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Andrew Nejad

  • Clinical Assistant I
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Surgery - (Clinical Series Track)
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  • nejad@arizona.edu
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Biography

Dr. Andrew Nejad specializes inĀ General Surgery; Endoscopy; Laparoscopic and Robotic: Cholecystectomy, Hernia repairs, Colon and Small Bowel surgery; Appendectomy; Emergency General Surgery; Hemorrhoids; and Skin and Soft tissue Removal.

Degrees

  • M.D. Doctor of Medicine
    • Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
  • B.A. Anthropology
    • Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Work Experience

  • B-UMC South Campus Hospital (2021 - Ongoing)
  • Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana (2010)
  • Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana (2009 - 2010)
  • Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana (2008)
  • Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana (2007 - 2009)

Awards

  • Banner Health Hero
    • Banner University Medical Group / Banner Foundation, Spring 2025
  • Banner Health MVP Awards
    • Banner University Medical Group, Spring 2025
  • Department Recognitions
    • University of Arizona, College of Medicine - Tucson Department of Surgery, Spring 2024
  • Anthony C. Gazauskas Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award
    • UA COM, Dept of Surgery Residents, Fall 2022
  • Chief Resident of the Year
    • Trauma Division, University of Arizona, Fall 2020
    • Trauma Division, University of Arizona, Fall 2019
  • Justice Wynn Scholarship Award
    • Fall 2015
    • Fall 2014
    • Fall 2013
    • Fall 2012
  • Dean's List
    • Indiana University, Fall 2010
    • Fall 2009
    • Indiana University, Fall 2007

Licensure & Certification

  • FES - Fundamentals Endoscopic Surgery (2020)
  • FLS - Fundamentals Laparoscopic Surgery (2020)
  • Arizona Medical Board License#62244 (2021)
  • American Board of Surgery Eligible (2020)

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Scholarly Contributions

Journals/Publications

  • Nejad, A. (2020). A case report of subacute sigmoid diverticulitis leading to septic thrombophlebitis of the IMV unresponsive to antibiotics and anticoagulation. ACS Case Reviews in Surgery.

Presentations

  • Nejad, A. (2021, 08). Robotics in General Surgery. Tucson Grand Rounds.
  • Nejad, A. (2021, 09). Updates in General Surgery and Benign Anorectal. Family Medicine Grand Rounds. BUMC-T.
  • Nejad, A. (2021, 11). Diverticulitis; The Historical and Modern Approach. Tucson Grand Rounds. BUMC-T.
  • Nejad, A. (2018, October). Surgical Ergonomics. Indian Health Service Surgeons Conference. Flagstaff, AZ.
  • Nejad, A. (2017, October). Current and Past Management in Diverticulitis. Indian Health Service Surgeons Conference. Flagstaff, AZ.

Creative Productions

  • Nejad, A. (2025.

    I allocated dedicated effort to scholarly and creative work, including the production and editing of robotic surgery educational videos and active involvement in several research projects (Dr. Iman Ghaderi and Dr. Nicholas Jonas).

    . Tucson, AZ: Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Section of Minimally Invasive, Robotic and Bariatric Surgery.

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