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Office
BDB 560
1720 2nd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35249Phone+1 205-975-1932- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Hollis is a colorectal surgeon within the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery at UAB. Dr. Hollis’s clinical areas of expertise include inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal and anal cancer, diverticulitis, pelvic floor disorders including rectal prolapse, and benign anorectal conditions. He has particular interest in inflammatory bowel disease including pelvic pouch surgery and Crohn’s disease. He is trained in minimally invasive surgery including both robotic and laparoscopic approaches.
Dr. Hollis research examines health disparities in surgery and aims to develop novel interventions to eliminate these disparities. He has experience in the evaluation of surgical guidelines and national quality metrics.
Education & Training
- Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2019 - 2020
- University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2012 - 2017
- University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public HealthMSPH, Outcomes Research, 2014 - 2016
- University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 2012
- Washington and Lee UniversityMS, Neuroscience, Summa Cum Laude, 2004 - 2008
Certifications & Licensure
- AL State Medical License 2013 - 2024
- OH State Medical License 2019 - 2021
- American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Alpha Omega Alpha 2012
- ProAssurance Award for Excellence in Patient Communications 2012
- Gold Humanism Honor Society 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsSmall Bowel Crohn's Disease Recurrence is Common After Total Proctocolectomy for Crohn's Colitis.Robert H Hollis, Nicholas Smith, Ipek Sapci, Benjamin H. Click, Miguel Regueiro, Tracy L. Hull, Amy L. Lightner> ;Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 2021 Oct 25
- 17 citationsEmotional Intelligence and Burnout in Surgical Residents: A 5-Year Study.Frank Gleason, Samantha J. Baker, Tara Wood, Lauren N. Wood, Robert H. Hollis, Daniel I. Chu, Brenessa Lindeman> ;Journal of Surgical Education. 2020 Aug 18
- 12 citationsUnderstanding the Surgical Experience for African-Americans and Caucasians With Enhanced RecoveryIsabel C. Dos Santos Marques, Ivan Herbey, Lauren M. Theiss, Robert H. Hollis, Sara J. Knight, Terry C. Davis, Mona N. Fouad, Daniel I. Chu> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2020 Jun 1
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Journal Articles
- Association Between Preoperative Proteinuria and Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury and ReadmissionMelanie S Morris, Caroline E Jones, Kamal M Itani, Mary T Hawn, Tyler S Wahl, Robert H Hollis, Gordon L Telford, Edith A Burns, JAMA
- Association of Postoperative Readmissions with Surgical Quality Using a Delphi Consensus Process to Identify Relevant Diagnosis CodesRobert H Hollis, Tyler Wahl, Caroline Jones, Mary T Hawn, Melanie S Morris, JAMA
Grant Support
- Surgical Oncology Research Training ProgramUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham2014–2016
Professional Memberships
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Hospital Affiliations
- University of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, Alabama
- Ascension St. Vincent's BirminghamBirmingham, Alabama
- Russell MedicalAlexander City, Alabama
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