Jonathan R Hiatt MD

Emeritus Professor, Surgery, Sr. Advisor for Faculty, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen SOM

885 Tiverton DrLos Angeles, CA 90095
Phone+1 310-794-7066

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Summary

Dr. Jonathan Hiatt received his medical degree from Keck School of Medicine of USC and practiced general surgery for 30 years. He served in a full time administrative position as vice dean for faculty at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA from 2011 until his retirement from that position in 2021.

Education & Training

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1977 - 1982
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 1977

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1978 - 2028

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Stress and Burnout in Residency Training-Striking a Balance.
Areti Tillou, Jonathan R Hiatt
JAMA Network Open. 2026-01-02
10 citations
Persistence of Gender Bias Over Four Decades of Surgical Training.
Kelsey Ouyang, Ivy A. Huang, Justin P. Wagner, James X. Wu, Formosa Chen
Journal of Surgical Education. 2021-07-19
2 citations
Simulation Use in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Training for Residents.
Ivy A. Huang, Wendy Simon, Yang Lu, Antonio Pessegueiro, Kate Perkins
American Journal of Medical Quality. 2021-05-27

Authored Content

One Thousand Pediatric Liver Transplants During Thirty Years: Lessons LearnedFebruary 2018

Press Mentions

UCLA Establishes Endowed Chair in Honor of Longtime Faculty Member Dr. Marjorie FineAugust 7th, 2021
UCLA Establishes Endowed Chair in Honor of Longtime Faculty Member Dr. Marjorie FineAugust 5th, 2021