Gary L Dunnington MD

Breast, Endocrine, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Jay Grosfeld Professor Emeritis Indiana University School of Medicine

75665 Painted Desert DrIndian Wells, CA 92210

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Summary

Gary Dunnington, MD, is a General Surgeon located in Indianapolis, IN, with subspecialties in breast, endocrine, and surgical oncology. He completed his residency in surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson, after obtaining his MD from Indiana University School of Medicine. He serves as Chairman and Jay L. Grosfeld Professor of Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine. His past roles include leadership positions at Southern Illinois University and the University of Southern California. His expertise spans esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, breast surgery, head and neck oncology, and microvascular reconstruction. Dr. Dunnington has authored several publications and received multiple honors, including listings in America's Top Doctors.

Education & Training

University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonResidency, Surgery, 1980 - 1985
Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1980
Ball State UniversityBS, Summa cum laude, 1976

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Certifications & Licensure

AZ State Medical License 1981 - Present
CA State Medical License 1991 - Present
IN State Medical License 2012 - 2025
IL State Medical License 1997 - 2017
American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification FirstNet (Clinical), Cerner Corporation, 2016
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification P2 Sentinel, Cerner Corporation, 2016
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart (Clinical), Cerner Corporation, 2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

8 citations
Career Advancement for Surgeon-Educators:Findings from a Modified Delphi Process.
Amalia Cochran, Leigh A. Neumayer, John D. Mellinger, Mary E. Klingensmith, Daniel J. Scott
Journal of Surgical Education. 2021-07-19
22 citations
A Proposed Blueprint for Operative Performance Training, Assessment, and Certification
Reed G. Williams, Brian C. George, Jordan D. Bohnen, Gary L. Dunnington, Jonathan P. Fryer
Annals of Surgery. 2021-04-01
4 citations
A Competency-Based Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Curriculum Significantly Improves General Surgery Residents' Operative Performance and Decreases Skill Variability: Coh...
Elizabeth M. Huffman, Jennifer N. Choi, John R. Martin, Nicholas E. Anton, Brianne L. Nickel
Annals of Surgery. 2021-03-03

Journal Articles

Preparedness for Residency
Jennifer N Choi, Dimitrios Stefanidis, Gary L Dunnington, JAMA Surgery
Handoffs in general surgery residency, an observation of intern and senior residents
Farr D, Sanfey H, Mellinger J, Dunnington G, American J Surg, 11/1/2013
Surgical skills simulation: A shift in the conversation
Selzer D and Dunnington G, Annals of Surg, 4/1/2013

Books/Book Chapters

“Success in Academic Surgery: Developing a Career in Surgical Education”
Chapter: “The Business and Finance of Surgical Education"
Page 63 - 74Schmidt C, Torbeck L, Gibbs, H, Dunnington, G.Editors: Carla M. Pugh, Rebecca S. Sippel.Springer2013
Theories of Team Cognition: Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives
Chapter: Team Cognition and the Accountabilities of the Tool Pass.
Page 405 - 420Koschmann T; Dunnington G; and Kim, MEditors: Salas, E., Fiore, S., & Letsky, M..Taylor & Francis Group, LLC2012
Educational Case Study: Southern Illinois University
Chapter: “Best Practices in Surgical Education: Innovations in Skills Training.” Chapter 11
Page 1 - 37Sanfey H; Ketchum J; Bartlett J; Dunnington GEditors: Phyllis D. Saltzman; PhD.2010

Abstracts/Posters

The case of the entitled resident: A composite case study of a resident performance problem syndrome with interdisciplinary commentary.
Roberts, NK, Reed GW, Klingensmith, M, Sullivan, M, Boehler M, Hickson, G, Kim, M, Klamen, D, LeBlang, T, Schwind, C, Titchenal, K, Dunnington, GL, Medical Teacher, 1/1/2012
The Disruptive Orthopaedic Surgeon: Implications for Patient Safety and Malpractice Liability.
Patel P, Robinson BS, Novicoff WM, Dunnington GL, Brenner MJ, Saleh KJ, J Bone Joint Surg Am, 1/1/2011
American ginseng inhibits induced COX-2 and NFKB activation in human breast cancer cells.
Peralta EA; Murphy LL; Minnis J; and Dunnington GL., The Association for Academic Surgery and Society of University Surgeons - Abstract presented at the Fourth Annual Academic Surgical Congress; Journal of Surgical Research, Fort Myers, FL, 2/3/2009

Lectures

Guest Lecturer, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Simulation Summit
Rosemont, IL - 11/4/2011
Guest Lecturer, Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium
SIU Carbondale - 10/20/2011
Distinguished Guest Speaker, Graduate Medical Education Leadership Symposium
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA - 4/28/2011

Other

Models for Teaching at the Bedside. (Audio-Visual Material)
Dunnington G, Department of Surgery, University of Southern California
1/1/1996
Insulinomas: New Diagnostic and Surgical Techniques. (Audio-Visual Material)
Dunnington G, Hinder R, Klingman R, Clinical Congress Motion Picture Exhibition of American College of Surgeons
1/1/1990
Models and Strategies for Teaching in the Ambulatory Setting. (Audio-Visual Material)
Dunnington G, Department of Surgery, Creighton University School of Medicine
1/1/1990

Authored Content

Preparedness for ResidencyAugust 2020

Press Mentions

Breast Cancer Experts Available from IU School of Medicine to Speak with MediaOctober 2nd, 2017
Transplant Surgeon Blasts IU Health After ExitApril 8th, 2016
IU Health's Top Transplant Surgeon Leaves for Alabama PositionApril 8th, 2016