News & Events

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Amy G. Fiedler will assume the role as our new Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support beginning July 1, 2025. The transplant program has evolved dramatically over the last 3 years and is now recognized as a destination program for the...

We are pleased to announce the results of our 2025 Thoracic Surgery Fellowship Match! Timothy Harris – Cardiac Track Born in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Harris was a first-generation college graduate of the University of Washington, where he studied international studies and psychology, graduating with honors. Following...

We are excited to announce that Dr. Jason Smith has been appointed Division Chief of Cardiac Surgery and Lung Transplantation, effective June 1, 2025. Dr. Smith completed his medical training at Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, followed by a General Surgery Residency and research in the Burn Shock...

The Department of Surgery is thrilled to introduce our new General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Integrated Vascular Surgery residents for 2025-2026! We proudly welcome these talented future surgeons to UCSF Surgery and congratulate each new intern for matching into our programs. We look forward to welcoming our...

In recognition of Dr. Brian Cain's professionalism, excellence, dedication, and contribution to the teaching of Thoracic Surgery Residents, Dr. Brian Cain was selected to be the recipient of the UCSF Thoracic Surgery Residency Program Teaching Award for AY 2023-2024.

Welcome to Dr. Brian Till, our new thoracic surgery fellow, to the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery! We are truly excited to have Dr. Till join our Thoracic Surgery Residency Program.

Johannes Kratz, MD has been chosen as a recipient of UCSF Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators' Excellence in Teaching Award for 2023. The Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators is dedicated to creating an environment that enhances the status of teachers at UCSF, promotes and rewards teaching...

Dr. Amy G. Fiedler was named the co-director of the cardiac critical care Unit at UCSF Health. UCSF's Cardiac Critical Care Unit provides comprehensive hospital care to critically ill adults being treated primarily for heart conditions, including heart attacks and heart failure. Other patients with life...

James Koh PhD was awarded $3.8 million over five years (2023-2028) by the NIH as the principal investigator for an R01 grant examining calcium metabolism and the connection between the vitamin D receptors, beta-amyloid peptide signaling and hyperparathyroidism. Because hyperparathyroidism disproportionately...

In recognition of Jason W. Smith's professionalism, excellence, dedication, and contribution to the teaching of Thoracic Surgery Residents, Dr. Jason W. Smith was selected to be the recipient of the UCSF Thoracic Surgery Residency Program Teaching Award for 2022-2023. Dr. Jason W. Smith earned his medical degree...

Visit the Parenting in Surgery website Annie having a great time at the Mentorship event. Becoming a parent is hard work, especially when balancing the new role as a parent with surgical training. We have created a New Parent Mentorship Program in the UCSF Department of Surgery to provide a support network of...

We are pleased to announce that Johannes Kratz, MD has been selected as UCSF’s first Medical Director of Robotic Surgery. Johannes has served as co-Director of the UCSF Health Robotic Executive committee from 2018-2022 and in 2022 became sole director of the same. Under his careful stewardship, robotic surgeries...

The UCSF Department of Sugery is very pleased to introduce our new General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Integrated Vascular Surgery residents! We warmly welcome this extraordinary, diverse group to UCSF Surgery and congratulate each incoming intern for matching into our programs. We are honored to partner with...