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Department of Surgery

The Department of Surgery at MUSC has a strong commitment to provide the highest level of compassionate patient care, best–in–class training for the next generation of surgical leaders, and cutting-edge clinical, basic science, and translational research. Our commitment to innovation and discovery allows us to translate the latest developments, understanding, and technology into improved surgical patient care resulting in less post-operative pain, faster recoveries, and shorter hospital stays.

News and Announcements

Learn about the latest news and events in the MUSC Department of Surgery.

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Rana Pullatt MD  

Rana Pullatt, M.D., Elected President of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

The MUSC Department of Surgery is excited to announce that Rana Pullatt, M.D., an internationally recognized leader in bariatric and robotic surgery, has been elected President of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

Dr Eriksson 

Evert Eriksson MD Appointed President of the Chest Wall Injury Society

The MUSC Department of Surgery is thrilled to announce that Evert Eriksson, M.D., an internationally recognized leader in chest wall trauma, has been appointed President of the Chest Wall Injury Society (CWIS) for the 2025–26 term.

Global Surgery Meeting 

MUSC Global Surgery Program expands, paves way for transformative change

Two years ago, the MUSC Global Surgery Program was officially born with a bold vision – to transform how residents, medical students, health care professionals and communities worldwide engage with global health issues.

Jon van Heerden MD 

Jon van Heerden, M.D., Named an Icon of Surgery by the American College of Surgeons

The Department of Surgery at MUSC is proud to announce that Jon van Heerden, M.D., internationally renowned endocrine surgeon, educator, and researcher, has been named an Icon of Surgery by the American College of Surgeons.

Dr Wang 

Hongjun Wang, Ph.D. Receives a $1.5M NIH UH3 Award to Continue her STEMCAP-1 Pain Study for Chronic Pancreatitis

Thanks to a new study being conducted by Hongjun Wang, Ph.D. using mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) in treating pain represents a promising novel intervention and has just received additional funding to advance the science. 

Arman Killic 

Improving heart transplant process with AI

Arman Kilic, M.D., director of the Harvey and Marcia Schiller Surgical Innovation Center, has been awarded $1.9M R01 to help shrink the chasm between transplant demand and organ supply.

Disparities & Engagement

The MUSC Department of Surgery is committed creating a culture dedicated to shaping the field of surgery to be more representative of our state and patient population.

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Employee Portal

The MUSC Department of Surgery Intranet is a portal for faculty, trainees and staff. Please use your NetID to login.

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Wellness Programs

The MUSC Department of Surgery strives to encourage and support health and wellness for our faculty, staff and trainees, making the healthy choice the easy choice.

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