Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Chung Named Chief of Pediatric Surgery
Dai Chung, M.D., is the new executive vice chair of surgery, the chief of pediatric surgery, and senior vice president of surgical services at Children’s Health.
Dr. Kirkwood Named Chief of Vascular Surgery
Melissa Kirkwood, M.D., has been named chief of the division of vascular surgery, making her the first female division chief in the department.
Surgery Faculty Professional Development Program
This year, the Department of Surgery initiated a professional development training program for all surgery faculty. The program, led by professor and executive vice chair, Fiemu Nwariaku, M.D., includes leadership training, mentorship and coaching, and career planning
Dr. Joshua Gatson is Studying TBI
Assistant Professor Joshua Gatson, Ph.D., is analyzing fluid-based biomarkers like creatine kinase B (brain) in amateur and professional boxers in order to better identify traumatic brain injuries (TBI) immediately after they happen.
Recommended Readings
Two recommendations from the Department of Surgery on how to analyze data.
Bariatric Surgery Clinics
Obesity is a major health epidemic in the United States. As of 2017, the rate of both child and adult obesity hovered between 30 and 39 percent in Texas. Across the country, adult obesity topped 30 percent in 25 states. At UT Southwestern, patients have a number of multidisciplinary options to help them become healthier.
New Device Gives Hope to Patient
Four years ago, the FDA granted Carlos Timaran, M.D., permission to perform operations using an aortic arch aneurysm repair device. As of Friday, April 13, UT Southwestern Medical Center became the third facility in the nation to use the device and the first in the southwest.
Welcome to Our New Faculty
Please join us in welcoming our new faculty members to the UT Southwestern Department of Surgery.
Six Questions for Michael Dellinger, Ph.D., on the Dellinger Lab
Find out more about Michael Dellinger, M.D., and the Dellinger lab including current research and goals for 2018.
Surgery C Clinics Educate Patients
A focus on education improves patient satisfaction and reduces readmission. Joselin Anandam, M.D. created two clinics to address the needs of ostomy and IBD patients.