Biographical summary
William W. Sheaffer, M.D., is a vascular surgeon whose practice encompasses the full spectrum of vascular care, including open and complex endovascular aortic aneurysm repair, advanced endovascular limb salvage techniques, open bypass procedures for limb-threatening ischemia, hybrid operations, and the treatment of venous disease.
Dr. Sheaffer graduated from the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society as a junior member and was awarded the Keith Lillemoe Scholarship. He completed both his General Surgery Residency and Vascular Surgery Fellowship at Mayo Clinic Arizona.
During his surgical training, Dr. Sheaffer was recognized with the Chief Resident of the Year Award, received a Best Paper Award, and earned multiple Best Presentation Awards at regional and national scientific meetings. He is committed to providing innovative, evidence-based vascular care while delivering personalized treatment tailored to each patient's needs.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Aneurysm surgery
- Aortic aneurysm repair
- Aortobifemoral bypass
- Arteriovenous fistula surgery
- Carotid angiogram
- Carotid artery aneurysm repair
- Carotid artery reconstruction
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Endovascular aneurysm repair
- Endovascular aneurysm treatment
- Endovascular reconstruction
- Endovascular treatment
- Femoral endarterectomy
- Femoral stenting
- Femoral-popliteal bypass
- Femoral-tibial bypass
- Fistulogram
- Mesenteric artery bypass
- Renal artery stenting
- Tibial angioplasty
- Varicose vein ablation
Interests
- Comprehensive vascular and endovascular surgery
- Aortic aneurysm and aortic disease management
- Complex endovascular aortic repair (EVAR, FEVAR, and branched endografts)
- Limb preservation and critical limb-threatening ischemia
- Advanced endovascular limb salvage techniques
- Lower extremity bypass and revascularization procedures
- Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
- Carotid artery disease and stroke prevention
- Mesenteric and renovascular disease
- Dialysis access creation and maintenance
- Varicose vein and chronic venous insufficiency treatment
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2022
FellowVascular Surgery, Surgery, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2020
ResidentSurgery - General (Categorical) Residency, Surgery, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
Doctor of MedicineSanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota
- 2010
BA - EconomicsGustavus Adolphus College, Gustavus Adolphus College
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2020
Chief Resident of the Year AwardGeneral Surgery, Department of Surgery
- 2020
Best Paper AwardVascular and Endovascular Surgery Society
- 2019
Resident Publication of the Year AwardDepartment of Surgery
- 2018
Best Presentation AwardRocky Mountain Vascular Society
- 2014
Junior InductionAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- 2014
Internal Medicine Outstanding 3rd Year Medical Student — Rapid CitySanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota
- 2014
Keith Lillemoe Family ScholarshipSanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota
Professional memberships
- 2020
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- 2020
MemberSociety for Vascular Surgery
- 2019 - 2020
PresidentResident and Fellow Association
- 2018 - 2019
Vice PresidentResident and Fellow Association
- 2013 - 2015
Student LiaisonRegional Health Medical
Publications