Abdominal Transplant Surgery News
Dr Rakesh Sindhi Appointed as the Raizman Haney Chair
Congratulations to Rakesh Sindhi, MD, who has been appointed as the Raizman Haney Chair. In celebration of his appointment, Dr. Tim Billiar hosted a reception in honor of his recognition.
Dr. Abhinav Humar Wins Excellence in Patient Experience Award
Congratulations to Abhinav Humar, MD, who is a winner of a 2021 UPMC Excellence in Patient Experience Award. Dr. Humar’s patients rated him as a Top UPMC Physician by Specialty in the Medical Practice Provider Domains (Rate the Provider/Recommend the Provider/Provider Communication) for Transplant Surgery.
PPG Spotlights UPMC/VAPHS Intestinal Transplant Program and Dr. Ruy Cruz
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article “Veteran hopes for intestinal transplant through partnership between UPMC and VA Pittsburgh,” features an interview with Ruy J. Cruz Jr., MD, PhD, director of the UPMC/VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System’s joint transplant program.
Dr. Amit Tevar Featured in Recent News Article
The Healthline news article "Physicians Transplant Kidneys into Children Without Immune Suppressing Drugs" features Amit D. Tevar, MD, FACS.
Thirty Department Surgeons Recognized in Pittsburgh Magazine’s 2022 “Top Doctors” List
Drs. Matthew Neal and Fadi Lakkis Featured in UPMC Physician Journal Videos
The October 2021 edition (episode 105) of UPMC Physician Journal includes videos showcasing the work of two of our faculty members:
Five Department Faculty Members Receive UPMC Physician Excellence Awards
Thirty-one Department Surgeons Recognized in Pittsburgh Magazine’s 2021 “Top Doctors” List
“Transplants for Kids” Wins $25K in PInCh 2020