Executive Summary
Leading the Duke Department of Surgery is a steadfast group committed to propelling every dimension of our department’s mission forward. We prioritize empowering faculty, staff, and trainees in their professional aspirations while fostering an environment that embraces and nurtures a sense of belonging for every individual who considers Duke Surgery their professional home. Our team welcomes new faces, bringing diverse perspectives and expertise that enrich our collaborative efforts, driving innovation and excellence in surgical care, research, and education on an international scale.
–Cynthia K. Shortell, MD, FACS
Executive Vice Chair
Allan D. Kirk, MD, PhD, FACS
Department Chair
Cynthia K. Shortell, MD, FACS
Executive Vice Chair
Katherine Stanley, MBA
Vice Chair of Administration
and Finance
Ben Pratt, MHA
Assistant Chief Administrator
Vice Chairs
Gayle A. DiLalla, MD, FACS
Vice Chair of Equity, Diversity,
and Inclusion
E. S. Shelley Hwang, MD, MPH, FACS
Vice Chair of Research
Christopher R. Mantyh, MD, FACS
Vice Chair of Clinical Operations
John Migaly, MD, FACS
Vice Chair of Education
Division Chiefs
Suresh K. Agarwal, MD, FACS
Chief, Division of Trauma, Acute, and
Critical Care Surgery
Peter Allen, MD, FACS
Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology
Dawn M. Coleman, MD, FACS
Chief, Division of Vascular and
Endovascular Surgery
Jacob A. Greenberg, MD, MEd, FACS
Chief, Division of Minimally
Invasive Surgery
Jeffrey R. Marcus, MD, FACS
Chief, Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial
and Oral Surgery
Carmelo A. Milano, MD, FACS
Chief, Division of Cardiovascular
and Thoracic Surgery
Henry E. Rice, MD, FACS
Chief, Division of Pediatric General Surgery
Debra L. Sudan, MD, FACS
Chief, Division of Abdominal
Transplant Surgery
Georgia D. Tomaras, PhD
Chief, Division of Surgical Sciences
Matthew K. Tsuei, MD, FACS
Chief, Division of Community General Surgery
Divisional Administration
Omar Hagi
Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Division of Surgical Oncology
Pamela A. Keels, MBA
Division of Pediatric General Surgery
Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial, and
Oral Surgery
Nicholas LaBricciosa
Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Division of Trauma, Acute, and
Critical Care Surgery
Division of Vascular and
Endovascular Surgery
Lauren Shields
Division of Abdominal Transplant Surgery
Division of Surgical Sciences
Central Administration
Elizabeth Briere, MEd
Director, Education
Jennifer Cheeseman-Janes
Director, Research Administration
Pamela Gorham, CPA, MBA
Financial Manager
Melanie Kirk
Coordinator, Special Events, Space
& Logistics
Kimberly Moore, MSHR
Director, Human Resources
Ran Northam
Director, Communications
Brandi L. Pinnell, MHA
Director, Clinical Operations and
Healthcare Analytics
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