Surgery News
Surgery News
A typical working day in cardiac transplant surgery often begins before the day officially starts. Late the night before, the pager sounds—sharp and unmistakable. A donor offer has come in. Even after years in transplant surgery, that moment commands full attention. It signals that somewhere a family is experiencing profound loss, and somewhere else a…
UW Medicine is proud to celebrate a major milestone in academic and clinical leadership: Dr. Christopher Burke, Associate Professor, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, has been appointed to the Jeffrey and Korynne Wright Family Endowed Chair in Aortic Surgery. Endowed chairs represent one of the highest honors in medicine—recognizing excellence while advancing discovery, education, and patient…
The Spring issue of Surgery Synopsis 2026 is published in April, the “National Donate Life Month.” We honor people who have given the gift of life to others and the healthcare professionals who make that gift a reality. It is a team that makes the miracle of transplantation possible. From donors to the agencies and…
In this issue of Surgery Synopsis, we focus on the impact of philanthropy in education and research within the Department of Surgery—and why your support matters now more than ever.