Welcome
The extensive clini
cal services provided by the Department of Surgery are dedicated to the wellness and treatment of adults and children in North Carolina. We specialize in the most complicated illnesses and conditions, and serve as a surgical referral center for patients and physicians from throughout the United States and worldwide. Our faculty, staff, and residents are committed to service and excellence as we provide the best care possible, create new knowledge, and educate the surgeons and teachers of tomorrow.
In great appreciation and respect, I acknowledge the work and dedication of my predecessors, who served as Chairman of Surgery:
| Nathan A. Womack, MD (1951-1966) Colin G. Thomas, Jr., MD (1966-1984) George F. Sheldon, MD (1984-2001) Anthony A. Meyer, MD, PhD (2001-2016) |
We welcome your interest and any questions you might have about our Department.
Melina Kibbe, MD
Colin G. Thomas, Jr., MD Distinguished Professor and Chair
Department of Surgery
- Newsletters
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UNC Surgery Spring/Summer 2018 Newsletter
The latest Spring/Summer 2018 newsletter includes exciting recent events such as David Gerber, MD, honored with the George F. Sheldon, MD Distinguished Professorship, Nathan A. Womack Surgical Society Graduation Celebration and Research Day plus so much more!
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Department of Surgery Winter Newsletter 2018
The Department of Surgery publishes a quarterly, online newsletter featuring the latest updates on our department's clinical, educational, and research developments along with a "Message from the Chair." Join us in welcoming our new team members and stay connected to learn about the exciting accomplishments of our faculty, trainees, staff, and alumni.
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Department of Surgery Fall Newsletter 2017
- Events
- Faculty Talk: Don Nakayama, MD, Professor of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery Oct 17, 2018 07:15 AM - 08:15 AM
- Research - ACS Presentations Oct 31, 2018 07:15 AM - 08:15 AM
- News Collection
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Meet the new Breast Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Stephanie Downs-Canner
Stephanie Downs-Canner, MD, joins the UNC Department of Surgery as an Assistant Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology. She sat down to discuss how being a family member of a breast cancer survivor changed the trajectory of her life, what not making the team taught her and the advice she gives to interns, residents and medical students. Aug 28, 2018
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Andrea Hayes-Jordan Featured on WRAL
Andrea Haes-Jordan, MD, Chief, Division of Pediatric Surgery and Surgeon in Chief of the UNC Children's Hospital was featured on WRAL. Aug 23, 2018
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Michael Phillips, MD, Talks About his Return to the UNC Department of Surgery
Michael Phillips, MD, joins the UNC Department of Surgery as an assistant professor, Division of Pediatric Surgery. He discusses his return to the University of North Carolina, what it means to him to not only treat his pediatric patients but their entire family, as well as how he believes informatics can play a huge difference in a patients outcome. Aug 20, 2018
