CU Anschutz Department of Surgery
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Cameron Gibson, MD, assistant professor of surgery, was recently featured in People for his treatment of Garan Shaw, a Colorado mechanic who was left with severe burns after an accident at work. Learn more about Shaw's story and Gibson's insights on burn care here: https://bit.ly/3XFJPet
Mechanic Can’t Sweat or Feel the Cold After Being Burned Over 25% of His Body
Garan Shaw is sharing the importance of being 'vigilant' as he’s still dealing with the impact of his accident 18 months ago.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Cameron Gibson, MD, assistant professor of surgery, was recently featured in People for his treatment of Garan Shaw, a Colorado mechanic who was left with severe burns after an accident at work. Learn more about Shaw's story and Gibson's insights on burn care here: https://bit.ly/3XFJPet
We’re proud to share that Robert McIntyre, Jr., MD, has been appointed interim chair of the Department of Surgery, effective January 1, 2026. Our department is honored to support Dr. McIntyre’s leadership as we continue advancing surgical excellence and innovation. https://bit.ly/4a8udaJ
GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Division Chief Robert McIntyre, Jr., MD, Named Interim Chair of Department of Surgery
Robert McIntyre, Jr., MD, has been named interim chair of the Department of Surgery at the CU Anschutz School of Medicine, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
We’re proud to share that Robert McIntyre, Jr., MD, has been appointed interim chair of the Department of Surgery, effective January 1, 2026. Our department is honored to support Dr. McIntyre’s leadership as we continue advancing surgical excellence and innovation. https://bit.ly/4a8udaJ
For Lung Cancer Awareness Month, assistant professor of cardiothoracic surgery Alison Mungo, MD, walks us through what patients might expect when undergoing surgical treatment for lung cancer. #ImproveEveryLife #LungCancerAwareness
November 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
For Lung Cancer Awareness Month, assistant professor of cardiothoracic surgery Alison Mungo, MD, walks us through what patients might expect when undergoing surgical treatment for lung cancer. #ImproveEveryLife #LungCancerAwareness
We are excited to announce our new surgical oncology APP leads, Jenna Kesh, PA-C, and Reed Weiss, DNP, ARNP! Kesh and Weiss bring years of skill and experience to their leadership roles. Please join us in congratulating our excellent new leads 🌟
November 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
We are excited to announce our new surgical oncology APP leads, Jenna Kesh, PA-C, and Reed Weiss, DNP, ARNP! Kesh and Weiss bring years of skill and experience to their leadership roles. Please join us in congratulating our excellent new leads 🌟
Robert Meguid, MD, MPH, professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the CU School of Medicine, performed a robotic wedge resection to remove a cancerous nodule from Sherry Wardlaw's lung. Now, Wardlaw is advocating for better lung cancer screening guidelines. Read more 🔽 https://bit.ly/3M4YU6G
After Successful Surgery for a Cancerous Lung Nodule, Sherry Wardlaw is Now Advocating for Wider Lung Cancer Screening
After Robert Meguidnperformed a successful surgery to remove a cancerous lung nodule, Sherry Wardlaw is now advocating for wider lung cancer screening
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November 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Robert Meguid, MD, MPH, professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the CU School of Medicine, performed a robotic wedge resection to remove a cancerous nodule from Sherry Wardlaw's lung. Now, Wardlaw is advocating for better lung cancer screening guidelines. Read more 🔽 https://bit.ly/3M4YU6G
Thank you to everyone who attended our Research Seminar Series on Friday! We had a great turnout to see Anna Malykhina, PhD, discuss stretch-activated ion channels and Anthony Saviola, PhD, present on proteomic approaches to snakebite envenomation.
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended our Research Seminar Series on Friday! We had a great turnout to see Anna Malykhina, PhD, discuss stretch-activated ion channels and Anthony Saviola, PhD, present on proteomic approaches to snakebite envenomation.
Joseph Woo, MD, will be joining us on Monday for our Grand Rounds, presenting the 20th annual Alan R. Hopeman Lectureship in cardiothoracic surgery. Find more information here: https://adobe.ly/4p7xM5l
November 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Joseph Woo, MD, will be joining us on Monday for our Grand Rounds, presenting the 20th annual Alan R. Hopeman Lectureship in cardiothoracic surgery. Find more information here: https://adobe.ly/4p7xM5l
Throughout her career, Vice Chair of Research Elizabeth Kovacs, PhD, has mentored over 130 people in her lab. For her outstanding contributions to the field, Kovacks was recently honored with the Society for Leukocyte Biology's Legacy Award 🏆 Read more 🔽 https://bit.ly/3XfjdRz
Elizabeth Kovacs, PhD, Receives Legacy Award from Society for Leukocyte Biology
Elizabeth Kovacs, PhD, vice chair of research in the CU Department of Surgery, received the Legacy Award from the Society for Leukocyte Biology.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Throughout her career, Vice Chair of Research Elizabeth Kovacs, PhD, has mentored over 130 people in her lab. For her outstanding contributions to the field, Kovacks was recently honored with the Society for Leukocyte Biology's Legacy Award 🏆 Read more 🔽 https://bit.ly/3XfjdRz
The At-Risk Intervention and Mentoring (AIM) program made a powerful impression at the 2025 HAVI Annual Conference. With presentations led by Violence Prevention Professionals, AIM highlighted its commitment to frontline innovation and community-driven research.
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The At-Risk Intervention and Mentoring (AIM) program made a powerful impression at the 2025 HAVI Annual Conference. With presentations led by Violence Prevention Professionals, AIM highlighted its commitment to frontline innovation and community-driven research.
Join us at our next Research Seminar this Friday at noon! Anna Malykhina, PhD, and Anthony Saviola, PhD, will be presenting as part of our annual series. Learn more here: https://adobe.ly/487Blmi
November 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Join us at our next Research Seminar this Friday at noon! Anna Malykhina, PhD, and Anthony Saviola, PhD, will be presenting as part of our annual series. Learn more here: https://adobe.ly/487Blmi
Big news from the CU Anschutz Department of Surgery! Our Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship has officially been approved and will be participating in the match this year. We're proud to join the ranks of SSO-accredited programs training future leaders in breast cancer care. https://bit.ly/4oyYRhq
University of Colorado - Anschutz - Society of Surgical Oncology
Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Fellowship Program Director: Nicole Christian, MD, MSCS, FACS. The University of Colorado School of Medicine anchors the Anschutz Medical Campus, home to the stat...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Big news from the CU Anschutz Department of Surgery! Our Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship has officially been approved and will be participating in the match this year. We're proud to join the ranks of SSO-accredited programs training future leaders in breast cancer care. https://bit.ly/4oyYRhq
Looking for a job opportunity that provides an analytical challenge in a mission-driven environment? Join our team as the new finance and accounting analyst and reporting specialist! Find details and apply here: https://bit.ly/47OFESq
November 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Looking for a job opportunity that provides an analytical challenge in a mission-driven environment? Join our team as the new finance and accounting analyst and reporting specialist! Find details and apply here: https://bit.ly/47OFESq
We are excited to welcome Kevin P. Lally, MD, MS, for our next Grand Rounds presentation on Monday. Join us at Children's Hospital Colorado to learn more about Dr. Lally's research on congenital diaphragmatic hernias. Find more information here: https://adobe.ly/481ntKg
November 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We are excited to welcome Kevin P. Lally, MD, MS, for our next Grand Rounds presentation on Monday. Join us at Children's Hospital Colorado to learn more about Dr. Lally's research on congenital diaphragmatic hernias. Find more information here: https://adobe.ly/481ntKg
Our Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship matched their second ever fellow, Sudheer Vemuru, MD! Dr. Vemuru completed our general surgery residency program and we are thrilled for him to continue into this new role. Congratulations Sudheer 👏 #ImproveEveryLife
November 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Our Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship matched their second ever fellow, Sudheer Vemuru, MD! Dr. Vemuru completed our general surgery residency program and we are thrilled for him to continue into this new role. Congratulations Sudheer 👏 #ImproveEveryLife
We proudly recognize World Burns Week, a time to raise awareness about burn injuries and promote fire and burn safety education. UCHealth Burn and Frostbite Center had the honor of hosting a group of distinguished burn surgeons from England for a collaborative visit to Donor Alliance and AlloSource.
November 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
We proudly recognize World Burns Week, a time to raise awareness about burn injuries and promote fire and burn safety education. UCHealth Burn and Frostbite Center had the honor of hosting a group of distinguished burn surgeons from England for a collaborative visit to Donor Alliance and AlloSource.
We are so excited to welcome our Advanced Practice Provider Surgery Fellows for Fall 2025-2026! Learn more about the five APPs joining our team. #ImproveEveryLife
November 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
We are so excited to welcome our Advanced Practice Provider Surgery Fellows for Fall 2025-2026! Learn more about the five APPs joining our team. #ImproveEveryLife
We had an incredible time this weekend at the City Park Classic featuring a 5K, 10K, and 1-mile walk for pancreatic cancer research with the @cucancercenter.bsky.social! Thank you to all who came out to make the day such a success 💜 #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth #ImproveEveryLife
November 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
We had an incredible time this weekend at the City Park Classic featuring a 5K, 10K, and 1-mile walk for pancreatic cancer research with the @cucancercenter.bsky.social! Thank you to all who came out to make the day such a success 💜 #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth #ImproveEveryLife
Next Monday's Grand Rounds features a research presentation by Dan Matlock, MD, MPH, on shared decision making and surgical procedures. Join us in the Bruce Schroffel Auditorium at 7am. Find more information here: https://adobe.ly/4nuIFNs
October 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Next Monday's Grand Rounds features a research presentation by Dan Matlock, MD, MPH, on shared decision making and surgical procedures. Join us in the Bruce Schroffel Auditorium at 7am. Find more information here: https://adobe.ly/4nuIFNs
Third-year resident Madeline Higgins, MD, recently presented a qualitative study that explored how breast cancer providers (surgeons, medical & radiation oncologists) discuss sexual health side effects with patients, at the American College of Surgeons. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #ImproveEveryLife
October 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Third-year resident Madeline Higgins, MD, recently presented a qualitative study that explored how breast cancer providers (surgeons, medical & radiation oncologists) discuss sexual health side effects with patients, at the American College of Surgeons. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #ImproveEveryLife
Our annual Staff Chili Cook-Off yesterday was a wonderful (and delicious) success! A perfect way to bond across the department and welcome the autumn weather. Congrats to Alina Rich, MPH, from the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery for taking home first place for her chili ⭐
October 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Our annual Staff Chili Cook-Off yesterday was a wonderful (and delicious) success! A perfect way to bond across the department and welcome the autumn weather. Congrats to Alina Rich, MPH, from the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery for taking home first place for her chili ⭐
Thank you for attending a wonderful Grand Rounds presentation and panel this week! In addition to our panel on the patient experience, talks were given by former professional pitcher Scott Oberg, Max Wohlauer, MD, and Sarah Kabat, MSM.
October 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Thank you for attending a wonderful Grand Rounds presentation and panel this week! In addition to our panel on the patient experience, talks were given by former professional pitcher Scott Oberg, Max Wohlauer, MD, and Sarah Kabat, MSM.
A new device is in use at our department that can help early detection of lymphedema, a buildup of extracellular fluid that is often a side effect of surgery for breast cancer. Assistant professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery Katie Egan, MD, explains 🔽 https://bit.ly/3WNdkuj
New Device and Surgical Techniques Help CU Surgeons Diagnose and Treat Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery
A new device and surgical techniques help CU surgeons diagnose and treat lymphedema after breast cancer surgery.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
A new device is in use at our department that can help early detection of lymphedema, a buildup of extracellular fluid that is often a side effect of surgery for breast cancer. Assistant professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery Katie Egan, MD, explains 🔽 https://bit.ly/3WNdkuj
Congratulations to Nick Teman, MD, on his induction into the Eighth Cohort of the American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators. This prestigious recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to surgical education and lifelong commitment to advancing the field.
October 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Congratulations to Nick Teman, MD, on his induction into the Eighth Cohort of the American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators. This prestigious recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to surgical education and lifelong commitment to advancing the field.
Ahmad Hider, MD, a surgery resident at CU Anschutz, is calling for change. In JAMA Surgery, he outlines how better labeling and documentation could protect patients from mesh-related complications. https://bit.ly/3WQHKff
Surgery Resident Advocates for Improved Hernia Mesh Procedures in JAMA Surgery Viewpoint Article
Ahmad Hider, MD, offers his take on draft guidance for surgical mesh labeling recently issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Ahmad Hider, MD, a surgery resident at CU Anschutz, is calling for change. In JAMA Surgery, he outlines how better labeling and documentation could protect patients from mesh-related complications. https://bit.ly/3WQHKff
After being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, Laura Roberts joined Live By Living, a nonprofit that provides no-cost retreats and hikes for cancer patients. Associate professor Christodoulos Kaoutzanis, MD, performed a successful revision surgery for Roberts. Read more 🔽 https://bit.ly/4hltIvD
Move to CU Meant a New Outlook — and Look — for Breast Cancer Patient Laura Roberts
Breast cancer patient Laura Roberts moved her care to CU where among the care she received was a breast revision surgery with Christodoulos Kaoutzanis, MD.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
After being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, Laura Roberts joined Live By Living, a nonprofit that provides no-cost retreats and hikes for cancer patients. Associate professor Christodoulos Kaoutzanis, MD, performed a successful revision surgery for Roberts. Read more 🔽 https://bit.ly/4hltIvD