Program Overview

Program Overview

The UCSF Fresno Department of Surgery provides state-of-the-art surgical care for the diverse patient population of the Central Valley and surrounding communities. The department maintains ongoing access for patients regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. It is committed to reflecting the diverse patient population with providers that value diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Program Leadership

• Program Chief: James W. Davis, MD
• Program Director: Amy Kwok, MD
• Program Administrator: Milena Ocon

Program Description

The program is committed to educating the next generation of surgeons within a robust university-affiliated setting. It stresses competence in decision-making, operative technique, life-long learning, and compassion to ensure that graduates and faculty are confident and competent.

Instructors

• Amy Kwok, MD, MPH, Program Director, HS Associate Clinical Professor
• Ibironke Adelaja, MD, HS Assistant Clinical Professor
• Narayana S. Ambati, MD, Clinical Professor – Volunteer
• Shana Ballow, DO, HS Assistant Clinical Professor
• Kamell Eckroth-Bernard, MD, HS Associate Clinical Professor
• John F. Bilello, MD, Professor of Clinical Surgery
• Keith B. Boone, MD, Clinical Professor – Volunteer
• James W. Davis, MD, Professor of Clinical Surgery
• William Dominic, MD, Professor of Clinical Surgery
• Amir Fathi, MD, HS Associate Clinical Professor
• John E. Garry, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor – Volunteer
• Kelvin Higa, MD, Clinical Professor – Volunteer
• Krista L. Kaups, MD, MSc, Professor of Clinical Surgery
• Christopher R. Kinter, MD, HS Associate Clinical Professor
• Randall G. Stern, MD, HS Clinical Professor of Surgery
• Nancy A. Parks, MD, HS Associate Clinical Professor
• Mary M. Wolfe, MD, Professor of Clinical Surgery
• Lawrence P. Sue, MD, Professor of Clinical Surgery
• David Disbrow, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor – Volunteer
• Candace Haddock, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor – Volunteer
• Sara Higginson, MD, HS Associate Clinical Professor
• Farah Karipineni, MD, HS Associate Clinical Professor
• Jordan Lilienstein, MD, HS Assistant Clinical Professor
• Andrea Long, MD, HS Associate Clinical Professor
• Pearl K. Ma, MD, HS Assistant Clinical Professor
• Leigh Ann O'Banion, MD, HS Associate Clinical Professor
• Anne Prentice, MD, HS Associate Clinical Professor
• Jonathan C. Romanyshyn, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor – Volunteer
• Sammy Siada, DO, Assistant Clinical Professor
• Shamsuddin Khwaja, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor – Volunteer
• Shareef Syed, MBChB, Assistant Professor

Details

Entrance Requirements

Information regarding entrance requirements is available through the portal.

Benefits/Leave

UC Resident Benefits and Health and Insurance Coverage for Residents and Fellows are provided.

Accreditation

The UCSF Fresno Surgery Residency program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).