CU Department of Surgery

We are thrilled and honored to welcome a delegation from Viet Duc Hospital in Hanoi to our campus! This morning, members of the department of surgery from CU Anschutz and Viet Duc made an international partnership between our two institutions official. #ImproveEveryLife

Vascular surgeon Emily Malgor, MD, FACS, explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment for chronic venous insufficiency, or CVI. To learn how CVI impacts overall health, read more here: bit.ly/46ZhJ3H

You may have seen our post about Dr. Wilson King presenting at RMVS—but did you know his presentation took 3rd place in the Jacobs Competition for trainee presenters? Congrats, Dr. King, alongside the other winners!

July is Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness Month, and we are so excited to highlight the work of Phuong Nguyen, MD, and his colleagues at the CU Department of Surgery and Children's Hospital Colorado! #ImproveEveryLife

The @CUMedicalSchool’s Translational Research Scholars Program has awarded a $300,000 grant to assistant professor of surgical oncology Richard Tobin, PhD, supporting his work on the roles of unconventional T cells in adoptive cell therapies. Read more 🔽 bit.ly/4m0en4E

We are very excited to introduce our inaugural Global Surgery Fellow, Dr. Ton Chi Doan, MD! Learn more about Dr. Doan's background, accomplishments, and current studies here: bit.ly/41vX0Sn

Pectus excavatum, a congenital condition affecting heart and lung function, caused lifelong issues for Roy Hazard. Professor of cardiothoracic surgery Robert Meguid, MD, MPH, performed a Nuss procedure to help him reduce his pain. Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/44RFNCU

Lyla Vreeke was diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, a condition that affects about 1 in 2,500 births. @KOAA highlighted the work of Chris Derderian, MD, and his colleagues at @ChildrensColo as they worked to save Lyla's life. Learn more 🔽 bit.ly/3Iw1sZZ

The inaugural O’Hara Rising Star Trainee at the @CUCancerCenter Katy O. and Paul M. Rady Esophageal and Gastric Center of Excellence is Stefan Marasligiller, MD! His clinical work and research will help foster interdisciplinary collaboration. Read more: bit.ly/3IsPqR9

Our 2024-2025 Grand Rounds Series may be over, but you can continue learning all summer! The past year's featured speakers cover everything from operating room fires to global health justice. Catch up with our Grand Rounds playlist here: bit.ly/3GxlJOc

New research finds that 1 in every 3 appendix cancers is diagnosed in adults younger than 50. Steven Ahrendt, MD, professor of surgical oncology and @CUCancerCenter member, sat down to discuss the rise in younger adults who are diagnosed. Learn more: news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-center/…

Jordan Hoffman MD, MPH, surgical director of heart and lung transplantation, was featured on Denver7 this week, being recognized for his work with patients like Jim Mason. Learn more here: bit.ly/4lHRsee

Joseph Cleveland Jr., MD, was named the inaugural chairholder of the David A. Fullerton, MD, Endowed Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Cleveland helped develop CU’s robotic cardiac surgery program and looks forward to honoring Fullerton's legacy. Read more: bit.ly/3IjRwTe

Wishing you a safe and festive 4th of July!

A look back at the CU Department of Surgery Resident and Fellow Graduation 📸 Happy graduation again to all our fellows and residents! #ImproveEveryLife

Congrats to @AimeeGthePHD, Professor of Surgery & Associate Dean for Faculty Development, on being elected 2025–26 President of the @Surg_Education! Read more about this exciting announcement: news.cuanschutz.edu/department-of-…

We’re thrilled to announce Trevor Nydam, MD, has been appointed Chief of Transplant Surgery and Clinical Director at UCHealth. A visionary leader, dedicated surgeon, and champion for patients, Dr. Nydam continues to shape the future of transplant care. 👏 #ImproveEveryLife

As #MensHealthMonth comes to a close, we’re sending you a friendly reminder to talk to your doctors 🩺 John Dodge PA-C, MPAS, @CU_Urology, sat down with us to discuss men’s sexual health and how paying attention to warning signs can help identify interconnected health issues.

Vietnam Veteran Dennis Dubas became the first to receive a TAVR heart procedure at VA Eastern Colorado, paving the way for better heart care across the region. bit.ly/3ZSLFdD. #ImproveEveryLife #VeteranCare

Jeff Maen, who sings bass in the Sound of the Rockies barbershop chorus, sang “Go the Distance” every day during his stomach cancer treatment at the CU Cancer Center ⬇️ news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-center/…