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At the University of Arizona Department of Surgery, patients are our highest priority.

02/16/2026

Our second monthly health lecture series is this Thursday, featuring clinical assistant professor, Dr. Jehan! Everyone is invited to attend at The Highlands at Dove Mountain to hear Dr. Jehan discuss, “Surgical Management of Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Stomach.”

✍️ Registration (non-residents): please email rchohon@highlandsDM.com
✍️ Registration (residents): online community events portal

02/14/2026

Sutured together by teamwork and a whole lot of heart ❤️
Enjoy (and share) some love from the Department of Surgery!

02/13/2026

We're proud of our general surgery residents who represented at the Annual Academic Surgical Conference this month! Swipe to take a look at their presentations from ➡️

02/10/2026

Join us in celebrating the incredible contributions of our faculty, who will be recognized next month for their unwavering commitment to clinical excellence and mentorship at the Faculty Awards on March 10.

A very special shout-out to Aimee Huston, our Surgery Clerkship Manager, who will be honored as this year’s Outstanding Clerkship Coordinator. We can’t wait to celebrate these well-deserved recognitions!

02/05/2026

Our Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery's new interim chief, Stephanie Worrell, MD, faculty and residents represented at the 2026 Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Annual Meeting, presenting ongoing research.

As the premier global meeting in cardiothoracic surgery, showcases late-breaking research, hands-on education, and unmatched opportunities for collaboration and innovation across the specialty.

01/30/2026

The Department of Surgery was honored to host donors Richard and Jan Highberger at our annual Highberger Award Recipients Luncheon this month. Award recipients shared research progress made possible through the Highbergers’ generous support.

➡️ Swipe to learn more about ongoing research across our department labs!

Donors like the Highbergers play a vital role in advancing surgical innovation by supporting young researchers, surgeon-scientists, and junior faculty. To learn more about ways to fuel innovation, visit: https://bit.ly/4ajRXs9

01/28/2026

The Department of Surgery’s quarterly research meeting brings together faculty, residents, and labs to showcase ongoing research within and across the University of Arizona to strengthen interdisciplinary partnerships and fuel innovation within our academic community.

This quarter, we were pleased to hear from Mario Romero-Ortega, PhD, Department Head of Biomedical Engineering, and Kellen Chen, PhD, Associate Professor of Surgery, as they shared their work and perspectives.

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01/27/2026

Wondering if is right for you? Dive into our current residents’ experiences. 🩺🌵

The General Surgery Residency at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson offers comprehensive training across multiple surgical specialties, robust research opportunities in faculty labs, and a culture grounded in mentorship and co-resident support. It’s a place where you’re challenged, supported, and given room to grow both as a surgeon and as a person.

Here is where you'll grow into the surgeon you want to be.

Learn more about residency life in the heart of the southwest☀️ https://bit.ly/4qJcCvz

01/26/2026

We're thrilled to announce our incoming Plastic Surgery residents: Sebastian Lane, MD, and Ryan Cheung, MD! Dr. Chueng joins us after completing his General Surgery Residency at Huntington Hospital, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, and earning his medical degree from California Northstate University College of Medicine. Dr. Lane comes to us following his General Surgery Residency at Creighton University and is a graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Medicine.

Please join us in giving a warm, Tucson welcome to Ryan and Sebastian!🌵☀️

01/23/2026

The Department of Surgery is pleased to welcome Hasan Al Harakeh, MD, to the Division of Abdominal Transplant Surgery. Dr. Al Harakeh earned his medical degree at the American University of Beirut and completed advanced training at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona; University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and AdventHealth in Tampa, Florida. We look forward to his contributions and expertise in multi-organ transplant surgery!

01/21/2026

Only 2 days left to register for TIPS! https://tipsconference.org/

We’re looking forward to have 's Dean - Dr. Abecassis, Department of Surgery Chair - Dr. Gurtner, and Associate Professor of Surgery - Dr. Erdrich as featured speakers. COM-T students and faculty are highly encouraged to attend for an opportunity to network with industry leadership in healthcare investing, technology, device development, surgical innovation, social impact, and for trainees to discover career pathways across disciplines. We hope to see you there!

01/17/2026

Our Surgical Oncology faculty members are kicking off a health lecture series in the Tucson community! Division Chair, Taylor Riall, MD, will begin the talk series next week speaking on, "Tumors of the Pancreas: Types, Treatment and Maintaining Quality of Life." See you there!

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Tucson, AZ
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http://www.surgery.arizona.edu/

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