UTSW Surgery

The Baldwin Endowment is a prestigious honor recognizing exceptional leadership, education & service. Dr. Abdelfattah's impact is undeniable: from leading our General Surgery Residency to shaping the medical school curriculum & earning national accolades.

We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Sacha Finn (UT Southwestern Medical Center) and Dr. Neyla Boukhili (McGill University) to our Breast Surgery Oncology Fellowship class of 2026–2027! These outstanding surgeons bring skill, passion, and dedication to the next step in their careers.

We recently celebrated our incredible chiefs at our resident graduation — honoring their dedication, leadership & countless contributions to our medical center. As they move forward into the next chapter of their journey & into their fellowships, we couldn’t be more proud. 💙

Some of our incredible research lab team members from the Center for Organogenesis, Regeneration, and Trauma took their commitment to healing beyond the lab by joining forces for a campus clean-up! From research studies to sustainability, this team knows how to make an impact!

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Dylan Soukup to the Complex General Surgical Oncology team at UT Southwestern Medical Center! A proud match from the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Soukup brings exceptional talent & dedication to the next chapter of his training. Congratulations & welcome to UTSW

We’re proud to share a few recent achievements and recognitions earned by our team in the Artificial Intelligence and Medical Simulation Lab. Swipe through to see what our team has been up to! ⬅️📸

Yesterday, we were honored to hear from Dr. William Turner, who shared insights & stories about his journey from a Parkland resident to a distinguished general surgeon. His passion for medical education has impacted >450 residents throughout his career. Thank you Dr. Turner!

💙 Our incredible Colon & Rectal Surgery Clinic nurses made a big impact at this month’s Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Walk! We’re proud to extend our care beyond the clinic and into the community.

Last week, Dr. Deborah Farr (Breast Surgical Oncologist) & some of our research assistants attended the American Society of Breast Surgeons meeting, where top breast surgeons from across the country gathered to share the latest research, clinical advancements & hear key updates.

As Nurses Appreciation Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to all of our nurses. Your compassion, expertise & dedication make an incredible impact on our patients, our medical center & the future of healthcare. We’re so proud of you all!

Curious about what a day in the life of a researcher really entails? Join Kathryn Naumann, on our Instagram page @utswsurgery, as she takes you behind the scenes of her action-packed day—navigating the office, operating room, clinic, and more!

Last week we celebrated Emily Hoffer as the newest recipient of the Hudson-Penn Award! This prestigious honor recognizes a senior medical student whose excellence in surgery & unwavering dedication to patient care exemplify the highest standards of UT Southwestern Medical School.

Huge Congratulations to Sofia! We are thrilled to announce that Sofia has been awarded the Underrepresented in Medicine Scholarship from the Association for Surgical Education! The competition was fierce this year, and we couldn’t be more proud of Sofia’s accomplishments.

Scalpel meets spirit at the 3rd Annual Surgery Simulation Olympics! Today, our residents competed in challenges like: Running Suture, Robotic VR Three-Arm Relay, Hand-Sewn Bowel Anastomosis, Running Laparoscopic Suture & Robotic Pancreaticojejunal Anastomosis!

Ankeeta Mehta, D.O., was selected for the inaugural UT Southwestern Thrive & Flourish Wellness Grants & Leadership Development Program! This opportunity offers funding, mentorship, workshops & a supportive network—all designed to empower emerging leaders.

Throwback! Can you believe it’s already been a month since Match Day? Swipe through to relive one of our favorite moments of the year! We’re counting down the days until we welcome our newest class of residents—can’t wait to have you with us!

We hosted the 27th Annual Surgery Research Forum & Sparkman Lectureship! Faculty, fellows, residents, students & staff came together to share research. Our keynote speaker was Dr. Kathie-Ann Joseph—Professor of Surgery and Vice Chair for Diversity and Health Equity at NYU.

Last weekend, we hosted the 2nd Pancreatic Cancer Symposium to discuss the latest treatments, from minimally invasive surgery to novel therapies & ctDNA. We were honored to have Dr. Tanios Bekaii-Saab from Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center as our keynote speaker.

Our brilliant researchers at the Center for Organogenesis, Regeneration, and Trauma (CORT) have recently been awarded for their incredible work. 🧬💡 Swipe through to see the honors and the faces behind the breakthroughs! ➡️👏 #CORT

We had the privilege of welcoming Lily Gutnik, M.D., who delivered an insightful guest lecture on “Breast Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges, Opportunities, and Research Insights.” This presentation was part of our Grand Rounds, an engaging exchange lectureship series.