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Chairman's Message
The University of Louisville, Department of Surgery, has a long and proud tradition
of excellence. From its inception in 1837, when the University of Louisville served
as the premier medical training ground for the western frontier of the United States,
the Department of Surgery has been at the forefront of surgical education, patient
care, and research. Continued...
Overview
The Department of Surgery at the University of Louisville School of Medicine has
9 outstanding divisions (general surgery, otolaryngology, communicative disorders,
pediatric surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, surgical oncology, thoracic
and cardiovascular, vascular and interventional, hand surgery), with 77 full-time
faculty members, and 2 residency and 9 fellowship programs, training a total of
77 residents and fellows. Among 123 US medical schools ranked, our Department
of Surgery is in the top 30% in NIH funding, totaling over $2M.
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Department of Surgery News
Dr. Matthew L. Williams Receives the Richard E. Clark Award from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Dr. Matthew L. Williams, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, received the Richard E. Clark Award from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for his study titled “Aortic Dissection as a Complication of Cardiac Surgery: Report from the STS Database.” The award recognizes the best use of the STS Database for the year and was presented at the annual Society of Thoracic Surgeons meeting in Ft. Lauderdale on Monday, Jan. 25. Read more about Dr. Williams's award.
Dr. Glen A. Franklin Named the Region 11 Donation Champion
Dr. Glen A. Franklin, Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of General Surgery, was named the Region 11 Donation Champion for outstanding work in the field of organ donation at the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Organ Donation Collaborative meeting in Dallas. There are only 11 Donation Service Area Regions, and Region 11 includes most of the southeastern USA. Read more about Dr. Franklin's organ donation award.
Dr. Michael Marvin Named Chief of the Division of Transplantation
Dr. Michael Marvin, Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Transplantation, has been named Chief of the Division. He also is Director of Liver Transplantation at Jewish Hospital and at the University of Louisville.
Under his guidance, the Liver Transplant Program set a record for the state of Kentucky with 54 liver transplants performed in 2009. No program in the state has ever performed this many transplants. Read more about Dr. Marvin and the Transplant Program.
Dr. Tobin Named President-elect of Kentucky Medical Association
Dr. Gordon R. Tobin, Professor of Surgery in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, has been named 2009-2010 President-elect of the Kentucky Medical Association, a professional organization for physicians throughout the Commonwealth. The KMA works on behalf of physicians and the patients they serve to ensure the delivery of quality, affordable healthcare. Members of the KMA share a mission of commitment to the profession and service to the citizens of this Commonwealth that extends across rural and urban areas. Dr. Tobin served as Vice Chairman of the KMA Board of Trustees in 2008-2009.
Dr. Galandiuk Named President-elect of Society of Pelvic Surgeons
Dr. Susan Galandiuk, colorectal surgeon, has been named President-elect of the Society of Pelvic Surgeons.
Alumni Dr. David W. Retterbush has recently been appointed to the Georgia State Medical Board
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Alumni Dr. David W. Retterbush has recently been appointed to the Georgia State Medical Board by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue. Dr. Retterbush is a private practice general surgeon in Valdosta and is on active staff at South Georgia Medical Center, where he previously served as chief of staff and chairman of the Department of Surgery. He is a fellow with the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the Southeastern Surgical Congress. Dr. Retterbush is a charter member of the American Society of General Surgeons and the Georgia Society of General Surgeons. Dr. Retterbush completed his General Surgery residency at UofL in 1982.
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Dr. Timir Banerjee will receive 2010 Humanitarian Award
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Dr. Timir Banerjee, close friend of the Department of Surgery for numerous years, will receive the 2010 Humanitarian Award from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. The Humanitarian Award is one of the highest honors bestowed by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and recognizes the extraordinary work Dr. Banerjee has done. It will be presented to Dr. Banerjee during the AANS 2010 Annual Meeting May 1 - 5 in Philadelphia.
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Dr. Jason W. Smith Awarded Prestigious Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma Research Scholarship
Dr. Jason W. Smith, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, has been awarded the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma Research Scholarship sponsored by Wyeth Laboratories for the 2010 academic year. This prestigious award is selected nationally from more than 50 applicants. Read more about Dr. Smith's award.
Dr. Susan Galandiuk Named Honorary Professor at Barts & London School of Medicine and Dentistry
Dr. Susan Galandiuk, Professor of Surgery, has been recommended and approved as Honorary Professor of Translational Surgical Research in the Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular Science, within Barts & London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London. September 7, 2009 through September 6, 2011.
Department of Surgery Physicians Named "Top Docs" by their peers
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Several Department of Surgery physicians were named “Top Docs” in their specialty
as voted upon by their peers, according to Louisville Magazine. Read more about the Department's Top Docs.
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Department's Surgical Practice is in the TOP 10 PERCENT in Patient Satisfaction!!!!!
University Surgical Associates, the private surgical practice group made up of Department
of Surgery physicians, recently attained the 92nd percentile in overall patient
satisfaction. The results were based on Press Ganey’s patient satisfaction surveys
given to patients from January – May 2009. They were the highest earned by a UofL
practice group.
“Customer service is extremely important to us,” said USA CEO Tim Crockett. “We
strive to always practice the Golden Rule and treat our patients as we would want
to be treated if we were in their place. In addition to providing them with the
best surgical care possible, they deserve to be treated with dignity and compassion.”
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