ETSU Surgery Department

08/01/2025

500 robotic-assisted surgeries completed! 🎉

Congratulations to Dr. Edward Gray and his team at Holston Valley Medical Center for reaching an exciting milestone, completing 500 robotic-assisted surgeries using the da Vinci Xi system!

This advanced technology enables greater precision through smaller incisions, resulting in less pain, faster healing, and a quicker return to daily life for our patients.

Dr. Gray's dedication and surgical expertise, along with the hard work of his entire team, continue to raise the standard of care for our region. We're proud to celebrate this achievement and the many lives impacted along the way.

05/09/2025

Web description: In this episode of Why I Teach, Dr. Christy Lawson reflects on her journey to the operating room and classroom.

05/02/2025

Kleinman authors study evaluating aging retina
Dr. Mark Kleinman, professor in the Department of Surgery, is the corresponding author of a recent publication in the journal Aging Cell. The study explores the role of histone loss and hypoacetylation in the normal aging process of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells, offering new insights into the complex biology of the aging retina.

04/10/2025

The Surgery Department is pleased to welcome Dr. John E. Hershman to our Plastic Surgery Division. Dr. Hershman's previous position was the Medical Director of Burn and Reconstructive Centers of Texas.

04/10/2025

The Surgery Department is pleased to welcome Dr. Corey W. Iqbal, M.D. Dr. Iqbal was the previous Medical Director of Pediatric and Fetal Surgery at the Overland Park Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. He joined the department on January 1, 2025.

A few of Dr. Iqbal's specialties are:
• Intestinal Malrotation and Volvulus
• Pulmonary Malformations
• Pediatric Tumors
• Ovarian Tumors and Cysts
• Diaphragmatic Hernias
• Branchial Cleft and Arch Anomalies
• Gastroesophageal Reflex Disease
• Thyroglossal Duct Cysts and Sinuses
• Pilonidal Disease

04/10/2025

Each year, a designated committee at Quillen College of Medicine hosts the Caduceus Awards to recognize attendings, residents, faculty, and staff members who consistently excel in medical education.

Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Mannino for being awarded the 2025 M3 Outstanding Surgery Resident Award.

04/10/2025

Each year, a designated committee at Quillen College of Medicine hosts the Caduceus Awards to recognize attendings, residents, faculty, and staff members who consistently excel in medical education.

Congratulations to Dr. Natalie Scott for being awarded the 2025 M3 Outstanding Surgery Attending Award.

03/27/2025

Welcome 2025 Department of Surgery Interns!

03/03/2025

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Hi! I apologize to all of my loyal followers (hi mom) for not writing for a while. Life has been life-ing and I have been alternating between periods of being completely overwhelmed and completely busy in the best way. The last 3 months have been a bit of a whirlwind but somehow it simultaneously fe...

02/28/2025

02/05/2025

Dr. Lawson to speak at Provost's Great Lecture Series
Dr. Christy Lawson, Professor and Program Director of General Surgery, will present at the ETSU Provost's Great Lecture Series at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at the East Tennessee State University D.P. Culp Center.
This lecture series celebrates and showcases the work of faculty recently promoted to full professor at ETSU. Faculty play an integral role in the mission of ETSU through their teaching, research and service, and this lecture series provides them an opportunity to share their work with the broader community.

04/11/2024

A great time was had by all at the first annual Department of Surgery Browder Surgical Alumni Society Meeting held at the Carnegie Hotel and Kiwanis Park in Johnson City, TN on March 23rd. Faculty and Resident alumni who are now practicing gathered to celebrate ETSU General Surgery’s fellowship and Dr. Browder’s retirement. Dr. Browder gave a speech about the history of the department, and Dr. Ward gave a speech regarding international health programs within the department. To conclude the formal program, Dr. Brad Feltis established “The Dr. Isaac William Browder Commencement Endowment.” Dr. Browder was honored by the faculty and alumni for his service of 34 years at ETSU. He became the third chairman of the ETSU Surgery Department at Quillen College of Medicine on March 16, 1990. After this ceremony, a picnic and softball game were held. Katie Kazen and her resident team defeated the great Greg Champney-led alumni team, 16-13. Note, the softball game was superbly umpired by Dr. Feltis and Dr. Browder. A special thanks goes to Katie and her resident team, Mary and Laura for all the arrangements of this wonderful event.