@herbchen

Chair and Surgeon-in-Chief, @UABSurgery, Endocrine Surgeon, Scientist, Father, @uabmedicine, michelin star hunter

Birmingham, AL
Joined June 2011
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The @AmJSurgery is seeking an Editor to manage the peer review of papers in the field of endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast disease! Info to apply 💥⤵️🔪📋💯 @ajs_stars @BrenessaL @herbchen @pferrada1 @PipeCabreraV @CiruAndes2 @SWexner @TomVargheseJr
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Dr. Jacqueline Garonzik Wang was recognized as the Arnold G. Diethelm Endowed Chair in Transplantation Surgery at a school-wide endowment reception earlier this week. Help us congratulate her and learn more about the endowment: bit.ly/4xLpl3I.
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thanks to all of the faculty!
We’re honored to welcome the @AmJSurgery Best Practices in Endocrine Surgery Summit to UAB today! More than 100 endocrine surgeons and trainees will gather to discuss and publish reviews in the Journal on three emerging topics in the field.
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The UAB Department of Surgery is honored to announce the arrival of Dr. Anji Wall, who will serve as the Vice Chair of Surgical Ethics and Division of Transplantation Director of Perfusion and Procurement Services. Help us welcome Dr. Wall to UAB! bit.ly/4xp1B5p.
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The UAB Department of Surgery is honored to announce the arrival of Dr. Teviah Sachs to UAB, who will serve as director for the Division of Surgical Oncology. Learn more about his clinical practice and help us welcome him: bit.ly/3R6CbKI.
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Don't forget to register for the 11th SAAS Annual Meeting! Early bird pricing ends today!!! 📅 September 10-11 2026 📍 Cincinnati OH 🔗 saas2026.exordo.com/registra…
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The UAB Department of Surgery is proud to announce that Dr. Saulat Sheikh is now serving as the surgical director of the UAB Comprehensive Transplant Institute’s Liver Transplantation Program. See the full announcement: bit.ly/44ijt5G.
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📢: The UAB Department of Surgery is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Supervisor role in the Division of Pediatric Surgery. Learn about the position and apply today: bit.ly/43QibP8.
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The UAB Department of Surgery had the honor of celebrating our team and their loved ones at our annual Family Day this weekend at the Birmingham Zoo. 🐾 We're so grateful for our many dedicated faculty, staff, and trainees and all that they do to make our department great!
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📢 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: The UAB Department of Surgery is hiring for a Clinical Administrative Associate. Key functions for this role include providing administrative and business support and coordinating program functions. ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4dj9aCq.
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UAB General Surgery resident Dr. Autumn Beavers was named the first recipient of the Legacy of Service Award at the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship of Alabama's 10th Anniversary Celebration. Read the full announcement here: bit.ly/3R7FQYi.
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Congratulations to Dr. Zain Hashmi, a 2026 recipient of the Dean's Excellence Awards in Access & Engagement! @ZainHashmiMD is director of the UAB Teletrauma Program, a first-in-Alabama model with specialty trauma support to hospitals across the state. @UABHeersink
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Dr. Daniel Chu, director of the UAB Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, was recognized by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation (CCF) as this year’s Healthcare Honored Hero for the 2026 Alabama/Northwest Florida Take Steps Walk. Learn more here: bit.ly/4ue9Jod.
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Dr. Jacqueline Garonzik Wang, director of the UAB Division of Transplantation and co-director of the Comprehensive Transplant Institute, was recently featured on UAB MedCast to discuss normothermic machine perfusion. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: bit.ly/4fuuszz.
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The UAB Division of Breast & Endocrine Surgery enjoyed a recent teambuilding exercise with some new friends at puppy yoga. A great time was had by all, especially for a few sleepy huskies! Learn more about the division and their outstanding work at UAB: bit.ly/4sznqMR.
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This week, Chef Ron Hsu, founder and exec. chef of the Atlanta Michelin-starred restaurant Lazy Betty, shared stories from his culinary journey in the interdisciplinary grand rounds lecture hosted by the UAB Depts. of Surgery, Urology, and Radiation Oncology. A great discussion!
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Congrats to Dr. Zain Hashmi, who was recognized as a recipient of the Dean's Excellence Awards in Access & Engagement! As director of the UAB Teletrauma Program, he has pioneered a first-in-Alabama model with specialty trauma support to emergency departments. 📸 : @UABHeersink
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great evening with the faculty and residents in 3 departments!
Grateful to co-host a wonderful evening of conversation, food, and fellowship with the incredibly talented Chef Ron Hsu of Michelin-starred Lazy Betty in Atlanta. Fantastic discussions spanning radiation oncology, surgery, and urology with faculty and fellows across UAB. Looking forward to continuing the conversations at grand rounds tomorrow morning. Thank you to @herbchen and Dr. Thomas Chi for helping bring together such an engaging group, and to @UABMedicine and @UABSOM for supporting collaboration across disciplines. #RadOnc #Surgery #Urology #MedicalEducation
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congrats!!
Congratulations to our 2026 Dean's Excellence Awards in Access and Engagement honorees Mohammad Zain Hashmi, M.D. and Ronit Elk, Ph.D.
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Congratulations to our 2026 Dean's Excellence Awards in Access and Engagement honorees Mohammad Zain Hashmi, M.D. and Ronit Elk, Ph.D.
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