Melissa E. Chen, MD

I am certified in abdominal transplant surgery by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) and board certified by the European Board of Surgeons. I am a member of the ASTS, the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS), the European Society of Organ Transplantation (ESOT) and the Americas/ International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Associations (AHPBA/ IHPBA). I have a license to practice surgery and abdominal transplant in the United States, United Kingdom and Europe. I am a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, of the Royal College of Surgeons (UK) and of the European Board of Surgeons, and board-certified by the Hellenic Surgical Society. I am a member of ILTS DEI Committee, Transplant Oncology, and DCD, Preservation & Machine Perfusion Special Interest Groups. I also serve as ESOT Global Transplant Ambassador, ESOT Vanguard Committee Member, and Examiner for the European Board of Surgeons, Division of Transplant. In addition to clinical work, I am dedicated to improving transplant and complex surgical care through research. I have spearheaded international comparative studies in the use of extended criteria liver allografts in general, transplant, pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery and have co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications, in journals such as the American Journal of Transplant, Transplantation, Annals of Surgery, British Journal of Surgery, Nature Communications, the Lancet, and the New England Journal of Medicine. I have been a peer reviewer and special issue editor for high impact journals. Through my work, I aspire to leave a lasting mark, not only through excellence in patient care, but also by advancing the field of transplantation.

I feel fortunate to have an opportunity to be a physician and chose this profession because I truly enjoy caring for others while having fun and bringing a positive attitude to the clinic room or bedside in the hospital. I focus on creating a safe space for my patients by reducing stigma and talking openly about issues that are complex and difficult to talk about. Over the last few years, I have become more interested in the interaction of physical health, mental health and addiction. I focus on shared decision making and helping to support my patients healthcare goals. Outside of work, I like to spend time with my family, exercise, read and try new restaurants.

Located in Chapel Hill NC Dr. Dsvid A Gerber MD practices at the UNC Hospitals Jason Ray Transplant Clinic. As a Doctor of Medicine specializing in General/Allopathic Medicine Dr. Gerber brings a wealth of expertise to his medical practice. Patients can trust in Dr. Gerber's knowledge and experience as a medical doctor. His dedication to providing high-quality care at the UNC Hospitals Jason Ray Transplant Clinic ensures that patients receive top-notch medical attention in Chapel Hill NC. Generated from this place's public information