The Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago is comprised of seven surgical divisions, covering all fields of modern surgery. We are home to the largest program in non-urological robotic surgery in the world.
The clinical programs are staffed by leaders in their respective surgical fields, and we believe strongly in recruiting and retaining surgeons for their skill in the operating room, above all else. As a result, the department consists of highly skilled surgeons, who regular appear in America’s Top Docs listing, and who hold leadership appointments in national societies.
The faculty is dedicated to clinical as well as academic excellence. Our educational programs include fully accredited residencies in General Surgery and Plastic, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic Surgery. We have accredited fellowships in cardiothoracic, colon and rectal, minimally invasive and robotic; and transplant surgery.
The current research focus for the department is in transplantation surgery, and we have a strong clinical trials unit, basic sciences and Islet Cell programs. The department welcomes new surgeon scientists, and the university as a whole has a rapidly growing research portfolio supported by a strong research infrastructure.
In conclusion, the Department of Surgery is a vibrant and innovative place to be, and I am proud to be leading this group of clinician scientists who each make unique and powerful contributions to the university and the field of medicine.
