Faculty
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Anderson, Douglas James, M.D., M.S.
Associate Professor
Program Director, UAB Abdominal Transplant FellowshipAreas of Interest
kidney transplantation, immunosuppression -
Anderson, Scott A., M.D.
Associate Professor
Director, ECMO Program at Children's of Alabama
Program Director, UAB Pediatric Surgery FellowshipAreas of Interest
congenital diaphragmatic hernia, ECMO, minimally invasive neonatal and pediatric surgery, surgical education -
Arora, Tania K., M.D.
Professor
Vice Chair, Access & EngagementAreas of Interest
melanoma, sarcoma, cutaneous malignancies, and benign and malignant breast disease, inclusive organizational cultureBaker, Samantha, M.D., MSHPEd
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
quality improvement, geriatric trauma, health literacy in trauma and acute care surgery patientsBateni, Sarah B., M.D., MSW, MAS
Assistant Professor
Committee Member, Surgical Grand RoundsAreas of Interest
skin and soft tissue malignancies including melanoma, nonmelanoma skin cancers, retroperitoneal and extremity sarcoma, and neuroendocrine tumorsBeck, 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, CVIAreas of Interest
complex aortic disease, including aortic dissection, suprarenal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, device development, outcomes researchBeierle, Elizabeth A., M.D.
Professor
Vice Chair, Faculty Development
Surgical Director, Hepatobiliary Clinic, Children's of Alabama
Charles D. McCrary Endowed Chair in Pediatric SurgeryAreas of Interest
pediatric surgical oncology, pediatric solid tumors, neuroblastomaBellot, Chris S., M.D.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
adult cardiac surgery, surgical critical care, ECMOBlack, Jonathan, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Associate Principal, Office of Clinical Practice TransformationAreas of Interest
trauma systems, quality improvement, surgical critical careBland, Kirby I., M.D.
Professor Emeritus, Surgical Oncology
Fay Fletcher Kerner Chair Emeritus, Department of Surgery
Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus, UAB Hospitals and Clinics
Distinguished Faculty Scholar, UAB School of Medicine
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Senior Advisor to the Director
O’Neal- UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center
Editor-in-Chief, Emeritus, American Journal of SurgeryAreas of Interest
breast cancer, chemopreventionBroman, Kristy K., M.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Professor
Associate Director for Quality, O'Neal Cancer Service Line
Member, Institute for Cancer Outcomes & SurvivorshipAreas of Interest
surgical oncology, melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer, sarcoma, breast cancer, research on cancer care deliveryCannon, Robert M., M.D.
Associate Professor
Surgical Director, Liver Transplant ProgramAreas of Interest
liver transplantation, minimally invasive hepatic surgery, surgical management of portal hypertension, surgical management of polycystic liver disease, comprehensive management of benign and malignant hepatobiliary tumors, including hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma
Carroll, Shannon L., M.D.
Associate Professor
Areas of Interest
trauma, surgical critical care, motor vehicle crash injury preventionCarter, Angela, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
host microbe interactions, mechanisms of microbial regulation of substance use disorders, bioengineering microbial-based therapeutics, hormonal and metabolic syndromes and diseaseChaudry, Irshad, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Areas of Interest
trauma, hemorrhage, sepsis, gender dimorphism, immune functions, cardiovascular functionsChen, Herbert, M.D.
Chair, Department of Surgery
Professor of Surgery
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Professor of Pediatrics
Fay Fletcher Kerner Endowed Chair
Surgeon-in-Chief, UAB Hospital and Health System
Senior Advisor, O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB
Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Heersink School of MedicineAreas of Interest
thyroid and parathyroid surgery, minimally invasive radioguided parathyroidectomy, adrenal surgery, endocrine surgery, neuroendocrine cancer biologyChen, 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 surgeryChu, Daniel I., M.D., MSPH, FASCRS
Professor
Division Director of GI Surgery
Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., F.A.C.S. Endowed ChairAreas of Interest
colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease and anorectal pathology, health care disparities research, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), microbiome researchCollawn, Sherry, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Areas of Interest
laser procedures, skin tightening, resurfacing, fat grafting, transplantation, liposuction, reepithelialization, skin grafts, wound healing, minimally invasive surgery, laser surgery, fat transplantationCook, William H., M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
adult heart and lung surgery (coronary bypass, heart valve, and aneurysm surgery), minimally invasive heart and lung surgery (TAVR procedure), lung cancer surgery, surgical diseases of the chest wall and lungCorey, Britney, M.D., MACM
Associate Professor
Program Director, General Surgery Residency
Marshall Urist, M.D., Endowed ProfessorAreas of Interest
minimally invasive GI surgery, foregut and anti-reflux, abdominal wall hernias, surgical educationCox, Daniel B., M.D.
Professor
Chief, Trauma Service
Trauma Medical DirectorAreas of Interest
trauma, surgical critical care, trauma systems, military medicineDabal, 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 researchDavies, 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 researchDay, 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 supportde 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 bypassDenney, Brad, M.D.
Associate Clinical Professor
Areas of Interest
breast reconstruction, abdominal wall reconstruction, body contouring, aesthetic breast surgery, facial rejuvenationDonahue, 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 biologyEudailey, 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 syndromesFernow, Amy, D.O.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
Benign breast disease and surgical management, breast cancer prevention and treatmentFix, R. Jobe, M.D.
Professor
Areas of Interest
breast reconstruction and hand surgeryFonseca, 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 researchGalli, 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 abuseGelbard, 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 healingGeorge, 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 researchGibson, Quince, M.D., MBA
Areas of Interest
global surgery, rural surgery, health informatics, genetic epidemiologyGillis, 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 adenocarcinomaGutnik, 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.
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.Page 1 of 3
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