Farrell Adkins, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine; Colorectal Surgeon Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA

[Alison McCoubrey @alison_doc]

Sobering figures coming out of the first @CovidSurg analysis. 24% mortality for patients undergoing surgery who develop Covid19 infection #covidsurg #covid19 #surgery

[Farrell Adkins, MD @FarrellAdkins]

Coronavirus means difficult, life-changing decisions for me and my cancer patients https://t.co/WMod0lvSKl

[Farrell Adkins, MD @FarrellAdkins]

Fantastic presentation by @jayjpatel93 of our look at robotic stapling outcomes @vtcsom #ASC2020

[Society of University Surgeons (SUS) @UnivSurg]

https://t.co/adhW2Wjrlx Opioid prescribing practices during implementation of an enhanced recovery program at a tertiary care hospital

[Virginia Tech News @vtnews]

Exciting news! Accreditation bodies officially approve @vtcsom to become ninth college of @virginia_tech https://t.co/3JwYmwcjBt

[Jennifer Davids, MD @jendavidsmd]

Great advice for ALL surgeons and not just @WomenSurgeons ! #HeForShe #SurgTweeting #ILookLikeASurgeon https://t.co/rWb0fjT7pK

[Debby Keller, MD @debby_keller]

The Colorectal Surgeon's personality may influence the rectal anastomotic decision @susanmoug @DeenaHarji @cam_colorectal @austin_acheson @ACPGBI @ColorectalDis #colorectalsurgery #colorectalresearch https://t.co/E6uY8Ov2bq

[Farrell Adkins, MD @FarrellAdkins]

Fantastic talk by our own Lee Warren today in e-poster session #ASCRS18

[Steven D Wexner MD, PhD @SWexner]

Very proud that 14 @CleveClinicFL #ColorectalSurgery alumni are faculty @fascrs_updates #ASCRS18 Drs Ben Abbadessa, Brooke Gurland, Ron Landmann, John Migaly, Sowsan Rasheid, Cristina Sardinha, Andre D’Hoore @dubaicolorectal @FarrellAdkins @BoutrosMarylise @dmhayden21 @dmaron01

[Jennifer Davids, MD @jendavidsmd]

Gen Surg call- a reality for most CRS entering practice @FarrellAdkins #ascrs18 #youngsurgeons

[Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine @vtcsom]

Our Founding Dean Cynda Johnson talks about @vtcsom success through mission-based decisions. https://t.co/J5N4ltf8cc

[ASCRS_1 @ASCRS_1]

Myth #5: Diverticulitis gets worse over time. Not true! The first attack is typically the worst attack, and the risk of progression from uncomplicated disease to a surgical emergency is less than 5%. Read our practice parameters here: https://t.co/ny4pisjmmx

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

"Significant gaps in clinical knowledge might be masked by exceptional communication skills" #BMJresponse https://t.co/n5LagS51Pk

[Steven D Wexner MD, PhD @SWexner]

Practicing #colorectalsurgery is a passion not a chore, caring for patients is an honor, not a job; always use these privileges to try to better the lives of your patients, educate others, and advance the science of our specialty. Always maintain integrity + always try to improve https://t.co/4eWql2EDR6

[ASCRS_1 @ASCRS_1]

The #ASCRS18 Annual Meeting Mobile App is live! Download it today! The App is your comprehensive guide to the meeting in Nashville! https://t.co/B4FqhRugPQ

[Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine @vtcsom]

Congrats to our @vtcsom newest inductees into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society! https://t.co/IKMAD5g6Fe

[Farrell Adkins, MD @FarrellAdkins]

Fantastic Lecture in Efficacy and Comparative Effectiveness by @JFreischlag for our annual Gilbert lecture @CarilionClinic @vtcsom

[Debby Keller, MD @debby_keller]

Last few spots- Sign up now for the @fascrs_updates #ASCRS18 Young Surgeons Committee Mock Orals & More Symposium
Sat, May 19, 12:30-5:30 @JasonMizell1 @heatheryeomd @jennifersdavids @kar_conley https://t.co/fuE5xSjVRw

[Farrell Adkins, MD @FarrellAdkins]

Important advancement in NET care. . . https://t.co/04EjW3ObrX

[National Cancer Institute @theNCI]

The FDA recently approved a new treatment for patients with certain neuroendocrine tumors: https://t.co/UEyO494Uul

[Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine @vtcsom]

Jonathan Carmouche, M.D. and Zhi Sheng, PhD, receive Outstanding Mentor awards at VTCSOM #vtcsom Medical Student Research Symposium.