Latest Surgery News & Announcements
The Yale Center for Weight Management has been recognized as one of Newsweek's America’s Best Weight Loss Clinics for 2025, the only facility in Connecticut and Rhode Island to earn this honor. Led by Drs. John Morton, Wajahat Mehal, and Ania Jastreboff, the Center takes a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach to weight management, offering services ranging from dietary counseling and psychological support to advanced medical therapies and bariatric surgery. With over 10,000 successful procedures performed, the Center is a national leader in improving health outcomes related to obesity.
- December 12, 2024
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital (L+M) has officially become a key location within the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) to provide specialized breast surgery, marking a significant step in expanding access to expert care.
- December 12, 2024
In an effort to strengthen communication and connection within the department, the launch of the new Coffee Chats initiative introduces structured opportunities for candid, one-on-one conversations between department faculty and the Chair.
- December 12, 2024
Michael G. Caty, MD, Chief of Pediatric Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, received the Arnold Salzberg Mentorship Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Surgery (SOSu).
- December 12, 2024
Yale Vascular Surgery has introduced an innovative same-day dialysis access program designed to enhance care delivery for patients and foster closer collaboration with nephrology partners.
- December 12, 2024
Dr. Guzman was nominated by peers for his "extraordinary dedication, mentorship, and commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment."
- December 12, 2024
Kimberly Davis, MD, MBA, has been named president-elect of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST), the premier scholarly organization for trauma and critical care.
- December 11, 2024
A groundbreaking study led by a team of researchers at Yale’s Department of Surgery sheds light on a significant genomic phenomenon that could help explain racial disparities in cancer outcomes.
- December 11, 2024
The Department of Surgery has announced “mastery” as the theme of this year’s academic development awards, inviting proposals aimed at advancing both personal and professional growth. Areas of focus include professional and executive skills, technological advancements, and physical and mental health.
- December 11, 2024
Faculty have selected Elizabeth Berger, MD, MS, and Jennifer Ogilvie, MD, to represent the department as education and clinical representatives on the Yale School of Medicine Faculty Advisory Council (FAC). They join Isibor Arhuidese, MD, MPH, the department’s research representative, ensuring well-rounded faculty representation. The FAC provides an essential platform for communication with the Dean’s Office. Representatives serve two-year terms.