Tom Shin, MD PhD

immunometabolism & translational bariatrics / @ccfsurgery / @bwhgisurgery / @uvasurgery

[Tom Shin, MD PhD @TomShin_]

BMI and visceral fat aren't even correlated in patients with BMI≥35 (r=0.10, p=0.37).

New in JACS: After bariatric surgery, AI-driven CT segmentation shows visceral fat keeps declining long after BMI plateaus - something BMI can't distinguish from fat.

https://t.co/3tOxroZVDb

[Tom Shin, MD PhD @TomShin_]

Discussed weight loss surgery = metabolic surgery on @29NewsWVIR ! Weight loss surgery is powerful metabolic medicine—reversing diabetes, heart disease & fatty liver, not just treating symptoms.#obesity #metabolichealth
@UVAHealth @UVASurgery

https://t.co/RSAQLXkRCs

[Tom Shin, MD PhD @TomShin_]

"It's all in your head" - one of the most harmful gastroparesis misconceptions we hear.

Back on @29NewsWVIR setting the record straight about this REAL condition with REAL solutions through @UVAHealth's multidisciplinary approach.

https://t.co/wwgW7RHcI0

#Gastroparesis #CureGP

[Tom Shin, MD PhD @TomShin_]

🚀 Historic moment at @UVA! The 1st Clinical AI Symposium is underway, bringing together data scientists and clinicians from across grounds; bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI research and real-world patient care. #ClinicalAI
@SullivanBrynne @AndrewBarros @UVA_CAMA

[Tom Shin, MD PhD @TomShin_]

Thank you @29news for the opportunity to discuss gastroparesis care in our community!
Advanced treatment options are available right here in Charlottesville at @UVAHealth.

Ready to explore your options? We're here to help.

#Gastroparesis #cureGP

https://t.co/MBiVSNHP4Y

[Abdelrahman Ali Nimeri MD FACS FASMBS ABOM FPD MBS @Nimeri_MD]

Of >1000 Semaglutide Rx:

In real life patients lost 9% not 13.9% like STEP10 RCT

18% never filled Rx lost <5%
25% used it <1yr lost 9%
57% used it >1yr lost 10%
Previous SG lost 10%
Previous RYGB lost 13.6%
@egsheu @TomShin_

[Tom Shin, MD PhD @TomShin_]

UVA at Intuitive Connect 2025! @UVASurgery @IntuitiveSurg

[Tom Shin, MD PhD @TomShin_]

New @BjsOpen study using ML models to analyze intraoperative surgeon metrics as predictors of hernia repair outcomes. Proud to show how surgical data science can improve patient care! @YusefKudsi @MalloryS_PhD @UVASurgery @BWHSurgMetab

https://t.co/RiLtWEi5BN

[Tom Shin, MD PhD @TomShin_]

Grateful for incredible support from mentors, partners, and @UVASurgery leadership in advancing this research! Team effort and cutting-edge infrastructure enables innovation and advancements in our field. @YusefKudsi @MalloryS_PhD @bwhgisurgery @AKrishnarajMD

[UVA Surgery @UVASurgery]

Dr. Thomas Shin @TomShin_ is pioneering Artificial Intelligence research to enhance surgical training and patient outcomes—made possible by UVA’s cutting-edge Da Vinci 5 robotic system.

Read more about this groundbreaking work here: https://t.co/FSYBJbOytt

#HoosUVASurgery

[Abdelrahman Ali Nimeri MD FACS FASMBS ABOM FPD MBS @Nimeri_MD]

The science behind limb length in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

https://t.co/1TA4bFD5Ib

[Neil Floch MD @NeilFlochMD]

What happens with weight regain in obesity after it is lost….

[Tom Shin, MD PhD @TomShin_]

Honored by the award; amazing recognition for an awesome team! Congratulations everyone! And huge thanks to @Nimeri_MD for presenting on team’s behalf at #IFSO2024! @BWHSurgMetab @bwhgisurgery

[IFSO @IfsoSecretariat]

The Best Video of the Video Case Reports Session is "Laparoscopic Gastro-bronchial and Gastro-colonic Fistulae Takedown with Roux-en-Y Fistulojejunostomy After Proximal Gastric Sleeve Leak".
Congratulations to the winner, Dr. Thomas Shin.!! 🏆

#IFSO2024 #IFSOMELBOURNE2024

[Tom Shin, MD PhD @TomShin_]

Honored to be selected to present our case report on a laparoscopic gastrobronchial&gastrocolonic fistula takedown with fistulojej after LSG leak at #ifso2024! @bwhgisurgery @BWHSurgMetab @Nimeri_MD

[IFSO @IfsoSecretariat]

The Best video case reports published in Obesity Surgery during the year competing at IFSO 2024 in Melbourne! 📽️💪

https://t.co/2LtDKWm11C
#IFSO2024 #IFSOMELBOURNE2024

[Tom Shin, MD PhD @TomShin_]

@VesaliusCX @Nimeri_MD @bwhgisurgery @egsheu @VesaliusCX Absolutely; this is short term, limited to confines of MBSAQIP. More comprehensive databases and research needed to capture longer term outcomes, including weight outcomes!

[Tom Shin, MD PhD @TomShin_]

Morning run preparing for ⁦@bwhgisurgery⁩ 10k team! ⁦@BWHSurgMetab⁩

[Tom Shin, MD PhD @TomShin_]

@JerryDangMD @ASMBS @matthew_kroh @Drbariatricsx @YungLeeMDMPH @JamesJungMD @AndrewStrongMD Why only a 100?
Just kidding
Congrats

[Tom Shin, MD PhD @TomShin_]

Excited to embark on a new journey as MIS/Bariatrics fellow with an amazing team! Looking forward to learning from their expertise and making a positive impact in Bariatrics! @bwhgisurgery

[Brigham and Women’s General and GI Surgery @bwhgisurgery]

Congratulations to Dr. Sherif Aly for finishing his BWH MIS/Bariatric fellowhip and to Dr. Thomas Shin for starting his!

@SherifAly_MD enjoy your well deserved vacation before Loma Linda!

@BrighamSurgery @Ali_Aminian_MD @egsheu @nime

[Brigham and Women’s General and GI Surgery @bwhgisurgery]

Congratulations to Dr. Sherif Aly for finishing his BWH MIS/Bariatric fellowhip and to Dr. Thomas Shin for starting his!

@SherifAly_MD enjoy your well deserved vacation before Loma Linda!

@BrighamSurgery @Ali_Aminian_MD @egsheu @nime

[Tom Shin, MD PhD @TomShin_]

🔬Fascinating translational study reveals metabolic syndrome's link to accelerated T-cell aging & how bariatric surgery may offer a reprieve! Another link between immunometabolism & bariatric surgery💡🩺 #obesity #bariatricsurgery #TcellAging #health
https://t.co/uyyYwiqYIu

[Tom Shin, MD PhD @TomShin_]

🤖🩺 @NEJM study reveals the vast potential of GPT-4 to transform medicine as we know it! From diagnostics to treatment planning, #AI is poised to revolutionize healthcare. Can you imagine the future of healthcare? #GPT4 #MedTech #InnovationForEveryone

https://t.co/YWOU5v5kRx