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Waddah Al-Refaie, MD, General Surgery, Omaha, NE, CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center

WaddahBadirAl-RefaieMDFACS(He/Him)

General Surgery Omaha, NE

Melanoma, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast), Minimally Invasive Surgery

Chair of Surgery at Creighton University School of Medicine Chair of Surgery at CHI Health

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Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Surgery, 2004 - 2006
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1999 - 2004
  • University of California, San Diego
    University of California, San Diegocancer genetics , 1998 - 1999
  • Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
    Royal College of Surgeons IrelandClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2012 - 2024
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2001 - 2019
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2007 - 2013
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid Expansion on Use of Regionalized Surgery at High-Volume Hospitals  
    Afshin Ehsan, Waddah Al-Refaie, Journal of The American College of Surgeons

Press Mentions

  • MedStar Health Awarded $3 Million Grant to Study How Artificial Intelligence Technology like Amazon Alexa and ChatGPT Can Reduce Health Disparities in Post-Operative Recovery
    MedStar Health Awarded $3 Million Grant to Study How Artificial Intelligence Technology like Amazon Alexa and ChatGPT Can Reduce Health Disparities in Post-Operative RecoveryJune 7th, 2023

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