Faculty
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Arora, Tania K., M.D.
Professor
Vice Chair, Access & EngagementAreas of Interest
melanoma, sarcoma, cutaneous malignancies, and benign and malignant breast disease, inclusive organizational cultureBateni, 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 researchBlakeslee-Carter, Juliet, M.D., MPH
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
Clinical outcomes research, cross-specialty collaboration, and mixed methods implementation scienceCarter, Angela, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
host microbe interactions, mechanisms of microbial regulation of substance use disorders and cancer, bioengineering microbial-based therapeuticsFonseca, 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 researchGuenter, Rachael, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
neuroendocrine tumors, notch signaling pathway, theranostics, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomaHeslin, Martin J., M.D., MSHA
Professor
Chief Medical and Quality OfficerAreas of Interest
diseases of the stomach, small bowel, liver, pancreas, colorectal surgeryIyer, Srikanth, Ph.D.
Areas of Interest
pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, acinar to ductal metaplasia (ADM) biology, notch and hedgehog signaling pathways in pancreatic diseasesKopecky, Kimberly, M.D., MSCI

Assistant Professor
Co-Director, UAB Women in Surgery
Chair, Wellness CommitteeAreas of Interest
peritoneal surface malignancies, HIPEC, gastric cancer, small bowel cancer, colorectal cancer, health services research, palliative careMcCabe, Jillian, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Primary Practice Location: Infirmary Health, MobileAreas of Interest
Melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, liver metastases, and surgical educationPassman, Marc A., M.D.
Professor
Director, UAB Vein Program & ClinicAreas of Interest
open and catheter-based treatments for aortic aneurysm, carotid artery disease, renovascular hypertension and peripheral artery occlusive diseasePatterson, Mark A., M.D.
Professor
Chief of Vascular Surgery Birmingham Veterans Administration HospitalAreas of Interest
lower extremity occlusive disease, arterial aneurysmsPearce, Benjamin J., M.D.
Professor
Director, Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency and Fellowship Programs
William D. Jordan, Jr. Endowed Professor in Vascular Surgery and Endovascular TherapyAreas of Interest
tibial revascularization, open thoracoabdominal reconstruction, complex endovascular reconstruction of aortic disease involving the visceral segment, iatrogenic injuryReddy, Sushanth, M.D.
Professor
Interim Director, Division of Surgical Oncology
Associate Director, General Surgery Residency ProgramAreas of Interest
stomach cancer, pancreas and liver cancers, Wnt signalingRose, J. Bart, M.D., MAS
Associate Professor
Director, UAB Pancreatobiliary Disease Center
Chief, Section of Hepatopancreatobiliary DiseaseAreas of Interest
diseases of the stomach, small bowel, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile duct, Notch signaling pathways in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumorsRose, Melanie, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Primary Practice Location: DCH TuscaloosaAreas of Interest
Peripheral artery disease, tibial bypass, angiography and minimally invasive surgery, endovascular surgery, aneurysm disease and EVAR, carotid artery disease and carotid endarterectomy, transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR), hemodialysis access, diabetic foot ulcer, thoracic outlet syndrome, venous insufficiency/varicose veins, limb preservationRowse, Jarrad, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
Open and endovascular aortic aneurysm repair, thoracic outlet syndrome, peripheral artery disease, limb preservationSibia, Udai, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor
Primary Practice Location: Mobile InfirmaryAreas of Interest
Pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, liver and bile duct cancers, liver metastases, stomach cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), and other abdominal and soft tissue cancersSpangler, Emily, M.D., M.S.
Areas of Interest
lower extremity occlusive disease, open and catheter-based treatments for aortic aneurysm, complex endovascular repair, carotid artery disease, limb salvage, outcomes researchSutzko, Danielle, M.D., M.S.
Assistant Professor
Associate Program Director, Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency
Co-Leader, Surgical Grand RoundsAreas of Interest
surgical and endovascular management of aortic aneurysmal and occlusive disease, mesenteric vascular disease, open and endovascular treatments for peripheral arterial disease, cerebrovascular disease, dialysis access, health outcomes and policy research, quality improvementUrist, Marshall, M.D.
Professor Emeritus
Areas of Interest
surgical oncology, breast carcinoma, melanoma, sarcoma, surgical education














