Alexa Lisevick Kumar, MD
@alexabeth22
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PGY-4 @MCWSurgery | MD @QuinnipiacU | Boilermaker @LifeatPurdue | opinions = my own
Milwaukee, WI
Joined October 2021
Elevated preoperative HbA1c was associated with increased risks of complications, readmissions, and mortality in general surgery patients, supporting routine HbA1c screening for all surgical candidates, regardless of diabetes history. https://t.co/HarYg1S1Jf
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Announcing the new AAS Councilors for 2026! AAS is pleased to announce the new Councilors who will be representing the classes of 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024. Councilors are elected to a 2-year term and serve on the AAS Executive Council. Learn more about our newest
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Registration is now open for the annual ACS Residents as Teachers and Leaders Course (RATL), April 17–19, 2026, at ACS HQ in Chicago. ✅ Don’t miss your chance to build essential leadership skills and save with the early-bird rate by November 3.
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Don’t miss the upcoming ACS RATL Course, an immersive workshop on effective teaching, feedback, teamwork, conflict resolution, and leadership styles.
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H-1B visa–sponsored physicians are twice as prevalent in rural counties and nearly 4 times as common in high-poverty areas, highlighting the potential harm of rising visa costs to health care access. https://t.co/q5wd4PKtgh
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💬 Viewpoint: New H-1B visa restrictions could mean longer patient wait times and fewer clinicians in critical shortage areas, with international medical graduates playing a crucial role in rural and safety-net clinics. https://t.co/Yrq6Jdhk65
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“Being a breast surgical oncologist is so much more than performing surgery, it’s a privilege and a responsibility that I carry with deep respect.” Dr. Olutayo Sogunro is a dedicated breast surgeon who continuously advocates for her patients and helps them navigate their breast
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This Review highlights that difficult cholecystectomies are associated with distinct patient, disease, and imaging factors, and emphasizes the need for careful assessment, advanced imaging, and adaptable surgical strategies to prevent serious injuries. https://t.co/8Tl3ingxPu
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📢 FACULTY FEATURE: Today, we're featuring Dr. Catherine McManus, associate professor in the division of @mcwsurgonc! Read more about her background and how she got started in research. #LeadingTheWay @ktmac862
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Couldn’t be more proud of this amazing group of @MCWSurgery residents!! A great day of professional development for them at the annual resident retreat!
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Just another reason to be grateful to be training @MCWSurgery #leadingtheway
Let the 3rd annual @MCWSurgery resident retreat begin!! The residents #leadingtheway, focusing on why Leadership Matters.
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The impact of adrenalectomy on metabolic outcomes of patients with mil... https://t.co/Knj8siiovm great @SurgJournal contribution by @alexabeth22 @SDreamMD @tracyswangNYMKE @MCWEndoSurg @MCWSurgery @mcwsurgonc @TheAAES
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High baseline parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels improve preoperative imaging localization and indicate single-gland disease, while low levels increase the risk of multigland disease. https://t.co/kaMlMg6bgq
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Highly recommend this awesome opportunity! 💯
💜FREE COACHING FOR RESIDENTS💜 The AWS Coaching Program supports women residents and reduces burnout. It costs $0 and takes only 3 hours of your time. Invest in yourself this year by applying - only a few spots left for resident AWS members! https://t.co/uNRnpaAUd3
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Can multikinase inhibitors make “inoperable” thyroid cancers operable? This new review by @ClevelandClinic discusses the use of neoadjuvant MKIs (esp. lenvatinib) found to shrink locally advanced DTC, enabling surgery in >80% of cases reviewed. https://t.co/eDR53GfX8w
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New content online: Cardiometabolic and renal benefits of sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors https://t.co/K1rpmzbmzd
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#AudioVisualAbstract : Predictors of #BilateralDisease in Low-Risk Papillary #ThyroidCancer : Histopathologic Insights and Preoperative Ultrasonography https://t.co/Upd7UdailI
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NEW RESEARCH Expert Consensus on the Primary Aldosteronism Severity Classification (EC-PASC) and its Strategic Application in Indicating Adrenal Venous Sampling by Masanori Murakami et al 👉 https://t.co/maWQp3PFwN ESE members free via 👉 https://t.co/CESKhK9o08
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Want to keep operating for decades? It’s not just about #cardio or #liftingweights. The #1 thing you can do for career #longevity is simple… #stretch. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. @GeetaLalMD to talk about surgical #ergonomics. 🔗Listen here: https://t.co/UswwvSNpPB
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This issue - how does medical radiation exposure increase risk of #thyroidcancer? Dr. Dream reviews database analysis @JAMAInternalMed showing cases attributable annually to CT scans https://t.co/qAMTyUHVKi
@SDreamMD #medtwitter #endotwitter #thyroid @EndocrineToday @Medscape
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When was the last time you paused—not just to think, but to feel & act with intention? In our newest #LearningToLead Hack, we share a #reflection habit to keep your head, heart, & hands in sync. 🔗 Listen, follow & share: https://t.co/OWbYm34Y5T
#MedEd #Healthcare #Leadership
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