Renowned Vascular Medicine Specialist Ido Weinberg Dies at 48

Weinberg was a passionate advocate for vascular medicine and patient education who held leadership roles at Harvard and in the Society for Vascular Medicine.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 9:34pm

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It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Dr. Ido Weinberg, a renowned vascular medicine specialist and associate professor at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Weinberg was a passionate advocate for vascular medicine, patients with vascular conditions, and their families. He held multiple leadership roles in the Society for Vascular Medicine, including serving as President from 2023 to 2024. Weinberg was also known for his dedication to patient and professional education, creating freely accessible resources across a variety of media.

Why it matters

Weinberg's death is a major loss for the vascular medicine community, as he was recognized as a brilliant clinician, researcher, and educator who helped advance the field. His innovative approaches to education and advocacy brought greater visibility to vascular medicine and ensured patients had access to high-quality information and care.

The details

Weinberg held posts as a vascular medicine specialist and associate professor at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, as well as head of vascular medicine at Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem. He was a prolific researcher with nearly 150 indexed publications on topics ranging from chronic limb-threatening ischemia and venous thromboembolic disease to fibromuscular dysplasia and vascular ultrasound. Weinberg was particularly well known for his work in the management of pulmonary embolism, serving as the national principal investigator of the STRIKE-PE trial and a steering committee member for the STORM-PE trial.

  • Weinberg served as President of the Society for Vascular Medicine from 2023 to 2024.
  • One of Weinberg's final public appearances was at the virtual SVM Journal Club in 2026, where he was the expert panelist discussing the STORM-PE trial.

The players

Ido Weinberg, MD

A renowned vascular medicine specialist and associate professor at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital who was a passionate advocate for the field and patient education.

Michael R. Jaff, DO

Professor of Medicine (Retired) at Harvard Medical School and the inaugural recipient of the Paul & Phyllis Fireman Chair in Vascular Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Robert M. Schainfeld, DO

Associate Director of Vascular Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MHCDS

Section Head of Vascular Medicine and Intervention in the Division of Cardiology at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Esther S.H. Kim, MD, MPH, FSVM

Director of the Center for Women's Cardiovascular Health, Izard Family Distinguished Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine, Professor and Chair (Charlotte) of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Atrium Health Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and President of the Society for Vascular Medicine.

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What they’re saying

“Ido strived for excellence. He was ambitious, but with respect for his colleagues, peers, and others in the trenches who allowed him to grow and achieve great things in an academic setting.”

— Robert M. Schainfeld, DO, Associate Director, Vascular Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital

“Ido's family really did something right in raising this exceptional human being. He touched so many people, improving the lives of countless patients, colleagues, and friends.”

— Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MHCDS, Section Head, Vascular Medicine and Intervention Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital

“I lost a mentor. I lost a collaborator. I lost a true friend. There is a void that follows someone like Ido. I do not know if it can be filled—and perhaps it should not be. Some absences are sacred. They remind us that what was shared was rare.”

— Gaurav Parmar, MD, Vascular Medicine Specialist, Massachusetts General Hospital; Director, Vascular Medicine Fellowship, Harvard Medical School

What’s next

The vascular medicine community will continue to honor Ido Weinberg's legacy through ongoing research, education, and advocacy efforts to advance the field and improve patient care.

The takeaway

Ido Weinberg's passing is a profound loss for the vascular medicine community, as he was recognized as a brilliant clinician, researcher, and educator who made significant contributions to advancing the field and improving patient outcomes. His innovative approaches to education and advocacy, as well as his unwavering dedication to his patients and colleagues, will be deeply missed.