Joseph L Bobadilla MD

Joseph L. Bobadilla, MD, is a vascular surgeon at the University of Kentucky, where he serves as an Associate Professor of Surgery and is affiliated with the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute. He earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and completed general surgery residency training followed by vascular surgery fellowship training at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. He also completed additional research training focused on vascular-mediated immunobiology after transplantation and earned a capstone degree in human clinical trials design and development. Dr. Bobadilla is board certified in Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His clinical interests include open and endovascular aneurysm repair, including complex aortic surgery, with a particular focus on strategies to prevent paraplegia and spinal ischemia related to complex aortic procedures. He also treats carotid artery disease using surgical and stent-based approaches and provides care for patients with venous disease. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Bobadilla contributes to scholarly activity with peer-reviewed publications, reflecting ongoing engagement in research and quality improvement.