Allan Tsung MD

Summary

• Allan Tsung, MD is a tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia. His leadership focuses on advancing surgical care, strengthening institutional and system-wide impact, and mentoring the next generation of academic surgeons. He prioritizes faculty development, clinical integration across community and academic sites, and building sustainable research and educational infrastructure.
  
  Dr. Tsung specializes in the surgical management of liver, bile duct, and pancreatic cancers, with expertise in minimally invasive and robotic approaches. He is widely recognized for his clinical work in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery and directs complex oncologic care through multidisciplinary programs.
  
  As a surgeon-scientist, Dr. Tsung leads an NIH-funded research program focused on inflammation and its effects on the tumor microenvironment. His lab studies innate immunity in cancer using clinically relevant models and human cohort data. He also conducts clinical trials and health services research aimed at improving access, quality, and equity in surgical oncology. He has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications and served as Principal Investigator on multiple NIH and foundation grants.
  
  Under his leadership, UVA Surgery entered the top 20 nationally in NIH funding and expanded its programs across four hospitals. He also launched initiatives in robotic training, global surgery, and structured mentorship.
  
  Nationally, Dr. Tsung is Vice President of the Society of Clinical Surgery. He previously served as President of the Society of University Surgeons and the Society of Asian Academic Surgeons, and has held leadership roles in the ACS, SSO, SSAT, AHPBA, and the ASA.