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Melina Kibbe
@kibbemr
President, UTHealth Houston; Editor in Chief, @JAMASurgery; Vascular Surgeon & Researcher
Houston, TX
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    Melina Kibbe
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    May 7, 2025
    🔪 Surgery isn’t just about cutting—it’s about precision, care, and making life-changing decisions. Surgeons are skilled professionals who transform lives through their expertise and commitment. Let’s support and honor the surgical profession! 🏥💡 #Surgery #HealthCare
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    Melina Kibbe
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    Dec 12, 2017
    Amazing evening with #womeninsurgery from @UNCSurgery and @DukeSurgery @WomenSurgeons @UNC_SOM. Blending shades of blue tonight! GO #Tarheels and #BlueDevils #sponsors and #mentors #ILookLikeASurgeon
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    Melina Kibbe
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    Jan 4, 2018
    Congratulations to Dr. Julie Ann Sosa @Jasosamd for being appointed as the new Chair of the Department of Surgery at UCSF, effective April 1, 2018.
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    Melina Kibbe
    @kibbemr
    Jun 21, 2025
    🔪 Surgeons are the unsung heroes in the healthcare world. They help patients overcome critical conditions and improve their quality of life with skill and precision. Let’s honor their work and support innovation in surgery! 💉🏥 #Surgery #MedicalAdvances
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    Melina Kibbe
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    Jun 1, 2018
    We are excited to have Dr. Andrea Hayes-Jordan join the UNC family today as our new Surgeon in Chief of Childrens Hospital and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery! @UNCSurgery @UNC_SOM @UNC_Health_Care
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    Melina Kibbe
    @kibbemr
    Mar 1, 2018
    We are so excited to have Dr. Andrea Hayes-Jordan join @UNC as the Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery and Surgeon in Chief of Children's Hospital! @UNCSurgery news.unchealthcare.org/news/2018/marc…
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    Melina Kibbe
    @kibbemr
    Apr 26, 2017
    UNC Surgeons answer #NYerORCoverChallenge! Smashed it! #LookLikeaSurgeon @UNCSurgery @UNC_PRS @UNC_SOM @UNC_Health_Care @UNC @NewYorker
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    Melina Kibbe
    @kibbemr
    Oct 26, 2018
    Excited to have Faezah Khan, a medical student from Aga Khan University in Pakistan, scrub with me today! AKU's new dean, @AdilHaiderMD has much to be proud of! @UNCSurgery @AKUGlobal @AcademicSurgery @UNC_SOM
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    Melina Kibbe
    @kibbemr
    Apr 6, 2024
    So excited to follow in Dr. Hawn's shoes! And, great day for vascular surgery representation in the ASA!!
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    mary hawn
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    Apr 5, 2024
    Replying to @maryhawn
    ICYMI @kibbemr is the next ASA Secretary! Huge congratulations! @uvamedicine
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    Melina Kibbe
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    Jun 3, 2025
    🔪 Surgery is both a science and an art. It requires exceptional skill, focus, and care to improve patient outcomes and save lives. Let’s celebrate the dedication and expertise of surgeons around the world! 🏥💪 #Surgery #HealthCare #Innovation
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    Melina Kibbe
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    Feb 6, 2019
    So proud of @AdilHaiderMD and his mentor, @JFreischlag who both delivered personal, passionate, and inspirational addresses at the #ASC2019! @UNCSurgery
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    Melina Kibbe
    @kibbemr
    Jul 1, 2016
    First day at work! Excited to part of the UNC family.
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    Melina Kibbe
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    Mar 30, 2020
    Disappointed to see this manel of 9 occuring live right now, discussing the management of AV access. @JFreischlag @Jasosamd @OmaidaVelazquez @sandralwong @TsengJennifer
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    Melina Kibbe
    @kibbemr
    Oct 15, 2017
    With my new co-member inductee to the National Academy of Medicine, Dr. Allan Kirk, in Washington DC. @UNCSurgery @UNC_SOM @UNC