Dr. David Francis, Associate Professor in the Division of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS). …
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Dr. Ben Zarzaur Ranked in the Top Three Percent of General Surgery Research for 2024
Dr. Ben Zarzaur, Chair of the Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery, was ranked in the top three percent of general surgery research for 2024. He is being recognized by Avant-Garde Health for …
In My Own Words: Dr. Hanks’ trip to Gambia
In March 2024, I traveled to the Edward Francis Teaching Hospital in Banjul, Gambia, to serve as mentor for one of our OB/GYN residents and to act as visiting lecturer. The house staff was extremely …
Varley Awarded Research Grant from the American Cancer Society and UW Carbone Cancer Center
Division of Surgical Oncology Assistant Professor Patrick Varley, MD, MS, was recently awarded a one-year, $60,000 Institutional Research Grant that is jointly funded by the American Cancer Society and the UW Carbone Cancer Center. The …
UW Health Transplant Center Surpasses 20,000 Organs Transplanted
April is Donate Life Month and the UW Health Transplant Center recently reached the extraordinary milestone of 20,000 organs transplanted. Dr. Jennifer Philip, Assistant Professor in the Division of Transplantation, performed the surgery. The UW …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: February 2024
Wisconsin Department of Surgery members engage in remarkable research that yields many impactful publications every month. We’re highlighting several of these publications monthly to showcase the diversity of research in the department; see selections from …
Dr. Andrea Axtell Raises Awareness about Lung Cancer Screening and Early Detection
In a recent UW Health article, Dr. Andrea Axtell, Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Surgical Director of the UW Carbone Cancer Center Thoracic Oncology Disease Oriented Team, discusses the importance of …
Otolaryngology Researcher Awarded Federal Grant to Study the Microbiome of the Larynx
The microbiome has been well-studied in many organ systems, such as the gut and lungs, yet we know very little about the microbiome of the larynx. Dr. Ran An seeks to change this with a …
UW Health Transplant Center Study Shows Improved Kidney Transplant Outcomes
A recent UW Health Transplant Center study shows that kidney transplant outcomes have significantly improved over the last half century because of advances in patient care, improved immunosuppression strategies and organ preservation techniques. This study …
2024 Match: Announcing Our New Residents!
The Wisconsin Department of Surgery is excited to announce the selection of our 2024 matched residents. We’re pleased to welcome these gifted future surgeons to our residency programs! General Surgery Residency >> Academic Track Kaleem …