David Reed Flum MD
Professor, Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine
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PO Box# 1959Seattle, WA 98195
Phone+1 206-598-4477
Fax+1 206-598-6705
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Education & Training
St Joseph's University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1991 - 1997
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 1991
Certifications & Licensure
WA State Medical License 2000 - 2025
PA State Medical License 1994 - 2000
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Clinical Trials
- Long-term Effects of Bariatric Surgery Start of enrollment: 2006 Mar 01
- Performance Evaluation and Research for Older Adults Requiring Major Surgery Start of enrollment: 2004 Apr 01
- Mechanisms of Glycemic Improvement After Gastrointestinal Surgery Start of enrollment: 2010 Jan 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A Multicenter Assessment of the Accuracy of Claims Data in Appendicitis Research.Brendin R Beaulieu-Jones, Aksel D Laudon, Swetha Duraiswamy, Frank Yang, Elizabeth Chen
Annals of Surgery. 2025-03-05 - Generalized Pairwise Comparisons to Support Shared Decision-Making in the CODA Trial.Samuel Salvaggio, Sarah E Monsell, Patrick J Heagerty, Mickael De Backer, Emilie Barré
JAMA Network Open. 2025-03-03 - 1 citationsAntibiotic treatment versus appendicectomy for acute appendicitis in adults: an individual patient data meta-analysis.Jochem C G Scheijmans, Jussi Haijanen, David R Flum, Wouter J Bom, Giana H Davidson
The Lancet. Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 2025-03-01
Journal Articles
- The Safety of Expectant Management for Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction: A Systematic ReviewMatthew A Bartek, Giana H Davidson, David R Flum, Journal of gastrointestinal surgery
- Psychosocial Functioning and Quality of Life in Patients with Loose Redundant Skin 4-5 Years After Bariatric SurgeryDavid R Flum, Alfons Pomp, Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases
- Development and Validation of a Prediction Model for Pain and Functional Outcomes After Lumbar Spine SurgeryDavid R Flum, Jens R Chapman, Dawei Lu, Armagan Dagal, Christopher R Howe, Rod J Oskouian, Carlo Bellabarba, JAMA
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Authored Content
- Questioning Prediction of Lumbar Spine Surgery Outcome—Why We Need to Pay Attention—ReplyAugust 2018
Press Mentions
Patient Belief About Success of Antibiotics Tied to Appendicitis OutcomesOctober 11th, 2022- Patient Belief About Success of Antibiotics Tied to Appendicitis OutcomesOctober 8th, 2022
- Association of Patient Belief About Success of Antibiotics for Appendicitis, OutcomesOctober 6th, 2022
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Grant Support
- Investigation of Medical Management to Prevent Episodes of Diverticulitis (IMPEDE) TrialUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON2022–2025
- Gastrointestinal Surgery Outcomes Research FellowshipUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON2010–2025
- Feasibility, Efficacy, And Mechanisms Of Surgical VS Medical Diabetes TreatmentNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2011
- Surgical Disparities In Lung, Prostate, Breast And Colorectal Cancer In Ai/AnsNational Cancer Institute2010–2011
- Mechanisms Of Glycemic Improvement Following Gastrointestinal SurgeryNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2011
- Longtitudinal Assessment Of Bariatric Surgery (LABS)National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2011
- Surgical Care And Outcomes Assessment Program Comparative Effectiveness ResearchAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2010
- Labs-2National Center For Research Resources2006–2007
- Bariatric Surgery Research ConsortiumNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003–2007
- Bariatric Surgery Outcome/Cost In Medicare BeneficiariesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2006
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