MitchellCahanMDMBA, FACS

General Surgery • Cambridge, MA

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Professor of Surgery (Adjunct), University of Massachusetts Medical School

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Office
330 Mount Auburn Street
Department Of Surgery
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone+1 617-499-5719
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Education & Training

University of MarylandResidency, Surgery, 1996 - 2003
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

MD State Medical License 1998 - 2024
MA State Medical License 2005 - 2024
NC State Medical License 2003 - 2006
American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Hispanic Farmers Experience Shorter EMS Response Times but Longer Emergency Department Length of Stay Following Occupational Injuries.
Chloe M Young, Suraj Panjwani, Nicholas Druar, Mitchell A Cahan> ;World Journal of Surgery. 2022 Dec 1
1 citations
Obesity increases the risk for upper extremity deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in patients with upper extremity central venous catheters.
Nicholas M Druar, Ralph Wesley Vosburg, Mitchell Cahan> ;Clinical Obesity. 2022 Aug 1
1 citations
Influence of Insurance Status on Subdural Hematoma Management- An NTDB Analysis.
Jennifer E. Sullivan, Suraj Panjwani, Mitchell A. Cahan> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2022 Feb 1
2 citations
A Fast-track Pathway for Emergency General Surgery at an Academic Medical Center.
Amanda Fazzalari, Shruthi Srinivas, Suraj Panjwani, Natalie Pozzi, Ann Friedrich, Reeti Sheoran, Joseph Sabato, Dawn Durocher, Martin A. Reznek, Francesco A. Aiello, D...> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2021 Jun 8
5 citations
A Translational Model for Venous Thromboembolism: MicroRNA Expression in Hibernating Black Bears.
Amanda Fazzalari, Giacomo Basadonna, Alper Kucukural, Kahraman Tanriverdi, Milka Koupenova, Natalie Pozzi, Jahnavi Kakuturu, Ann-Kristin U. Friedrich, Ron Korstanje, N...> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2021 Jan 1
4 citations
Treatment of Facial Fractures at a Level 1 Trauma Center: Do Medicaid and Non-Medicaid Enrollees Receive the Same Care?
Amanda Fazzalari, David Alfego, J. Taylor Shortsleeve, Qiming Shi, Jomol Mathew, Demetrius E. M. Litwin, Mitchell A. Cahan> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2020 Aug 1
5 citations
Treatment of Acute Cholecystitis: Do Medicaid and Non-Medicaid Enrolled Patients Receive the Same Care?
Amanda Fazzalari, Natalie Pozzi, David Alfego, Qiming Shi, Nathaniel Erskine, Gary Tourony, Jomol Mathew, Demetrius E. M. Litwin, Mitchell A. Cahan> ;Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2020 Apr 1
4 citations
Treatment of appendicitis: Do Medicaid and non-Medicaid-enrolled patients receive the same care?
Amanda Fazzalari, Natalie Pozzi, David Alfego, Nathaniel Erskine, Qiming Shi, Gary Tourony, Jomol Mathew, Demetrius E. M. Litwin, Mitchell A. Cahan> ;Surgery. 2019 Nov 1
11 citations
Role of Mucosal Protrusion Angle in Discriminating between True and False Masses of the Small Bowel on Video Capsule Endoscopy.
May Min, Michael G. Noujaim, Jonathan Green, Christopher R. Schlieve, Aditya Vaze, Mitchell A. Cahan, David R. Cave> ;Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2019 Mar 27
2 citations
The impact of deliberate reflection with WISE-MD™ modules on surgical clerkship students’ critical thinking: a prospective, randomized controlled pilot study
Janet Fraser Hale, Jill M. Terrien, Mark E. Quirk, Kate Sullivan, Mitchell A. Cahan> ;Advances in Medical Education and Practice. 2018 Oct 9
Response Letter from Green Et al.
Mitchell A. Cahan> ;Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2018 Apr 20
3 citations
Approach to the Diagnostic Workup and Management of Small Bowel Lesions at a Tertiary Care Center.
Jonathan Green, Christopher R. Schlieve, Ann Friedrich, Kevin P. Baratta, David H. Ma, May Min, Krunal Patel, David M. Stein, David R. Cave, Demetrius E. M. Litwin, Mi...> ;Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2018 Jan 25
5 citations
Carcinoids and Capsules: A Case Series Highlighting the Utility of Capsule Endoscopy in Patients With Small Bowel Carcinoids
Michael G. Noujaim, Jonathan Green, May Min, Christopher R. Schlieve, Krunal Patel, Mitchell A. Cahan, David R. Cave> ;Gastroenterology Research. 2017 Dec 1
8 citations
Comparative coagulation studies in hibernating and summer-active black bears (Ursus americanus).
Ann-Kristin U. Friedrich, Jahnavi Kakuturu, Peter J. Schnorr, Dean E. Beyer, J. Alexander Palesty, Eric W. Dickson, Giacomo Basadonna, Mitchell A. Cahan> ;Thrombosis Research. 2017 Oct 1
10 citations
Cholecystostomy Treatment in an ICU Population: Complications and Risks.
Ann-Kristin U. Friedrich, Kevin P. Baratta, Joanne Lewis, Adib R. Karam, Margaret Hudlin, Demetrius E. M. Litwin, Mitchell A. Cahan> ;Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques. 2016 Oct 1
Incisional Hernia: Plastic Aspects, Component Separation, Technical Details & Pediatrics.
G. Kenchadze, I. Pipia, Z. Demetrashvili, A. Botezatu, E. Marakutsa, R. Raileanu, V. Trischuk, N. Elzakaky, ELSaid L.S. ELKayal, Ahmed Shawky, Ahmed El-Gendi, A. Espin...> ;Hernia. 2015 Oct 31
6 citations
Timing and choice of intervention influences outcome in acute cholecystitis: a prospective study.
Erica B. Sneider, Joanne Lewis, Ann Friedrich, Kevin P. Baratta, Melissa Whitman, Youfu Li, Minakshi Biswas, Demetrius E. M. Litwin, Mitchell A. Cahan> ;Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques. 2014 Oct 1
11 citations
Intraabdominal Infections in the Intensive Care Unit
Ann-Kristin U. Friedrich, Mitchell A. Cahan> ;Journal of Intensive Care Medicine. 2014 Sep 1
60 citations
Increased risk of mucinous neoplasm of the appendix in adults undergoing interval appendectomy.
Matthew J. Furman, Mitchell A. Cahan, Philip A. Cohen, Laura A. Lambert> ;JAMA Surgery. 2013 Aug 1
35 citations
Use of Cholecystostomy Tubes in the Management of Patients with Primary Diagnosis of Acute Cholecystitis
Nicole Cherng, Elan R. Witkowski, Erica B. Sneider, Jason T. Wiseman, Joanne Lewis, Demetrius E. M. Litwin, Heena P. Santry, Mitchell A. Cahan, Shimul A. Shah> ;Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2012 Feb 1
6 citations
Transforming the culture of surgical education: promoting teacher identity through human factors training
Mitchell A. Cahan, Susan Starr, Anne C. Larkin, Demetrius E. M. Litwin, Kate Sullivan, Mark E. Quirk> ;Archives of Surgery. 2011 Jul 18
6 citations
Integration of Basic Clinical Skills Training in Medical Education: An Interprofessional Simulated Teaching Experience
Janet Fraser Hale, Mitchell A. Cahan, Mary L. Zanetti> ;Teaching and Learning in Medicine. 2011 Jul 11
23 citations
A human factors curriculum for surgical clerkship students.
Mitchell A. Cahan, Anne C. Larkin, Susan Starr, Scott Wellman, Heather-Lyn Haley, Kate Sullivan, Shimul A. Shah, Michael P. Hirsh, Demetrius E. M. Litwin, Mark E. Quirk> ;Archives of Surgery. 2010 Dec 20
53 citations
Human Emotion and Response in Surgery (HEARS): A Simulation-Based Curriculum for Communication Skills, Systems-Based Practice, and Professionalism in Surgical Residenc...
Anne C. Larkin, Mitchell A. Cahan, Giles F. Whalen, David S. Hatem, Susan Starr, Heather-Lyn Haley, Demetrius E. M. Litwin, Kate Sullivan, Mark E. Quirk> ;Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2010 Aug 1
4 citations
Laparoscopic repair of acute surgical diseases in the 21st century.
Erica B. Sneider, Mitchell A. Cahan, Demetrius E. M. Litwin> ;Minerva Chirurgica. 2010 Jun 1
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Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons - ACS
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Hospital Affiliations

UMass Memorial Medical CenterWorcester, Massachusetts
Milford Regional Medical CenterMilford, Massachusetts