Overview
I am interested clinically in all abdominal organ transplants (kidney, liver, pancreas and intestine). I am specifically interested in intestine transplantation and improving intestine graft preservation and long-term graft function and patient survival. In addition, I am interested in monitoring of patients to improve our ability to determine the etiology of graft dysfunction when there are complex interacting issues such as infection and rejection as well as examining better immunosuppressive regimens to maintain excellent graft function. We have numerous research studies and trial to improve our knowledge in these areas and thereby contribute to improved patient outcomes!
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Surgery
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2011 - Present
Surgery, Abdominal Transplant Surgery,
Surgery
Division Chief of Abdominal Transplant in the Department of Surgery
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2011 - Present
Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Professor in Pediatrics
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2009 - Present
Pediatrics,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
The American Society of Transplant Surgeons and American Journal of Transplantation at 25 years: Where we have been and where we will go.
Journal Article Am J Transplant · May 4, 2026 American Journal of Transplantation (AJT) was founded as a joint collaboration between the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) and American Society of Transplantation (AST) 25 years ago. AJT has served a key role in the dissemination of the adva ... Full text Link to item CiteProphylactic Ureteral Stenting in Kidney Transplantation: A Multivariable and Propensity Score-matched Analysis of 3407 Recipients From NSQIP Transplant.
Journal Article Transplantation · May 1, 2026 BACKGROUND: Prophylactic ureteral stenting during kidney transplantation has traditionally been used to reduce major ureteral complications (MUCs), including ureteric leaks and stenosis. Contemporary data on its benefit-risk balance are limited. METHODS: A ... Full text Link to item CiteDeterminants of early readmission following liver transplantation: A National analysis of the TransQIP database.
Journal Article Liver Transpl · April 21, 2026 Thirty-day readmission after liver transplantation (LT) is a key quality metric associated with early morbidity, increased healthcare utilization, and worse long-term outcomes. Most reported readmission rates range from 25-46%, yet predictors remain incons ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
STARS Extension Study
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by VectivBio AG · 2022 - 2032KiteLock - Safety And Effectiveness Of 4% Tetrasodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Catheter Lock Solution in Preventing Central Venous Catheter Occlusions in Children with Intestinal Failure: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by SterileCare, Inc. · 2025 - 2030FP-Assessment of Biomarker Guided CNI Substitution in Kidney Transplantation
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Cedars Sinai Medical Center · 2023 - 2029View All Grants
Education
Wright State University ·
1994
M.D.