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Cory Joseph Vatsaas

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Trauma, Acute, and Critical Care Surgery
DUMC 2837, Durham, NC 27710
1217 Pinehurst Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Surgery · 2021 - Present Trauma, Acute, and Critical Care Surgery, Surgery

Recent Publications


Lower Extremity Penetrating Trauma Care Associated With Race and Income in the United States of America.

Journal Article J Surg Res · February 2025 INTRODUCTION: For lower extremity penetrating traumas (LEPT), the impact of race and insurance status, as a surrogate of socioeconomic status, is still not fully elucidated. This study aims to explore the relationship between these variables and the likeli ... Full text Link to item Cite

Student and Attending Preceptor Perceptions of Longitudinal Clinic as a Surgical Education and Assessment Tool.

Journal Article J Surg Res · December 2024 INTRODUCTION: As undergraduate medical education becomes increasingly longitudinal, particular attention is needed to maintain sufficient exposure to surgical disciplines. While traditional medical student clerkships are isolated 4 to 8-wk blocks on a sing ... Full text Link to item Cite

Predictive Energy Equations Inaccurately Estimate Metabolic Demands of Older Adult Trauma Patients.

Journal Article J Surg Res · October 2024 INTRODUCTION: Suboptimal nutrition promotes unfavorable outcomes in trauma patients, particularly among those aged 60 and over. While many institutions employ predictive energy equations to determine patients' energy requirements, mounting evidence shows t ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Minnesota, Twin Cities · 2008 M.D.