Taylor Sohn Riall MD PhD
[Pronunciation: Rile]
Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreas, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)
Professor, University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson Associate Director - Clinical Services, University of Arizona Cancer Center
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1625 N Campbell AveTucson, AZ 85719
Phone+1 520-626-0887
Fax+1 409-772-0885
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Summary
- Taylor S. Riall, MD, PhD, FACS, is Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine – Tucson. Her clinical expertise is in general and pancreaticobiliary surgery, including pancreatic cancer and periampullary cancer, acute and chronic pancreatitis, gallstone disease, gastrointestinal cancer, and general surgery. She has extensive expertise in comparative effectiveness and health services research. Her research has focused on the quality of cancer care and the care of surgical patients. Dr. Riall is also an executive leadership coach. She applies her leadership training as a developmental tool to help surgeons and residents reach their full potential by raising self-awareness, developing emotional intelligence, clarify their goals, identifying and addressing personal challenges, and consciously improve and integrate the many facets of their lives.
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineFellowship, Pancreaticobiliary Surgery, 2004 - 2005- Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1996 - 2004
- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1996
Certifications & Licensure
AZ State Medical License 2015 - 2027
WI State Medical License 2009 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2005 - 2026
MD State Medical License 1999 - 2005
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2015, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2015, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2015, 2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Are biochemical pancreatic leaks benign? Association with primary delayed gastric emptying.Nicholas Galouzis, Olivia Mitchel, Evelyn V Alexander, Maria Fotinos, Lusine Mesropyan
Surgery. 2026-04-02 - Association of Neoadjuvant Therapy on Pathologic and Clinical Outcomes for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma.Nicholas Galouzis, Maria Fotinos, Evelyn V Alexander, Forrest Bethel, Mohammad R Khreiss
The Journal of Surgical Research. 2026-02-01 - 1 citationsChemotherapy dose intensity and outcomes in resected pancreatic cancer.Nicholas Galouzis, Evelyn V Alexander, Maria Fotinos, Lusine Mesropyan, Carrie Luu
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2026-02-01
Authored Content
- Resident Well-Being ProgramsJune 2018
- Evaluating the Relevance of the 2013 Tokyo Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of CholecystitisMarch 2018
- Maintaining the Fire but Avoiding Burnout: Implementation and Evaluation of a Resident Well-Being ProgramDecember 2017
Press Mentions
Are Oncologists Any Better at Facing Their Own Mortality?November 3rd, 2021- SUO Focused on Well-Being, Mentorship, and ProgressDecember 7th, 2020
Behind the Knife: The Surgery PodcastSeptember 3rd, 2018
Grant Support
- Underutilization Of Surgical Resection In Patients With Pancreatic CancerNational Cancer Institute2008–2011
Professional Memberships
- Member
External Links
- University of Arizonahttps://surgery.arizona.edu/profile/taylor-s-riall-md-phd-facs
- Banner Healthhttps://doctors.bannerhealth.com/provider/Taylor+Riall/453744?unified=Rial&sort=networks%2Crelevance
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