Division of Veterans Administration
The U-M Medical School Department of Surgery Division of Veterans Administration is rare in that we focus exclusively on veterans’ care, building relationships and programs tailored to their needs.
Our surgeons provide bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, surgical oncology, and general surgical services.
Clinical Care
Our division is a national leader in clinical quality for veterans, drawing patients from around the region to the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. We focus on providing multidisciplinary care that provides well-rounded support for patients.
Surgeons in our division treat more than 3,000 patients a year across four surgical services, including bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, surgical oncology and general surgery treatment for gallbladder conditions and hernias.
Education
Surgery trainees who rotate on our services gain exposure to a unique environment where they can develop their skills as clinicians across a wide range of surgical services focused to the needs of veterans.
Research
Our division is heavily involved in a diverse portfolio of research that translates to better care for all veterans. Surgeons in the division are leaders in pancreatic cancer research, mechanisms contributing to metabolic disease, and health services research.
Division Leadership
Pasithorn Amy Suwanabol, MD, MS, FACS, FASCRS
Associate Professor of Surgery
Medical School
Division Faculty
Timothy L Frankel, MD
Professor of Surgery and Co-Director of the Rogel and Blondy Center for Pancreatic Cancer
Rogel Cancer Center
Medical School
Ryan Howard, MD, MS
Medical School
Andrew M Ibrahim, MD, MSc
Associate Professor of Surgery
Associate Chair, Department of Surgery, Medical School
Associate Professor of Architecture and Urban Planning, A Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning
Robert W O'Rourke
Professor of Surgery, Medical School
