Surgeons at The Table
Surgeons at The Table is a podcast born out of my journey as a general surgery chief resident with aspirations for a career in academic cardiac surgery, focusing on heart and lung transplantation. Throughout my training at some of the nation's top academic hospitals, I've had the privilege to learn from and be mentored by some of the most influential leaders in surgery. These interactions have ignited a deep passion within me for the art and science of surgery. Reflecting on the invaluable wisdom and experiences shared with me, I decided to launch this podcast to bridge the gap between surgeon leaders and the next generation of aspiring surgeons. Each episode features in-depth conversations with directors, chairs, deans, and presidents who have risen to leadership positions in the field of surgery. I share their stories, insights, and advice to inspire, educate, and empower trainees, young faculty, and anyone aspiring to follow in their footsteps. Tune in to Surgeons at The Table and learn from the wisdom of those who have shaped the beautiful field of surgery.
Episodes
In this episode, I sit down with Dean Amy J. Goldberg, a master trauma surgeon, visionary leader in academic medicine, and a tireless advocate for education and community engagement. She currently serves as the Marjorie Joy Katz Dean of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Prior to this role, she held a succession of leadership positions, including Chief of the Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Divi...
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michael Cripps, Section Chief for Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Trauma Medical Director at the Anschutz Medical Campus, and Chair of the SAGES Committee on Acute Care Surgery. A nationally recognized leader in trauma and acute care surgery, Dr. Cripps brings a wealth of experience shaped by high-impact leadership roles, a robust aca...
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Todd Rosengart, Professor and DeBakey-Bard Chair of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, Vice President for Hospital Operations and Quality Improvement, and a member of the Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center Board of Directors. Dr. Rosengart is the past Chair of the NIH Bioengineering, Technology and Surgical Sciences Study Section, inaugural Ch...
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Martin McCarter, Professor of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Surgical Director of the Esophageal & Gastric Cancer Program, and the Gary, Debbie, and Brandon Mandelbaum Endowed Chair in Melanoma Research.
Dr. McCarter shares the leadership lessons he’s learned over the course of a career spent at the intersection of surgical oncology, research, and acad...
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lars Svensson, Professor of Surgery, Director of the Marfan Syndrome & Connective Tissue Disorder Clinic, and Chairman of the Heart, Vascular, & Thoracic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. We discuss his journey from aspiring mechanical engineer to a world-renowned surgeon and leader. Dr. Svensson shares pivotal moments that shaped his career, the impact of his mentors on h...
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michael Sutherland, a leader in surgery and trauma systems development and Director of the Division of Member Services at the American College of Surgeons. We explore his journey from military service to surgical leadership, discussing how his experience in the U.S. Air Force shaped his structured approach to leadership and problem-solving. Dr. Sutherland shares insights into the c...
In this episode, I sit down with Dean John H. Sampson, a distinguished neurosurgeon, physician-scientist, and leader in academic medicine. As the Richard D. Krugman Endowed Chair, Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, and Dean of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, he has played a pivotal role in shaping medical education, research, and patient care.
We discuss his journey into neurosurgery, the importance of ...
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nancy Ascher, a Distinguished Professor of Surgery and a trailblazer in organ transplantation and surgical leadership. As the first woman to perform a liver transplant and the first female Chair of the UCSF Department of Surgery, she has spent decades shaping the future of transplantation. She has served as President of both The Transplantation Society and the American Society of T...
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Charles Putnam, an Emeritus Professor of Surgery, distinguished Transplant Surgeon, Surgeon Scientist, and Molecular & Cellular Biologist. Previously, he was Chief of the Surgical Service at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Tucson, Chief of the Section of General Surgery, in the Department of Surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, and Program Dir...
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashish Shah, Professor of Cardiac Surgery and the Alfred Blalock Endowed Chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. As a leader in heart transplantation and mechanical support, Dr. Shah has played a pivotal role in transforming Vanderbilt’s heart transplant program into one of the busiest in the country.
We explore his journey from growing up...
In this episode, we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Kathryn Anderson, Professor Emerita of Surgery, former Chief of Surgery at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, first woman to hold office in the American College of Surgeons, and the First Female President of the College. She also led as president of the American Pediatric Surgical Association and chaired the Surgical Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In...
In the first episode of this season, I sit down with Dr. Jordan Hoffman, Associate Professor of Surgery, Surgical Director of the Heart and Lung Transplantation Programs, and a leader in ECMO and pulmonary hypertension care at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
Dr. Hoffman shares how his family's legacy in medicine influenced his path, the challenges he faced during training, and the pivotal moments t...
In this special episode and the season finale, we are joined by one of the most distinguished figures in surgery, Dr. Andrew Warshaw. As the W. Gerald Austen Distinguished Professor of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Warshaw’s extraordinary career has shaped surgical practice, education, and leadership on a national and international scale.
Dr. Warshaw shares insights into h...
In this special episode, and the second-to-last of the season, Dr. John Cameron, the Alfred Blalock Distinguished Service Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, joins us to share the extraordinary story of his career. A trailblazer in pancreatic cancer surgery, Dr. Cameron is renowned for performing over 2,400 Whipple procedures. Additionally, he has mentored more than 41 department chairs acros...
Dr. Joseph Coselli, Executive Vice Chair in the Department of Surgery, Professor and Cullen Foundation Endowed Chair in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Program Director of the Aortic Surgery Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine, reflects on the profound impact of mentorship on his career, the evolution of surgical techniques in aortic surgery, and the role of instinct in the operating room. He shares h...
Dr. Herbert Chen, Professor of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at UAB School of Medicine, reflects on his journey from being inspired by his father, a retired orthopedic surgeon, to becoming a trailblazer in academic surgery. He highlights how mentorship and a pivotal research year shaped his career and emphasizes the...
Dr. Justin Dimick, Professor of Surgery at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and Chair of the Department of Surgery in the University of Michigan Health System, shares his journey to becoming a pioneering leader in surgical innovation. In this episode, he reflects on the transformative role of mentorship in shaping his career, the importance of high standards in surgical practice and research, and the evol...
Dr. Oscar Joe Hines, Chair, Executive Director, and Professor of the Department of Surgery at UCLA, shares his remarkable journey in surgery, from early inspirations to becoming a nationally recognized leader in the field. In this episode, Dr. Hines discusses the qualities essential for leadership in surgery, including emotional intelligence, time management, and the ability to balance professional and personal respon...
Dr. Amir Ghaferi, Professor of Surgery & Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and President & CEO of Physician Enterprise Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin, shares his experience establishing a bariatric surgery program at the VA, and how leadership roles have shaped his career. He dives into his research on quality and surgical care, highlighting the impor...
Dr. Bruce Perler, the Julius H. Jacobson II Professor and Vice Chair Emeritus for Clinical Operations and Financial Affairs in the Department of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and School of Medicine, shares his journey from a middle-class upbringing to becoming a prominent figure in vascular surgery and academic leadership. With insights into his surgical training, mentorship from figures like Dr. David Sabisto...
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