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Positions
Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology / Colorectal Services
- Organization:
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
- Department:
- Surgery
- Classification:
- Clinical Faculty
Education
- MD, University of Pittsburgh
About Douglas Murken
Education:
June 2004 – May 2008 BS (Chemistry), The Pennsylvania State University, Schreyer Honors College
August 2008 – May 2012 MD, The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Post-Graduate Training:
June 2012 – June 2013 General Surgery Internship, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
July 2013 – June 2015 General Surgery Residency, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
July 2015 – June 2017 Post-Graduate Research Fellow, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
June 2017 – June 2019 General Surgery Residency, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
August 2019 – July 2020 Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Boards:
American Board of Surgery
Qualifying Examination Passed (July 2019)
Certifying Examination Pending (Nov 2020)
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Qualifying Examination Pending (March 2021)
Certifying Examination Pending (TBD)
Research Interests
My clinical focus is benign and malignant diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum, and anus. I have strong clinical interest in enhanced recovery after surgery protocols, the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease, as well as organ sparing approaches in the management of rectal cancer (local excision, Watch and Wait). From a procedural perspective, I believe that laparoscopic colectomy is a core component of resident education and technical development and lays a foundation for further expansion of minimally invasive skills. Additionally, I am interested in robotic pelvic surgery, trans-anal minimally invasive surgery, and sphincter-sparing approaches (LIFT procedure) in the management of fistula-in-ano. The areas that I hope to emphasize in my research include clinical trials related to the interdisciplinary management of rectal cancer as well as biotech/device design. I welcome working with interested medical students or residents in any of these areas.
Patient Care Information
Medical Specialties
- Surgery
- Surgical Oncology (Cancer)
Special Training
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Residency, General Surgery
University of Pennsylvania -
Fellowship, Colon and Rectal Surgery
University of Pennsylvania