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Kenneth Chavin, MD, General Surgery, Philadelphia, PA, Temple University Hospital

KennethChavinMDMBA PhD(He/Him)

General Surgery Philadelphia, PA

Hepatobiliary Surgery, Transplantation, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Professor and Vice Chairman of Research, Department of Surgery Lewis Katz School of Medicine of Temple University, Director Abdominal Organ Transplant, Temple University Hospital

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Summary

  • Dr. Kenneth Chavin is a transplant and general surgeon in Philadelphia, PA. He received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and has been in practice 25+ years. He specializes in abdominal transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery and minimally invasive surgery and is experienced in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, laparoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, transplant surgery, clinical trials and healthcare quality. He has a special interest in Nutcracker vein anomaly and Core Muscle injuries.He currently is the Director of Abdominal Organ Transplant at Temple University Hospital and Professor and Vice Chair of Surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine of Temple University.

Clinical Expertise

  • Transplant surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Reperfusion injuries, Immunosuppressive Agents, Immune Tolerance, Healthcare quality, Living donor transplant surgery, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Liver regeneration, Laparoscopy, Mitochondrial Proteins, Open renal transplantation, Open renal transplant surgery, Simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplantation, Pancreas after kidney transplantation, Renal transplant surgery, Laparoscopic renal transplantation, Laparoscopic renal transplant surgery, Renal transplantation, Kidney transplantation, Transplant infectious disease, Transplant anesthesiology, Islet cell transplant surgery, Hepatic cirrhosis, Graft-versus-host disease, End-stage renal disease, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Transplant immunology, Hepatic cancer

Education & Training

  • Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University
    Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve UniversityMBA, Business, 2020 - 2022
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 1996 - 1998
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Surgery, 1990 - 1996
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaPhD, Immunology, 1990 - 1993
  • Graduate Hospital
    Graduate HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1990
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1987
  • Lafayette College
    Lafayette CollegeBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 1979 - 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1989 - 2024
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2016 - 2023
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1990 - 2017
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2001 - 2002
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1996 - 1998
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014-2023
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Roche Laboratories Presidential Travel Award American Society of Transplant Surgeon, 2005
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Valganciclovir (VGCV) Followed by Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Hyperimmune Globulin Compared to VGCV for 200 Days in Abdominal Organ Transplant Recipients at High Risk for CM...  
    Prabhakar K Baliga, John W McGillicuddy, Charles F Bratton, Satish Nadig, Kenneth D Chavin, Transplant Infectious Disease
  • Use of Intra‐Aortic Counterpulsation in Cardiogenic Shock Post‐Liver Transplantation  
    Gabriel R Chedister, William D Stoll, Kenneth D Chavin, John W McGillicuddy, Satish N Nadig, David G Koch, Clinical Transplantation
  • Hydroxyethyl starch and acute kidney injury in orthotopic liver transplantation: a single-center retrospective review  
    Hand WR, Whiteley JR, Epperson TI, Tam L, Crego H, Wolf B, Chavin KD, Taber DJ, Anesth Analg, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • The Impact of Baseline and Follow-Up SAI Scores on Outcomes in Kidney Transplantation.
    Taber DJ, Hamedi M, Gebregziahber M, Srinivas T, Chavin K, Egede L, Baliga P, Am J Transplant, ATC, 1/1/2015
  • A Critical Analysis of the Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Racial Disparities in Kidney Transplantation.
    Taber DJ, Hamedi M, Gebregziahber M, Srinivas T, Chavin K, et al, Am J Transplant, ATC, 1/1/2015
  • The association between donor and recipient gene variants and tacrolimus safety and efficacy in a diverse cohort of kidney transplant recipients.
    Taber D, Srinivas T, Pilch N, Gebregziabher M, Egede L, Baliga P, Chavin K, Am J Transplant, ATC, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Management of Comorbidities for Successful Surgical Procedures, Hepatic Resections and Transplant. 
    1/8/2014
  • "Hepatic Steatosis in a Growing World: The Impact on Transplantation" 
    1/6/2014
  • "Partial Hepatectomy" 
    Medical University of South Carolina - 1/19/2012
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Other

  • TLR4KO mice are protected from endothelial overactivation in the absence of Kupffer cells after total hepatic ischemia/reperfusion. 
    Ellett JD, Atkinson C, Evans ZP, Amani Z, Balish E, Schmidt MG, Schnellmann RG, Chavin KD
    1/13/2010
  • An Overview of Pancreas Transplant: Role of Ultrasound with other imaging correlation. 
    Irshad A, Ackerman S, Chavin KD, Baliga P, Anis M, Sanders G
    1/1/2007
  • Results of the African-American Study of Kidney Disease and Hypertension (AASK) Trial. 
    Rajagopalan PR, Baillie, Emovon OE, Chavin KD
    www.medscape.com
    1/1/2003
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations