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Dr. Eileen Bulger Named American Association for the Surgery of Trauma President Elect

Saturday, November 6, 2021 Dr. Eileen Bulger, Professor & Chief, Trauma, Division of Trauma, Burn & Critical Care Surgery, was named President Elect of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. “I am honored…

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Antibiotics for appendicitis: Study findings finalized

UW Medicine | Newsroom | October 25, 2021 Media Contact: Brian Donohue – 206.543.7845, bdonohue@uw.edu The nonsurgical approach is now an accepted first treatment. An online tool can help patients decide which option is right…

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Dr. Farhood Farjah

American College of Surgeons/Society of Thoracic Surgeons Verification Program in General Thoracic Surgery

Tuesday, August 17, 2021 The University of Washington (UW) Section of Thoracic Surgery is the second program in the nation to participate in the American College of Surgeons/Society of Thoracic Surgeons Verification Program in General…

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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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