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Cynthia Keene Shortell

Professor of Surgery
Surgery, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Box 3538 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
7682A Hafs Bldg, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Surgery · 2011 - Present Surgery, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Surgery
Executive Vice Chair, Department of Surgery · 2023 - Present Surgery, Clinical Science Departments
Interim Chief, Division of Pediatric General Surgery · 2024 - Present Surgery, Pediatric General Surgery, Surgery
Associate Professor in Radiology · 2006 - Present Radiology, Clinical Science Departments

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Chief of Staff in the Department of Surgery · 2015 - 2023 Surgery, Clinical Science Departments
Division Chief of Vascular Surgery in the Department of Surgery · 2011 - 2022 Surgery, Clinical Science Departments
Professor of Surgery · 2008 - 2011 Surgery, Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor of Surgery · 2006 - 2008 Surgery, Clinical Science Departments
Instructor, Temporary in the Department of Surgery · 2005 - 2006 Surgery, Clinical Science Departments