Developing Leaders in Value-Based Care
Mission: Transforming the health and lives of the diverse communities we serve through innovation in surgical care, research and education.
Areas of Focus
The Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care seeks to develop new models of person-centered, multidisciplinary care that reward value.
The Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care trains the next generation of physicians through a number of residencies and fellowships.
The Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care seeks to advance innovation from discovery to outcomes.
The Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care serves as the academic home to more than 200 faculty members in the Austin area. Specialties represented include acute care surgery, anesthesia, colorectal surgery, emergency medicine, general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, transplant surgery and urology.
The department is also home to many learners, including residents in general surgery, orthopaedic surgery and emergency medicine as well as fellows in surgical critical care, craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery, EMS and orthopaedic surgery.
Commitment to Culture
The Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care fosters a culture of ambition, continuous learning, open communication and purposeful innovation, all grounded in mutual respect and a commitment to work-life balance. Watch a short video that visually conveys these cultural norms and the department’s commitment to shared values across the team.