Department of Surgery Diversity and Inclusion - An Environment That Embraces Diversity and Promotes Inclusiveness
Diversity and Inclusion. An environment that embraces diversity and promotes inclusiveness.
Department of Surgery Prepare Train Future Generations of Surgical Leaders
Prepare. Train future generations of surgical leaders.
Department of Surgery Discover and Transform Conduct Research in a Collegial Environment
Discover and Transform. Conduct research in a collegial environment.
Department of Surgery Deliver Compassionate and Quality Patient Centered Care
Deliver. Compassionate and quality patient-centered care.

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Dr. Gretchen Schwarze

30th Annual Helen & John Schilling Lecture – Gretchen Schwarze, MD, MPP, FACS

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Dr. Gabriel Aldea

Dr. Gabriel Aldea Retires

After an esteemed and impactful career in cardiac surgery, Dr. Gabriel Aldea announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2024. Dr. Aldea has been an exemplary leader, educator, and clinician, dedicating decades to advancing the field…

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Dr. Niten Singh

Dr. Niten Singh New Vascular Surgery Division Chief

The Department of Surgery is pleased to announce Dr. Niten Singh as the next chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery at the University of Washington. Dr. Singh follows a long line of distinguished vascular…

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Douglas E. Wood MD, FACS, FRCSEd
The Henry N. Harkins Professor and Chair

I'm delighted to welcome you to the Department of Surgery website. I invite you to peruse the many facets of our Department described in this site - our nationally and internationally respected faculty, the nature and scope of our surgical programs, our highly regarded residency programs and our exciting research endeavors that include basic, translational, outcomes and clinical research. MORE

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