Harris Vascular Institute · Founder & President
Randi J. K. Harris, MD
Physician | Medical Innovator | Author | Educator
Founder & President, Harris Vascular Institute · Jersey City, New Jersey
Dr. Randi J. K. Harris is a physician whose professional work encompasses endovascular surgery, medical device innovation, surgical education, and global health.
Biography
Where clinical experience meets innovation.
With training in general and vascular surgery and extensive clinical experience in endovascular interventions, Dr. Harris brings a unique perspective to the intersection of clinical medicine and technological development.
He founded Harris Vascular Institute to create a platform through which clinical insight could drive meaningful advances in medical technology, surgical education, and access to care. That platform rests on a central conviction: physicians who understand the challenges of patient care are uniquely positioned to develop the solutions that move medicine forward.
In addition to his clinical practice and medical innovation initiatives, Dr. Harris serves as Corresponding Editor of The Vascular Surgery Companion: A Practical Guide for Fellows and Trainees, a forthcoming textbook published by Springer in collaboration with established leaders in vascular surgery.
His broader professional interests include physician mentorship, academic collaboration, and international surgical outreach.
Through Harris Vascular Institute, Dr. Harris seeks to build an enduring organization grounded in clinical excellence, intellectual curiosity, and collaboration, dedicated to advancing medicine, supporting future physicians, and improving the lives of patients and communities.
- Role
- Founder & President, Harris Vascular Institute
- Clinical practice
- Endovascular surgery, peripheral arterial interventions, angioplasty, atherectomy, and embolization
- Medical innovation
- Development of next-generation endovascular technologies
- Academic publishing
- Corresponding Editor, The Vascular Surgery Companion (Springer, forthcoming); contributing author of four chapters in The ABSITE Blueprints (Springer, 2023)
- Headquarters
- Jersey City, New Jersey
Our initiatives
Advancing medicine through innovation, education, and service.
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Medical device innovation
Transforming clinical insight into technological advancement.
Harris Vascular Institute is engaged in the development of novel medical technologies designed to address challenges encountered in contemporary endovascular practice.
Our approach prioritizes physician-driven innovation, practical clinical applications, and the pursuit of solutions that have the potential to improve procedural efficiency and patient outcomes.
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Surgical education and publishing
Advancing knowledge. Preparing the next generation.
Dr. Harris serves as Corresponding Editor of The Vascular Surgery Companion: A Practical Guide for Fellows and Trainees, a forthcoming textbook developed in collaboration with leaders in vascular surgery and published by Springer.
The textbook aims to bridge the gap between foundational surgical knowledge and practical procedural experience through contemporary techniques, evidence-based recommendations, and insights from experienced vascular surgeons.
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Physician mentorship
Investing in the future of medicine.
Harris Vascular Institute is committed to supporting aspiring physicians through mentorship, professional development, and educational guidance.
By sharing firsthand experiences and helping students navigate the challenges of medical education and surgical training, the institute seeks to cultivate a new generation of confident, capable, and compassionate physicians.
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Global surgical outreach
Expanding access. Strengthening communities.
Access to quality surgical care should not be determined by geography or economic circumstance.
Through international collaborations and surgical outreach initiatives, including efforts in Jamaica, Dr. Harris works to connect medical professionals, resources, and institutional partners to communities facing unmet surgical needs.
These efforts emphasize collaboration, sustainable partnerships, and meaningful improvements in access to care.
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Publications & academic contributions
Published academic contributions.
Dr. Randi J. K. Harris is a contributing author of four chapters in The ABSITE Blueprints (Springer, 2023), a comprehensive surgical review textbook designed for general surgery residents preparing for the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination.
His contributions span vascular surgery, trauma, surgical intensive care, and thoracic surgery, including serving as first author of the vascular surgery chapter.
His published contributions reflect his commitment to surgical education and the development of practical, accessible resources for physicians in training.
Published book chapters
- Vascular (first author)
Harris R, Gooding RC, Llera B, Hines G, Wain R. Vascular. In: Ajouz H, Brathwaite CEM, Cerfolio RJ, Pachter HL, eds. The ABSITE Blueprints. Springer; 2023:495–528. View chapter on Springer - Trauma
Gooding RC, Llera B, Harris R, Abd El-Shafy I, Berry C, Joseph D. Trauma. In: Ajouz H, Brathwaite CEM, Cerfolio RJ, Pachter HL, eds. The ABSITE Blueprints. Springer; 2023:433–493. View chapter on Springer - Surgical Intensive Care
Sohail AH, Maniar Y, Harris R, Martinez A, Maurer J. Surgical Intensive Care. In: Ajouz H, Brathwaite CEM, Cerfolio RJ, Pachter HL, eds. The ABSITE Blueprints. Springer; 2023:367–432. View chapter on Springer - Thoracic Surgery
Zohourian T, Harris R, Schubach S, Spier L. Thoracic Surgery. In: Ajouz H, Brathwaite CEM, Cerfolio RJ, Pachter HL, eds. The ABSITE Blueprints. Springer; 2023:567–588. View chapter on Springer
Forthcoming
- The Vascular Surgery Companion: A Practical Guide for Fellows and Trainees
Randi J. K. Harris, MD, Corresponding Editor. Springer; anticipated publication July 2027. About the book
Innovation with purpose. Medicine without boundaries.
The most meaningful advances in medicine begin with recognizing an unmet need and having the determination to address it.
At Harris Vascular Institute, we believe that innovation should be clinically relevant, education should be accessible, and the responsibility of physicians should extend beyond the patients they treat directly.
Our work is guided by a commitment to advancing medical technology, sharing knowledge, developing future physicians, and serving communities in need.
Connect with us
Collaborate. Innovate. Advance.
Harris Vascular Institute welcomes opportunities to collaborate with physicians, researchers, academic institutions, industry partners, and organizations that share our commitment to advancing medicine.
Whether through technological innovation, educational initiatives, mentorship, or global health partnerships, we believe meaningful progress begins with collaboration.
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