Anne Ehlers, MD, MPH
Department of Surgery and VA Ann Arbor Health System
1500 E. Medical Center Drvie, 2210 Taubman Center
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5343
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About
Dr. Annie Ehlers is an Assistant Professor of Surgery joining the Department in October 2019 within the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery on the Instructional Track. She has an interest in access to bariatric surgery, surgical outcomes, and decision-making in healthcare. Dr. Ehlers was born in Seattle where her family still lives. After attending college at the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Ehlers returned to Seattle where she completed medical school, a surgical residency, and fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Washington. During residency she completed a two-year T32 funded research fellowship during which time she received a Master of Public Health degree. Dr. Ehlers is an active member of the American College of Surgeons and was awarded the first ever Rising Star award for her efforts in advocacy at the local and national level. She is planning an academic career focusing on bariatric and foregut surgery.
Qualifications
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FellowshipUniversity of Washington, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Seattle, United States
2018 - 2019
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ResidencyUniversity of Washington, General Surgery, Seattle, United States
2012 - 2018
Residency
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Research FellowUniversity of Washington, Surgical Outcomes Research Center, Seattle, United States
2014 - 2016
Residency
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InternshipUniversity of Washington, General Surgery, Seattle, United States
2011 - 2012
Internship
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MPHUniversity of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
2014 - 2016
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MDUniversity of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA, 98195, United States
2007 - 2011
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BA, Political ScienceUniversity of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, United States
2003 - 2007
Center Memberships
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Center MemberInstitute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
Research Overview
- Implementation science
- Quality improvement in hernia
Recent Publications
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Shao J, Ryan D, Rivard L, Dossett L, Telem DA, Perrone E, Adams Newman E, Hughes T, Ehlers AP, Dimick JB. 2026 Sep 26;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterSurgeon Hiring Patterns Over Time in the Setting of Formalized Departmental Recruitment Processes
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Shao J, Ehlers AP, Mikonczyk S, Christoffersen MW, Telem DA, Henriksen N. 2026 Jun 3;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterA Tale of Two Continents: Comparing Patient and Operative Characteristics Across a European and North American Hernia Registry
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Sridhar R, Hallway AK, Kilbourne AM, Telem DA, Ehlers AP. Ann Surg, 2026 May 11;Journal ArticleDurability of Practice Change in Hernia Surgery Following De-implementation of Intensive Implementation Strategies.
DOI:10.1097/SLA.0000000000007086 PMID: 42108500 -
Levy J, Sinamo J, Shao J, O'Neill SM, Telem DA, Ehlers AP. 2026 Mar 25;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterComparison of Long-Term Recurrence Rates of Paraesophageal Hernias with Mesh vs Cruroplasty Alone, Using Medicare Data
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Shao J, O'Neill SM, Hallway A, Marhawa J, Mikonczyk S, Ehlers A, Telem DA. 2026 Mar 25;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterRobotic Approach and Evolving Operative Techniques in Minimally Invasive Hernia Surgery: Insights from a Statewide Registry
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Shao J, O'Neill SM, Hallway, A, Marwaha J, Mikonczyk S, Ehlers A, Telem DA. 2026 Mar 25;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterSurgical Approach as a Driver of Decision-Making and Outcomes in Component Separation
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Mullens CL, Sinamo JK, Hallway A, Sheetz KH, Ehlers AP, Telem DA. JAMA Surg, 2026 Feb 25;Journal ArticleContemporary Outcomes of Cholecystectomy.
DOI:10.1001/jamasurg.2025.6865 PMID: PMC12936969 -
Sukhon D, Bradley SE, Hallway AK, Howard R, Shao J, O'Neill S, Telem D, Ehlers AP. Ann Surg, 2026 Jan 30;Journal ArticleDeveloping Patient-Centered Clinical Trials: Implications for Incorporating Patient Perspectives.
DOI:10.1097/SLA.0000000000007020 PMID: 41612544
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