University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
Colon and rectal surgery - Dallas, TX | ACGME Code: 0604821022
The Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, offers a comprehensive program that includes clinical coverage at Parkland Hospital, Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and UT Southwestern University Hospitals. The program is committed to the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus.
One resident is trained each year through an ACGME-approved program in conjunction with Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. The program at UT Southwestern aims to expand the range of services offered to patients with colorectal disorders, providing access to comprehensive programs including multimodality therapy for cancer, genetic counseling, and testing for hereditary colorectal cancer.
Additionally, the UT Southwestern Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery is accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Level I Comprehensive Education Institute, focusing on providing basic and advanced surgical skills training, including robotic and team training for residents, students, community surgeons, UT Southwestern faculty, and staff.
The faculty in the Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery at UT Southwestern includes a team of experienced professionals dedicated to education and patient care. Some of the faculty members are: - Fadwa Ali, M.D., Assistant Professor - Shelley Capehart, M.D., Assistant Professor - Sitaram Chilakamarry, M.D., Assistant Professor - Emina Huang, M.D., Professor - Vijay Muraliraj, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor - Javier Salgado Pogacnik, M.D., Associate Professor - Lai Xue, M.D., Assistant Professor
Valerie-Sue Emuakhagbon, M.D., an Assistant Professor, specifically works at Dallas VA Hospital as part of the Colon & Rectal Surgery faculty.
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