Allan Tsung (@allantsung) 's Twitter Profile
Allan Tsung

@allantsung

Professor and Chair, University of Virginia, @UVASurgery, Surgeon-Scientist, Proud father, Lucky husband

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Jeff Gander is an associate professor of surgery and a pediatric surgeon. His research centers on two of the most important issues facing children’s health today: reducing opioid use and increasing access to healthy food to reduce diet-related diseases. #ResearchInMotion

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Dr. Thomas Shin Tom Shin, MD PhD is pioneering Artificial Intelligence research to enhance surgical training and patient outcomes—made possible by UVA’s cutting-edge Da Vinci 5 robotic system. Read more about this groundbreaking work here: news.med.virginia.edu/research/thoma… #HoosUVASurgery

Dr. Thomas Shin <a href="/TomShin_/">Tom Shin, MD PhD</a> is pioneering Artificial Intelligence research to enhance surgical training and patient outcomes—made possible by UVA’s cutting-edge Da Vinci 5 robotic system. 

Read more about this groundbreaking work here: news.med.virginia.edu/research/thoma…

#HoosUVASurgery
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Thank you Annabelle Fonseca for visiting UVA Surgery as the SocAsianAcadSurg WomenSurgeons and Mayur Patel Family Visiting Professor. Really inspiring work addressing barriers to guideline concordant care for foregut cancers. Looking forward to the impact you will have!

Thank you <a href="/afonsecaMD/">Annabelle Fonseca</a> for visiting <a href="/UVASurgery/">UVA Surgery</a> as the <a href="/AsianAcadSurg/">SocAsianAcadSurg</a> <a href="/WomenSurgeons/">WomenSurgeons</a> and Mayur Patel Family Visiting Professor. Really inspiring work addressing barriers to guideline concordant care for foregut cancers. Looking forward to the impact you will have!
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Congratulations to Resident Kaelyn Cummins, MD, who was recently awarded a $5,000 research grant from UVA Cancer Center. Her impactful work explores environmental and genetic influence on tumor biology and aims improve outcomes for disadvantaged communities. #HoosUVASurgery

Congratulations to Resident Kaelyn Cummins, MD, who was recently awarded a $5,000 research grant from <a href="/UVACancerCenter/">UVA Cancer Center</a>. Her impactful work explores environmental and genetic influence on tumor biology and aims improve outcomes for disadvantaged communities. #HoosUVASurgery
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Congratulations to Resident Emily Ninmer, MD for receiving a $25,000 Grant from the UVA Cancer Center for her work on "Sex differences in the melanoma tumor microenvironment and clinical outcomes after immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy"!! UVA Cancer Center UVA School of Medicine

Congratulations to Resident Emily Ninmer, MD for receiving a $25,000 Grant from the UVA Cancer Center for her work on "Sex differences in the melanoma tumor microenvironment and clinical outcomes after immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy"!! <a href="/UVACancerCenter/">UVA Cancer Center</a> <a href="/MedicineUVA/">UVA School of Medicine</a>
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We are thrilled to welcome 13 incredible new interns to UVA Surgery! This group is talented, driven, and ready to make their mark. We can’t wait to see what the future holds with them on our team. 😃 #Match2025 #MatchDay2025 UVA School of Medicine

We are thrilled to welcome 13 incredible new interns to UVA Surgery! This group is talented, driven, and ready to make their mark. We can’t wait to see what the future holds with them on our team. 😃 #Match2025 #MatchDay2025 <a href="/MedicineUVA/">UVA School of Medicine</a>
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Join us @AISchannel for Coffee with Dr. Tejal Brahmbhatt Tejal Brahmbhatt from Department of Surgery at Cedars-SinaiĀ  and President-elect of SocAsianAcadSurg who will be discussing the value of coaches, mentors, and sponsors in Academic Surgery, April 15, 7:30am PST.

Join us @AISchannel for Coffee with Dr. Tejal Brahmbhatt <a href="/TejalSB/">Tejal Brahmbhatt</a> from <a href="/DeptSurgeryCS/">Department of Surgery at Cedars-Sinai</a>Ā  and President-elect of <a href="/AsianAcadSurg/">SocAsianAcadSurg</a> who will be discussing the value of coaches, mentors, and sponsors in Academic Surgery, April 15, 7:30am PST.
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Congratulations to pediatric surgeon Sandra Kabagambe who received a DAISY Award for her calm, compassionate care during a recent surgery. Team members like Dr. Kabagambe make UVA a place where patients come first and exceptional care is the standard. uvaconnect.com/fabulous-four-…

Congratulations to pediatric surgeon <a href="/SandraKabagambe/">Sandra Kabagambe</a> who received a DAISY Award for her calm, compassionate care during a recent surgery. Team members like Dr. Kabagambe make UVA a place where patients come first and exceptional care is the standard.
uvaconnect.com/fabulous-four-…
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Fun catching up with past and present UVA Surgery folks at Intuitive Connect 2025. Always great to see familiar faces and talk about the future of surgery together! #IntuitiveConnect2025 ⁦UVA Surgery⁩

Fun catching up with past and present UVA Surgery folks at Intuitive Connect 2025. Always great to see familiar faces and talk about the future of surgery together! #IntuitiveConnect2025 ⁦<a href="/UVASurgery/">UVA Surgery</a>⁩
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Congratulations to Dr. Bruce Schirmer on receiving the George Berci Lifetime Achievement Award from SAGES—recognizing his groundbreaking contributions to endoscopic surgery and a lifetime of innovation in the field. SAGES is in Tampa in 2026! UVA School of Medicine UVA Health #HoosUVASurgery

Congratulations to Dr. Bruce Schirmer on receiving the George Berci Lifetime Achievement Award from SAGES—recognizing his groundbreaking contributions to endoscopic surgery and a lifetime of innovation in the field. <a href="/SAGES_Updates/">SAGES is in Tampa in 2026!</a> <a href="/MedicineUVA/">UVA School of Medicine</a> <a href="/uvahealthnews/">UVA Health</a> #HoosUVASurgery
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Proud of Mohammad for outstanding presentation! Exciting work pushing the boundaries of AI in surgery with his innovative model for automated coding. Great job!

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UVA Health has been named one of America's Best Weight-Loss Centers by Newsweek! Our bariatric surgery team is proud to be part of this dedicated, multidisciplinary team helping patients achieve healthy, sustainable weight loss. Learn more: med.virginia.edu/surgery/2025/0…

UVA Health has been named one of America's Best Weight-Loss Centers by <a href="/Newsweek/">Newsweek</a>! Our bariatric surgery team is proud to be part of this dedicated, multidisciplinary team helping patients achieve healthy, sustainable weight loss.

Learn more: med.virginia.edu/surgery/2025/0…
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Just wrapped up the 24th ⁦UVA Surgery⁩ Department Resident Research Day! Grateful to Dr. Tim Pritts for joining us as Visiting Professor. Outstanding presentations all day—thank you to our talented residents and dedicated organizers! ⁦⁦UC General Surgery⁩ ⁦⁦

Just wrapped up the 24th ⁦<a href="/UVASurgery/">UVA Surgery</a>⁩ Department Resident Research Day! Grateful to Dr. Tim Pritts for joining us as Visiting Professor. Outstanding presentations all day—thank you to our talented residents and dedicated organizers! ⁦⁦<a href="/UCincySurg/">UC General Surgery</a>⁩ ⁦⁦
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Congratulations to Drs. Lian-Wang Guo and Ken Brayman on receiving a $100K Ivy Foundation grant to study the prevention of vein graft stenosis! Dr. Guo impressed the committee with tenacity and vision as the team aims to translate findings to human care. Lian-Wang Guo UVA School of Medicine

Congratulations to Drs. Lian-Wang Guo and Ken Brayman on receiving a $100K Ivy Foundation grant to study the prevention of vein graft stenosis! Dr. Guo impressed the committee with tenacity and vision as the team aims to translate findings to human care. <a href="/lian_guo/">Lian-Wang Guo</a> <a href="/MedicineUVA/">UVA School of Medicine</a>
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We're excited to announce that Anthony De Gregorio, DO has matched to our Vascular Surgery Fellowship program! Dr. De Gregorio brings strong clinical experience and a passion for vascular care. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the team. UVA Vascular Surgery #HoosUVASurgery

We're excited to announce that Anthony De Gregorio, DO has matched to our Vascular Surgery Fellowship program! Dr. De Gregorio brings strong clinical experience and a passion for vascular care. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the team. <a href="/UvaVascular/">UVA Vascular Surgery</a> #HoosUVASurgery
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Congratulations to Dr. Samantha M. Ruff, MD, from the University of Virginia, on being named the 2025–2027 Career Development Award Recipient! Samantha Ruff UVA Surgery #SSAT #SSATAWARDS

Congratulations to Dr. Samantha M. Ruff, MD, from the University of Virginia, on being named the 2025–2027 Career Development Award Recipient! 

<a href="/SamRuff_MD/">Samantha Ruff</a>
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#SSAT #SSATAWARDS
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Big congratulations to Resident Adishesh Narahari, MD, PhD, on receiving the prestigious David J. Sugarbaker Surgical Resident Investigator Award from AATS! Dr. Narahari's work is focused on lung ischemia-reperfusion injury. We're excited to see what's to come!

Big congratulations to Resident Adishesh Narahari, MD, PhD, on receiving the prestigious David J. Sugarbaker Surgical Resident Investigator Award from <a href="/AATSHQ/">AATS</a>! Dr. Narahari's work is focused on lung ischemia-reperfusion injury. We're excited to see what's to come!
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Drs. Craig Slingluff (Surgery) and Elizabeth Gaughan (Hem/Onc) have led UVA Cancer Center into the Melanoma Research Foundation Breakthrough Consortium—joining 30 top centers advancing therapies for this deadly form of skin cancer. Craig Slingluff UVA Cancer Center Melanoma Research Foundation

Drs. Craig Slingluff (Surgery) and Elizabeth Gaughan (Hem/Onc) have led UVA Cancer Center into the Melanoma Research Foundation Breakthrough Consortium—joining 30 top centers advancing therapies for this deadly form of skin cancer. <a href="/CraigSlingluff/">Craig Slingluff</a> <a href="/UVACancerCenter/">UVA Cancer Center</a> <a href="/CureMelanoma/">Melanoma Research Foundation</a>