Kyle Sheetz

Kyle Sheetz
Assistant Professor of Surgery
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Kyle Sheetz
Kyle Sheetz
Assistant Professor
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  • Qualifications

    • Clinical Lecturer/Fellow
      University of California San Francisco Medical Center, Surgery, San Francisco, United States
      2021 - 2023
      Clinical Fellowship
    • Administrative Chief Resident
      University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Surgery, Ann Arbor, United States
      2020 - 2021
      Chief Resident
    • Intern/Resident
      University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Surgery, Ann Arbor, United States
      2014 - 2020
      Residency
    • MD
      University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, United States
    • MSc
      University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, United States

    Center Memberships

    • Center Member
      Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation

    Recent Publications

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    • Journal Article
      Kidney safety net utilization after liver transplant for acute alcohol-associated hepatitis.
      Fleischer CM, Swanson EA, Thumma JR, Loh WS, Shingina A, Sonnenday C, Waits S, Sheetz K. Am J Transplant, 2026 May 21; DOI:10.1016/j.ajt.2026.05.730
      PMID: 42173491
    • Journal Article
      Incisional Hernia After Liver Transplant: A Population-Level Retrospective Cohort Analysis
      Swanson EA, Thumma JR, Fleischer CM, Sheetz KH. Journal of Surgical Research, 2026 May 1; 321: 78 - 83. DOI:10.1016/j.jss.2026.02.010
    • Journal Article
      Noise, Hearing, and Communication in the Operating Room: A Mixed-Methods Study.
      Hughes SE, Manojlovich M, Lee EY, Bolze AS, Stegink C, Jain D, McCaslin DL, Sheetz KH, Reddy RM, Brenner MJ. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2026 Apr 30; DOI:10.1002/ohn.70266
      PMID: 42059269
    • Journal Article
      Surgical Approach and Long-Term Operative Recurrence Following Groin Hernia Repair.
      Niba VS, Howard RA, Thumma J, Norton EC, Dimick JB, Sheetz K. JAMA Surg, 2026 Apr 29; DOI:10.1001/jamasurg.2026.1126
      PMID: 42054012
    • Journal Article
      Receipt of Industry Payments and Surgeons' Adoption of Robotic-Assisted Surgery
      San Loh W, Norton EC, Thumma J, Dimick JB, Sheetz KH. JAMA Network Open, 2026 Mar 2; 9 (3): e263885 DOI:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.3885
      PMID: 41910972
    • Journal Article
      Resource Utilization and Medicare Spending Among Beneficiaries With Bile Duct Injuries
      Mullens CL, Savitch SL, Thumma JR, Dimick JB, Sheetz KH. Annals of Surgery, 2026 Mar 1; 283 (3): 535 - 537. DOI:10.1097/SLA.0000000000006984
      PMID: 41243125
    • Journal Article
      The Financial Argument for Centralization of Care for Esophagectomy
      Savitch SL, Mullens CL, Thumma JR, Mott NM, Lagisetty KH, Sheetz KH. Annals of Surgery Open, 2025 Dec 20; 7 (1): e628 DOI:10.1097/as9.0000000000000628
    • Journal Article
      Bundled Payment Programs and Changes in Practice Patterns and Episode Spending in Major Gastrointestinal Surgery
      Mullens CL, Schwartzman D, Savitch SL, Thumma JR, Regenbogen SE, Dimick JB, Norton EC, Sheetz KH. Health Services Research, 2026 Feb 1; 61 (1): DOI:10.1111/1475-6773.70046
      PMID: 40947753

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