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News and information from the Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center (@utswnews).
Joined October 2015
A big thanks to Dr. Ronald Stewart, from @uthealthsa, for joining us earlier this week for an insightful #grandrounds about the benefits of effective trauma systems.
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Our surgical oncologists are leaders in innovative treatments for pancreatic cancer, including the robotic whipple procedure. See how our surgeons use this method to treat difficult cancer prognoses for our patients. #pancreaticcancer #whipple #whippleprocedure #cancer
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#tbt to Dr. Diana Diesen's Pediatric Surgery Fellowship simulation session in 2017! #utswsurgery #surgery
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Meet Dr. Patricio Polanco, a surgical oncologist who specializes in GI cancers and is a world leader in robotic and minimally invasive surgery for the pancreas and liver. He is an outstanding educator, researcher, and invests heavily in patient care. #pancreaticcancerawareness
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Wonderful visit from Clifford Sheckter, M.D. from @StanfordPlastic at our Surgery Grand Rounds today where he taught us of the preventative innovation in burn care.
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Meet Shruti Zaveri, M.D., a surgical oncologist who specializes in treating breast cancer. She aims to develop a program focused on cancer care in low-resource settings while maintaining an exceptional level of care and support for her patients.
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Welcome Adora Santos, D.O., who is joining the Division of Burn, Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery. Dr. Santos comes to us from Atlanta. We look forward to watching her apply her passions here at UT Southwestern.
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Welcome Alessandra Storino, M.D., who is joining the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery. She will be specializing in treating benign and colorectal diseases with an emphasis on colorectal cancer, and we look forward to seeing the impact she will be making for our patients.
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Welcome Carrie Moore, M.D., Ph.D., who is joining the Division of Pediatric Surgery. As a world-renowned surgeon-scientist, we look forward to Dr. Moore continuing her impactful work at UT Southwestern.
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Welcome Russell Hawkins, M.D., who is joining the Division of Pediatric Surgery where he will be dedicating his time specializing in pediatric trauma, neonatal sepsis, and outcomes in critically ill patients.
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Congratulations to our 24 faculty members who were listed under D Magazine’s 2024 Best Doctors! We are so proud of the incredible impact you have made within our community and the continued dedication you give your patients.
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Welcome Andrea Klein, M.D., who is joining the Division of Vascular Surgery. Once a dedicated student and resident here at UT Southwestern, she continues pursuing her passion at our institution specializing in vascular surgery and endovascular therapy.
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Welcome Jennifer McBride, Ph.D., who will be joining the Section of Anatomy. As a dedicated leader in anatomical sciences, she will be teaching multiple courses and continuing her research on how educational technology affects anatomy learning and retention.
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Welcome Kathryn Kraft, M.D., who is joining the Division of Surgical Transplantation. Her expertise and tremendous background will be a great asset to our team while serving as the division’s Surgical Director of Organ Preservation.
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This week, we celebrate our Advanced Practice Providers during APP week! Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and expertise.
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We are so proud of our residents and faculty who traveled to the SBAS (Society of Black Academic Surgeons) conference last week! Our team of residents presented on topics, one of which placed second out of 50 presentations! We are grateful for your continued work and dedication.
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Dr. John Zuniga received a Clinical Research Recognition Award from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Only a small number of surgeons have been given this award, which honors long-term contributions to the science of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
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This month we recognize Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Ana Islam, an endocrine surgeon at UT Southwestern, answers some of the most frequently googled questions about thyroid cancer. For more information, visit the link in bio.
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