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UK welcomes a specialist in general and endocrine surgery to its faculty
The University of Kentucky’s Department of Surgery will be welcoming several new surgeons to its faculty throughout most of the summer and fall of 2017. One of the most recent to join is Dr. Reese W. Randle, a...
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Posted - Aug 14Read More
Department of Surgery announces faculty promotions
Faculty promotions for 2017 at the University of Kentucky Department of Surgery were announced on Thursday, July 27 by department chair Dr. Jay Zwischenberger. They included the following:Dr. Sandra...
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Posted - Aug 4Read More
UKnow: Pediatric heart surgery at Kentucky Children's Hospital begins with new case
By Kristi LopezLink to Original Story in UKnowLEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 4, 2017) ̶ Today 5-month-old Magdalen Wilson is a peaceful baby who watches her brothers and sisters play around her. But just a few months...
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UK HealthCare, Cincinnati Children’s Begin Pediatric Heart Surgery Program
Physicians with the UK HealthCare and Cincinnati Children’s Joint Pediatric Heart Surgery Program discussed the new program’s progress and success in providing advanced specialty care at Kentucky Children’s...
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Posted - Aug 4Read More
Two from Department of Surgery accept new positions
Lee Carol Greenwell dedicated 15 years of service to the University of Kentucky’s Division of General Surgery, and nearly two decades to the University of Kentucky; she has accepted a position outside the...
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Posted - Jul 21Read More
General Surgery residents name 2017 award honorees
During the annual General Surgery Resident Roast last June, the resident classes named the following faculty and residents for 2017 awards.AwardHonoreeBobby C. Powell Award Bobby Powell was a highly respected...
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Posted - Jul 20Read More
Dr. Cartwright earns runner-up finish in 2017 ICS research competition
Dr. Tessa Cartwright, chief fellow in the University of Kentucky’s division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, took second place honors in the 2017 Research Scholarship Competition sponsored by the International...
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Posted - Jul 18Read More
UK welcomes new member to Surgical Oncology team
In late July, Dr. Michael J. Cavnar commenced his clinical practice in Surgical Oncology and General Surgery as a faculty member with the University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center and the Department of...
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Posted - Jul 17Read More
New Vascular Surgeon to begin practice at end of July
The University of Kentucky’s Department of Surgery is pleased to welcome a new surgeon, Sam Tyagi, MD, to its vascular and endovascular surgery faculty beginning in late July 2017.Though born in Canada, by the...
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Posted - Jul 13Read More
In The Loop: First annual Saha Awards recognize dedication to patient-centered care
FROM UK HealthCare IN THE LOOPClick Here for Original Story and SlideshowThe Saha Award for Patient-Centered Care, sponsored by the Saha Foundation, was established to honor health care providers who exhibit a...
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Posted - Jul 13Read More
UKnow: Family and Surgeon Work to Raise Awareness of Cleft Care, Repair Children in Third World
By Elizabeth Adams UKnowThe 20-week ultrasound appointment privileges parents to a sneak-peek of their baby growing inside the womb.First-time parents Anna (Seitz) and Evan Ciannello went into their 20-week...
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Posted - Jun 29Read More
The UK CT Surgery Clinic earns Patient Experience Award
The University of Kentucky Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic earned the Patient Experience Award for the third quarter of 2017. It is the fourth time the clinic has won the award.The award, which is determined...
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Posted - Jun 29Read More
What Happens Next? - 2017 Chief Residents and Fellows
GENERAL SURGERYTamera Cox, MD will practice General Surgery at Carolinas Health Cleveland with Shelby Surgical Associates in Shelby, North Carolina.GENERAL SURGERYStacey Gutman, MD will practice General...
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Posted - Jun 28Read More
Trauma – Acute Care Surgery faculty announce recipient of 2018 EAST travel scholarship
Trauma and Acute Care Surgery faculty present Dr. Timothy Horrell, center, with the annual EAST travel scholarship award. Joining him are faculty members Chris Culpepper, MD; Oscar Moreno Ponte, MD; Andrew...
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Posted - Jun 2Read More
Dr. Kiev is second thoracic surgeon to begin a UK practice in 2017
On May 1, the UK Department of Surgery welcomed Dr. Jonathan Kiev as the newest faculty member in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is the second thoracic surgeon to join the division in 2017.Dr. Jon...
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Posted - Jun 1Read More
Collaboration Creates Innovative ECMO Transport Program
By Laura Dawahare for UKnow (Click to see UKnow article)LEXINGTON, KY. (May 26, 2017) — Technology plays an enormous role in advancing the quality and effectiveness of medical treatment. New technology tends...
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