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Welcome to the Department of Surgery

The Department of Surgery at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is a leader in patient care, investigative research, and surgical education. The Faculty is dedicated to promoting excellence in all areas of surgical specialty.

As one of the country's leading university-based institutions, the University of Rochester Medical Center is proud to provide our patients with treatment options from surgeons who are at the frontiers of their field.

News & Events

September 02, 2008:
Researchers Offer First Direct Proof of How Arthritis Destroys Cartilage

August 28, 2008:
University of Rochester Medical Center Names New Chair of Anesthesiology