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Dr. Panos Kougias

Milestone Achievement for Dr. Panos Kougias

- June 4 , 2025

The SUNY Downstate Department of Surgery congratulates Panos Kougias, MD, MSc, FACS, Chair of the Department of Surgery, Clarence and Mary Dennis Professor of Surgery on being elected as a Fellow of the American Surgical Association (ASA).

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wellness space

New Resident Wellness Space Opens in the Department of Surgery

October 20 , 2025

The Department of Surgery is excited to announce the opening of a new resident wellness space, designed to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for our trainees.

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Dr. Alikhan

Resident Spotlight | Dr. Sukaina Alikhan at the AAST 2025 Conference

October 20 , 2025

The Department of Surgery proudly congratulates Dr. Sukaina Alikhan, General Surgery Resident, for representing SUNY Downstate at the 2025 American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) Annual Meeting.

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Pumpkin Carving

Pumpkin Carving Contest Brings Fall Fun to the Surgery Department

October 20 , 2025

The SUNY Downstate General Surgery Wellness Committee hosted its annual Pumpkin Carving Contest on October 2nd, inviting residents, faculty, and staff to take a break from the wards for a day of creativity, laughter, and camaraderie.

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Dr. Scalea

Grand Rounds Highlight | Vascular Injuries with Thomas M. Scalea, M.D., FACS, MCCM

October 20 , 2025

The Department of Surgery recently welcomed Dr. Thomas M. Scalea, a pivotal figure in modern trauma surgery, for a forward-looking Grand Rounds presentation. As Physician-in-Chief of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Dr. Scalea is at the forefront...

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