Dr. Jean C. Emond

Surgical Oncologist

Graduating from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Dr. Jean C. Emond completed his residency at UCLA. Board-certified in surgery, he has been instrumental in developing split-liver transplantation techniques. Dr. Emond has held significant leadership roles, including Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery at Columbia. His research and clinical innovations have had a lasting impact on the field of transplantation, and he continues to mentor surgeons and advance surgical practices.

Education

  • Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
  • Residency: General Surgery at University of California, Los Angeles
  • Board Certification: Surgery (American Board of Surgery)

Awards

  • Francis Moore Excellence in Mentorship Award, ASTS
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Physician of the Year
  • Vanguard Prize, American Society of Transplant Surgeons

Professional Memberships and Affiliation

  • Member, American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS)
  • Member, International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Clinical Experience

Dr. Jean C. Emond is a pioneer in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery with decades of clinical experience. At Columbia University Medical Center, he has performed numerous liver transplants and complex liver surgeries, contributing to advancements that have increased the success rates of these procedures. Dr. Emond’s expertise extends to pediatric transplantation, and he is known for his compassionate care and surgical excellence.

Research and Publications

  • “Split-Liver Transplantation: Decreasing Mortality on the Waiting List”  Annals of Surgery
  • “Adult Living Donor Liver Transplantation: Reducing Mortality on the Waiting List”  Transplantation
  • “Outcomes of Split Liver Transplantation for Two Adult Recipients”  Annals of Surgery

Dr. Jean C. Emond

Surgical Oncologist
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Graduating from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Dr. Jean C. Emond completed his residency at UCLA. Board-certified in surgery, he has been instrumental in developing split-liver transplantation techniques. Dr. Emond has held significant leadership roles, including Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery at Columbia. His research and clinical innovations have had a lasting impact on the field of transplantation, and he continues to mentor surgeons and advance surgical practices.