Herbert Chen, M.D., FACS
Chair, Department of Surgery
Herbert Chen, M.D., FACS, is an internationally recognized surgeon-scientist and medical educator. He serves as chair of the Department of Surgery at The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine and surgeon-in-chief of UAB Hospital. Dr. Chen is the senior associate dean of academic affairs for the Heersink School of Medicine.
Mary McDougal, MPA
Executive Administrator, Department of Surgery
Tania K. Arora, M.D.
Vice Chair, Access & Engagement
Elizabeth Beierle, M.D.
Vice Chair, Faculty Development
Jayleen Grams, M.D.
Vice Chair, VA Affairs
Associate Chief of Staff, VA Surgical Services
Brenessa Lindeman, M.D., MEHP
Vice Chair, Education
Melanie S. Morris, M.D.
Vice Chair, Perioperative Services
Catherine Parker, M.D.
Vice Chair, Patient Experience
Lily Gutnik, M.D.
Associate Vice Chair, Global Surgery
Saulat Sajjad Sheikh, MBBS
Associate Vice Chair, Access & Engagement
Britney Corey, M.D., MACM, FACS
Program Director, General Surgery Residency
Aurelio Galli, Ph.D., D.Sc.
Vice Chair of Research
Karin Hardiman, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Vice Chair of Research
Jan Jansen, MBBS, Ph.D.
Associate Vice Chair, Clinical Trials
Division Directors
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Beck, Adam, M.D.
Professor
Director, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy
Holt A. McDowell, Jr., M.D. Endowed Chair of Vascular Surgery
Director of Quality and Associate Chief Medical Quality Officer, CVIAreas of Interest
complex aortic disease, including aortic dissection, suprarenal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, device development, outcomes research -
Chen, Mike K., M.D., MBA
Professor
Director, Division of Pediatric Surgery
Joseph M. Farley Endowed Chair in Pediatric Surgery
Surgeon-in-Chief, Children’s of AlabamaAreas of Interest
anorectal malformation, Hirschsprung’s disease, bowel management, congenital anomalies, thoracic defects and minimally invasive surgery -
Chu, Daniel I., M.D., MSPH, FASCRS
Professor
Division Director of GI Surgery
Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., F.A.C.S. Endowed ChairAreas of Interest
colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease and anorectal pathology, health care disparities research, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), microbiome research -
Davies, James, M.D.
Professor
Director, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
John W. Kirklin Endowed Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery
Surgical Director, Cardiovascular Operating Room
Director, UAB Cardiovascular InstituteAreas of Interest
adult cardiac surgery, cardiac valvular disease, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, outcomes research -
de la Torre, Jorge, M.D., MSHA
Professor
Director, Division of Plastic Surgery
Bruce F. Connell M.D., Endowed Chair in Plastic SurgeryAreas of Interest
abdominoplasty, aesthetic surgery, body contouring, breast reduction and mastopexy procedures, complex wound healing problems including pressure sores, liposuction, trunk contouring after gastric bypass -
Kerby, Jeffrey D., M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
Brigham Family Endowed Professor in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
Director, Division of Trauma and Acute Care SurgeryAreas of Interest
trauma, surgical critical care, acute care surgery, pre-hospital emergency care -
Krontiras, Helen, M.D.
Professor
Director, Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery
Kirby I. Bland, M.D., Endowed Professor in Surgery
Director of Clinical Affairs, O’Neal Cancer Service LineAreas of Interest
breast disease-prevention and surgical treatments -
Porrett, Paige, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
Interim Director, Division of Transplantation
Director, VCA Transplantation, UAB Comprehensive Transplant Institute
Director, Clinical & Translational Research, UAB Comprehensive Transplant Institute
Vera Hauptfeld-Dolejsek Endowed Professor in Transplant ImmunologyAreas of Interest
Uterus transplantation, VCA transplantation, reproductive immunology, transplant immunology, pregnancy alloimmunization, renal function during pregnancy, living donor kidney transplantation, sex and race disparities in transplantation, transplantation tolerance -
Reddy, Sushanth, M.D.
Professor
Interim Director, Division of Surgical Oncology
Associate Director, General Surgery Residency ProgramAreas of Interest
stomach cancer, pancreas and liver cancers, Wnt signaling