John B. Simpson
Corporate Officer/Principal at Cardiovascular Medicine & Coronary Interventions
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John B.
Simpson is the founder of FoxHollow Technologies, Inc. (1996), LuMend, Inc. (1996), and Avinger, Inc. (2007).
He is also the founder of Perclose, Inc., Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., Devices for Vascular Intervention, Inc. Dr. Simpson's current job is as a Partner at Cardiovascular Medicine & Coronary Interventions since 1983.
Dr. Simpson's former jobs include Managing Director & Clinical Director at De Novo Ventures (2007-2014), Chief Scientific Officer at ev3, Inc. (2007-2008), and Member at American College of Physicians, Inc. Dr. Simpson's education includes a graduate and doctorate degree from The University of Texas at Austin, an undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University, and a graduate degree from Duke University School of Medicine.
John B. Simpson active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Cardiovascular Medicine & Coronary Interventions | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1982-12-31 |
Former positions of John B. Simpson
Companies | Position | End |
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AVINGER, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
De Novo Ventures LLC
De Novo Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance De Novo Ventures LLC (De Novo ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Frederick Dotzler, Richard Ferrari and David Mauney. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2014-11-30 |
FoxHollow Technologies, Inc.
FoxHollow Technologies, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology FoxHollow Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells medical devices for the treatment of peripheral artery disease. The company's products include Rinspirator, Seath, and SilverHawk plaque excision system. Its products are used for disposable catheter system that removes plaque and reopens blocked arteries. The company was founded by John B. Simpson in October 1996 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Founder | 2011-04-12 |
ev3, Inc.
ev3, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology ev3, Inc. is a provider for specialists treating a range of vascular diseases and disorders. ev3 is committed to the peripheral vascular and neurovascular markets offering a portfolio of treatment options, including interventional technologies used such as plaque excision systems, PTA balloons, stents, embolic protection, thrombectomy, embolization coils, liquid embolics, occlusion balloons and procedural support. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2008-02-06 |
Devices for Vascular Intervention, Inc.
Devices for Vascular Intervention, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Devices for Vascular Intervention, Inc. operated as a developer of catheters for coronary atherectomy. The company was founded by Simpson B. John and was headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Founder | - |
Training of John B. Simpson
The University of Texas at Austin | Doctorate Degree |
The Ohio State University | Undergraduate Degree |
Duke University School of Medicine | Graduate Degree |
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Listed companies | 1 |
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AVINGER, INC. | Health Technology |
Private companies | 9 |
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Perclose, Inc.
Perclose, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Perclose, based in Menlo Park, Calif., designs, manufactures and markets less invasive medical devices that automate the surgical closure or connection of blood vessels. | Health Technology |
FoxHollow Technologies, Inc.
FoxHollow Technologies, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology FoxHollow Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells medical devices for the treatment of peripheral artery disease. The company's products include Rinspirator, Seath, and SilverHawk plaque excision system. Its products are used for disposable catheter system that removes plaque and reopens blocked arteries. The company was founded by John B. Simpson in October 1996 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Health Technology |
ev3, Inc.
ev3, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology ev3, Inc. is a provider for specialists treating a range of vascular diseases and disorders. ev3 is committed to the peripheral vascular and neurovascular markets offering a portfolio of treatment options, including interventional technologies used such as plaque excision systems, PTA balloons, stents, embolic protection, thrombectomy, embolization coils, liquid embolics, occlusion balloons and procedural support. | Health Technology |
LuMend, Inc.
LuMend, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology LuMend, Inc. used to develop medical devices. It delivered technology and services to interventional cardiologists, radiologists and vascular surgeons specializing in endovascular techniques for the treatment of peripheral vascular diseases. The company also provided a clinical solution to chronic total occlusions. LuMend was founded by John B. Simpson & Matthew R. Selmon in 1996 and was headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Health Technology |
Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. manufactures medical devices. It also makes cardiac and peripheral vascular repair surgical systems. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Health Technology |
De Novo Ventures LLC
De Novo Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance De Novo Ventures LLC (De Novo ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Frederick Dotzler, Richard Ferrari and David Mauney. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Finance |
American College of Physicians, Inc. /Old/
American College of Physicians, Inc. /Old/ Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American College of Physicians, Inc. operates as a medical-specialty organization. It is a national organization of internists and physician specialists who apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of adults from health to complex illness. Its members include internists, internal medicine subspecialists, medical students, residents, and fellows. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered Philadelphia, PA. | Commercial Services |
Devices for Vascular Intervention, Inc.
Devices for Vascular Intervention, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Devices for Vascular Intervention, Inc. operated as a developer of catheters for coronary atherectomy. The company was founded by Simpson B. John and was headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Commercial Services |
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