November 2020 DOS Newsletter

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NEWS NOVEMBER 2020

IN THIS ISSUE:

NOTES FROM THE CHAIR

In Memory of Mary Eiseman

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Top Docs 2020

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Welcome New Hires

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Former Broncos Punter Speaks Out 4 About Prostate Cancer Cleft Lip 6 Transformation Boulder Woman Survives COVID-19 8 Thanks to ECMO Saving a Clown

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Confidence After 12 Double Mastectomy Melanoma is a Priority for CU SOM & 14 Cancer Center Upcoming Grand 16 Rounds

closely with her late husband Dr. Ben Eiseman and knew the family well. She was an adventurous woman who loved the outdoors. Our sympathies go out to her family and friends.

Richard D. Schulick, MD

As we approach the year end, it is a good time to stop and take note of all that has happened over this eventful year. It has truly been a roller coaster from tragedy, suffering and death to great accomplishment and success. From things worth celebrating to remembering the hardships and those we have lost. In September, we said goodbye to an amazing woman, Mary Eiseman. Many of us worked

While the unique circumstances of this pandemic have impacted many things, we are still providing an exceptional level of quality care to our patients. Stories about our patients include cleft-palate reconstruction, COVID-19 survival, prostate cancer awareness, breast reconstruction, saving a clown and melanoma care. These are just a sampling of the great work our department accomplishes to "Improve Every Life."

can continue to innovate and discover new methodologies. As always, it continues to be my privilege to share these highlights with you. I hope you enjoy the newsletter that follows, and please take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Richard D. Schulick, MD, MBA Professor & Chair, CU Department of Surgery Director, CU Cancer Center The Aragón/Gonzalez-Gíustí Chair

Additionally, 21 of our colleagues made 5280’s 2020 Top Docs list. We continue to strive to build a department full of uniquely talented and diverse faculty and staff. It is only through our uniqueness that we

Innovating Surgical Care Curing through Discovery Enlightening Tomorrow’s Leaders Daring to be Exceptional

www.cusurgery.com

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