close video
Get flash to see this player
insider - College of Medicine News Resource - University of Florida

Surgery news at the College of Medicine

Memorial scheduled for devoted chief of vascular surgery

By Jennifer Brindise • Nov 10th, 2009 • Category: Faculty in the News, Surgery

Dr. James Seeger’s influence will forever guide us, and his memory will never be forgotten.

UF researchers find triggers in cells’ transition from colitis to cancer

By Jennifer Brindise • Oct 20th, 2009 • Category: From the Lab, Surgery

Studying triggers in cells’ transition from colitis to cancer, UF colorectal surgeon Emina Huang, M.D., has found blocking two hormones could inhibit tumor growth.

Addressing the need for more surgeons

By Christine Velasquez • Sep 25th, 2009 • Category: Guest Column, Surgery

The field of general surgery will face a shortage of professionals in the near future. The UF department of surgery addresses this need by committing itself to help double the number of UF College of Medicine graduates who enter general surgery residencies or surgical subspecialties.

UF-Jacksonville surgery chairman to speak in Gainesville

By Jennifer Brindise • Aug 25th, 2009 • Category: Miscellaneous, Surgery

Speaking as the Robert H. Hux, M.D., Visiting Professor, Michael Nussbaum, M.D., chair of surgery at the UF Jacksonville campus, will discuss robotic technology and minimally invasive surgery.

UF plastic surgery shows off its new makeover

By Jennifer Brindise • Aug 17th, 2009 • Category: Miscellaneous, Surgery

The new UF plastic surgery office touts private feel and central location.

Behrns named chair of the department of surgery

By Karen Dooley • Aug 4th, 2009 • Category: New Hires/Appointments, Surgery

Dr. Kevin E. Behrns, who joined the UF College of Medicine in 2005 as chief of the division of general surgery, has been appointed chairman of the department of surgery.

Cendan named assistant dean for simulation and medical education

By Christine Velasquez • Jul 22nd, 2009 • Category: New Hires/Appointments, Surgery

Juan C. Cendan, M.D., was appointed assistant dean for simulation and medical education at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

A legacy of humanism

By Jennifer Brindise • Jun 12th, 2009 • Category: Surgery

UF surgeons name the first recipient of the Hugh A. Walters, M.D., Humanitarian Award.