Department of Surgery

General/Trauma Surgery News

Forty Department Surgeons Recognized in Pittsburgh Magazine’s 2019 “Best Doctors” List

Posted on April 26, 2019

Congratulations to Drs. Louis Alarcon, Kelly Austin, David Bartlett, Timothy Billiar, Geoff Bond, Sally Carty, Rabih Chaer, Luis De la Torre, Randall Draper, Barbara Gaines, Kevin Garrett, David Geller, George Gittes, Giselle Hamad, Matthew Holtzman, Christopher Hughes, Abhinav Humar, Ronald Johnson, Donald Keenan, Kenneth Lee, Steven Leers, Michel Makaroun, Marcus Malek, George Mazariegos, David Medich, Kevin Mollen, Andrew Peitzman, Douglas Potoka, Joshua Rubin, Harry Sell, Rakesh Sindhi, Michael J.

New Yorker Article Spotlights Trauma Surgeons’ Lifesaving Training Campaign

Posted on April 3, 2019
Turning Bystanders into First Responders: In the mass shooting era, civilians must help one another in a crisis - and keep victims from bleeding to death.

President and First Lady Visit UPMC Presbyterian

Posted on October 31, 2018

 

President Donald Trump visited Pittsburgh after the horrific shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump and members of his family and administration, after attending a ceremony at the synagogue in remembrance of the lives lost, the President came to UPMC Presbyterian hospital where first responders continue to be treated. He met with law enforcement officials wounded while responding to Saturday's attack as well as with the hospital's care team, including the trauma surgery team from our department.

 

Dr. Matthew Neal Named One of Pittsburgh Magazine’s “40 Under 40”

Posted on August 31, 2018

 

Congratulations to Matthew D. Neal, MD, FACS, who has been named as one of Pittsburgh Magazine’s “40 Under 40” for 2018. Each year, the magazine and PUMP recognize 40 outstanding individuals under the age of 40 whose creativity, vision, and passion enrich the Pittsburgh region. The 2018 40 Under 40 honorees will be celebrated on Thursday, November 1, 2018 in an event at the Rivers Casino.