Elio Bitar, MD

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Surgical Oncology @uva @uvasurgery | MD 25’ @aub_lebanon 🇺🇸🇱🇧

[Elio Bitar, MD @ElioBitar]

Thank you @AmCollSurgeons @acsJACS for highlighting our work!
@allantsung @SamRuff_MD

[American College of Surgeons @AmCollSurgeons]

From @acsJACS: After pancreatectomy, frailty-related mortality is linked to post-op complications, while readmissions reflect broader vulnerability.

Findings support complication prevention, prehabilitation, and closer follow-up for frail patients. https://t.co/wwtbRSv4CY

[Elio Bitar, MD @ElioBitar]

Had a great time presenting our work at #DDW2026! Enjoyed connecting with new colleagues and catching up with friends and mentors. Grateful to all my mentors and collaborators for their support and contributions.

[Elio Bitar, MD @ElioBitar]

Proud to be part of @UVASurgery. Grateful to work alongside mentors and teams committed to meaningful research and innovation. Excited for what’s ahead!

[UVA Surgery @UVASurgery]

The UVA Department of Surgery has climbed to #15 nationally in NIH funding, according to newly released Blue Ridge rankings. This milestone reflects the sustained dedication of our research teams and the collaborative culture that drives our work forward! @MedicineUVA

[Haytham Kaafarani @hayfarani]

Such a timely session in demented times at the #ASA2026 #ASA26 by @kmfitani1 & @drdevirgilio:
Make no mistake- IMGs not only enrich the US surgical workforce; they are indispensable in the US Heathcare scene.

[UVA Surgery @UVASurgery]

Research led by @allantsung and @ZhangHongji2 has found that exercise before surgery may help reduce cancer recurrence by boosting immune activity, which could inform new preoperative therapies. Learn more here: https://t.co/eIKf59r4HW

[Elio Bitar, MD @ElioBitar]

@YasminNArda @hayfarani Congrats!!!

[UVA Surgery @UVASurgery]

Happy Match Day!!! We are thrilled to welcome twelve STELLAR new residents to the UVA Surgery family.. Congratulations to our incoming class -- we can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish here at UVA! 🎉🧡💙 #Match2026 @MedicineUVA @uvahealthnews

[Elio Bitar, MD @ElioBitar]

@SamiSamaanMD Congrats!

[SSAT @SSATNews]

Join us in welcoming the newest members of SSAT! Together, we’ll advance the future of digestive diseases and surgery, driving innovation and excellence in the field.

@cannesi_MD
@McGovernMed
@KarlHageMD

Become a member: https://t.co/w2dS6IXsmr

#WelcomeNewMembers

[Elio Bitar, MD @ElioBitar]

🚨Hot off the press!
Check out our latest work in @avsgjournal
Chronic steroid use —> 📈 Increased complications, bleeding, ischemic colitis and ICU/hospital stay after open AAA repair.
Read the full article: https://t.co/W41YTB3M9E

[Anton N. Sidawy, MD MPH FACS DFSVS MAMSE @GWSurgChair]

What an event, I passed by to greet close friends and colleagues and I ended up staying for a long time enjoying the conversations and the award presentations. It was a pleasure to be included. Keep on going, @AUBites. #ACSCC25

[Elio Bitar, MD @ElioBitar]

Grateful to be part of such a supportive and inspiring team. Thank you @allantsung for the guidance and encouragement!

[Allan Tsung @allantsung]

Proud of our research trainees advancing surgical science at the @AmCollSurgeons Clinical Congress in Chicago. #ACSCC25 ⁦@UVASurgery⁩

[AUB SAANA @AUB_SAANA]

Wonderful connecting with our stellar @AUBAlumni and honoring Dr. Michel Makaroun and Dr. Hassan Ramadan for their years of contribution to all #AUBites. Grateful for the attendance of @GWSurgChair Dr. Anton Sidawy, President of the @AmCollSurgeons #ACSCC25

[Dante L. S. Souza @dantelssouza]

Excellent talk on early onset colorectal cancer by @DavidLiskaMD at the #ACSCC2025

[Elio Bitar, MD @ElioBitar]

Great start to #ACSCC25! Looking forward to sharing my work and connecting with colleagues. Catch my talks on Monday October 6:
🕘 9:50 AM – SP201, Surgical Education ePoster Station 6
🕞 3:30 PM – SF219, Pediatric Session Scientific Forum III
@AmCollSurgeons

[Elio Bitar, MD @ElioBitar]

@Eliasrady_MD @AUB_Lebanon @UTSWMedCenter @UTSWInternalMed @UTSWGI @UTSWIMchief @TCotterMD Good luck!

[Elio Bitar, MD @ElioBitar]

@AlissaChebat @MDAndersonNews Good luck!

[Elio Bitar, MD @ElioBitar]

@DavidLiskaMD @Jenny_MoonJ @ClevelandClinic @jsommov @FelipePachG @DrMikeValente @arikanters @ScottRSteeleMD @MRegueiroMD @davidrrosenmd @EmreGorgunMD @annaspivs @JeremyLipman Congrats @Jenny_MoonJ @FelipePachG !!

[Ghada El-Hajj Fuleihan @GhadaElHajj2]

Congrats to our medical graduates SHARP 2024 summer diploma trainees on their graduation with 
Distinction, induction into the AOA medical honor society and their prestigious awards 
•Moustafa Al Hattab: the Dr. Amin Arnaout Endowed Award in Medicine 
•Roba Al Zibaoui: the Dr. Majid-Uddine Kazi Excellence Award in Medicine Roba Al Zibaoui
•Elio Bitar: the Medical Student Research Award

[Lynn R. Bitar @LynnRBitar]

Hi #MedTwitter !

I'm Lynn Bitar, a postdoc research fellow at @UTSWMedCenter & @childrens, from @USJLiban 🇱🇧.

Excited to be applying for #Pediatrics #Match2025.

I am passionate about neonatal brain🧠, sports🏊🏼‍♀️🎾, and child advocacy.

Let's connect!
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