William A. Marston, MD

I chose to become a physician because I recognized from an early age the privilege it is to be a part of the healthcare team. Personal experiences with my family requiring emergent surgical procedures made a profound impact on my life, and helped cultivate my commitment to patient care. I was given an opportunity to contribute to people’s lives, and I remain steadfast in that pursuit. It is important to me that each patient feels like a person, rather than simply a patient. I emphasize communication with a focus on dignity, respect, and compassion. My goal is to have each person understand his/her diagnosis and to feel confident with the treatment plan we developed as a team. I have particular clinical interest in limb preservation. This encompasses the treatment of complex arterial and venous disease that contributes to the risk of limb threat. I am also passionate about the treatment of complex carotid occlusive disease, with an emphasis on minimally invasive, endovascular techniques. Outside of work, I enjoy being active outdoors with my family and two dogs. We enjoy hiking, skiing, and spending time at the pool.

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Growing up, I was fascinated by science and problem-solving. I interned at a local community hospital in San Francisco during high school and fell in love with clinical care and the magic behind medicine. I decided to pursue a career as a physician to help patients from various backgrounds and give back to my community. During medical school, I was drawn to procedural specialties. During surgery rotation, I observed a repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair performed through the endovascular approach— the most novel approach at that time. I was amazed by the elegance of the transarterial deployment of the AAA stent graft, the patient’s quick recovery, and speedy discharge from the hospital. This experience introduced me to the innovative field of interventional radiology. I then learned more about diagnostic radiology and was fascinated by the field’s central role in patient care and knew I wanted to be a radiologist. I embody a patient-centered care philosophy. While many interventions may work for a variety of patients, each patient is unique, and he/she ought to get the care that is ideal for him/her. I believe that clinical excellence can only be achieved if the patient is the sole focus of our actions.