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Ben Zarzaur Jr., MD, General Surgery, Madison, WI

BenLouisZarzaurJr.MDMPH

General Surgery Madison, WI

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Professor of Surgery Chair, Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

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  • Office

    600 Highland Ave
    Madison, WI 53792
    Phone+1 608-263-7502

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina School of Public Health
    University of North Carolina School of Public HealthMPH, 2006
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2003 - 2004
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeResidency, Surgery, 1996 - 2003
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1996
  • Spring Hill College
    Spring Hill CollegeB.S., Biology, 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1999 - 2016
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Injury Prevention Excellence Award Tennessee Commissioner's Council on Injury Prevention and Control, 2011
  • Teaching Excellence Award University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, 2005
  • Second Place American College of Surgeons North Carolina Chapter, 2004
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Preventing Postoperative Delirium After Major Noncardiac Thoracic Surgery—A Randomized Clinical Trial  
    Kenneth Kesler, Babar A Khan, Ben L Zarzaur, Sophia Wang, Sikandar H Khan, Noll L Campbell, Mikita Fuchita, Malaz A Boustani, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
  • Surgical Management of Abdominal Trauma: Hollow Viscus Injury  
    Coleman JJ, Zarzaur BL, Surg Clin North Am, 1/1/2017
  • Disparities in trauma care and outcomes in the United States: a systematic review and meta-analysis  
    Haider AH, Weygandt PL, Bentley JM, Monn MF, Rehman KA, Zarzaur BL, Crandall ML, Cornwell EE, Cooper LA, J Trauma Acute Care Surg, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • "Managing Penetrating Neck Trauma" 
    1/25/2017
  • "Spleen Injury: OR or IR" 
    1/22/2017
  • "Injury Aftermath: It's Not Just A Broken Leg" 
    1/12/2017
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Press Mentions

  • Vulnerable Populations Not Receiving Cancer Survivorship Care Plans
    Vulnerable Populations Not Receiving Cancer Survivorship Care PlansOctober 27th, 2021
  • New Coordinated Care Model for Injured Older Adults Shown to Boost Quality of Life
    New Coordinated Care Model for Injured Older Adults Shown to Boost Quality of LifeJuly 11th, 2024

Grant Support

  • Splenic Injury Outcome TrialNational Trauma Institute2011–2014
  • Socioeconomic Status And Post-Injury Quality Of Life And Functional AbilityNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences2008–2011

Professional Memberships

  • American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
    Fellow
  • Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
    Member
  • Western Trauma Association
    Member
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