF, Seabrook GR, Kinney EV, Towne JB. Wound complications of the in-situ saphenous vein bypass technique. J. Vasc. Surg. 1992;15:843-850.
Reifsnyder T, Grossman JP, Leers SA. Limb loss after lower extremity bypass. Am. J. Surg. 1997;173:149-151.
Reifsnyder T, Towne JB, Seabrook GR, Blair JF, Bandyk DF. Biologic characteristics of long term autogenous vein grafts: a dynamic evolution. J. Vasc. Surg. 1993;17:207-217.
Seabrook GR, Mewissen MW, Schmitt DD, Reifsnyder T, Bandyk DF, Lipchik EO, Towne JB. Percutaneous intra-arterial thrombolysis in the treatment of thrombosis of lower extremity arterial reconstruction. J. Vasc. Surg. 1991;13:646-651.
Honors
- Teacher of the Year for Junior Residents, Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery, 1/1/08
- Teacher of the Year, Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery, 1/1/07
Memberships
- Easter Vascular Society
- Fellow American College of Surgeons
- Society of Clinic Vascular Surgery
- Society of Vascular Surgery
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Pennsylvania Medical Society
- Allegheny County Medical Society
- Allegheny County Vascular Society
Professional Activities
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Faculty Director, 1/1/96
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 3, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-550-4335
- fax: 443-529-1532
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: SIU School of Medicine, Vascular Surgery, 1999
- Fellowship: Medical College of Wisconsin, Vascular Surgery, 1992
- Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin, General Surgery, 1990
- Medical Education: Indiana University School of Medicine, MD, 1985
Board Certifications
- Vascular Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 1994
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
95 ratings, 39 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Dr Reifsnyder was professional, knowledgable but patient and kind giving me thorough explanations and answering all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
The doctor is the best I would not see someone else
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
I was impressed with the knowledge the doctor had and shared with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
I travel out of state go see this Doctor, he is wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Been going to Dr Reifsnyder for over 10 years. I'm so grateful he is my Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Very thorough and responsive to my concerns.Took care too explain plan for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Absolutly the Best Doc I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
The entire Vascular Surgery Team is awesome and a joy to work with. [staff], [staff], [staff], and Dr Tom are extraordinary professionals who know their stuff. I completely trust them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Always dependable and helpful in my care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Excellent experience for a very nervous patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Pleasant knowledgeable very good manners with patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Dr. Is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Excellent surgeon very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Always excellent and comprehensive visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Patient, warm, unhurried, empathetic, knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Always good and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Thank you so much for all that you do.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
He is a very good Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Confident knowledgeable involved in diagnostic testing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Always thorough and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
He's very professional and knowledgeable about his craft.,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
I have the doctor ever he is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Dr. Reifsnyder actually saved my life.He has provided on going care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
He is the best!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Dr. Reifsnyder is an excellent doctor and I would recommend to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
I have a lot of confidence in Dr. Reifsnyder. He genuinely cares about my health and well-being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
This was my first visit with this doctor. I was very happy with our conversations about my issues. He explained everything I had no problems whatsoever. I feel confident that he has my best interest in mind when dealing With my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Dr Reifsnyder went above and beyond in his concern for my welfare
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Ok
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr. Reifsnyder is excellent, approachable and caring. I don't want him to retire. Ever. lol!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Thomas Reifsnyder is the best provider. Why else would we drive 90 miles to see him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Excellent very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Dr. Thomas Reifsnyder listens to my concerns& answers straight forward & honestly. I total trust Dr. Reifsnyder to give me great care as he saved my leg/foot & my life! At 91 1/2 yrs of age, my daughter & I travel over 6 hours to receive exceptional care. It is clear & it shows that Dr. Reifsnyder cares & live what he does! I have spoken to many about Dr. Reifsnyder & tell potential patients Dr. Reifsnyder is worth the6 hour drive.