Vascular Surgery faculty

Residency Program Director
Assistant Professor
Dr. Khalil Qato is an Assistant Professor and Program Director of the SIU Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency. Dr. Qato previously practiced at Lenox Hill Hospital/Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University in New York where he has demonstrated a strong commitment to vascular surgery education. At Lenox Hill/ Zucker, Dr. Qato served as the Associate Program Director of the Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency, served as site director of 3rd year rotations and 4th year sub-internships, and received awards for medical student teaching. 
 

Professor
Division Chief
Dr. Robinson is passionate about the education of surgical trainees and students. In addition to providing clinical instruction to a variety of learners through his clinical practice, he has a specific interest in advancing vascular surgical education through simulation. He has directed a variety of national and institutional vascular simulation programs for surgical students and trainees and serves as faculty at a number of other simulation training courses across the country. His research has studied the development of vascular simulation models and curricula and the impact of simulation training on vascular skill acquisition. He has served on the Executive Committee of the Association of Program Directors in Vascular Surgery. 
 

Assistant Professor
Dr. Tian "Nini" Zhang is originally from the Springfield-area. She completed her undergraduate training at Northwestern University and subsequently earned a Master's degree in Medical Sciences from Loyola University. Dr. Zhang earned her medical degree and completed residency training at SIU School of Medicine. She is proud to serve patients in her hometown.