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  • Chu, Daniel I., M.D., MSPH, FASCRS

    Dr. Daniel Chu

    Professor
    Director, Division of GI Surgery

    Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., F.A.C.S. Endowed Chair

    Areas of Interest
    colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease and anorectal pathology, health care disparities research, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), microbiome research

  • Giri, Bhuwan, MBBS

    Dr. Bhuwan GiriAssistant Professor

    Areas of Interest 
    progression from immune homeostasis that leads to permissive dysplasia in colitis-associated cancer and novel avenues for its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment

  • Gleason, Lauren Theiss, M.D., MSPH

    Dr. Lauren GleasonAssistant Professor
    Co-Director, Women in Surgery

    Areas of Interest
    colon, rectal, and anal cancer; surgical management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; diverticulitis; benign anorectal disorders; robotic and minimally invasive surgery

  • Hardiman, Karin M., M.D., Ph.D.

    Dr. Karin Hardiman

    Professor
    Associate Vice Chair, Basic Research
    Program Co-Director, Future Surgeons and Scientists Investigating Oncology (FUSSION)
    Associate Director, Physician Scientist Development Office (PSDO)
    Assistant Program Director for Resident Research, General Surgery Residency Program
    Strange Family Endowed Professorship in Surgical Sciences Research

    Areas of Interest
    colon and rectal surgery, intestinal surgery

  • Hollis, Robert H., M.D., MSPH

    Robert Hollis, MD, MSPH

    Assistant Professor
    Member, Institute for Cancer Outcomes & Survivorship
    Leader, Colorectal Cancer Management Team for the O’Neal Cancer Service Line 
    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 surgery

    research interests include hereditary colorectal cancer; ostomy care; health inequities; quality of care

  • Morris, Melanie S., M.D., FASCRS

    Dr. Melanie Morris

    Professor
    Vice Chair, Perioperative Services
    Chief of General Surgery, Birmingham VA Hospital
    Associate Chief Quality Officer, UAB Medicine

    Areas of Interest
    minimally invasive colorectal surgery, colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis), diverticulitis, and rectal prolapse