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R. Stratta, MD

Robert J. Stratta, M.D. Professor of Surgery Transplant Surgery Publications After earning his Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Notre Dame, he received his MD Degree from the University of Chicago-Pritzker School of Medicine and trained in General Surgery at the University of Utah. He then completed a transplant clinical and research fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1997, he joined the transplant team and became Professor of Surgery at the University of Tennessee, Memphis where he continued to be active in pancreas, kidney, and liver transplantation. During this time, the UT-Memphis pancreas transplant program became one of the seven largest pancreas transplant centers in the world, and enjoyed landmark years in terms of clinical and academic productivity. He spearheaded prospective clinical trials comparing the portal-enteric technique with the other techniques of pancreas transplantation, and also served as principal investigator of a 25 center industry-sponsored study of immunosuppression in kidney-pancreas transplantation. In October 2001, Dr. Stratta became Professor of Surgery and Director of Transplantation at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. His areas of research interest include kidney and pancreas transplantation, immunosuppressive strategies, infection prophylaxis, organ donation and allocation, quality of life, and economic aspects of transplantation. He is co-author of over 30 book chapters, 470 abstracts, and 300 manuscripts dealing predominantly with transplantation. He has been active in medical school, surgical resident, and transplant fellow education since 1988. He is a member of 25 medical societies, three editorial boards, and numerous local, regional, and national committees. He has lectured worldwide on pancreas transplantation, is board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, and has been selected as one of the Best Doctors in America since 1993.     Referrals Benefits Winston - Salem   Last Updated: Nov 20, 2004