Faculty
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Chu, 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 research -
Corey, 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 education -
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 -
Gibson, Quince, M.D., MBA
Areas of Interest
global surgery, rural surgery, health informatics, genetic epidemiology -
Grams, 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 research -
Hanney, Richard, M.D.
Professor
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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 surgery -
Hollis, 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
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Kaushik, Manu, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
gastrointestinal surgery, general surgery, outcomes research -
Kennedy, 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, chemoprevention -
Morris, Melanie S., M.D., FASCRS
Professor
Vice Chair, Perioperative Services
Chief of General Surgery, Birmingham VA Hospital
Associate Chief Quality Officer, UAB MedicineAreas of Interest
minimally invasive colorectal surgery, colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis), diverticulitis, and rectal prolapse -
Mustian, Margaux, M.D., MSPH
Areas of Interest
gallbladder disease, abdominal wall hernias, health services research and surgical education -
Overstreet, Demario S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Benjamin-Carver FIRST ScientistAreas of Interest
Health disparities, pain research -
Parmar, Abhishek, M.D.
Areas of Interest
gastroesophageal reflux disease, hiatal and paraesophageal hernias, abdominal wall hernias, gallbladder disease, resident education and health outcomes researchPorterfield, John R., M.D.
Professor
Areas of Interest
minimally invasive and robotic surgery of the adrenal, spleen, gall bladder, thyroid, parathyroid and inguinal hernia surgeryRichman, Joshua, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Areas of Interest
health services research, biostatisticsSahawneh, James, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
colon cancer, rectal cancer, anal cancer, endoscopic treatment of colonic diseaseStahl, Richard D., M.D.
Professor
Medical Director, Bariatric Surgery
Program Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery FellowshipAreas of Interest
surgical treatment of obesity and metabolically related diseases; minimally invasive and open gastric bypass surgery, adjustable gastric banding, and sleeve gastrectomySwenson, Lacey, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
Robotic minimally invasive surgery, abdominal wall inguinal and hiatal hernia repairs, gallbladder disease, colon and rectal cancer and diverticulitis, skin and soft tissue procedures and endoscopyVickers, Selwyn M., M.D.
President & CEO, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Voluntary Professor, UAB Department of SurgeryAreas of Interest
gastrointestinal surgery, pancreatic cancer, hepatobiliary tumors, health disparities, hernia surgeryWong, Kristen, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
minimally invasive surgery, bariatric surgeryYoung, Rebecca, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest