Faculty
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Cox, Daniel B., M.D.
Associate Professor
Chief, Trauma Service
Trauma Medical DirectorAreas of Interest
trauma, surgical critical care, trauma systems, military medicine -
Dabal, Robert, M.D.
Professor
Chief, Section of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Director, Fourth Year Medical Student Clerkship
A.D. Pacifico, M.D., Endowed Chair of Cardiovascular SurgeryAreas of Interest
pediatric cardiac surgery, quality improvement and outcomes research -
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 -
Day, Russell, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
combat casualty care, emergency response, shock, resuscitation, critical care, translational medicine, medical education, austere medical care, extracorporeal life support -
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 -
Denney, Brad, M.D.
Associate Clinical Professor
Areas of Interest
breast reconstruction, abdominal wall reconstruction, body contouring, aesthetic breast surgery, facial rejuvenation -
Donahue, James M., M.D.
Associate Professor
Section Chief, Thoracic Surgery
James H. Estes Family Endowed Chair for Lung Cancer Research in the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UABAreas of Interest
lung and esophageal cancer surgery, chest wall surgery, tracheal resection and reconstruction, mediastinal tumors, outcomes research, airway disorders, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, lung nodules, mediastinal tumors, chest wall tumors, malignant pleural effusions, pneumothorax, esophageal disease (benign) -
Dudeja, Vikas, M.D.
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 -
Eudailey, Kyle W., M.D.
Assistant Professor
Program Director, Advanced Aortic and Endovascular Surgery Fellowship
Medical Director, Division of Cardiothoracic SurgeryAreas of Interest
aortic aneurysmal disease, aortic dissection, aortic valve repair and valve sparring aortic root replacement, aortic stent grafting and endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR), minimally invasive valve repair, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) -
Fazendin, Jessica M., M.D.
Assistant Professor
Director, Medical Student Surgery ClerkshipAreas of Interest
hyperparathyroidism, benign and malignant thyroid conditions, benign and malignant adrenal disease and complex management of inherited endocrine syndromes -
Fernow, Amy, D.O.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
Benign breast disease and surgical management, breast cancer prevention and treatment -
Fix, R. Jobe, M.D.
Professor
Areas of Interest
breast reconstruction and hand surgery -
Fonseca, Annabelle L., M.D., MHS
Associate Professor
Co-Director, Pre-College Research Internship for Scholarship and Mentoring (PRISM)Areas of Interest
pancreatic, liver, gallbladder and bile duct diseases and cancers, stomach cancer, small bowel tumors, health disparities research -
Galli, Aurelio, Ph.D., D.Sc.
Professor
Director for Gastrointestinal Biology Research
Champ Lyons Endowed Chair in General Surgery
Distinguished Professor in the Heersink School of MedicineAreas of Interest
brain development and plasticity, neurotransmitters, substance abuse -
Gelbard, Rondi B., M.D.
Associate Professor
Trauma/Burn ICU Medical Director
Chief of Critical Care ServiceAreas of Interest
trauma, critical care, emergency general surgery, surgery education research, biomarkers, wound healing -
George, James, Ph.D.
Professor
Vice Chair, Basic Research
UAB Cardiovascular Surgical Research Endowed ChairAreas of Interest
immune regulation of post-transplant vascular disease and allograft rejection, transplantation and heart failure outcomes research -
Gibson, Quince, M.D., MBA
Areas of Interest
global surgery, rural surgery, health informatics, genetic epidemiology -
Gillis, Andrea, M.D., MSPH
Assistant Professor
Co-Director, Pre-College Research Internship for Scholarship and Mentoring (PRISM)
Committee Member, Surgical Grand RoundsAreas of Interest
breast and endocrine surgery, surgical oncologyGoddard, Sabrina, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
trauma and acute care surgeryGongora, Enrique, M.D.
Surgical Director, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Associate ProfessorAreas of Interest
adult cardiac surgery, valve repair/replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting with emphasis on arterial grafting, surgery for atrial fibrillation, thoracic aortic aneurysms, mechanical circulatory support including implantable long-term ventricular assist devices and short term temporary support, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), heart and lung transplantationGrams, Jayleen M., M.D.
Professor
Vice Chair, VA Affairs
Associate Chief of Staff, VA Surgical Services
Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery at Birmingham VA
Assistant Program Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery FellowshipAreas of Interest
foregut and bariatric surgery, achalasia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hiatal or paraesophageal hernias, morbid obesity and metabolic syndrome, role of the microbiome in obesity, outcomes researchGrant, John H., III, M.D.
Professor
James C. Lee III Chair in Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Director, UAB Cleft and Craniofacial CenterAreas of Interest
pediatric plastic surgery, pediatric craniofacial surgery, outcomes research, biomechanics, wound healingGray, Hampton, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
congenital heart disease, neonatal cardiac surgery, single ventricle palliation, heart transplantation, adult congenital heart disease, quality improvement, clinical outcomes research.Guenter, Rachael, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
neuroendocrine tumors, notch signaling pathway, theranostics, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomaGunnells, Drew J., Jr., M.D.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
minimally invasive colorectal surgery, colon cancer, rectal cancer, anal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, benign anorectal pathologyGutnik, Lily A., M.D.
Assistant Professor
Associate Vice Chair, Global Surgery Equity
Assistant Program Director for Global Surgery, General Surgery Residency Program
Associate Scientist, O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB
Associate Scientist, Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center (MHRC)Areas of Interest
global surgery, global oncology, disparities, health services research, financial toxicity, oncoplasticsHanaway, Michael J., M.D.
Professor
Surgical Director, Kidney Transplantation
Martha Robinson Tankersley Endowed Professorship in Transplant Clinical ExcellenceAreas of Interest
kidney transplantation, pancreas transplantation, induction therapyHanney, Richard, M.D.
Professor
Hardiman, Karin M., M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Program Co-Director, Future Surgeons and Scientists Investigating Oncology (FUSSION)
Assistat Director, Physician Scientist Development Office (PSDO)
Assistant Program Director for Resident Research, General Surgery Residency Program
Strange Family Endowed Professorship in Surgical Sciences ResearchAreas of Interest
colon and rectal surgery, intestinal surgeryHarris, Richard, DPM, FACFAS
Clinical Assistant Professor
VA PodiatristAreas of Interest
diabetic limb salvage, foot & ankle reconstruction, reducing postoperative complications, and improving clinical outcomes.Hashmi, Zain, M.D.
Areas of Interest
trauma systems, trauma benchmarking, quality improvement, surgical critical careHauptfeld-Dolejsek, Vera, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Director and Clinical Consultant, Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratory, UAB Comprehensive Transplant InstituteAreas of Interest
histocompatibility, deceased and living donor solid organ transplantation, related and unrelated bone marrow/HSC transplantationHaverstock, Brent, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, MRCPod, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)
Clinical Assistant Professor
Co-director, UAB Advanced Limb Preservation ClinicAreas of Interest
prevention of diabetes-related foot complications, diabetic foot complications, wound care, bone infection, Charcot foot, limb salvage, outcomes researchHazen, Benjamin, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
hemorrhage control and the use of whole blood, integrating minimally invasive surgery in trauma, and the optimization of resident education and autonomyHendershot, Kimberly M., M.D.
Professor
Co-Director, Women in Surgery Program
Director of Education, Division of Trauma & Acute Care SurgeryAreas of Interest
trauma systems, surgical critical care, trauma and surgical educationHeslin, Martin J., M.D., MSHA
Professor
Chief Medical and Quality OfficerAreas of Interest
diseases of the stomach, small bowel, liver, pancreas, colorectal surgeryHewgley, W. Preston, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
burns, continuity of care, coagulation, hemostasis, and general surgery educationHolcomb, John B., M.D.
Professor
Areas of Interest
acute care surgery, injury research, trauma surgeryHollis, Robert H., M.D., M.S.P.H.
Assistant Professor
Member, Institute for Cancer Outcomes & Survivorship
Leader, Colorectal Cancer Management Team for the O’Neal Cancer Service Line
Associate Scientist, Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center (MHRC)
Co-Director, Short-Term Research Experiences Advancing Medical Students (STREAMS)Areas of Interest
clinical interests include colon, rectal, and anal cancer; hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes (i.e. Lynch syndrome, familial adenomatous polyposis); surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease); pelvic pouch surgery; diverticulitis; rectal prolapse; benign anorectal disorders; enterocutaneous fistula; minimally invasive surgery; re-operative surgeryresearch interests include hereditary colorectal cancer; ostomy care; health inequities; quality of care
Holman, William, M.D.
Professor Emeritus
Areas of Interest
adult cardiac surgery, surgery for heart failure, mechanical circulatory support and surgery for heart failure, surgical educationHolmes, Katelin, D.O.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
sentinel lymph node biopsy, reverse axillary lymphatic mapping, oncoplastic breast surgery, male breast cancerHoopes, Charles W., M.D.
Professor
Chief, Section of Thoracic Transplantation
Director, Heart Transplantation
Director, Lung TransplantationAreas of Interest
thoracic transplantation, ambulatory ECMO systems for patients awaiting lung transplantation, microbiome in pulmonary transplantationHurst, Stuart D., M.D.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
clinical outcomes in trauma, trauma systems, the management of the injured patient, surgical education, penetrating cardiac injury, emergency general surgeryHwang, James, M.D.
Associate Professor
Director, UAB Burn Center
Chief, Burn ServiceAreas of Interest
burn surgery, wound healing, wound careIyer, Srikanth, Ph.D.
Areas of Interest
pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, acinar to ductal metaplasia (ADM) biology, notch and hedgehog signaling pathways in pancreatic diseasesJansen, Jan, MBBS, Ph.D.
Professor
Associate Vice Chair for Clinical Trials
Director of Research, Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery
Director, UAB Center for Injury ScienceAreas of Interest
trauma, critical care medicine, clinical trialsJaskula-Sztul, Renata, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Areas of Interest
neuroendocrine cancers, personalized cancer therapy, mouse models of neuroendocrine cancers, targeted drug delivery, nanomedicines, the tumor suppressor role of NotchJimenez, Mercy Nilda, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
Outcomes and interventions to improve care in the geriatric surgical oncology experience, Disparities in care in underserved populations and minoritiesKaushik, Manu, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
gastrointestinal surgery, general surgery, outcomes researchKennedy, Gregory, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery
John H. Blue Chair of General Surgery
Cancer Network Director, O’Neal Cancer Service Line
Interim Program Director, UAB Colorectal Surgery FellowshipAreas of Interest
colon cancer, rectal cancer, anal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, benign conditions of colon, rectum and anus, endoscopic treatment of colonic disease, chemopreventionPage 1 of 3
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