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Dr. Gabriel Aldea Retires

Dr. Gabriel Aldea

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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Dr. Niten Singh New Vascular Surgery Division Chief

Dr. Niten Singh

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 surgery leaders, beginning with Dr. Eugene Strandness, followed by Dr. Alec Clowes, and most recently, Dr. Ben Starnes.

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Dr. Jeffrey Friedrich Receives the 2025 ACGME Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award

Dr. Jeffrey Friedrich

Dr. Jeffrey Friedrich is as a recipient of the 2025 Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. This award recognizes program directors who have fostered innovation and improvement in their programs and served as exemplary role models for residents and fellows. It is amongst the highest honors in medical education,…

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Surgery Synopsis | Fall 2024

UW Department of Surgery 2024 Surgery Synopsis Fall Edition

The 2024 Fall Issue of Surgery Synopsis focuses on philanthropic giving and what it means to the Department of Surgery. We have been so very fortunate over the course of our history to have numbers of individuals who support our mission with their philanthropy. We are profoundly grateful and appreciative of those gifts. The stories…

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