Meet our Abdominal Transplant Fellowship Graduates
Learn from our fellowship graduates:
How would you describe your Stanford University Abdominal Transplant Fellowship experience?
Mentored Leadership, Camaraderie, and Technical Versatility
- Michelle Kim, MD | Fellowship: 2021-2023
Assistant Professor of Surgery - Transplant and Immunology Surgery
Yale School of Medicine
Michelle Kim, MD
- Clifford Akateh, MD | Fellowship: 2021-2023
Transplant Surgeon
Geisinger Health System
Clifford Akateh, MD
- Jenny Pan, MD | Fellowship: 2020-2022
Jenny Pan, MD
- Aleah Brubaker, MD, PhD | Fellowship: 2019-2021
Associate Professor
University of California, San Diego
Aleah Brubaker, MD, PhD
Associate Staff Surgeon, Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic, Weston, FL
- Peter Than, MD | Fellowship: 2019-2021
Assistant Professor
University of California, Davis
Peter Than, MD
- Phoenix Vuong, MD | Fellowship: 2018-2020
Associate Staff Surgeon, Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic, Weston, FL
Phoenix Vuong, MD
- Neal Mineyev, MD | Fellowship: 2018-2020
Assistant Professor, Division of Transplant Surgery | Fellowship Director, Kidney Transplant and Vascular Access Program
University of California Davis, Davis, CA
Neal Mineyev, MD
Focus, Compassion, Precision
- Anji Wall, MD, PhD, FACS | Fellowship: 2016-2018
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Texas A&M University School of Medicine | Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Texas Health Sciences Center School of Medicine | Chief of the Section of Surgical Development, Baylor University Medical Center, Department of General Surgery | Vice Chair of Research, Baylor Sammons Transplant Institute
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Anji Wall, MD, PhD, FACS
Excellent technical training
- Jacqueline I. Lee, MD | Fellowship: 2015-2017
Multi-organ Transplant Surgeon
The Queen's Medical Center, Surgical Associates, Inc., General and Transplant Surgery, Honolulu, HI
Jacqueline I. Lee, MD
Excellence, Humility, Family
- Tsuyoshi Todo, MD | Fellowship: 2013-2015
Director, Fellowship in Abdominal Transplantation | Assistant Professor of Surgery
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Tsuyoshi Todo, MD
Family, Dynamic, Fulfilling
- Jennifer Berumen, MD | Fellowship: 2012-2014
Associate Professor of Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery UC San Diego | Surgical director of the living donor kidney program | Surgical director of Pediatric Kidney Transplant at Rady Childrens Hospital | Assistant Residency Program Director UC San Diego | Wellness director for UC San Diego Department of Surgery
University of Californina San Diego, San Diego, CA
Jennifer Berumen, MD
Mentorship, Fulfilling, Diverse experience
- B. Daniel Campos, MD | Fellowship: 2011-2013
Director of the Pediatric Transplant Program, Auxilio Mutuo Transplant Center, Puerto Rico | Former Assistant Professor of Surgery, Emory University
Auxilio Mutuo Transplant Center, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
B. Daniel Campos, MD
Challenging, Cutting-edge, Exhilarating
- Irene Kim, MD | Fellowship: 2010-2012
Associate Professor of Surgery | Co-Director, Comprehensive Transplant Center | Surgical Director | Kidney Transplant, Liver and Kidney Transplant Surgeon
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Irene Kim, MD
Technically unmatched
- Amy Gallo, MD | Fellowship: 2009-2011
Assistant Professor of Surgery (Abdominal Transplantation), Stanford University Medical Center | Director of the Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program | Surgical Director of the Alagille's Program at Stanford Children's
Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
Superb pediatric training
- Christine S. Hwang, MD, FACS | Fellowship: 2009-2011
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Transplantation | Surgical Director of Kidney Transplantation, Parkland Health and Hospital System
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Christine S. Hwang, MD, FACS
Challenging, Rewarding, Foundational
- Sophoclis P. Alexopoulos, MD, FACS | Fellowship: 2007-2009
Associate Professor of Surgery | Chief, Division of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Sophoclis P. Alexopoulos, MD, FACS
Opportunity, Family, Growth
“Dr. Esquivel provided me with unprecedented opportunity to obtain a masters degree in addition to my surgical training, which set the stage for my career as a clinician scientist
Daniela P. Ladner, MD, MPH, FACS | Fellowship: 2006-2008
Professor of Surgery, Division of Organ Transplantation, Department of Surgery | Interim-Director Comprehensive Transplant Center | Associate Surgical Director Liver Transplant & Hepatobiliary Surgery | Director Northwestern University Transplant Outcomes Research Collaborative (NUTORC)
Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Daniela Ladner, MD, MPH, FACS
Wide-ranging, Esprit de corps, Springboard
- Jason Vanatta, MD | Fellowship: 2005-2007
Professor of Surgery | Endowed Chair in Liver Transplantation, University of Tennessee | Surgical Director of Liver Transplantation, James D. Eason Transplant Institute at the Methodist University Hospital
University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN
Jason Vanatta, MD
Throughout my two years at Stanford, I was lucky enough to have a mentor that had a profound impact on the pediatric surgeon I am today.
- Mona Beaunoyer, MD | Fellowship: 2004-2006
Chief of Division of Pediatric Surgery
University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec
Mona Beaunoyer, M.D.
Competence, Confidence, Comradeship
- Linda Chen, MD, FACS | Fellowship: 2002-2005
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Kidney/Pacreas Transplant, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami Transplant Institute
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Linda Chen, MD, FACS
Pediatric transplant excellence
- Dev M. Desai, MD, PhD, FACS | Fellowship: 2001-2003
Regents Distinguished Scholar in Medical Research | Professor of Surgery, Pediatrics and Immunology | Director, Transplant Surgery Fellowship, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | Chief, Pediatric Transplantation, Children’s Medical Center, Dallas
Children's Medical Center, Solid Organ Transplant Program, Dallas, TX
Dev M. Desai, MD, PhD, FACS
Learning from the best, striving for the best
- Wael A. O'Hali, MD, FRCSC | Fellowship: 2000-2002
Deputy Chairman | Hepatobiliary Sciences & Organ Transplant Center | Consultant Hepatobiliary & Transplantation Surgeon | Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Wael A. O'Hali, MD, FRCSC
Amy Lu, MD | Fellowship: 1998-2000
Former Professor and Chief of Loyola University Transplant Program in Chicago
Amy Lu, MD
My transplant experience at Stanford empowered me with the knowledge of what can be made possible with innovative science and excellence in clinical care.
Maria Millan, MD | Fellowship: 1998-1999
President and CEO of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Oakland, CA
Maria Millan, MD
Stanford is a perfect training environment that fosters surgical knowledge and confidence based on training exposure across multiple complimentary adult and pediatric transplant services staffed by the very best in the field.
- Okechukwu “OK” Ojogho, MD, MMM, FACS | Fellowship: 1994-1996
Executive Medical Director, Transplant Services (Thoracic and Abdominal) | Chair, Dept. of Surgery Program and Surgical Director, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation | Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Surgeon | Providence Sacred Heart Medical center and Children’s Hospital, Spokane, WA. | Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA | Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital, Spokane, WA
Okechukwu “OK” Ojogho, MD, MMM, FACS
Fellowship Graduates |
Years of Fellowship |
Initial job after fellowship |
Okechukwu Ojogho, M.D. |
1994-1996 |
Loma Linda University |
Bernadette Guiroy, M.D. |
1995-1996 |
Private Practice |
Sean Cao, M.D. |
1996-1998 |
General Surgeon, Private Practice |
Maria Millan, M.D. |
1998-1999 |
Stanford University |
Amy Lu, M.D. |
1998-2000 |
Georgetown University |
Wael O’Hali, M.D. |
2000-2002 |
King Fahad National Guard Hospital, |
Dev Desai, M.D., Ph.D. |
2001-2003 |
Duke University |
Linda Chen, M.D. |
2002-2005 |
Loma Linda University |
Hootan Roozrokh, M.D. |
2003-2005 |
Kaiser Permanente – San Francisco |
Mona Beaunoyer, M.D. |
2004-2006 |
University of Montreal |
Makoto Ogihara, M.D. |
2005-2007 |
University of Hawaii |
Jason Vanatta, M.D. |
2005-2007 |
University of Tennessee, Memphis |
Daniela Ladner, M.D. |
2006-2008 |
Northwestern University |
Sophoclis Alexopoulos, M.D. |
2007-2009 |
University of Southern California |
Arvand Elihu, M.D. |
2008-2010 |
Loma Linda University |
Amy Gallo, M.D. |
2009-2011 |
Stanford University |
Christine Hwang, M.D. |
2009-2011 |
Univ of Texas, Southwestern –Dallas |
Irene Kim, M.D. |
2010-2012 |
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, CA |
B. Daniel Campos, M.D. |
2011-2013 |
Emory University |
Jennifer Berumen, M.D. |
2012-2014 |
University of California San Diego |
Elyssa Feinberg, M.D. |
2012-2014 |
Eden Valley Medical Ctr/Sutter Health, CA |
Tsuyoshi Todo, M.D. |
2013-2015 |
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, CA |
Thomas Pham, M.D. |
2014-2016 |
University of Southern California |
Jacqueline Lee, M.D. |
2015-2017 |
University of Hawaii |
David Cha, M.D. |
2016-2018 |
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, Tx |
Anji Wall, M.D. |
2016-2018 |
Baylor University Medical Center – Dallas, Tx |
Felix Lee, M.D. |
2017-2019 |
University of Hawaii |
Neal Mineyev, M.D. |
2018-2020 |
University of California Davis |
Phoenix Vuong, M.D. |
2018-2020 |
Cleveland Clinic Florida |
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