Harry C Sax MD FACS, FACHE
Bariatric Surgery
Professor and Executive Vice Chair Dean for International Programs
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8700 Beverly BlvdNt 8215West Hollywood, CA 90048
Phone+1 310-967-4333
Fax+1 310-793-5171
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Summary
- Dr. Harry Sax is an academic surgeon and healthcare executive He earned his MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1982 and completed his surgical residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Dr. Sax also holds a Master’s degree in Health Care Management from Harvard University. He serves as the Associate Dean for International Programs at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and previously held the position of Chief of Surgery at The Miriam Hospital. His expertise includes nutrition, short bowel syndrome, and healthcare management, among others. Dr. Sax has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and is the principal investigator in clinical research on the efficacy of GLN dipeptide in the SICU. He is recognized as a Fellow by both the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
Harvard UniversityMS, Health Care Management, 2009 - 2011
University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1982 - 1989
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1982, MD
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2011 - 2026
NY State Medical License 1989 - 2025
RI State Medical License 2005 - 2014
MA State Medical License 2010 - 2013
OH State Medical License 1984 - 1990
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACHE) American College of Healthcare Executives
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Clinical Trials
- Efficacy and Mechanisms of GLN Dipeptide in the SICU Start of enrollment: 2006 Sep 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsWhy can't we improve turnover time? A systematic review.Tara N Cohen, Falisha F Kanji, Jennifer Zamudio, Daniel Shouhed, Bruce L Gewertz
World Journal of Surgery. 2024-01-01 - 2 citationsUnderstanding ultrarare adverse events - Lessons learned from a twelve-year review of intraoperative deaths at an academic medical center.Tara N Cohen, Falisha F Kanji, Andrew S Wang, Edward G Seferian, Harry C Sax
American Journal of Surgery. 2023-09-01 - A Human Factors Approach to Vaginal Retained Foreign Objects.Tara N Cohen, Falisha F Kanji, Colby Souders, Alexandra Dubinskaya, Karyn S Eilber
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2022-05-01
Press Mentions
First Accredited Continuing Medical Education Course Filmed in VRDecember 3rd, 2018
AMIA, MGMA Offer Comments on CMS’ Latest E&M, Quality Payment Program ProposalsSeptember 10th, 2018- Report: Elliott Leads in Athenahealth Takeover Bid as Cerner, UnitedHealth PassSeptember 7th, 2018
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Grant Support
- Amino Acid Transport After Small Bowel ResectionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2000–2004
- Amino Acid Transport After Small Bowel ResectionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–1998
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