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Chair, Department of Surgery

Herbert Chen, M.D., FACS, is an internationally recognized surgeon-scientist and medical educator. He serves as chair of the Department of Surgery at The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine and surgeon-in-chief of UAB Hospital. Dr. Chen is the senior associate dean of academic affairs for the Heersink School of Medicine.

Mary McDougalMary McDougal, MPA

Executive Administrator, Department of Surgery

 

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Executive Vice Chair, Department of Surgery

 

Dr. Tania Arora Tania K. Arora, M.D.

Vice Chair, Access & Engagement

 

Dr. Elizabeth Beierle

Elizabeth Beierle, M.D.

Vice Chair, Faculty Development

 

James George, PhD

James George, Ph.D.

Vice Chair, Basic Research

  

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Jayleen Grams, M.D.

Vice Chair, VA Affairs
Associate Chief of Staff, VA Surgical Services

  

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Brenessa Lindeman, M.D., MEHP, FACS

Vice Chair, Education

 

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Melanie S. Morris, M.D.

Vice Chair, Perioperative Services

  

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Catherine Parker, M.D.

Vice Chair, Patient Experience

 

Dr. Lily Gutnik

Lily Gutnik, M.D.

Associate Vice Chair, Global Surgery  

 

 

Dr. Saulat Sajjad Sheikh

Saulat Sajjad Sheikh, M.B.B.S.

Associate Vice Chair, Access & Engagement 

  

Dr. Corey Britney

Britney Corey, M.D., MACM, FACS

Program Director, General Surgery Residency

 

 

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