Clinical Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
colon cancer, rectal cancer, anal cancer, endoscopic treatment of colonic disease
Biography
James Sahawneh, M.D., joined the UAB Department of Surgery in September 2024. He completed his medical degree at the University of South Alabama and attended Tulane University, where he obtained a master's degree in cell and molecular biology. Sahawneh completed general surgery residency at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa, along with two fellowships at Orlando Health in minimally invasive advanced colorectal surgery and colon and rectal surgery.
He is a member of numerous professional societies including: the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Medical Association.
Selected Publications
Evans K, Sahawneh J, Ferrara M. Rectal Cancer Surgery: Is Robotic Surgery Supported by Solid Evidence? Annals of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery. 2023; 8:14.
Khorgami Z, Jackson T, Aminian A, Sahawneh J, Sclabas G, Chow G. Early cardiac complications after bariatric surgery: does the type of procedure matter? Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2019; 15(7): 1132-1137.
Freno D, Sahawneh J, Harrison S, Sahawneh T, Patterson S, Kahn S. Determining the role of nasolaryngoscopy in the initial evaluation for upper airway injury in patients with facial burns. Burns. 2018; 44(3): 539-543.
Butts C, Sahawneh J, Duffy A, Curtis R, Mishra N, Frotan M, Hodge J, Luterman A, Gulati S. Cost-benefit analysis of outcomes from the use of fibrin sealant for fixation of skin grafts in small-size burns compared to staples as historical controls: a retrospective review. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2015;47(2): 173-175.
Honors and Awards
Outstanding Teacher Award, Office of the Dean, University of Oklahoma (2021-2022)
Surgery Resident of the Year (2020)
Highest In-Service Exam Score by a Junior Resident and Highest Overall In-Service Exam Score (2019)
Aesculapian Award for Teaching Excellence (2018)
Education
Medical School
University of South Alabama - Mobile, AL
Graduate School
Tulane University - New Orleans, LA
M.S., Cell and Molecular Biology
Residency
University of Oklahoma - Tulsa, OK
General Surgery
Fellowship
Orlando Health, Colon and Rectal Clinic of Orlando - Orlando, FL
Minimally Invasive Advanced Colorectal Surgery
Fellowship
Orlando Health - Orlando, FL
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Contact
Office Address
188 Hospital Dr, Suite 205
Fairhope, AL 36532
Phone
Office Phone Number: (251) 990-9191
Office Fax: (251) 990-9189
Email
jmsahawneh@uabmc.edu