Weill Cornell Medicine Surgery

07/17/2026

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Gfrerer on receiving a five-year NIH R01 grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

The award will support the development and clinical validation of NerveAI, an innovative AI-powered platform designed to improve the diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders. By combining artificial intelligence, advanced imaging, and clinical data, NerveAI aims to enable more accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans for patients with chronic headache and peripheral nerve pain.

This prestigious award highlights the innovation and potential clinical impact of Dr. Gfrerer’s research.

Learn more about Dr. Gfrerer: https://weillcornell.org/lisa-gfrerer

Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital,

07/15/2026

07/13/2026

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Timothy R. Donahue has been appointed Chair of the Department of Surgery Weill Cornell Medicine Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital effective September 1.

An internationally recognized surgeon-scientist specializing in pancreatic cancer, Dr. Donahue will lead efforts to strengthen collaboration across the department’s 13 divisions, bringing together clinicians, researchers, educators, engineers, nurses, advanced practice providers, and trainees to advance patient care, scientific discovery, and surgical education.

Dr. Donahue envisions a future where innovative research, multidisciplinary collaboration, and emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence—help expand access to high-quality care and improve outcomes for patients across Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian campuses.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Donahue on this important leadership appointment.

07/10/2026

The Department of Surgery is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gwendolyn Reeve as our new Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry, effective July 1, 2026.

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Learn more: https://ow.ly/jAJX50ZmaQz

07/08/2026

Congratulations Drs. Gregory Dakin, Philip Chang, and Nima Maghami on being selected for an ‘Excellence in Medical Education Award.’

This award is in recognition of educators and key staff who have made outstanding contributions to the education mission and who continue to make the Weill Cornell Medical College experience exceptional for our students.

Our sincerest congratulations to you on this achievement, it is well deserved!
Weill Cornell Medicine NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

07/03/2026

Red, white, blue, and be safe. 🇺🇸

🧨 Fireworks are a leading cause of burns and injuries this time of year. Our Burn & Trauma team is here if you need us—but prevention is the best protection.

Learn more about our Division of Trauma, Burns, Acute and Critical Care: https://weillcornell.org/services/trauma-burns-acute-and-critical-care
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07/01/2026

We’re proud to welcome our new Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Trauma, Dr. Angela Kadenhe-Chiweshe, leading a team dedicated to delivering advanced, compassionate, lifesaving care for children when they need it most.

💙 Learn more about our specialized services and commitment to pediatric care: https://weillcornell.org/services/pediatric-surgery-and-pediatric-trauma

Weill Cornell Medicine NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

06/03/2026

Shaping the future of drug development with Dr. Shuibing Chen.
What innovations are you most curious about?

Learn more in the full article— https://ow.ly/FMT750Z7eRv

06/01/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Nicholas D. Salerno, D.P.M. to the Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine Surgery Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.
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To learn more about Dr. Salerno, please visit:
https://weillcornell.org/nicholas-salerno