Surgery News

by Keith Eldridge, KOMO News—Tuesday, May 30th 2017 A picture of KOMO News reporter Keith Eldrige’s heart (pictured left) taken on May 30, 2015 showed a 95% blockage to his left main artery. It is the area known as the “widow maker,” and almost did him in. With quick action by first responders and the…

Have you ever considered becoming an organ donor but have questions about the process? Alex Rozier spoke to transplant specialist Dr. Nahush Mokadam (pictured left) and Kevin O’Connor, CEO of LifeCenter Northwest and answered your questions. See the KING 5 story posted May 25th on our Facebook page >>

To open June 10 in Seattle; displays to include simulated human body parts, surgical skill-building, instruments By Brian Donohue  |  HSNewsBeat  |  Updated 8:15 AM, 05.22.2017   A new exhibit at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle will showcase UW Medicine surgeons and surgical training techniques at the University of Washington School of Medicine. The exhibition, “Surgery + Innovation…

CTSNet is excited to announce that Dr. Douglas E. Wood,  The Henry N. Harkins Professor and Chair, has been elected to the office of CTSNet President. Dr. Wood previously served on the CTSNet Board of Directors as Secretary and Treasurer; he is a former President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the current President…