Austin James, DO

General Surgery Resident @evmssurgery | Go Navy | @DesMoinesUniv 22’

[Austin James, DO @AJAMESSURG]

@DrDiGiorgio @HeyEpic Takes about 3 minutes for a seasoned intern.

[Austin James, DO @AJAMESSURG]

@evmssurgery

[Austin James, DO @AJAMESSURG]

https://t.co/MDRZDxVRUg
Excited to present our research this year at Digestive Disease Week on Endoscopic Ultrasound-Directed Transgastric ERCP. Is it successful in the community setting? Tune in!

[Austin James, DO @AJAMESSURG]

We are excited to share our experience at EVMS using catheter pexy to improve peritoneal catheter patency—does it make a difference? Tune in at @SAGES_Updates for presentation at https://t.co/2pCBnte7j1 #SAGES2026 @williamrice1212 @jesseburgess @evmssurgery

[Carolina Panthers @Panthers]

RYAN FITZGERALD KICKS TO WIN IT

[Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open (TSACO) @TSACO_AAST]

Over 40% of emergency general surgery patients were diagnosed with a 🆕 chronic disease during their surgical hospitalization

How could EGS serve as a portal to healthcare? 🤔

➡️ https://t.co/mTzNpFIYaY

[Austin James, DO @AJAMESSURG]

@AaronGoodman33 Curious on your thoughts - in patients that fever while being transfused, do you stop it in fear of a hemolytic reaction or continue assuming it’s the much more common non hemolytic reaction? The former prevents a tragedy but also waste valuable blood product.

[Austin James, DO @AJAMESSURG]

@drdalbir @helpatologist @Srisha_Hebbar @SunilAminMD @amolbapaye @docdhir @ASGEendoscopy @BilalMohammadMD @KM_Pawlak @drkeithsiau Lap CBDE vs the advanced endoscopic techniques, such as EDGE.

[JAMA Surgery @JAMASurgery]

Most viewed this week from @JAMASurgery:

This comparative effectiveness research study compares the effectiveness of operative and nonoperative treatment in older adults with multimorbidity who have acute cholecystitis.

https://t.co/TWzmoTIezU

[Austin James, DO @AJAMESSURG]

@jasonryanmd Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water

[Syed A. Ahmad @SyedAAhmad5]

Operative vs Nonoperative Treatment of Acute Cholecystitis in Older Adults With Multimorbidity ⁦@JAMASurgery⁩ https://t.co/1lUXbenN6N

[Austin James, DO @AJAMESSURG]

@VPrasadMDMPH I did not appreciate the anatomy lab until I became a surgery resident. Now I wish I had cadaver access.

[Austin James, DO @AJAMESSURG]

I'm supporting EAST's 2025 Spring Refresh Campaign! Will you join me? https://t.co/OB7Y2Omy6W

[BehindTheKnife @BehindTheKnife]

Check it out ➡️ RURAL SURGERY on BTK!

Join @Cody_Mullens for Ep. 1 of 3 exploring what it means to be a rural surgeon in 2025.

🗣️ https://t.co/J1fSCIeU1W 🎧

[Dr. Shirin Towfigh @Herniadoc]

New risk calculator for hernia complications from @UMichSurgery

https://t.co/tFfFqWow5B

@SAGES_Updates #sages2025 @DanaTelem

[Nicole Petcka @npetcka2022]

Emergencies don’t wait for ostomy marking - but proper ostomy placement still matters. Learn how to quickly mark your patient in 3 simple steps! 🎥👇🏻

[Austin James, DO @AJAMESSURG]

Simulation action!
@evmssurgery
#TheCave #DavinciRobot

[JAMA Surgery @JAMASurgery]

In this Viewpoint, @jimmymcd13, @drdevirgilio, and @DrSharonLum provide recommendations for surgeons to stay active amidst demanding professional and personal commitments to help manage stress, avoid burnout, and improve overall quality of life. https://t.co/4jkAUeo5Ed

[Vinay Prasad MD MPH @VPrasadMDMPH]

Pausing NIH study sections is *NOT* a big deal
NIH is wasteful and needs reform
Millions of hours are wasted each year by scientists writing unsuccessful grants