The Department of Surgery welcomes new Assistant Professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology Kristy Broman, M.D., M.P.H, and Assistant Professor in the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery Robert Hollis, M.D., M.S.P.H.
Before joining UAB, Broman earned her medical degree and master of public health degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where she also completed her general surgery residency, including a three-year research fellowship in the Veterans Affairs National Quality Scholar program. She then completed her two-year clinical fellowship training in Surgical Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.
Broman treats tumors of the skin and soft tissue, extremities and retroperitoneum, including melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, advanced basal cell carcinoma, and sarcoma. In addition to her clinical appointment, Broman conducts cancer care delivery research as a member of the UAB Institute for Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship (ICOS) and co-leads the UAB Women in Surgery Program.
“Two of the main reasons I chose to come to UAB were the people and culture that have been cultivated within the department of surgery and throughout the organization. I am thrilled to join the department and look forward to incredible collaborations in both clinical care and research.”
Hollis completed medical school as well as his general surgery residency. During residency, he dedicated two additional years to training in outcomes research and obtained a Master’s of Science in Public Health at the UAB School of Public Health. Following residency, Dr. Hollis completed a colorectal surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic.
Hollis’s clinical areas of expertise include inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal and anal cancer, diverticulitis, pelvic floor disorders including rectal prolapse, and benign anorectal conditions. He has particular interest in inflammatory bowel disease, including pelvic pouch surgery and Crohn’s disease. He is trained in minimally invasive surgery including both robotic and laparoscopic approaches, and he also conducts research as a member of the ICOS.
“Much of my training took place at UAB, so it is a joy to return to UAB as an assistant professor,” said Hollis. “Throughout my time here, I have come to appreciate the incredible research initiatives, the focus on improving patient experiences, and our world-class faculty. It is an honor to join the department.”