Northwestern Surgery

Northwestern Department of Surgery’s official Twitter account.

[Northwestern Medicine Transplant @NM_Transplant]

We are proud to share that Daniela Ladner, MD, was awarded Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine’s highest research award, the 2026 Tripartite Legacy Faculty Prize in Translational Science and Education. This award is presented annually to a faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in research that emphasizes translational approaches, teaching, mentoring and leadership. Congratulations, Dr. Ladner!

[Northwestern Medicine Transplant @NM_Transplant]

Northwestern Medicine is trailblazing innovative approaches in kidney transplantation. Joseph Leventhal, MD, is leading numerous protocols that aim to improve long-term post-transplant patient outcomes through cellular therapy. This approach may offer a better patient quality of life than standard immunosuppressants.

Read more here: https://t.co/KdWBjt5vNw

[Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Institute @NMGastro]

In this episode of Better Edge, hear from an expert panel of Northwestern Medicine surgeons as they share insights on treatment selection, long‑term weight maintenance, safety and the emerging combinations shaping the future of metabolic health.

Stream the full podcast episode here: https://t.co/cmMOQDpoRt

[NM Cardiovascular @NMCardioVasc]

Featured in MedTech Dive, Douglas Johnston, MD, explains how a new mitral valve constructed from a full native porcine valve helps address the challenging anatomy often seen in mitral valve replacement patients. Learn more: https://t.co/MiRAOhBTaY

[Northwestern Vascular Surgery @NMVascSurg]

Congratulations Aboubacar Cherif (our 2025 Pearce Awardee), @karenholab, and authors!

A Comparison of a Customized PAD-Specific Generative AI Chatbot and General-Purpose AI Chatbots for PAD Patient Education!

@JCM_MDPI @LaraLopesMD
@MaggieReillyMD

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[NM Cardiovascular @NMCardioVasc]

At this year’s Cardiac Surgery Town Hall, our team came together to reflect on continued growth, innovation and a shared commitment to patient-centered care.

Led by Douglas R. Johnston, MD, chief of Cardiac Surgery, we recognized continued progress driven by collaboration across physicians, advanced practice providers and nursing teams.

Congratulations to Employee Excellence Award winners Dorothy Fedor, PA-C, and Belinda Rodgers. Their leadership, mentorship and long-standing dedication exemplify the people behind our success.

Thank you to all who contributed to another strong year of growth and impact.

[Northwestern Medicine Transplant @NM_Transplant]

We’re excited to have our wonderful team at American Transplant Congress this month from June 20 to 24 to showcase all of the dedicated research and work being done at Northwestern Medicine. These seven physicians will be giving presentations at #ATC2026Boston — be sure to follow along!

[NM Cardiovascular @NMCardioVasc]

Our Code Aorta program has supported a 130% increase in surgeries since 2018 by connecting referring physicians with a cardiac surgeon and vascular surgeon within two minutes, and enabling direct transfer to the cardiac OR — nearly two hours faster than traditional pathways.

See the feature in Becker’s Cardiology: https://t.co/Xm99w04CZP

[NM Cardiovascular @NMCardioVasc]

Emerging data continues to inform how physicians compare redo surgery versus less invasive options. New research authored by S. Chris Malaisrie, MD, (@ChrisMalaisrie), cardiac surgeon at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, offers important insight into mitral valve reintervention approaches.

Read more on @TCTMD: https://t.co/aZP3l8pSvt

[Northwestern Medicine Transplant @NM_Transplant]

A recent article featured physicians who are redefining possibilities and taking on some of the nation’s most complex cases, including Satish Nadig, MD, PhD. Dr. Nadig was highlighted for pushing the boundaries of transplant surgery, such as using the RAPID (resection and partial liver transplantation with delayed total hepatectomy) procedure and performing the first combined lung-liver transplant for a patient with advanced lung cancer. Read more here: https://t.co/UIBqtdoX4f

[Nidhi Reddy, MD @nidhikreddy]

And congratulations to Dr. Bethke for being an amazing mentor and educator, especially to my fellow co-interns!!

@NMSurgery
#EdelstoneBendixDay

[Nidhi Reddy, MD @nidhikreddy]

Congratulations to Dr. Daniela Ladner for her relentless commitment to research and innovation!

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@NMSurgery @DanielaLadnerMD

[Nidhi Reddy, MD @nidhikreddy]

Congratulations to Dr. Alam!! We are so grateful to have you as a pillar of our program!
@NMSurgery @DrHasanAlam

[Nidhi Reddy, MD @nidhikreddy]

Congratulations to all our amazing resident and fellow educators!!

@NMSurgery

[Nidhi Reddy, MD @nidhikreddy]

We wouldn't be here without our amazing faculty mentors and their continued support!!
@NMSurgery is home to the best! Congratulations to our faculty!!

[Nidhi Reddy, MD @nidhikreddy]

Congratulations to our fellows and residents on their amazing abstract submissions to the 2026 Pearce Symposium!!

@NMSurgery
#EdelstoneBendixDay

[Nidhi Reddy, MD @nidhikreddy]

And can't forget to celebrate our amazing student winners as well!!

@NMSurgery @NUFeinbergMed
#2026PearceSymposium
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[Nidhi Reddy, MD @nidhikreddy]

Pearce Symposium: by the numbers!!
@NMSurgery @karenholab

[Nidhi Reddy, MD @nidhikreddy]

@liggett_md presenting on her findings on the long term effects of TBI!
#EdelstoneBendixDay
#2026KanavelSurgicalScholar
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[Nidhi Reddy, MD @nidhikreddy]

Dominic Vitello presented on his amazing research highlighting ddPCR and ctDNA analysis improving characterization of pancreatic cancers!

@NMSurgery
#EdelstoneBendixDay
#2026KanavelSurgicalScholar