Program Director & Administration
Mark R. Nehler, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery, Vascular Section
Program Director, General Surgery Residency
Clinical Interests Limb salvage surgery, clinical trial design, resident education and mentoring, upper extremity ischemia, advanced aortic surgery including hybrid cases, advanced dialysis access, and healthcare economics.
Hobbies/Interests Reefkeeping, history, cooking and wine, college and professional sports, and globalization.
Medical School
Oregon Health Sciences University
Residency
Oregon Health Sciences University
Fellowships
Oregon Health Sciences University
Board Certification Vascular Surgery
Thomas N. Robinson, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery, GI, Tumor, and Endocrine Division
Associate Program Director, General Surgery Residency
Clinical Interests Videoscopic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, endocrine surgery
Hobbies/Interests Running, skiing
Medical School
Columbia University
Residency
University of Colorado
Denver
Fellowships
University of California, San Francisco
Board Certification
Surgery
Walter L. Biffl , MD
Associate Professor of Surgery, Director of Trauma and Surgical Outreach
Assistant Director of Patient Quality and Safety
Associate Program Director, General Surgery Residency
Clinical Interests Multiple areas in trauma and critical care, including surgical infections, General Surgery Residency
Research InterestsThe immune and inflammatory response to injury
Medical School
George Washington University
Residency
University of Colorado
Denver
Fellowships Trauma Research, University of Colorado Denver
Board Certification
Surgery
Christopher Raeburn, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery, GI, Tumor, and Endocrine Division
Assistant Program Director, General Surgery Residency
Clinical Interests Endocrine surgery, general and laparoscopic surgery
Hobbies/Interests My family, the outdoors, “indie” music, and jujitsu
Medical School
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Residency
University of Colorado Denver
Fellowships
Endocrine Surgery, UCD Board Certification
General Surgery
Claire E.M.Travis
Program Coordinator, General Surgery Residency
Hobbies/Interests Choral music, reading, teaching healthcare admin. and medical terminology, volunteering to make a change
Graduate School: Clark University, MBA, Healthcare Administration
MA: Education, Ohio State University
Undergraduate: Bryn Mawr College
Certification: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
For Program Information, Contact Us:
Phone 303-724-2685 Fax 303-724-2682
Mailing address Email Claire.Travis@UCDenver.edu
University of Colorado Denver
General Surgery Residency Program
Academic Office 1, MS C302
12631 East 17th Avenue, Rm 5405
Aurora, CO 80045