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At the University of Arizona Department of Surgery, patients are our highest priority.

10/30/2025

Our General Surgery residents traded scalpels for carving tools! 🎃 With the beautiful Arizona fall weather finally here, residents enjoyed some time out of the OR and outdoors, showing off their creativity (and steady hands) and getting into the Halloween spirit!

10/29/2025

It takes a community to raise a leader. Join our faculty this Saturday, Nov. 1st, as the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona challenge us to go beyond our limits! Learn more and sign up here: https://loom.ly/lNXARaQ

In partnership with Over the Edge, community members are invited to rappel down a building in an exciting and safe environment. Can't make it? Consider donating! Every dollar you raise for Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona through Over the Edge isn't just a donation; it's an investment in a girl's future.

In an increasingly isolated world, girls need opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow into strong young women. Girl Scouts provides these crucial real-world connections, whether through a team-building swimming at camp, a community service project, or a STEM workshop. Your fundraising efforts directly provide these opportunities, creating a foundation for the resilience and leadership needed in the decades to come.

When you "go Over the Edge," you’re doing more than conquering a fear; you're building a network of support that will lift a girl up.

10/28/2025

We are seeking a distinguished leader to serve as Chief of the Division of General Surgery, driving excellence in clinical care, education, and research within a collaborative and innovative environment. Apply now! https://bit.ly/4odf7Fn

10/23/2025

Our Fetal Surgery team hosted the second annual Fetal Reunion with more than 100 guests, celebrating 23 patients in a heartwarming gathering of connection and care. Families from across the Southwest — including Sierra Vista, Phoenix, Mexico and surrounding areas — reunited with the medical teams and providers who supported them both prenatally and after delivery.

Kenneth Liechty, MD, division chief of pediatric and fetal surgery; neonatal nurse practitioner Angelina Price, NNP; Alison Flynn Gaffney, CEO of Banner — University Medical Center Tucson and South Campus; and Cathy Pierce, associate vice president of the Women, Infant and Pediatric Service Line, joined other fetal care providers to honor these special patients and families.

We’re deeply grateful to our entire Fetal Surgery team for their exceptional care and dedication to patients and families!

10/21/2025

The Gurtner Lab's study, "Targeting circulating mechanoresponsive monocytes and macrophages to reduce fibrosis," was published today in Nature Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Chen and his team explore how mechanical forces influence immune cell behavior to determine whether healing proceeds toward regeneration of fibrosis.

Targeting these “mechanoresponsive” cells could open the door to new treatments that prevent or even reverse fibrosis, the buildup of scar tissue that can lead to organ failure and disfigurement — a condition responsible for nearly half of all deaths in developed countries.

Congratulations to the entire team at on your publication! To read more about the study, visit: https://bit.ly/4ovLS00

10/18/2025

Don’t miss out on the 2025 Lung, Chest Wall, and Esophageal CME Symposium!🫁
Register now before it’s too late! https://uarizona.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=50369

A one-day CME event bringing together experts in thoracic surgery, pulmonology, and oncology to share the latest breakthroughs in lung, chest wall, and esophageal care. Stay at the forefront of innovation and gain practical insights you can bring straight to patient care.

🗓 Saturday, October 25, 2025
📍 Arizona Inn | 2200 E. Elm St., Tucson, AZ
🕢 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

10/18/2025

Don’t miss out on the 2025 Lung, Chest Wall, and Esophageal CME Symposium!🫁 Register now before it’s too late! https://uarizona.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=50369

A one-day CME event bringing together experts in thoracic surgery, pulmonology, and oncology to share the latest breakthroughs in lung, chest wall, and esophageal care. Stay at the forefront of innovation and gain practical insights you can bring straight to patient care.

🗓 Saturday, October 25, 2025
📍 Arizona Inn | 2200 E. Elm St., Tucson, AZ
🕢 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

10/13/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the importance of early detection and listening to your body. 💗

Nova Foster, MD, FACS, Clinical Professor of Surgery and Medical Director of the Breast Program at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and the University of Arizona Cancer Center, reinforces the message: “No matter your age - If you feel something abnormal, get it checked out.”

Tucson mom Michaela Moreno Luna, a patient at the University of Arizona Cancer Center, was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer while pregnant and courageously underwent nine rounds of chemotherapy during her pregnancy. Today, she’s part of the Cancer Survivorship Program, which helps patients rebuild physical and emotional strength after treatment.

To learn more about Michaela’s story and about the Breast Program at the University of Arizona department of surgery: https://www.kold.com/2025/10/09/tucson-mom-battles-breast-cancer-while-pregnant-shares-story-awareness-month/

10/10/2025

You're Invited!! This comprehensive one-day CME symposium is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the latest advancements in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of lung, chest wall, and esophageal diseases. This year's agenda features expert-led presentations, interactive panel discussions, and opportunities for peer-to-peer engagement.

This symposium aims to equip providers with practical knowledge and cutting-edge updates that can be directly applied to patient care. It is ideal for thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, internists, and all allied healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with thoracic and upper gastrointestinal conditions.

For registration and more information: https://bit.ly/471HQ8w

10/09/2025

Applause for our Amazing APPs! 👏 Pediatric Surgery’s Angelina Price, NNP-BC, and Trauma Surgery’s Brittney Alexander, MPAP, PA-C, have received the National APP Award for Excellence in Clinical Care from Banner Health—a prestigious honor recognizing advanced practice providers who demonstrate exceptional patient care and clinical leadership.

Both were nominated by their peers for their compassionate commitment to patients, collaboration across multispecialty teams, and outstanding leadership in their respective roles. We thank Angelina and Brittney for their hard work, dedication, and the excellence they bring to our patients and teams every day!

10/01/2025

Double the 'Steves,' double the talent in Pediatric Surgery!

We’re excited to welcome Stephen Niemiec, MD, and Steven Scoville, MD, PhD, to the Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery.

Dr. Niemiec trained at UC San Diego and Johns Hopkins, where he earned national recognition for his excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research. His expertise includes complex congenital anomalies, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and neonatal surgical care.

Dr. Scoville completed his MD-PhD and residency at The Ohio State University and fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. His clinical focus includes minimally invasive surgery and pediatric surgical oncology, and his research explores new strategies to improve immunotherapy for pediatric solid tumors.

Together, Drs. Niemiec and Scoville bring exceptional skill, innovative research, and a passion for caring for children and families across southern Arizona. To read their full bios, please visit the links below.

🔗 Niemiec: https://bit.ly/48au85I
🔗 Scoville: https://bit.ly/4728krD

09/30/2025

Please join us in welcoming Joseph Carey, MD as Division Chief and Clinical Professor of Surgery in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson Department of Surgery!

Dr. Carey joins us from USC, where he served as Associate Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery. A fellowship-trained microvascular surgeon, his expertise includes breast reconstruction, complex thoracic and abdominal reconstruction, and cerebral revascularization.

With over 100 publications and national leadership experience, Dr. Carey brings outstanding clinical skill, research accomplishments, and innovative approaches to reconstructive surgery.

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Carey to Tucson! 🌵
Learn more about Dr. Carey: https://bit.ly/4pP8vhknt

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