Biographical summary
Dr. Schaller is a Vascular Surgeon with a special interest in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, and surgical treatment of the aorta and its branches. Her clinical
focus includes:
Expertise in open and endovascular treatment of lower extremity arterial disease
Management of symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid artery disease, including open and endovascular treatment strategies
Open and endovascular repair of the aorta and its branches, including aneurysms and atherosclerotic disease
Dr. Schaller prides herself on discussing complex issues in an easy-to-understand way, focusing on each patient's goals and desires when developing a treatment plan.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Schaller is actively involved in research, education, and mentorship.
        Conditions treated
        Procedures performed
- Aneurysm surgery
- Angiogram
- Angioplasty
- Aortic aneurysm repair
- Aortobifemoral bypass
- Aortocaval fistula repair
- Aortoenteric fistula repair
- Arteriovenous fistula surgery
- Arteriovenous malformation surgery
- Atherectomy
- Axillobifemoral bypass
- Carotid angiogram
- Carotid angioplasty and stenting
- Carotid artery aneurysm repair
- Carotid artery reconstruction
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Carotid-carotid bypass
- Carotid-subclavian bypass
- Endovascular aneurysm repair
- Endovascular reconstruction
- Endovascular treatment
- Femoral endarterectomy
- Femoral stenting
- Femoral-popliteal bypass
- Femoral-tibial bypass
- Fenestrated/branched aortic repair
- Fistulogram
- HeRO hemodialysis access graft implantation
- Iliac branch endoprosthesis implantation
- Inferior vena cava filter placement
- IVC filter removal
- Mesenteric artery bypass
- Peripheral arterial aneurysm repair
- Peripheral vessel stenting
- Popliteal stenting
- Popliteal-pedal bypass
- Pseudoaneurysm repair
- Renal artery bypass
- Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
- Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair 
- Thoracic outlet decompression
- Thoracoabdominal aneurysm surgery
- Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair
- Thoracofemoral bypass
- Thrombectomy
- Thrombolysis
- Tibial angioplasty
- Transcarotid artery revascularization
- Upper extremity bypass
Mayo Clinic locations
        Education
- 2021Fellow - Vascular Surgery FellowBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 
- 2019Chief Resident - General Surgery Chief ResidentUniversity of California San Francisco 
- 2018Resident - General Surgery ResidentUniversity of California San Francisco 
- 2013Internship and Junior Residency - General Surgery InternUniversity of California San Francisco 
- 2012MDWayne State University School of Medicine 
- 2007BA - cum laude, Major: Chemistry and Minor: BiologyKalamazoo College 
- 2006Undergraduate Studies - Study Abroad Experience - Budapest Semester in Cognitive ScienceEotvos Lorand University 
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2022Vascular SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery 
Awards and honors
- 2019Lawrence W. Way Critical Thinking AwardLawrence W. Way 
- 2016University of California San Francisco Resident Research Symposium AwardUniversity of California San Francisco 
- 2012Robert J. Sokol, MD Medical Alumni Association Endowed PrizeRobert J. Sokol, MD 
- 2012Dean's Distinguished Medical Student Service AwardWayne State University School of Medicine 
- 2012Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement CitationWayne State University School of Medicine 
- 2011Liaison Committee on Medical EducationWayne State University School of Medicine 
- 2010Alpha Omega Alpha Honor SocietyKalamazoo College 
- 2007Teacher of the YearKaplan Test Prep and Admissions 
Professional memberships
- 2025 - presentPhysician LiaisonDivision of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery 
- 2024 - presentMemberSociety for Vascular Surgery 
- 2022 - presentMemberHoward C. Naffziger Surgical Society 
- 2022 - presentMemberVascular and Endovascular Surgery Society 
Publications