22emphasis on novel anticoagulants andanticoagulation strategies, as well as minimallyinvasive heart-valve repair and replacementtechniques. Dr. Thompson has published hisresearch in scientific journals and presentedat both national and international meetings.In his role at the UA, Dr. Thompson willwork closely with Michael Teodori, MD, pr<strong>of</strong>essor<strong>of</strong> surgery and director <strong>of</strong> Congenitaland Pediatric Cardiac <strong>Surgery</strong>, a renownedspecialist in surgical treatment <strong>of</strong> newbornsand children with highly complex heartproblems.Magdiel Trinidad-Hernandez, MD, hasjoined the Division <strong>of</strong>Vascular <strong>Surgery</strong> asassistant pr<strong>of</strong>essor. Hespecializes in minimallyinvasive, endovasculartreatments for the management<strong>of</strong> aortic aneurysmsand complex aortic reconstructions.Dr. Trinidad-Hernandez has trained in thelatest techniques <strong>of</strong> aortic stent grafting forendovascular repair <strong>of</strong> abdominal aortic aneurysms,other aortic abnormalities, and vascularconditions. He is an expert in advancedendovascular procedures, such as graftfenestration, hybrid operations, snorkel techniquesfor the treatment <strong>of</strong> complex aorticaneurysms, and bifurcated graft replacementfor the treatment <strong>of</strong> iliac artery aneurysms topreserve blood flow to the pelvis. In addition,Dr. Trinidad-Hernandez specializes in lowerextremitybypass and endovascular interventionsfor limb salvage as well as carotidsurgery and stenting.A native <strong>of</strong> Guadalajara, Mexico, Dr.Trinidad-Hernandez comes to the UA fromthe Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, where hecompleted a fellowship in vascular and endovascularsurgery. He completed his generalsurgery residency at the Metropolitan GroupHospitals <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois at Chicago,where he also spent one year dedicatedto clinical research in the noninvasive vascularlaboratory.Dr. Trinidad-Hernandez’s research interestsinclude advanced endovascular techniquesfor complex aortic aneurysms and the surgicaltreatment <strong>of</strong> lymphedema. He has presentedpapers at national and internationalmeetings and has a number <strong>of</strong> publicationsincluding abstracts, book chapters, and originalcontributions.Tolga Turker, MD, assistantpr<strong>of</strong>essor in theDivision <strong>of</strong> Reconstructiveand Plastic<strong>Surgery</strong>, is speciallytrained to perform advancedfree or pedicledflap transfer (movingtissue from one site onthe body to another), bone and s<strong>of</strong>t tissuereconstruction, and composite tissue allotransplants(transplanting tissue or limbs fromdeceased donors).In addition, Dr. Turker treats all types <strong>of</strong>hand problems, including nerve compressionand degenerative diseases, and performs upper-extremityrepair and free-tissue transferfor trauma injuries and skin defects, vascularized-bonetransfer for fractures and deformities,and toe-to-hand transfer for thumb andfinger reconstruction.Dr. Turker earned his medical degree atIstanbul <strong>University</strong> in Turkey. After completingan orthopedic and trauma residency at CerrahpasaFaculty <strong>of</strong> Medicine <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong>Orthopedic and Traumatology, Istanbul,he served in the Turkish Army as an orthopedicsurgeon and practiced at the largest armyhospital in Turkey. During his time in the army,he performed numerous trauma, hand, andmicrosurgery cases.Dr. Turker completed a three-year handand microsurgery fellowship at the ChristineM. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgeryin Louisville, KY. While at the KleinertInstitute, he was part <strong>of</strong> the surgical team fortwo hand transplant operations performedunder the direction <strong>of</strong> Dr. Warren Breidenbach,now chief <strong>of</strong> the Division <strong>of</strong> Reconstructive<strong>Surgery</strong> at the UA.Dr. Turker’s publications focus on studies<strong>of</strong> tissue and oxygen-relation models, nerveregeneration, and microsurgery education.Rebecca KleinViscusi, MD, has joinedthe breast cancer teamas assistant pr<strong>of</strong>essor inthe Division <strong>of</strong> SurgicalOncology. Dr. Viscusispecializes in surgicaltechniques that can helppatients facing a mastectomy(surgical removal <strong>of</strong> one or both breasts)have more natural-appearing reconstructedbreasts.An Arizona native, Dr. Viscusi receivedher bachelor’s degree from the UA and hermedical degree from Jefferson Medical Collegein Philadelphia. She returned to the UAto complete her general surgery residencytraining. Dr. Viscusi also completed a one-yearfellowship program in breast surgical oncologyat the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Texas Southwesternin Dallas.Dr. Viscusi’s practice includes treatment<strong>of</strong> both benign and malignant breast-careissues. Her clinical and research interestsinvolve the care <strong>of</strong> women at high risk fordeveloping breast cancer, specifically thosewith a BRCA mutation. She participates inthe High-Risk Cancer Clinic at the UA CancerCenter.Jiyao Zou, MD, assistantpr<strong>of</strong>essor in the Division<strong>of</strong> Reconstructive andPlastic <strong>Surgery</strong>, <strong>of</strong>fersspecialized expertise inthe transplantation andreplantation <strong>of</strong> severeddigits or extremities andin microsurgical reconstruction<strong>of</strong> damaged areas <strong>of</strong> the body frominjuries or cancer.He received his medical degree fromShandong Medical <strong>University</strong> in China. Hecompleted orthopedic surgery residencytraining at one <strong>of</strong> the largest orthopedic traumaand microsurgery centers in Shandong.He performed all types <strong>of</strong> microsurgery cases,including replantation as well as free-flap andvascularized tissue transfers.Dr. Zou recently finished an orthopedictrauma fellowship at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Louisvilleand a hand and microsurgery fellowshipat the Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Handand Microsurgery in Louisville. He participatedin two cases <strong>of</strong> hand transplantation inLouisville, including a bilateral (double) handtransplant.Dr. Zou’s research focus is on the anatomyand clinical studies <strong>of</strong> different kinds <strong>of</strong> tissueflaps, with an emphasis on local transfer andon decreasing donor morbidities.
Philanthropy NewsFund Honors‘Father <strong>of</strong> American Lithotripsy’Endowed fund to honor UA Urology Division founder George W. Drach, MDIn 40 years as a urologist, George W. steps by becoming a minister. It was aDrach, MD, has advanced the specialtyon an international level through ognized his talent with the scalpel andzoology pr<strong>of</strong>essor at the UA who rec-his medical contributions. Dr. Drach, suggested he become a surgeon.who founded the Division <strong>of</strong> Urology at He received his medical degreethe UA <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surgery</strong>, is worldrenownedfor the development <strong>of</strong> tools to in 1961, and did surgical training atfrom (Case) Western Reserve <strong>University</strong>combat kidney stones and for improved <strong>University</strong> Hospitals in Cleveland. Heurologic care for aging patients.was drawn to the field <strong>of</strong> urology afterTo honor this “boy from Arizona,” serving as chief medical <strong>of</strong>ficer in thethe UA established the George W. Navy on the USS Valley Forge during theDrach, MD, Endowed Chair for Urology,with the goal <strong>of</strong> raising $2 million. ogy residency and fellowship at WakeVietnam War. He later completed a urol-About $300,000 has been raised, much Forest <strong>University</strong>.from fraternity brothers, former residents,and patients <strong>of</strong> Dr. Drach. at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New Mexico, Dr.While receiving additional trainingInterest from the endowment would Drach yearned to return to Arizona. Hebenefit the division in perpetuity, supportingresearch, attracting top faculty, Here, he and his wife, Paula Drach, builtjoined the faculty at the UA in 1970.building pediatric urology, and more. the division together, providing a sense“The future is outstanding for urologybased on our aging population, and training.<strong>of</strong> family for students and residents inresearch has got to be supported so we Dr. Drach developed an interest incontinue to produce important bits <strong>of</strong> kidney stones early in his career, and becameknown as the “Father <strong>of</strong> Americanknowledge,’’ Dr. Drach said.A former UA student body president,Dr. Drach, with his affable smile lutionary device used to pulverize kidneyLithotripsy” for his research on the revo-and signature bola tie, initially planned stones with sound waves, eliminating theon following in his grandfather’s foot-continued on page 24DonationsRecognizing gifts <strong>of</strong> $1,000 ormore in <strong>2011</strong>Advanced BioHealing Inc.Aesculap Inc.Jacqueline A. and Joe AgersAir Methods Corp.Monica A. AkyolAnonymous (2)Alice and Paul BakerDavid J. BerwickLaura and Arch BrownJohn J. CampoGinny L. Clements and Tom RogersJim Click Nissan, Inc.Shauna K. and Jerrold CohenTamara CrockettMaritza and Luis F. DabdoubDr. and Mrs. Sam DeFrancescoDonal J. DraynePeggy Duckett-DrachChristina ElgartLisa EricksonMegan A. Escobar and Doug PeeryEvents Made SpecialEvergreen MortuaryFidelity Charitable FundSusan and Randall Friese, MDMartha B. Gergan<strong>of</strong>fJoseph A. GervasioDeeAnne and Gregg GibbonsNina and Nick GibsonGolden Eagle DistributorsMr. and Mrs. Joseph GootterHealthSouthDoby HillenbrandHydrite Chemical CompanyPam and Rockwell Jackson, MDDr. Bellal JosephBeth and I. Michael KasserDr. and Mrs. Daniel KlemmedsonDr. Narong KulvantunyouAllen LangerDr. and Mrs. Michael LemoleElaine LitvackLong Realty Cares FoundationElizabeth A. MacBethDr. Lori MackstallerMC Management LLC23
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