Department of Surgery

GI Surgical Oncology News

Dr. Herbert Zeh Appointed Senior Director of UPMC Surgical Services

Posted on October 2, 2017

 

Congratulations to Herbert J. Zeh III, MD, who has been appointed Senior Director of UPMC Surgical Services. In this role, Dr. Zeh will oversee the newly created UPMC Center for Surgical Services Proficiency and will serve as Chair of the Robotics Surgical Committee. Among the goals of the UPMC Center for Surgical Services Proficiency is development of a system-wide strategic vision for delivery of surgical services, utilizing best evidence measures of quality, volume, and proficiency. 

Department Faculty and Staff to Participate in Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer

Posted on September 12, 2017

 

Department faculty and staff joined the UPMC Pancreatic Cancer Center Team to participate in PurpleStride 2017 on September 9, 2017 at the North Shore Riverfront Park-Great Lawn in Pittsburgh. The PurpleStride walk/run is the signature fundraising event of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, uniting over 80,000 people in more than 50 cities across the country annually. 

Feature Article on Dr. David Bartlett Published in 2017 Best Doctors Issue of Pittsburgh Magazine

Posted on May 1, 2017

 

The article “Fighting More than Just Fire,” published in the May 2017 “Best Doctors” issue of Pittsburgh Magazine, highlights the personal story of Pittsburgh firefighter and rare cancer survivor Randy Meyer, who was treated by the renowned David L. Bartlett, MD.

Surgery Faculty Achievements Celebrated at 2017 Honors Convocation

Posted on April 4, 2017

 

The University of Pittsburgh paid tribute to the outstanding achievements of its faculty and students during their 41st annual Honors Convocation on Saturday, February 24, 2017 at the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Music Hall.