Adnan Alseidi, MD, MEd
Professor
Surgery
School of Medicine

Dr. Adnan Alseidi is a gastrointestinal surgeon who specializes in surgical care for conditions involving the liver, bile duct, pancreas and endocrine system. He has particular interests in minimally invasive surgical techniques, spleen preservation techniques, immunology studies and surgery for patients with locally advanced pancreas cancer. He serves as vice chair for education in UCSF's surgery department.

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Alseidi's research focuses on surgical education, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and methods to improve outcomes for patients with liver, pancreas and biliary cancers. He has received grants to create registries for minimally invasive pancreas and liver surgeries as part of an international collaboration, with studies focused on improving patient outcomes. He also studies the use of deep learning networks and other types of artificial intelligence to enhance patient care during surgery and minimize postoperative complications.

Alseidi earned his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. He completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He completed a fellowship in hepatobiliary, pancreatic and advanced gastrointestinal surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. He has a master's degree in surgical education from Southern Illinois University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Alseidi served as a surgeon in the U.S. Navy and as co-director of the surgery department at the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan. During his time in the Navy, he learned the importance of showing principles through his work. He believes in respecting others unconditionally and that giving oneself over to others' service is the ultimate honor.

Before coming to UCSF, Alseidi was a hepatobiliary and endocrine surgeon at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He also directed surgical simulation training and the hepatobiliary clinical fellowship and served as associate director of the general surgery residency program.

Alseidi serves as president of the Association for Surgical Education, president-elect for the Fellowship Council, chair for hepatobiliary surgery in the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and chair of education and training for both the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association and the International Laparoscopic Livery Society. He is an active committee member within the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract and American College of Surgeons.

Awards

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  • president, Fellowship Council, Fellowship Surgical Council, 2022-2023
  • Member, American Surgical Association, ASA, American Surgical Association, 2022
  • Kenneth Forde Excellence in Humanistic Clinical Care Award, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, 2021-2022
  • President, Assoc. Surgical Education, association of surgical education, 2021-2022
  • Academy of Master Surgeon Educators, American College of Surgeons, 2019
  • The Joel Wilson Baker Award, Teacher of the Year Award, Virginia Mason Hospital and Seattle Medical Center, 2015
  • AHPBA North and South American Annual Traveling Fellowship, Host Institution: National Institute of Medical Science & Nutrition Salvador Zubiran, Mexico City, 2014
  • Award of Appreciation, 3rd highest fundraiser for PurpleStride-pancreas cancer awareness, Pancreas Cancer Network, 2014
  • Gregorio A. Sicard Fellow Teaching Award, Washington University, St. Louis, 2011
  • Commendation Medal & Award (2nd medal), Navy Marine Corps, 2010
  • Commendation Medal & Award (1st medal), Navy Marine Corps, 2008
  • Medical Officer of the Year, U.S. Naval Command, Japan, 2008
  • Best Teacher Award, U.S. Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan, 2008
  • Best Teacher Award, U.S. Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan, 2007
  • Best Surgical Resident Teacher Award, York Hospital, York, PA, 2005
  • Best Surgical Resident Teacher Award, York Hospital, York, PA, 2004
  • Best Surgical Resident Teacher Award, York Hospital, York, PA, 2003
  • Most Valuable Teaching Assistant, PA State University–Hershey Medical Center, 1999
  • Commonwealth Research Scholarship, PA State University–Hershey Medical Center, 1997

Education & Training

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  • Clinical Fellowship Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary, & Advanced GI Surgery Washington University at Saint Louis 2011
  • Ed. M. Surgical Education Southern Illinois University & University of Illinois-UC 2009
  • Residency General Surgery University of Illinois 2005
  • M.D. Medicine The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine 2000
  • B.S. Biochemistry-Molecular Biology University of California 1996
  • B.S. Pharmacology University of California 1996
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training

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Publications (194)

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