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.

Daniel Hashimoto, MD, MS

Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania

Surgery

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

Genevieve Melton-Meaux, MD, PhD

Professor of Surgery and Health Informatics, University of Minnesota

Surgery

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

Karan Rangarajan, MBBS

Surgical Registrar and Clinical Lecturer, Imperial College London

Surgery

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

Mara Antonoff, MD

Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center

Surgery

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

Nadine Hachach-Haram, FRCS

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

Surgery

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

Nikki Stamp, FRACS

Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Writer, Fremantle Hospital

Surgery

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

Oluwadamilola Fayanju, MD, MPH

Chief of Breast Surgery, Penn Medicine

Surgery

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

Shafi Ahmed, PhD, FRCS

Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, Barts Health NHS Trust

Surgery

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

Sherry Wren, MD

Professor of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine

Surgery

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

Steven Wexner, MD

Director of the Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida

Surgery

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

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