Department of Surgery

Leading the Future of Surgery

For over 150 years, we've been committed to training the next leaders in cutting-edge research, clinical care and education.

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Building on a Tradition of Excellence

The U-M Medical School Department of Surgery combines excellence in clinical care, biomedical research and education. We have been advancing knowledge in surgical treatments since 1849. Our experts deliver a compassionate experience for patients, biomedical discoveries that further the field of medicine, and best-in-class training for the next generation of surgeon leaders.

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About

Learn more about our commitment to providing expert, innovative and compassionate health care and education.

Education

We take a hands-on approach to training and mentorship, equipping our future surgeons to take on a range of conditions and scenarios.

Research

Our cutting-edge research improves people's quality of life and advances clinical understanding in the field.

People

Our team is dedicated to training and empowering the next generation of surgery leaders.

Patient Care

Our comprehensive, expert care changes lives every day.

Giving

Support our ground-breaking research, community outreach initiatives and future generations of surgical leaders.

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Surgery Sections

Explore our comprehensive care sections.
  • General Surgery
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | Hospital Dentistry
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
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    Michigan Promise

    The Michigan Promise aims to empower faculty members and residents in the Department of Surgery to achieve professional success. We support initiatives connected to environment, recruitment, leadership, achievement, innovation and outreach.

    Learn more about our Michigan Promise

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    Where Innovation & Excellence Meet
    18,000+
    Surgical Cases a Year
    #3
    in NIH Funding for 2023
    150+
    Faculty Members

    Featured News & Stories

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    Health Lab

    Advancements and trends in lung transplantation

    As U-M Health celebrates its 1,000 lung transplant patient, two lung experts talk about advancements and what to think about when choosing a center to partner with for a lung transplant surgery.
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    Health Lab

    State of Michigan allows tax credit for private employers of living organ donors

    Private employers in the state of Michigan can receive a tax credit for giving living donor employees full medical leave benefits. An addition to living donors receiving a tax credit for their organ donation.
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    Health Lab

    Tap dancer’s foot rescued after lifesaving heart surgery

    After undergoing surgery to repair a life threatening aortic dissection, a performer lost his toes during recovery. Now, he's determined to tap dance again.
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    Health Lab

    What should you know before starting a GLP-1?

    A Q&A with Dr. Howard (Surgeon) and Dr. Seeley (researcher) about microdosing GLP-1 drugs answering common questions about the risks, what it entails and more.
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    Department News

    Rwanda marks 100th kidney transplant through U-M collaboration

    A team of surgeons in Rwanda recently performed the nation’s one-hundredth kidney transplant, just two short years since launching a collaboration with Michigan Medicine to build the country’s first-ever renal transplant program.
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    News Release

    U-M boasts 15 top 10 residency programs in latest Doximity Residency Navigator rankings

    U-M boasts 15 top 10 residency programs in latest Doximity Residency Navigator rankings

    Surgery Internal Website

    Resources and information for current learners and faculty.

    Surgery Intranet