
UAB Surgery
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We are the official Twitter handle of the Department of Surgery at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Birmingham, Alabama
Joined August 2014
The Compassion Closet, which is supported by the Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, has continued to grow its impact since its launch in 2023. The project provides trauma and emergency patients with new clothing at their time of discharge. 💻: https://t.co/FVTWWxqGg9
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Professor @BenjaminWeiUAB has been named the inaugural recipient of the Charles W. Breaux, Sr. and Ann K. Breaux Endowed Professorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Learn more about Wei and the Breaux legacy: https://t.co/dkg0Bzss3D
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UAB Department of Surgery PRISM and FUSSION summer research program participants came together to present their completed research to peers, mentors, and family members. 🔬 ➡️ Learn more about their projects: https://t.co/agiw6HtmZS
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Help us say hello to our new neighbor, the UAB Medicine Rehabilitation Pavilion! The state-of-the-art facility spans 11 stories and has 78 rehabilitation beds. The new pavilion includes a rooftop garden, terrain park, simulated city street, and more! 💻: https://t.co/2IqoyRL04h
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Congratulations to Holly Waller for this well-deserved recognition! 💚 @UABTrauma
Holly Waller, Director of Trauma, Burns & Inpatient Wound Services, has been named a recipient of the UAB VIP Award! 🎉🏥💚Learn more about Wallers' impact on trauma care & injury prevention over her 3 decades of unwavering service: https://t.co/FbCCqQc4SB
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IN THE NEWS: UAB Division of Breast & Endocrine Surgery Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Katelin Holmes recently spoke with FOX 10 News about performing the first laparoscopic, FDA-approved nipple-sparing mastectomy in U.S. Watch the full news interview: https://t.co/0L7vFnvFzt.
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When kidney transplant patients at the UAB Comprehensive Transplant Institute celebrate their first year after transplant, they ring a bell. Kidney and pancreas transplant recipient Ronita Jackson celebrated the milestone and shared her patient journey: https://t.co/jPpoNfmOyJ.
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Congratulations to Clinical Care Coordinator Christy Lundeen, BSN, RN for receiving the 2025 Patient Experience Hero Award! She is highly respected by her colleagues for her compassion, reliability & willingness to go above & beyond for patients. More: https://t.co/vzSyvQC7iH
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Vein disease is more than just a cosmetic concern. It is a widespread medical condition that can significantly affect quality of life, if left untreated. Dr. Danielle Sutzko shares tips on early recognition and proactive management of vein disease here: https://t.co/f9gFccZhjr.
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“I knew what a busy man Dr. Chen was, but he made me feel like I was his only patient," says former UAB endocrine surgery patient Rev. Brian Erickson. “I count myself so fortunate to live in a community with the resources of UAB." Read the patient story: https://t.co/AYLztHO9GS.
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The UAB Cardiovascular Institute has earned the highest caliber of quality accreditation from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons – placing UAB in the top one percent of all U.S. cardiothoracic surgery programs. Read more about the accomplishment here: https://t.co/NmPIqWiB3z.
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The UAB Department of Surgery is honored to announce the appointment of Dr. Aurelio Galli and Dr. Karin Hardiman to the roles of Vice Chair of Basic Research and Associate Vice Chair of Basic Research. Help us congratulate them! Read the announcement: https://t.co/5yb6reK99w.
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Our General Surgery Residency Program welcomes new interns & bids farewell to the graduating chief residents, who are all headed to fellowship training! Meet our new interns and find out where our chiefs are headed: https://t.co/GY7rFN1Prd
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Dr. Kristy Broman, an assistant professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology, joined UAB MedCast to discuss effective therapies for uveal melanoma. Learn more: https://t.co/Lkh03ULLMd
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The UAB Dept. of Surgery is hiring for: Human Resources Partner (HRP) Manager. This person will be responsible for the day-to-day HR management of the Deaprtment of Surgery and serve as a first point of contact for HRP-related updates. ➡️ Apply here: https://t.co/b4F7KMFJ08
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Professor Dr. Rajamiyer Venkateswaran from the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery presented cutting-edge research at the international Heart Failure Foundation conference in India last month. Learn more: https://t.co/d0Fuz0V9Mr
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Congratulations to our graduating fellows from the Trauma & Surgical Critical Care Fellowship! 🎉Drs. Johnson, Norton, Scheuermann & Weiner are starting their careers as trauma surgeons. Learn where they're heading next: https://t.co/9FxeK8x7iB
#traumafellowship #traumasurgery
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REMINDER: Join us for a virtual event highlighting the opportunities available at UAB’s General Surgery Residency on Aug. 7, 2025, from 5-6 p.m. Learn about training at UAB's high-volume Level I Trauma Center! 📱Register: https://t.co/3uy9HU85Eq.
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Dr. J. Bart Rose has been selected as a 2025 O'Neal Invests awardee! He and his co-researchers will be funded by @ONealCancerUAB and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (@BCRFAlabama). Read more about his research here: https://t.co/O5PHEozN34.
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Congratulations to Toria Pettway, LMSW, psychiatric social worker with @UABTrauma, for being receiving the 2025 Social Work Partnership Award!
Psychiatric social worker Toria Pettway, LMSW, received the 2025 UAB Social Work Partnership Award! 🏆 This award recognizes Toria's outstanding contributions to patient care, mental health advocacy & community engagement. More: https://t.co/RD3qDyZ1jG
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