MUSC Department of Surgery

MUSC Department of Surgery provides the finest in patient care while seeking innovative solutions to the many diseases treated in the discipline of surgery.

[MUSC Department of Surgery @MUSCSurgery]

‌In a recent TedxCharleston, Brittany K. Bankhead, M.D., MS, and her husband Brian Kendall, M.D., FACEP shared how communication, teamwork, and leadership skills developed in trauma care can strengthen connections and relationships both inside and outside the hospital. To learn more: https://t.co/ZAKAHl6Z3v

[MUSC Department of Surgery @MUSCSurgery]

Clinical Trails Day was earlier this month, and Surgical oncologist William Hawkins, M.D., described how trials are now introduced earlier in care, giving patients more meaningful options at difficult points in their diagnosis

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Clinical trials at @muschollings are helping shape better patient care.

From more manageable treatment plans to earlier access to new therapies, research is directly improving options for patients today.

Learn more:
https://t.co/fbvBTir5jd

#ClinicalTrialsDay

[MUSC Research @ResearchMUSC]

During Lupus Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting M.U.S.C.L.E., our multidisciplinary team advancing lupus research, from biomarkers to environmental & genetic drivers. Their work is shaping better care & outcomes. Learn more or get involved: https://t.co/ZuvQyugL8u

[MUSC Department of Surgery @MUSCSurgery]

The MUSC Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery showcased its national leadership at the 2026 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting in Tampa. Special recognition to Thomas Curran, M.D., who served as Program Chair, along with faculty Colleen Donahue, M.D., Erin Forster, M.D., Maggie Westfal, M.D., and Cyrus Feizpour, M.D. for representing MUSC on the national stage.

[MUSC Department of Surgery @MUSCSurgery]

We are excited to have Dr. Lamicq join us as a resident!

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We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Melissa Lamicq, whose journey to integrated cardiothoracic surgery reflects resilience, compassion, and determination.

Read her inspiring story: https://t.co/YYO1yfjmIj

[MUSC Department of Surgery @MUSCSurgery]

This month, transplant surgeons Dr. Nagaraju and Dr. Baliga celebrated Mother’s Day with a very special mother-daughter. Just days before Mother’s Day, Terrice received a kidney from her mother, Denise, at MUSC Health.

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This Mother’s Day, Denise Chestnut gave her daughter, Terrice Bruce, the ultimate gift, a lifesaving kidney donation.

Living donation saves lives.

Learn about living donation at MUSC Health: https://t.co/fGvqOs0q4o

#ChangingWhatsPossible

[MUSC Department of Surgery @MUSCSurgery]

Congratulations to all of our honorees at yesterday's Awards session! Each year we recognize our exceptional faculty and trainees for their outstanding educational achievements, patient care, and research.

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Three heart transplants in 12 hours. Four in one weekend! MUSC Health's Heart & Vascular team continues a historic year after a record 77 heart transplants in 2025, the program’s 1,000th transplant & a new @American_Heart grant. #ChangingWhatsPossible in SC heart care. #MUSCHeart

[MUSC Department of Surgery @MUSCSurgery]

Congratulations to Dr. Abbott!

[MUSC Hollings Cancer Center @muschollings]

We're proud to announce that Dr. Andrea Abbott has been named Medical Director of the Hollings Cancer Center Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) program. The AYA program is a new initiative designed to address the specific needs of teenagers and young adults. Congrats Dr. Abbott!

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At 25 years old, Hayden Braun was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. A rare transplant and a team that refused to give up helped him keep going. Today, he’s back on track to becoming a doctor.

Read Hayden's story on our website: https://t.co/taROwHQah7

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[MUSC Global Surgery @MUSCGlobalSurg]

Two weeks away! Register now: https://t.co/p9eRIDJtNt

@BCMGlobalSurg

[MUSC Department of Surgery @MUSCSurgery]

This weekend, we celebrated the 50th Postgraduate Course in Surgery. We connected with friends, colleagues, alumni and retired faculty. Thank you to our speakers who provided engaging and educational sessions throughout the weekend!

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How a Next-Day Access program improved wait times for first appointment for people with #PancreaticCancer, #LiverCancer and more.

https://t.co/6kAG2Uk1vT

[MUSC Department of Surgery @MUSCSurgery]

We are excited to share with you the latest podcast, featuring Jon van Heerden, M.D. Dr. van Heerden’s career in academic surgery has spanned decades and continents, having trained hundreds of residents in both general and endocrine surgery. Listen now:
https://t.co/dgiJ3Eb9DA

[Kevin Roggin MD @K_Roggin]

Please consider donating to my PanCAN Purple Stride fundraising campaign to help develop awareness and treatments for pancreatic cancer. https://t.co/GUsjFUEPcz

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Today, we joined @DonateLifeSC and @SharingHopeSC to kick off Donate Life Month with an event that honored donors with powerful stories of lives changed through organ donation. 💙 💚

https://t.co/3YplhmEUfz.

#ChangingWhatsPossible #DonateLife

[MUSC Department of Surgery @MUSCSurgery]

Happy National Doctor's Day!
Today, we reflect on the incredible work and positive change our team brings to the community. Thank you to all of the physicians who have helped improve patient care, and to those who continue to teach future generations. #ChangingWhatsPossible

[MUSC General Surgery Residency @MUSCGenSurg]

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MUSC General Surgery Sub-Internship now open on VSLO.

Spend a month with us operating, growing, and getting to know our team.

A 4-week rotation with weekly conferences and hands-on experience.

Beaches, great food, and a charming city to explore! ⛵️

[Gabriella Rasmussen, MD @GRasmussenMD]

Happy in & out of the hospital ☺️ #PGY2