The general surgery residency chiefs after their final Grand Rounds presentations Congratulations to our graduating residents and fellows. We’re so proud of all their accomplishments and achievements. We are excited to see what they will …
Year: 2019
Dr. Dixon Kaufman delivers American Society of Transplant Surgeons Presidential Address
Dixon B. Kaufman, MD, PhD, 45th President of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, and Chair of the Transplant Division, delivered his presidential address to 5,000 attendees at the American Transplant Congress in Boston, Massachusetts, on …
Honoring 25 years of burn survivorship
When Joseph Friederick’s chainsaw exploded 25 years ago, he received emergency burn care at UW Health, overcoming a challenging prognosis with his recovery. In honor of his care from the burn team, Joseph’s family recently …
Dr. Hans Sollinger Wins Pioneer Award for Transplant Achievements
Transplant surgeon Hans Sollinger, MD, PhD, has been awarded the Pioneer Award by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS). The award is the most distinguished award bestowed upon an individual by the ASTS for …
Dr. Paul DiMusto Selected to Lead Department Simulation Training
Vascular surgeon Paul DiMusto, MD, has been selected to serve as the Department of Surgery’s Director of Simulation Training. Dr. DiMusto will help organize and support the simulation efforts of our 4 residencies, 10 fellowships, …
Supporting the UW Health Burn and Wound Center
University Hospital is among an elite group of tertiary health care centers. It is one of only 12 hospitals in the country to hold three care designations: • Verified Burn Center (for children and adults) …
Welcoming Jason Smith, MD
Please join us in welcoming cardiac surgeon Jason W. Smith, MD, to the Department of Surgery as an Associate Professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He began his new position as Surgical Director of …
Remembering Dr. John Doyle
We are sad to announce that Dr. John Doyle, Professor Emeritus, passed away on May 4, 2019. Dr. Doyle was a member of the Division of Plastic Surgery, providing dental services to patients at University …
Using smart speakers to help cancer patients before and after surgery
A team of surgical oncology advanced practice providers are testing using smart speakers to help cancer patients before and after surgery. The project, which was supported by a gift from donor Martha Manning, is currently …
University Hospital and American Family Children’s Hospital re-verified as Level 1 Trauma Centers
University Hospital and American Family Children’s Hospital have been re-verified as Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers. This verification identifies hospitals that have the resources to deliver optimal trauma care with some of the …