Herbert Chen, M.D., FACS
Chair, Department of Surgery
Herbert Chen, M.D., FACS, is an internationally recognized surgeon-scientist and medical educator. He serves as chair of the Department of Surgery at The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine and surgeon-in-chief of UAB Hospital. Dr. Chen is the senior associate dean of academic affairs for the Heersink School of Medicine.
Mary McDougal, MPA
Executive Administrator, Department of Surgery
Gregory Kennedy, M.D., Ph.D.
Executive Vice Chair, Department of Surgery
Elizabeth Beierle, M.D.
Vice Chair, Faculty Development
James George, Ph.D.
Vice Chair, Basic Research
Jayleen Grams, M.D.
Vice Chair, VA Affairs
Associate Chief of Staff, VA Surgical Services
Brenessa Lindeman, M.D., MEHP, FACS
Vice Chair, Education
Melanie S. Morris, M.D.
Vice Chair, Perioperative Services
Catherine Parker, M.D.
Vice Chair, Patient Experience
Lily Gutnik, M.D.
Associate Vice Chair, Global Surgery
Britney Corey, M.D., MACM, FACS
Program Director, General Surgery Residency
Division Directors
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Beck, Adam, M.D.
Professor
Director, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy
Holt A. McDowell, Jr., M.D. Endowed Chair of Vascular Surgery
Director of Quality and Associate Chief Medical Quality Officer, CTIAreas of Interest
complex aortic disease, including aortic dissection, suprarenal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, device development, outcomes research -
Chen, Mike K., M.D., MBA
Professor
Director, Division of Pediatric Surgery
Joseph M. Farley Endowed Chair in Pediatric Surgery
Surgeon-in-Chief, Children’s of AlabamaAreas of Interest
anorectal malformation, Hirschsprung’s disease, bowel management, congenital anomalies, thoracic defects and minimally invasive surgery -
Davies, James, M.D.
Professor
Director, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
John W. Kirklin Endowed Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery
Surgical Director, Cardiovascular Operating Room
Director, UAB Cardiovascular InstituteAreas of Interest
adult cardiac surgery, cardiac valvular disease, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, outcomes research -
de la Torre, Jorge, M.D., MSHA
Professor
Director, Division of Plastic Surgery
Bruce F. Connell M.D., Endowed Chair in Plastic SurgeryAreas of Interest
abdominoplasty, aesthetic surgery, body contouring, breast reduction and mastopexy procedures, complex wound healing problems including pressure sores, liposuction, trunk contouring after gastric bypass -
Dudeja, Vikas, M.D., FACS
Professor
James P. Hayes, Jr., Endowed Professor in Gastrointestinal Oncology
Director, Division of Surgical OncologyAreas of Interest
pancreatic cancer, hepatobiliary malignancies, immunology and stromal biology -
Kerby, Jeffrey D., M.D., Ph.D., FACS
Professor
Brigham Family Endowed Professor in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
Director, Division of Trauma and Acute Care SurgeryAreas of Interest
trauma, surgical critical care, acute care surgery, pre-hospital emergency care -
Krontiras, Helen, M.D.
Professor
Director, Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery
Kirby I. Bland, M.D., Endowed Professor in Surgery
Director of Clinical Affairs, O’Neal Cancer Service LineAreas of Interest
Breast disease-prevention and surgical treatments -
Locke, Jayme, M.D., MPH
Professor
Director, Division of Transplantation
Arnold G. Diethelm Endowed Chair in Transplantation Surgery
Director, UAB Comprehensive Transplant Institute
Director, Incompatible Kidney Transplant Program
Director, Transplant Analytics, Informatics & Quality
Associate Chief Medical Officer, Inpatient Quality & Patient SafetyAreas of Interest
abdominal transplantation, incompatible organ transplantation, transplantation of HIV-infected end-stage patients, outcomes and behavioral research focused on health disparities