A quality improvement initiative at UF Health Shands Hospital has led to a significant drop in the length of stay and readmissions among ileostomy patients. The intervention specifically targets dehydration, a common complication experienced by this group of patients. “From the literature, we know that colorectal surgery…
The University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of surgery recently held its 13th annual Research Day. This year’s Lester R. Dragstedt Visiting Professor and keynote speaker was Scott A. LeMaire, M.D., professor of surgery and of molecular physiology and biophysics; vice chair for research, Michael E. DeBakey Department of…
Bruce Mast, M.D. What’s happening within the UF department of surgery? The short answer is, “a lot.” On Feb. 17, 2017, the department celebrated its 60th anniversary, as one of the oldest in the University of Florida College of Medicine. A lovely gala was…
The University of Florida is among a handful of educational institutions nationwide offering a specialized surgery residency for physician assistants, or PAs. “Students might graduate from physician assistant school and want to practice in surgery, but it’s a daunting prospect. They might have done a six-week surgical rotation during their…
The University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of surgery recently held its 13th annual Research Day. This year’s Lester R. Dragstedt Visiting Professor and keynote speaker was Scott A. LeMaire, M.D., a professor of surgery and of molecular physiology and biophysics; vice chair for research, Michael E.
Mauricio Pipkin, M.D. Mauricio Pipkin, M.D., has joined the University of Florida College of Medicine as an assistant professor in the division of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. Pipkin earned his medical degree from Lutheran University of Brazil, where he also completed a…
Two University of Florida Department of Surgery faculty have been named among the 2016-2017 University Term Professors through the UF College of Medicine. Scott A. Berceli, M.D., Ph.D., is a professor in the division of vascular surgery and endovascular therapy. Philip Efron, M.D., FACS, FCCM, is…
Thomas S. Huber, M.D., Ph.D. Thomas S. Huber, M.D., Ph.D., a professor and chief of the division of vascular surgery and endovascular therapy in the UF College of Medicine, has been appointed to the Vascular Surgery Board of the American…
