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Dr. Melina Kibbe UNC Surgery
Melina Kibbe, MD

The extensive clinical 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

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    MATCH DAY 2020: Congratulations to our New Trainees!

    Congratulations to all of our new trainees! General Surgery Residents | PGY1 Mustafa Abid Wake Forest University Chase Cox University of Alabama Conner Haase University of Miami Christopher “Topher” McCauley University of North Carolina           Sasha McEwan University of North Carolina Hanaan Salamah University of North Carolina Lucas Stone Oregon Health … Read more

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    Nature Science Journal Highlights Dr. Adam Akerman’s Diagnostic Innovations

    Dr. Akerman and his team were recently featured for their groundbreaking work in blood-based detection of aortic aneurysms, a condition that can silently weaken the body’s largest artery and become fatal. Traditional detection relies on CT scans, which are costly and expose patients to ionizing radiation. Akerman’s team has developed a novel approach that combines … Read more

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    Healing Beyond the Operating Room: Dr. Clara Lee Featured in New York Magazine’s “The Cut”

    We’re proud to see Dr. Clara Lee, Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the UNC School of Medicine, featured in New York Magazine’s article “The Relentless Quest for a Breast.” Dr. Lee shares her expert insight on the complexity of breast reconstruction following mastectomy — a procedure that holds great promise for restoring quality … Read more

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    Dr. Chirag Desai Named George F. Sheldon Professor 

      We are delighted to announce that  Dr. Chirag Desai, MD, FACS has been appointed as the George F. Sheldon, MD Professor in the Department of Surgery. This distinguished honor, approved by the UNC Board of Trustees, recognizes Dr. Desai’s exceptional contributions to surgical innovation, leadership, and patient care. A renowned expert in complex liver and pancreatic … Read more