General Surgery
MD, PhD, MHPE, FACS, Immediate Past-President, Association for Surgical Education
Dr. Michael Awad, MD, PhD, MHPE, FACS, is a surgeon and educator specializing in foregut surgery, particularly procedures involving the esophagus and stomach. He currently serves as the Immediate Past-President of the Association for Surgical Education and holds the position of Professor of Surgery at BJC HealthCare. Additionally, he directs the Robotic Surgery program at BJC HealthCare and oversees the Washington University Institute for Surgical Education (WISE) and the WISE Simulation Fellowship at the Washington University School of Medicine, USA.
Dr. Awad is experienced in various surgical techniques, including laparoscopic, robotic, endoscopic, and incision-less procedures. Common surgeries he performs include robotic surgery, paraesophageal hernia repairs, and Heller myotomy. His clinical focus revolves around treating conditions like paraesophageal hernias, reflux/GERD, achalasia, and gastroparesis. Dr. Awad is dedicated to education and actively participates in professional organizations such as the American College of Surgeons and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. He has received several awards, including the Washington University School of Medicine Clinical Teacher of the Year Award and recognition as an Associate Member of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Awad's commitment to surgical education and patient care has made a significant impact on the field.
Selected publications from PubMed
Metabolic and cardiovascular profiles in diabetes type 2: a comparative analysis of zinc homeostasis and blood pressure-a single center case-control study.
Eladawy SM, Salem HH, Balata GF, Abdelkader AA, Abdelraouf MH, Abdelazem AM, Awad MKA, Hassan SAM, Attallah MSR, Zakaria MM, Rateb NMS, Zidan AAAM, Tawfik NEH, Mousa SS, Ali TA, Mohamed MKA, Abdo MA, Hassan AM, Abdelaziz ES, Mohamed KA, Thabet HA, Muhamed RT, Sayed DHE, Mohamed NEEH, Hashem ARM, Mohamed MK, Gendi DMM, Essam SAE, Nouh MAR, Kahla HEM, El Sway SS, Farag RSM, Gaber BS, Mohamed AA, Mahmoud MS, Fawzy N, Fadl AM, Abdelkader AM, Azzam HN
Sci Rep. 2026 Sep 1;16(1) doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-59540-5.
Peritoneal drainage versus primary laparotomy in premature newborns with intestinal perforation: a retrospective cohort study evaluating an etiology-driven surgical approach.
Shalaby MM, Negm AR, Mahran IA, Shehata M, Awad M
BMC Surg. 2026 Jun 10;26(1) doi: 10.1186/s12893-026-03879-z.
Defining the qualities of a surgical resident who "gets it": A qualitative analysis of faculty and resident perceptions.
Sathe SV, Agrawal RR, Yu J, Wise PE, Awad M, Pei KY
Am J Surg. 2026 May;255:116865 doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2026.116865.
Awareness and Perceptions of Flexibility in Surgical Training: Insights From a National Survey of Surgical Fellowship Program Directors.
Tohmasi S, French JC, Cullinan DR, Naaseh A, Caldwell KE, Awad MM, Olson JA Jr, Klingensmith ME, Wise PE
J Surg Educ. 2025 Dec;82(12):103756 doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103756.
Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery Fellowships: results of a 1-year pilot program : Pilot of hernia surgery fellowship.
Giorgi M, Anwar IJ, Docimo S, Goldblatt MI, Higgins RM, Prabhu A, Ramaswamy A, Awad MM, Greenberg JA
Surg Endosc. 2025 Dec;39(12):8600-8606 doi: 10.1007/s00464-025-12255-6.
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