Dr. Marty Makary
Physician, Researcher, Author, Medical Commentator · Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health
This won't hurt a bit! In fact, your audience will say "Ahh" when a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine physician and author is at the podium
Minimally-Invasive Surgery Health Services Research Cancer Therapy Health Policy Access to Healthcare
Peter Santoro, M.D., FACS
Director of Robotic Surgery · ChristianaCare
Dr. Peter Santoro specializes in advanced robotic techniques, with special interests in complex abdominal wall hernia repair.
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Minimally Invasive Surgery General Surgery Robotic Surgery Hernia Repair
Matthew Rubino, M.D., FACS
Chief of Surgical Services · ChristianaCare
Dr. Matthew Rubino is the Chief of Surgical Services at ChristianaCare's Newark Campus.
Minimally Invasive Surgery General Surgery Hernia Surgery Robotic Surgery Resident Education
Jason Brooks
C.E.O., Consultant · Maven Consulting Group Inc.
Peak performance coach and strategist. Helping people create sustainable behavioural change to optimize performance and wellbeing
Performance Coaching Executive Coaching and Consulting Stress Management Stress Inoculation Training Visualization and Mental Rehearsal
Jaime Cesar Giraldo Arango, M.D., FACS
Surgeon; Director of Chief Surgical Services; Trauma Medical Director, Wilmington Hospital · ChristianaCare
Dr, Giraldo Arango specializes in general surgery, critical care, trauma, laparoscopic and robotic surgery.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Colonoscopy Robotic Surgery
Arvind Sabesan, M.D., FACS
Surgical Oncologist · ChristianaCare
Arvind Sabesan, M.D., is a Surgical Oncologist at ChristianaCare's Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute.
Robotic Surgery Clinical Research Endocrine Surgery General Surgery Surgical Oncology
Janice Taylor
Director · University of Florida
Dr. Janice Taylor focuses on intestinal rehabilitation, neonatal surgery, and minimally invasive surgery.
Oncology Surgery Neonatal Trauma Abdominal Surgery Pediatric Surgery
Dawn Johnson Leonard, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Chief, Division of Breast Surgery · ChristianaCare
Dr. Dawn Leonard specializes in breast surgery at ChristianaCare.
Breast Surgical Oncology General Surgery Breast Cancer
Joseph Bennett, M.D.
Chief of Surgical Oncology · ChristianaCare
Dr. Joseph Bennett is the chief of Surgical Oncology and co-director of the Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Multidisciplinary Clinic.
Surgical Oncology General Surgery Oncology
Jason Rolls, M.D., FACS
Chief and Surgical Director of the Kidney Transplant Program · ChristianaCare
Dr. Rolls is Chief and Surgical Director of the Transplant Program. He provides care for those choosing kidney transplantation or donation.
Transplantation Immunosuppression Organ Donation General Surgery Abdominal Solid Organ Transplantation Dialysis Access Surgery
Bridget Ross
CEO · ChroniSense Medical
Bridget Ross is a medical devices and pharmaceutical industry expert offering strategic advice and cross-functional team leadership.
Business Strategy Commercialization General Surgery Urology Digital Health
Caitlin Halbert, DO, MS, FACS
Bariatric Surgeon and Campus Chief of Wilmington Surgical Services · ChristianaCare
Dr. Caitlin Halbert is a Bariatric Surgeon and Campus Chief of Wilmington Surgical Services.
Bariatric Surgery Foregut Surgery (hiatal hernia, reflux surgery, achalasia) Clinical Research Leadership Education
David Hess, MD
Dean · Medical College of Georgia
Dr. David C. Hess, a stroke specialist, educator, and entrepreneur, is dean of the Medical College of Georgia.
Stroke Neuroscience Telemedicine Neurology Stem Cell Research
Susan Moffatt-Bruce
President: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center · Beth Israel Lahey Health
Susan Moffatt-Bruce leads LHMC, known for its innovative technology, pioneering medical treatment, and leading-edge research.
Thoracic Surgery Cardiac Surgery Transplantation Surgery Quality and Patient Safety
Kenneth McCulloch
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon · New York Sports and Joints
Dr. Kenneth McCulloch of is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic surgeon, treating a wide variety of hip, knee, and shoulder problems.
General Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Advanced Arthroscopy Joint Preservation Joint Arthroplasty
Maria Lima, MD
Assistant Professor · Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
A leading expert in reconstructive surgery and body contouring.
Abdominoplasty Pediatric Plastic Surgery Cleft lip and palate repair Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Body contouring after massive weight loss
Barry Waldman MD
Orthopedic Surgeon · OrthoMaryland
DR Barry Waldman is an internationally known orthopedic surgeon specializing in care for the hip, knee, and shoulder at OrthoMaryland.
Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Rehabilitation Orthopedics
Dr. Sharven Taghavi
Assistant Professor of Surgery · Tulane University School of Medicine
Dr. Taghavi specializes in trauma surgery including gun violence, and is an expert in surgical critical care.
James Merlino, MD
Chief Experience Officer · Cleveland Clinic
Under Dr. Merlino’s leadership, Cleveland Clinic is driving not only patient satisfaction, but also safety, quality and value
Patient Experience
J. Michael Henderson, MD
Chief Quality Officer · Cleveland Clinic
From this safety and quality expert, learn how a successful model of care can improve outcomes, reduce hospital-acquired infections and more
Patient Safety Quality and Safety Collaborations Implementing Systems to Manage Quality/Patient Safety Healthcare Reform (Quality Portions) Value Based Purchasing