Henry Han, M.D.

Clinical Heart and Vascular Center

Internal Medicine - Vascular Medicine
Venous Thromboembolism
Aortopathies

Biography

Henry B. Han, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in vascular and cardiovascular medicine.

Dr. Han earned his medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical School. He completed a residency in internal medicine and received advanced training through fellowships in vascular medicine and cardiovascular medicine at the University of Michigan. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2024.

Dr. Han's clinical interests focus on the comprehensive management of vascular disorders, including venous thromboembolism and aortopathies.

In addition to his clinical expertise, he is actively engaged in health services research, particularly in the areas of thrombosis and antithrombotic management. His research has contributed to insights into the management of venous thromboembolism, especially in the context of hospitalized patients and those with complex cardiovascular conditions.

Dr. Han's research is driven by a passion for improving health care delivery and patient safety through evidence-based practices. His work has been published in leading journals, including Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Vascular Medicine and Thrombosis Research. He is a recognized member of several professional societies, including the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Vascular Medicine.

Personal Note

When he’s not at work, Dr. Han enjoys watching Dallas Mavericks games, rock climbing, and hiking through all the national parks in the U.S.

Education & Training

Fellowship - University of Michigan (2021-2024), Cardiovascular Disease
Medical School - UT Southwestern Medical School (2013-2017)
Residency - University of Michigan Hospitals (2017-2020), Internal Medicine
Fellowship - University of Michigan (2020-2021), Vascular Medicine

Professional Associations & Affiliations

American College of Cardiology
American College of Physicians
Anticoagulation Forum
Society for Vascular Medicine

Books & Publications

Books
- Medical treatment of acute deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in Handbook of Venous and Lymphatic Disorders (5th ed.)
  Han H, Barnes GD (2024), CRC Press
Publications
- Predicting post-discharge venous thromboembolism and bleeding among medical patients: External validation of a novel risk score utilizing ubiquitous biomarkers.
  Hyder SN, Han HB, Ash S, Horne BD, Stevens SM, Woller SC, Barnes GD, Thrombosis research 2023 Jul 227 45-50
- Diagnostic patterns and stress testing trends after implementing high-sensitivity troponin assay.
  Yeow RY, Han H, Henderson J, Grzyb K, Johnson M, Dibble ER, Gupta A, Giacherio D, Froehlich J, Somand D, Flanders SA, Barnes GD, The American journal of managed care 2021 09 27 9 e293-e300
- PERTinent new insights into venous thromboembolism risk and management in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
  Han H, Barnes GD, Vascular medicine (London, England) 2021 Aug 26 4 434-436
- Improving preprocedure antithrombotic management: Implementation and sustainment of a best practice alert and pharmacist referral process.
  Han H, Chung G, Sippola E, Chen W, Morgan S, Renner E, Ruff A, Sales A, Kurlander J, Barnes GD, Research and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis 2021 Jul 5 5 e12558
- Effect of Extended-Release Niacin on Carotid Intima Media Thickness, Reactive Hyperemia, and Endothelial Progenitor Cell Mobilization: Insights From the Atherosclerosis Lesion Progression Intervention Using Niacin Extended Release in Saphenous Vein Grafts (ALPINE-SVG) Pilot Trial.
  Guerra A, Rangan BV, Coleman A, Xu H, Kotsia A, Christopoulos G, Sosa A, Chao H, Han H, Abdurrahim G, Roesle M, de Lemos JA, McGuire DK, Packer M, Banerjee S, Brilakis ES The Journal of invasive cardiology 2015 Dec 27 12 555-60
- Evolution of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Clinical Guidelines.
  Han H, Chao H, Guerra A, Sosa A, Christopoulos G, Christakopoulos GE, Rangan BV, Maragkoudakis S, Jneid H, Banerjee S, Brilakis ES Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2015 Jun 65 25 2726-34
- Paclitaxel-eluting vs. bare metal stent implantation in saphenous vein graft lesions: Very long-term follow-up of the SOS (Stenting of Saphenous vein grafts) trial.
  Sosa A, Chao H, Guerra A, Han H, Christopoulos G, Christakopoulos GE, Tarar MN, de Lemos JA, Obel O, Addo T, Roesle M, Haagen D, Rangan BV, Banerjee S, Brilakis ES International journal of cardiology 2015 Mar 186 261-263

Research

Thrombosis and antithrombotic management

Clinical Focus

Venous Thromboembolism
Aortopathies

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