Specialty deep dive

Surgery: who to follow

The surgery accounts our desk reads, from clinical practice and teaching to the technology arriving in this specialty.

Karan Rangarajan

Surgical Registrar and Clinical Lecturer, Imperial College London

Delivers highly engaging, evidence-based explanations of complex physiological concepts, surgical science, and public health myths for a broad audience.

Medical Education / Public Health / Surgical Science

Best for: Anyone wanting engaging, accessible medical science education

SG

Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Emory University School of Medicine

Readers gain clear insights into complex neurological and general health topics from an active academic neurosurgeon and leading medical broadcaster.

Neurosurgery / Global Health / Public Health Education

Best for: Anyone interested in neurosurgical and public health updates.

Shafi Ahmed

Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, Barts Health NHS Trust

Offers insights into the intersection of emerging technologies like virtual reality and artificial intelligence with surgical training and global healthcare delivery.

Digital Health / Medical Education / Robotic Surgery / Virtual Reality

Best for: Innovators interested in the future of surgical education

NS

Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Writer, Fremantle Hospital

Promotes cardiovascular health awareness and discusses systemic issues in surgical culture, including gender equity and mental wellness for healthcare professionals.

Cardiothoracic Surgery / Women in Surgery / Heart Health

Best for: Women pursuing surgical careers and cardiology advocates

NH

Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Founder, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Provides updates on digital transformation in operating rooms, remote surgical collaboration, and how software platforms are scaling clinical expertise globally.

Digital Health / Surgical Technology / Global Health

Best for: Healthtech founders and operating room managers

SW

Director of the Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida

Shares regular updates, webinars, and educational resources regarding colorectal surgery innovations, clinical trial results, and surgical mentorship.

Colorectal Surgery / Surgical Education / Innovation

Best for: Colorectal surgeons and surgical residents

AS

Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, Stanford University

She offers expert perspective on minimally invasive surgery alongside essential advocacy work regarding gender equity, physician burnout, and systemic improvements in surgical training.

Bariatric Surgery / Surgical Culture / Physician Wellbeing

Best for: Medical educators and surgical equity advocates.

JM

Professor of Surgery, Complutense University of Madrid

He writes about the clinical integration of artificial intelligence, digital healthcare networks, and academic research within modern, real world surgical workflows.

Digital Surgery / Clinical Innovation / Surgical Research

Best for: Surgeons interested in clinical innovation and AI.

HL

Surgical Research Fellow and Advocate, Thomas Jefferson University

Creator of the viral ILookLikeASurgeon movement, she focuses on changing the culture of surgery, promoting diversity, and leveraging digital tools for medical community building.

Surgical Culture / Social Media / Surgical Training

Best for: Advocates for diversity and culture change in surgery.

MS

Lecturer in Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School

An otolaryngologist and global surgery researcher, he shares perspectives on surgical care access in low income nations and the financial economics of surgical delivery.

Global Surgery / Health Economics / Otolaryngology

Best for: Healthcare economists and global health practitioners.

SP

Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Michigan

She is an active academic endocrine surgeon discussing the avoidance of overtreatment, endocrine surgical techniques, and surgical workforce equity.

Endocrine Surgery / Healthcare Overuse / Surgical Ethics

Best for: Endocrine specialists and clinicians concerned with healthcare overuse.

SW

Professor of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine

Shares clinical research, experiences in humanitarian medicine, and academic perspectives on training the next generation of surgeons in resource-limited settings.

Global Surgery / Surgical Education / Humanitarian Medicine

Best for: Aspiring global health surgeons and academic researchers

DH

Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania

Delivers cutting-edge insights on how computer vision, artificial intelligence, and data science are being integrated into the operating room to improve safety.

Surgical AI / Surgical Education / Computer Vision

Best for: Clinicians and engineers interested in surgical AI

GM

Professor of Surgery and Health Informatics, University of Minnesota

Provides highly detailed updates on the intersection of surgery, health informatics, and how clinical data can be utilized to improve surgical outcomes.

Clinical Informatics / Colorectal Surgery / Health IT

Best for: Clinical informaticians and surgical quality improvement coordinators

MA

Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center

Posts valuable content on cardiothoracic surgery, residency training programs, and the application of digital media in professional medical education.

Thoracic Surgery / Medical Education / Academic Medicine

Best for: Cardiothoracic surgery trainees and academic educators

OF

Chief of Breast Surgery, Penn Medicine

Offers critical perspectives on surgical oncology, health disparities, and patient outcomes, highlighting equity-centered approaches in breast cancer care.

Surgical Oncology / Health Equity / Breast Cancer

Best for: Oncologists and health equity researchers

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