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Jason Hawksworth, MD, General Surgery, New York, NY

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General Surgery New York, NY

Hepatobiliary Surgery, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast), Transplantation, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Chief of Hepatobiliary Surgery. Surgical Director, Liver Transplantation. Director of Robotic Liver Surgery.

Overview of Dr. Hawksworth

Jason Hawksworth, MD is a noted pioneer in minimally invasive robotic hepatobiliary and transplant surgery. Dr. Hawksworth is the Surgical Director of Adult Liver Transplantation, Chief of Hepatobiliary Surgery, and the Director of Robotic Liver Surgery Program in the Division of Abdominal Organ Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and is an Associate Professor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Dr. Hawksworth is known for unique and innovative minimally invasive robotic surgeries to remove tumors of the liver, bile duct and pancreas, including robotic major hepatectomy, robotic pancreatectomy, and robotic Whipple. He also specializes in robotic transplantation including robotic kidney transplantation, robotic living donor nephrectomy and robotic living donor hepatectomy.

Previously the Chief of Robotic Surgery at Georgetown University Hospital, Dr. Hawksworth established one of the nation’s premier robotic hepatobiliary and transplant programs. He was recruited to Columbia University Irving Medical Center in 2023 to lead the liver transplant and hepatobiliary programs and continue to develop innovative techniques in robotic surgery.

Education & Training

  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Surgery, 2004 - 2010
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
    Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2012 - 2024
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2013 - 2024
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2006 - 2020
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Robotic Hepatectomy Is a Safe and Cost-Effective Alternative to Conventional Open Hepatectomy: A Single-Center Preliminary Experience
    Robotic Hepatectomy Is a Safe and Cost-Effective Alternative to Conventional Open Hepatectomy: A Single-Center Preliminary ExperienceOctober 1st, 2020

Professional Memberships