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My grandmother's encouragement to pursue medicine led me to serve the elderly and help them manage their many health challenges. It was during my third year of medical school that I decided to become a surgeon. I chose vascular surgery during my residency because of my affection for the patient population, which is diverse but mostly senior adults. \n While I enjoy the technical aspects of surgery, I am passionate about helping patients who have vascular diseases. These conditions may stem from risk factors such as tobacco use, excess weight or inactivity. I am grateful for the expertise of many Novant Health colleagues who help my patients quit smoking, lose weight, become more active and make other healthful lifestyle changes. Each patient needs - and receives - an individually tailored health plan. My team also regularly takes part in clinical trials of new devices and treatments for vascular disease. Embracing change responsibly gives my patients access to state-of-the-art treatment options. \n I attended the nation's military medical school, Uniformed University of the Health Sciences. After that, I completed further professional training and served our country as a general/vascular surgeon for 14 years while on active duty in the U.S. Army. My wife and three children have traveled the world with me, and we are grateful for the many friends we made along the way. \n We moved to Winston-Salem in 2004 and have no plans to ever move again. In 2004, after our children left the nest, I joined the U.S. Army Reserve and served two tours of duty in Afghanistan. My military experience provides an instant connection with patients who are also veterans. \n My favorite pastime is saltwater kayak fishing, and I'm happy to trade fish stories with anyone who will listen. My wife and I are enjoying our empty nest years and our only household companion, Louie, a chocolate Lab.

I am thankful to be a part of a great team of healthcare professionals in our vascular surgery office. From the front desk to the nursing team to the vascular lab crew, it is a topnotch group of people. \n Born in Lexington, I grew up in the North Davidson area, and at a young age, I began working with my father, who was a plumbing and heating contractor. I learned well the ethic of hard work and the virtue of a life spent in service to others. I observed this in his professional life, his church life and his personal life. After graduating from N.C. State University with a degree in mechanical engineering, I applied to medical school and was fortunate enough to be admitted. I completed a residency in general surgeon and worked for several years with Salem Surgical Associates, then went back to do a fellowship in vascular surgery, which is still my field of specialty. I returned to my roots, in plumbing and fluid dynamics. Since our Salem Vascular Specialist group arose from Salem Surgical, I have been in the same office for these many years, engaged in the practice of vascular surgery, vascular lab testing and endovascular procedures. Over this time, I have also been involved in surgical critical care, the wound center and the wound care team at the hospital, and helped develop our limb preservation program at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. \n With each of these ventures, I stressed the importance of the team approach. This includes my partners in the group, our team of vascular surgery physician assistants, our teams in the office, in the operating room, in the intensive care unit, on the surgical floor, our colleagues in foot and ankle, in the rehab departments, the case management teams and others. This is essential for our success in taking care of patients. It's all about the team. \n As I mentioned, I have been fortunate in many aspects of my life, and for that I am forever grateful. One of the most important facets of my life has been family, and we have been blessed with two wonderful children, a daughter and a son, now both adults. As parents, we tried to raise them with an understanding of the importance of helping others. We tried to show by example that "paying it forward" is probably the best we can do, to repay those people who helped us when we were at a stage in life when we needed a hand. I continue doing volunteer work in Winston-Salem at the Samaritan Ministries/Soup Kitchen, Crisis Control Ministry and the Community Care Center.

Dr. Masud Hashmi, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Winston Salem, NC. He is 76 years old and has been practicing for 54 years. Dr. Masud Hashmi, MD is affiliated with Novant Winston-Salem NC.

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