UC San Diego Surgery

The @UCSanDiego Department of Surgery delivers expert patient care, physician training & groundbreaking research. #UCSDSurgery

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"In my 15-year career, I have never met a donor who regretted their decision to donate. Instead, donors describe their experience as transformational."

Read the op-ed by Gabriel Schnickel, MD, MPH: https://t.co/Vzag8nQhtB

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Thank you to Nathaniel Abua for the photos!

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The first @UCSDReimagine Design-a-Thon was a success! Hear these students' solutions to bridging the living donor-recipient gap at the Pitch Competition this Monday!

🗓️June 1, at 4 p.m.
📍The Basement, Design and Innovation Building

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Our May newsletter is here 🌻 Read about our 14th Annual Department of Surgery Research Symposium! Plus, new trends in bariatric surgery, cancer research fundraisers, a conversation with Ian Glenn, MD, and more!

https://t.co/0ZYF0wih2p

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#UCSDHealth performed San Diego County’s first lung transplant in a patient living with #HIV marking a major milestone in expanding access to advanced #transplant care and redefining what’s possible for patients with complex conditions.

https://t.co/YtWbqEnaEq

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Extra, extra! Read about the 14th Annual Department of Surgery Research Symposium in the new article on UC San Diego Today. #UCSDSurgery #SurgicalScience

https://t.co/FQRfb04Bd4

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Jeffery Reeves, MD, Nicholas Neel, MD, and Ruth Laverde, MD, were featured in an @ASBMS article about GLP-1 use. Read about their research on the rise of GLP-1 medications and the reduction of bariatric surgeries:
https://t.co/C0SbHMDCpl

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"I loved training in the environment where all the attendings inspired me and shared their tips and techniques. I’ve incorporated all that I learned into how I operate and teach." — Katherine Lee, MD, MS, on her top-notch training at #UCSDSurgery.

https://t.co/rSQyGbsAFl

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This #MemorialDay, we honor and remember the brave service members who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, selflessness and dedication continue to inspire us as we care for our community with compassion and excellence. #UCSDHealth 🇺🇸

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“Being able to recuperate and find other activities that are equally enriching makes it more invigorating for me to come back to work each day.” — Theodore Welling, MD #UCSDSurgery #HumansofSurgery

https://t.co/VhL5D0kBgB

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The 14th Annual Department of Surgery Research Symposium brought together clinical, translational and engineering minds — all with a coastal backdrop. Dive into the highlights from an inspiring day of discovery. 🌊🥽

#UCSDSurgery #SurgicalScience #SurgicalInnovation

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In honor of World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day, we spoke to Benjamin Abbadessa, MD, associate professor in the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, about his role in IBD treatment. #UCSDSurgery #WorldIBDDay

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Impactful research, outstanding patient care, state-of-the-art training programs and beautiful beaches... what more could you ask for? 🩺🏖️ #UCSDSurgery

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Yesterday, we held our 14th Annual #UCSDSurgery Research Symposium! The night included 101 presentations and a thoughtful talk on recent pediatrics research by David Hackam, MD, PhD.

A huge thank you to all of our presenters and attendees!

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The Department of Surgery wishes our nurses a happy National Nurses Week! Our nurses are vital to our work, both in and out of the operating room. Our department could not function without them. Thank you for all that you do!

#UCSDSurgery #NursesWeek

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“I’ve now been working in acute care surgery for 13 years. We are a tight-knit group, and it feels like a family.” — Azniv Mattos #UCSDSurgery #HumansofSurgery

https://t.co/VhL5D0kBgB

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“One piece of advice I would like to share with residents is to pursue knowledge in the things that interest you during your career.” — Justin Kang, MD, on how his mentors at #UCSDSurgery inspired his career. #AlumniSpotlight

https://t.co/rSQyGbsAFl

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Listen to Amy Purdy, Paralympic medalist, bestselling author, and double amputee who received a life-saving kidney transplant, discuss her journey with transplantation and how she pushed forward on the REIMAGINE podcast. #UCSDSurgery

🎧https://t.co/pYZetDBikw

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Our April newsletter is out now 🎉 This month, read about advancements in care at East Campus Medical Center, Tom Alsaigh, MD's path to vascular medicine, surgical meetings and lectures, and more!

🔗https://t.co/0ZYF0wih2p

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Congratulations to Dr. Perez!!! 👏

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‼️Today, the Department of Surgery is delighted to reveal that Dr. Sean Perez of @UCSanDiego & @UCSDsurgery has matched into our @UCSFvascular #Surgery Fellowship Program, joining us in August 2027.

From one @UofCalifornia institution to another.

Welcome to @UCSF, Dr. Perez 🥳