Welcome to the Department of Surgery

Message from the Chair
Leonard Y. Lee, MD

Welcome to the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) Department of Surgery. The history of the Department is rich and continues to promote the missions of the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School namely excellence in patient care, education, research and community service.

The Department consists of 9 specialized divisions offering complex and innovative care. Our faculty includes surgeons who are nationally and in many cases, internationally renowned for their skill and expertise.

High quality patient care is reflected in the large number of referring physicians and favorable patient surveys. We are constantly striving to enhance the friendliness and professionalism of our environment.

Our research programs provide competitive and comprehensive training for surgical residents and students. NIH funded faculty support basic science and translational research which provides unique and highly competitive opportunities for the next generation of surgeons.

Please visit our website to learn about the advanced and unparalleled educational experience available through our General Surgery Residency Program and subspecialty fellowship programs and to obtain additional details about our clinical, research and training opportunities.

Leonard Y. Lee, MD
Professor of Surgery
James W. Mackenzie, M.D. Endowed Chair in Surgery
Chair, Department of Surgery
Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Department of Surgery