Surgery News
Surgery News
VITALS – UW Medicine – July 30, 2025 We are excited to announce two new initiatives to help support our people, expand patient access, improve outcomes, increase efficiencies, produce cost savings, accelerate research and position UW Medicine for the future. As an integrated learning health system, one of the things that sets us apart…
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Welcome to our Spring 2025 Issue of Surgery Synopsis. I am always grateful for the first signs of spring in the Pacific Northwest. It’s been a rather chilly spring, but nonetheless, flowers are blooming, showing renewal and promise. This issue we acknowledge and are grateful for all the members of this Department and their steadfast…
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Welcome to the Winter 2025 issue of Surgery Synopsis. Several months back, we planned for this issue to focus on collaboration. Collaboration, I believe, is the bedrock of good healthcare, good research, and good medical education. But how does collaboration in healthcare and in our department manifest? I believe collaboration starts with observing a need,…
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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 of cardiothoracic surgery and shaping the lives of countless patients, colleagues, and trainees. His commitment to excellence, compassion, and innovation…
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