Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Anthony Froix Becomes Vice Chair of Engagement and Excellence
The Department of Surgery is pleased to announce that Anthony Froix, M.D., will be our inaugural Vice Chair of Engagement and Excellence.
Dr. Parsia Vagefi Inducted into the Society of Clinical Surgery
The Department of Surgery would like to congratulate Parsia Vagefi, M.D., on being inducted into the Society of Clinical Surgery (SCS).
Dr. Emina Huang Named as Chair in Surgical Research
The Department of Surgery is pleased to announce that Emina Huang, M.D., our executive vice-chair of research, has been named as the Doyle L. Sharp, M.D., Distinguished Chair in Surgical Research at UT Southwestern.
Dr. Deborah Farr Promoted to Section Head of Breast Surgery
The Department of Surgery is pleased to announce that Deborah Farr, M.D., has been promoted to the position of section head for breast and soft tissue surgery within the Division of Surgical Oncology.
Dr. Adam Alder Chosen as Service Chief for Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery in Plano
The Department of Surgery would like to congratulate Adam Alder, M.D., on being selected as the service chief for general and thoracic surgery at the Plano campus of Children’s Health.
Dr. Corbitt Selected to Be Dedman Scholar
The Department of Surgery is pleased to announce that pediatric surgeon Natasha Corbitt, M.D., Ph.D., has been named a Dedman Family Scholar in Clinical Care at UT Southwestern.
New Division Chief Joins the Department of Surgery
Dr. Levi comes to UT Southwestern from the University of Michigan, where he was the director of the Burn/Wound and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory and associate director of the burn surgery service.
New President of ASE
Professor Daniel Scott, M.D., has been appointed as the 2020-2021 president of the Association for Surgical Education (ASE).
Wooldridge Appointed to Leadership Role
Assistant professor and breast surgical oncologist Rachel Wooldridge, M.D., has been appointed co-medical director of the the UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center Genetic Counseling Program.
Hennessy Receives SAGES Award
Assistant Professor Sara Hennessy, M.D., has been selected to receive the Barbara Berci Memorial Award from the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Foundation.