Duke Surgery

Duke Surgery is #1 in NIH funding for the fifth consecutive year!

With more than $47 million received in funding from the NIH in 2025, our researchers and surgeon-scientists are continuing to propel life-saving scientific advancement forward.

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The @AmCollSurgeons NSQIP has once again recognized Duke University Hospital and Duke Raleigh Hospital for achieving Meritorious surgical outcomes. This is the 10th consecutive designation for DUH and 2nd for DRaH.

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Drs. Donald Glower and Cynthia Shortell, Professors Emeritus of Surgery, have been named Master Surgeons. This is the department’s highest honor, bestowed in recognition of faculty who exemplify the ideals of Duke Surgery.

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Allan Kirk, MD, PhD, Professor of Surgery, was recently awarded the 2026 @WomenSurgeons Past Presidents' Honorary Member Award in recognition of his vision, generosity, mentorship, and steadfast commitment to women in surgery.

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After 18 years leading the Division of Abdominal Transplant Surgery, Dr. Debra Sudan will be stepping down from her role as Chief.

Dr. Sudan will continue to serve on the Duke faculty as she operates her clinical and research programs.

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