News & Events

We’re proud to share that 41 physicians from the University of California, San Francisco Department of Surgery have been named to Castle Connolly Top Doctors’s 2026 Top Doctors list—an increase from last year and a powerful reflection of sustained excellence across the department. This distinction speaks to the...

In 2023, UCSF became the first to boast an all-female heart transplant team led by Amy Fiedler, MD, who featured in an iconic snap of the procedure that went viral, landing UCSF colleagues on national media. Since then, the photo has inspired other all-female teams to take selfies and share the picture, tagging...

Bianca Bromberger, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Cardiac Surgery and Lung Transplantation at UCSF. She specializes in heart and lung transplantation as well as general cardiac surgery, caring for patients with advanced heart and lung disease who require complex surgical therapies. Dr...

In recognition of Dr. Tobias Deuse's professionalism, excellence, dedication, and contribution to the teaching of Thoracic Surgery Residents, Dr. Tobias Deuse was selected to be the recipient of the UCSF Thoracic Surgery Residency Program Teaching Award for AY 2024-2025.

Dr. Jasleen Kukreja, a distinguished Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Director of the Lung Transplant Program at UCSF Medical Center, has been honored with the UCSF Health Exceptional Physician Award. This accolade celebrates her outstanding surgical expertise, exemplary leadership, and steadfast dedication to the...

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Amy G. Fiedler will assume the role as our new Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support beginning July 1, 2025. The transplant program has evolved dramatically over the last 3 years and is now recognized as a destination program for the...

We are pleased to announce the results of our 2025 Thoracic Surgery Fellowship Match! Timothy Harris – Cardiac Track Born in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Harris was a first-generation college graduate of the University of Washington, where he studied international studies and psychology, graduating with honors. Following...

We are excited to announce that Dr. Jason Smith has been appointed Division Chief of Cardiac Surgery and Lung Transplantation, effective June 1, 2025. Dr. Smith completed his medical training at Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, followed by a General Surgery Residency and research in the Burn Shock...

The Department of Surgery is thrilled to introduce our new General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Integrated Vascular Surgery residents for 2025-2026! We proudly welcome these talented future surgeons to UCSF Surgery and congratulate each new intern for matching into our programs. We look forward to welcoming our...

We are proud to announce that our Cardiac Surgery team has successfully performed its first Total Artificial Heart procedure. This groundbreaking achievement underscores our commitment to advancing care for patients with severe heart failure. A Total Artificial Heart (TAH) is an innovative device designed to...

In recognition of Dr. Brian Cain's professionalism, excellence, dedication, and contribution to the teaching of Thoracic Surgery Residents, Dr. Brian Cain was selected to be the recipient of the UCSF Thoracic Surgery Residency Program Teaching Award for AY 2023-2024.

Welcome to Dr. Brian Till, our new thoracic surgery fellow, to the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery! We are truly excited to have Dr. Till join our Thoracic Surgery Residency Program.

Dr. Fiedler joins a unique network of experts and leaders to help inform the Bush Institute’s policy work Amy G. Fiedler, MD, Assistant Professor of Cardiac Surgery at UCSF has been named to the George W. Bush Institute Advisory Council to help advance the Bush Institute’s policy recommendations centered on...

In a historic feat, UCSF Medical Center concludes the year with an unprecedented 95 lung transplants, a remarkable milestone for the medical community. The institution's outstanding achievements have solidified its position as a leader in lung transplantation, garnering recognition nationally and regionally. For...

Johannes Kratz, MD has been chosen as a recipient of UCSF Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators' Excellence in Teaching Award for 2023. The Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators is dedicated to creating an environment that enhances the status of teachers at UCSF, promotes and rewards teaching...