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Abbey Fingeret, MD, General Surgery, Omaha, NE

AbbeyFingeretMDMHPTT FACS

General Surgery Omaha, NE

Endocrine, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Associate Professor

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  • Office

    987400 Nebraska
    Omaha, NE 68198
    Phone+1 402-559-7272

Summary

  • Dr. Fingeret is an associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is an endocrine surgeon who completed her residency training at the Columbia University Medical Center in New York, New York, and her fellowship in endocrine surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital of Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, and advanced robotic endocrine surgery fellowship training from Severance Hospital of Yonsei University Health System in Seoul, South Korea. Dr. Fingeret also has advanced training in interventional thyroidology including ablative techniques for thyroid nodules with ethanol and radiofrequency ablation.

    Dr. Fingeret is a high-volume expert in the surgical care of thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal disorders with excellent patient outcomes. She is an accomplished surgeon in minimally invasive techniques including remote access thyroidectomy and robotic adrenalectomy. She is the leading expert in ultrasound guided radiofrequency ablation of thyroid nodules in the region. She has expertise in the evaluation and management of multiple endocrine neoplasia disorders, pheochromocytoma, adrenocortical carcinoma, adrenal masses, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, Graves disease, toxic thyroid nodules, hyperparathyroidism, parathyroid adenoma, and parathyroid carcinoma.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalEndocrine Surgery, 2015 - 2016
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Surgery, 2008 - 2014
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 2008
  • Cornell University
    Cornell UniversityBS, With Honors, 2001 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Blakemore Prize for Best Body of Research during the General Surgery Training Columbia University, 2015
  • Mentor of the Year Columbia University College of Physician and Surgeons, 2015
  • Outstanding Resident Teacher Award Association for Surgical Education, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Evaluation of the Impact and Usefulness of Student-Led Surgery Interest Group  
    Abbey Fingeret, MD, Journal of The American College of Surgeons
  • Watch what happens: Using a web-based multimedia platform to enhance intra-operative learning and development of clinical reasoning  
    Fingeret AL, Martinez R, Hsieh C, Downey P, Nowygrod R, Am J Surg, 1/1/2016
  • Thoracoscopic lobectomy for type I pleuropulmonary blastoma in an infant  
    Fingeret AL, Garcia AV, Broczuk AC, Rothenberg SS, Aspelung G, Pediatr Surg Int, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Effect of ECMO circuit configuration on outcomes in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thirumorrthi A, Fingeret AL, Keung CH, Garcia AV, Andrews JP, Rycus PT, Charette KA, Kandel JJ, Middlesworth W, Surgical Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics 2013 National Conference and Exhibition, Orlando, FL, 1/28/2013
  • Sequential Participation in a Multi-Institutional Mock Oral Examination Is Associated with Improved American Board of Surgery Certifying Examination First Time Pass Rate
    Fingeret AL, Arnell T, McNelis J, Statter M, Dresner L, Widmann WD, Surgical Education Week, Boston, MA, 1/15/2016
  • Use of Mobile Platforms for Student Assessment – How to Leverage Apps and Other Software
    Fingeret AL, Ryder B, Surgical Education Week, Boston, MA, 1/13/2016
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Authored Content

  • Evaluation of the Impact and Usefulness of Student-Led Surgery Interest GroupOctober 2018

Press Mentions

  • Generational Dynamics in Surgical Education
    Generational Dynamics in Surgical EducationFebruary 20th, 2025
  • Preview of the 93rd American Thyroid Association Annual Meeting
    Preview of the 93rd American Thyroid Association Annual MeetingJuly 1st, 2024

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