Jonathan Lee Eliason, MD
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Jonathan L. Eliason, M.D., is the S. Martin Lindenauer Collegiate Professor of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Eliason received his undergraduate degree from Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota and his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School. He then relocated to Nashville, Tennessee where he completed his General Surgery Residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He became Chief Resident in the 2001-2002 academic year and proceeded into the two-year Vascular Surgery Fellowship at the University of Michigan the following year. Prior to joining the faculty at U-M, Dr. Eliason served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and as a staff surgeon for the San Antonio Military Vascular Surgery Service at Wilford Hall Medical Center and Brooke Army Medical Center. He was deployed to Balad, Iraq as a vascular surgeon in the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group from 9/06 - 1/07 and was otherwise a member of the 859th Surgical Operations Squadron of the 59th Medical Wing at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. He joined the faculty at the University of Michigan in the section of vascular surgery in 2007.
Areas of Practice
Clinical interests include vascular surgery, Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF), aneurysmal and occlusive diseases of the arterial system and the surgical management of pediatric vascular abnormalities such as renovascular hypertension
Expertise
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Arch Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection (Type A, Type B & Chronic Dissection)
- Aortic Graft Infection
- Aortic Occlusion
- Aortic Root Aneurysm
- Aortic-Related Connective Tissue Disorders
- Aortitis
- Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease (AIOD)
- Arterial (Artery) Disease
- Arteriosclerotic Aortic Disease
- Cerebrovascular (Carotid) Disease
- Descending Aortic Aneurysm
- Endoleaks
- Endovascular Aortic Graft Failure
- Enlarged Aorta
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
- Mesenteric Vascular Disease
- Pseudoaneurysm & Mycotic Aneurysm
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Vascular Disease (Pediatric)
- Vertebrobasilar Disease
Locations
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Vascular Surgery Clinic | Frankel Cardiovascular Center 1425 E Ann St
Floor 3 Reception B
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5856Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
Residency
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Research Overview
Research interests are in the basic mechanisms of abdominal aortic aneurysm formation and the management of severe hemorrage following traumatic vascular injury.
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Patient Ratings
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Patient Comments
October 14, 2025 - "Dr. Eliason is the most amazing person we've had the opportunity to work with. Not only Is Dr. Eliason the best surgeon, he's also the most kind and humble human and we couldn't be more happy to be working with him."
September 25, 2025 - "Dr.Eliason and [...] were GREAT!!"
September 22, 2025 - "Dr Eliason is simply the best."
August 14, 2025 - "Dr. Eliason is my favorite doctor. He is friendly, smart, and he explains issues and problems extremely well! Five stars!"
August 10, 2025 - "Dr Eliason is the elite of providers. Truly the best of the best"
August 7, 2025 - "My wife [...] spoke very highly of Dr Eliason from our first encounter. She said she would trust him to perform my surgery and that is very high praise coming from her!"
July 31, 2025 - "Dr. Eliason was wonderful."
July 24, 2025 - "Dr. Eliason is a fantastic doctor who gives exceptional care to his patients!!!"
June 27, 2025 - "Dr. Eliason discussed test results and surgery options [...]. He will definitely become my doctor of choice in treating my [...] "
June 12, 2025 - "Dr Eliason is very kind. Friendly Dr who talks in language a regular person understands. He takes the time to talk and explain."
