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Name, MD/DO + any additional degrees: Brian Fazzone, MD College/University: University of South Carolina Upstate Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville...
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Nature Communications study lays groundwork for new abdominal aortic aneurysm...
Nestled in the wall of the body’s largest blood vessel is a ticking time bomb. If you’re one of the one in 1,000 people diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), that is. Aneurysms, or when...
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Researchers leverage AI to identify sepsis within 12 hours
In a medical field like critical care, where time can mean life or death, a sepsis diagnosis is like the final buzzer. Each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least...
View ArticleUF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is ranked No. 1 in Florida, five...
University of Florida Health Shands Children’s Hospital continued its remarkable run as one of the Southeast’s premier pediatric medical centers as U.S. News & World Report Tuesday ranked it as...
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UF investigators to study possible link between sepsis and cognitive decline...
University of Florida researchers have been awarded a $2.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate mechanisms that could explain how sepsis is related to cognitive decline...
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UF plastic surgery resident focuses on global health as volunteer with...
For more than a decade, University of Florida plastic surgery resident Dr. Haley Oberhofer has committed her time to help others put a smile on their face. Working as a volunteer, Oberhofer splits her...
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World Sepsis Day
According to the Global Sepsis Alliance, 20% of deaths worldwide are associated with sepsis, making the disease a worldwide crisis. For more information on how to identify signs of sepsis, as well as...
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UF Health rectal cancer program earns national accreditation
Obtaining the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer’s stamp of approval is a group effort that requires the dedication of multidisciplinary teams to their work — and to their patients with...
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UF surgeon among 65 esteemed surgeons inducted into the fifth cohort of the...
Christiana Shaw, MD, a surgical oncologist from the UF Department of Surgery, is among a group of 65 esteemed surgeon educators inducted into membership in the American College of Surgeons (ACS)...
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Robotic abdominal wall reconstruction saves time, offers smoother recovery
When all else fails, or is less effective, bring in the robots. Robotic abdominal wall reconstruction is a minimally invasive surgery usually performed in patients who have large incisional hernias....
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UF Health Cancer Center renews national accreditation for multidisciplinary...
The UF Health Cancer Center has received a three-year reaccreditation from the Commission on Cancer, or CoC, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, in recognition of its commitment to...
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A More Normal Life for Luke
Almost 34 weeks into her pregnancy, Megan’s water broke. Panicked, knowing that she was about to deliver early, she was rushed to the hospital. It was not long before first-time parents Megan and Ryan...
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UF Health Shands liver transplant program outcomes show best 1-year survival...
Thiago Beduschi, M.D., chief of transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery, is photographed in the operating room at UF Health Shands Hospital. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Health is home...
View ArticleHigh-tech hospitals are using artificial intelligence in patient care.
Doctors at the University of Florida Health Center are using artificial intelligence to help monitor their patients. The findings will help them develop algorithms that will soon provide real-time...
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UF Health Shands lung transplant program best in Florida, nationally ranked
The UF Health lung transplant program outcomes establish it as best in Florida, top five across the country, according to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, SRTR. Per the January 2023...
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Beach baby: UF Health Congenital Heart Center gives young Riley chance for an...
At first, it felt like the end of the world. Then, together, they rebuilt it. When Erin found out her daughter, Riley, was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), her family’s vision of...
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UF Vascular Surgery Fellow’s road to recovery following flu, ECMO
When Chris Jacobs came down with the flu, he was running 30 miles per week, plus strength training. Chris Jacobs, MD, embraces his son during his Walk of Honor. The 31-year-old UF Department of Surgery...
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People of the Month: January 2023
Every month, we highlight those in our department who have gone above and beyond in their day-to-day. Take a look at our peer submissions for the month of January below! Faculty of the Month: Martin...
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Match Day 2023
Join us in welcoming our new trainees! We’re excited to work with these new additions to our UF Department of Surgery.
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People of the Month: February 2023
Every month, we highlight those in our department who have gone above and beyond in their day-to-day. Take a look at our peer submissions for the month of February below! Faculty of the Month: Jessica...
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People of the Month: March 2023
Every month, we highlight those in our department who have gone above and beyond in their day-to-day. Take a look at our peer submissions for the month of March below! Faculty of the Month: George...
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Q&A: Brianne Sullivan, Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow
Plastics and Reconstructive surgery fellow Brianne Sullivan PGY2 Q: What made you consider UF for your fellowship training? A: It was multi-factorial. One reason that really appealed to me,...
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Letter from the Chair
In my role as a chair, as well as a vascular surgeon, I find myself learning more each year — learning what makes a great partner, parent, surgeon and leader. As we reflect on this quarter’s many...
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Randy Reborn: Friend’s organ donation gives the gift of time
Once upon a time, a clownfish donated a kidney to an anemone. Well, that’s not quite right. But as far as symbiotic relationships go, an editor and a photographer are pretty close. A seasoned editor...
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Report from the field: Global surgery elective in Rwanda
The UF Department of Surgery’s Global Surgery Program offers international resident rotations as approved by the ACGME and the RRC. Residents can count cases for approved rotations. Read about...
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Q&A: D.J. Darden, General Surgery Resident
General Surgery Resident D.J. Darden PGY4 Q: What made you want to be a surgeon? I originally thought I wanted to do gynecology, but then I did my first trauma rotation. Getting that critical care...
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Motherhood in the OR: A new generation of surgeons navigates their two loves
“The biggest piece of advice that I could give anyone who is considering surgery and being a mom is that it’s doable, but that finding a means of support, of community, is key,” said Kelly Herremans,...
View ArticleStudy shows alternative to amputation for patients with peripheral artery...
For patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia, or CLTI, a form of severe vascular disease, amputation is a common treatment option. When the arteries that carry blood to the lower leg and foot...
View ArticleUF Health Cancer Center achieves National Cancer Institute designation
The University of Florida Health Cancer Center has received prestigious designation from the National Cancer Institute, or NCI, and joins the ranks of the country’s most distinguished cancer centers,...
View ArticleUF Health Shands Transplant Center programs among nation’s Liver transplant...
With patient outcomes in the nation’s top 10%, the UF Health Shands Transplant Center is once again Florida’s foremost destination for transplants. As of July 2023, five organ transplant types...
View ArticleNCI grant supports study of imaging surveillance strategies to optimize lung...
Follow-up with computed tomography (CT) imaging surveillance after curative-intent therapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can be life-saving if it detects early recurrence or second...
View ArticleAAST awards Dr. Letitia Bible scholarship to study link between gut...
The intestinal microbiome is involved in bidirectional communication with the brain and undergoes significant changes following traumatic brain injury (TBI) as well as following stress.
View ArticleOperating room cost quality project seeks to optimize use of surgical...
Despite a push for sustainability and mindful use of surgical resources across the profession, operating rooms can contribute up to 70% of total hospital waste. By designing a targeted intervention...
View ArticleUF Health Shands Burn Reconstruction Program pioneers a new kind of...
First, they save a life. Then, they do their best to make it a good one. For physicians and providers at the UF Health Shands Burn Center, ensuring a patient survives the incident that led to their...
View ArticleFollowing CUSP training, ICU experts address malnutrition prevention
For patients in the ICU who waver between life and death, adhering to necessary — and rigorous — medical treatment plans is a priority. But occasionally, between the frequent movements and different...
View ArticlePatient education video saves cardiac surgery patients time, questions
A patient’s postoperative length of stay is dependent on many factors — treatment complexity, resources, patient characteristics and more. Now, Melinda Phillips, APRN, and team are turning towards...
View ArticleUF Aortic Disease Center dysphagia project collaboration spearheads R01 grant
Among the possible complications for most cardiac surgical procedures, dysphagia, or trouble swallowing, is one of the most common. The condition can affect patient nutrition, lead to dehydration, and...
View ArticleDiverticulitis trial looks to optimize disease care, improve patient quality...
For the past several decades, the standard of care for patients with uncomplicated diverticulitis included early elective surgery with the goal of averting the need for an emergency procedure and...
View ArticleNew bariatric surgery guidelines promise preventative care, long-term benefits
For patients with severe obesity and related health issues, like diabetes and advanced cardiovascular disease, bariatric surgery is an increasingly popular option. Now, new guidelines are recommending...
View ArticleAmerican College of Surgeons awards division of pediatric surgery trauma...
Currently, the American College of Surgeons possesses a number of different verification processes to recognize exceptional patient care. The trauma category contains both adult and pediatric...
View ArticleNew study evaluates safety of outpatient plastic surgery, compares patient...
In a new study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, researchers from the UF Department of Surgery examined the safety of outpatient plastic surgery, providing a more holistic comparative...
View ArticleUniversal genetic testing for breast cancer increases early detection in...
Although national guidelines support the use of genetic testing in select populations, a study published in 2019 laid the foundation for the implementation of universal genetic testing, allowing...
View ArticleStandardizing OR notes facilitates communication across specialties
When it comes to quality initiatives, even the smallest standardization can result in an improvement in patient care. Standardizing operating room notes, for example, is one of the ways surgeons can...
View ArticleUF Health Abdominal Transplant Program leverages skill, multidisciplinary...
As of July 2023, the UF Health liver transplant program and kidney transplant patient outcomes have reached No. 1 and No. 2 in the nation, respectively, as evaluated by the Scientific Registry of...
View ArticleImproving patient-centered outcomes after open and minimally invasive...
Currently, scientific literature on outcomes after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is focused heavily on the technical outcomes of surgery like rates of death, complications and reinterventions....
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UF Health Aortic Disease Center celebrates five years
Led by Tom Martin, M.D., center is launching symposium and leveraging AI tools in health care. For Tom Martin, M.D., the UF Health Aortic Disease Center is built around people. From the center’s...
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A Veteran’s Resilience: An Unwavering Journey to Health
He served his country for almost two decades. Then, doctors from UF Health were able to return the favor. Dick’s military journey began in 1979 when he enlisted, first as a helicopter mechanic...
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Study: Immune system markers may be key for early detection, prognosis...
With a focus on innovation, collaboration and academic excellence, the Sepsis and Critical Illness Research Center aims to develop clinical solutions for sepsis, as well as related illnesses and...
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Acute care surgeon Martin Rosenthal, M.D., named surgical director of UF...
Martin Rosenthal, M.D., an associate professor in the department of surgery at the University of Florida, has been named surgical director of the UF Health Shands ORs. In this role, Rosenthal will...
View ArticleThree UF Medicine programs rank in Top Five nationally for 2023 NIH Funding
In total, 10 College of Medicine programs earned rankings in the top 20 among public universities: biochemistry; dermatology; emergency medicine; genetics; neurosciences; neurosurgery; pathology;...
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