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Gary Dunnington, MD, General Surgery, Indianapolis, IN

GaryLDunningtonMD

General Surgery Indianapolis, IN

Breast, Endocrine, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Jay Grosfeld Professor and Chair of Surgery Indiana University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    545 Barnhill Dr
    # EH203
    Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Phone+1 317-274-0283
    Fax+1 317-278-1635

Education & Training

  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonResidency, Surgery, 1980 - 1985
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1980
  • Ball State University
    Ball State UniversityBS, Summa cum laude, 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1981 - Present
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1991 - Present
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1997 - 2017
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2014
  • America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2013
  • Indianapolis Monthly Castle Connolly, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Preparedness for Residency  
    Jennifer N Choi, Dimitrios Stefanidis, Gary L Dunnington, JAMA Surgery
  • Handoffs in general surgery residency, an observation of intern and senior residents  
    Farr D, Sanfey H, Mellinger J, Dunnington G, American J Surg, 11/1/2013
  • Surgical skills simulation: A shift in the conversation  
    Selzer D and Dunnington G, Annals of Surg, 4/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • The case of the entitled resident: A composite case study of a resident performance problem syndrome with interdisciplinary commentary.
    Roberts, NK, Reed GW, Klingensmith, M, Sullivan, M, Boehler M, Hickson, G, Kim, M, Klamen, D, LeBlang, T, Schwind, C, Titchenal, K, Dunnington, GL, Medical Teacher, 1/1/2012
  • The Disruptive Orthopaedic Surgeon: Implications for Patient Safety and Malpractice Liability.
    Patel P, Robinson BS, Novicoff WM, Dunnington GL, Brenner MJ, Saleh KJ, J Bone Joint Surg Am, 1/1/2011
  • American ginseng inhibits induced COX-2 and NFKB activation in human breast cancer cells.
    Peralta EA; Murphy LL; Minnis J; and Dunnington GL., The Association for Academic Surgery and Society of University Surgeons - Abstract presented at the Fourth Annual Academic Surgical Congress; Journal of Surgical Research, Fort Myers, FL, 2/3/2009
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Lectures

  • Guest Lecturer, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Simulation Summit 
    Rosemont, IL - 11/4/2011
  • Guest Lecturer, Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium 
    SIU Carbondale - 10/20/2011
  • Distinguished Guest Speaker, Graduate Medical Education Leadership Symposium 
    University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA - 4/28/2011
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Other

  • Models for Teaching at the Bedside. (Audio-Visual Material) 
    Dunnington G, Department of Surgery, University of Southern California
    1/1/1996
  • Insulinomas: New Diagnostic and Surgical Techniques. (Audio-Visual Material) 
    Dunnington G, Hinder R, Klingman R, Clinical Congress Motion Picture Exhibition of American College of Surgeons
    1/1/1990
  • Models and Strategies for Teaching in the Ambulatory Setting. (Audio-Visual Material) 
    Dunnington G, Department of Surgery, Creighton University School of Medicine
    1/1/1990
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Authored Content

  • Preparedness for ResidencyAugust 2020

Press Mentions

  • Breast Cancer Experts Available from IU School of Medicine to Speak with Media
    Breast Cancer Experts Available from IU School of Medicine to Speak with MediaOctober 2nd, 2017
  • Transplant Surgeon Blasts IU Health After Exit
    Transplant Surgeon Blasts IU Health After ExitApril 8th, 2016
  • IU Health's Top Transplant Surgeon Leaves for Alabama Position
    IU Health's Top Transplant Surgeon Leaves for Alabama PositionApril 8th, 2016
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