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John Draus Jr., MD, Pediatric (General) Surgery, Lexington, KY

JohnMartinDrausJr.MD

Pediatric (General) Surgery Lexington, KY

Associate Professor, Surgery, University of Kentucky College of Medicine

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  • Office

    740 Rose St
    Lexington, KY 40536
    Phone+1 859-323-5625
    Fax+1 859-323-5289

Education & Training

  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2008 - 2010
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 2002 - 2008
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 2002
  • University of Notre Dame
    University of Notre DameBSBA, Science Preprofessional Studies and Philosophy, Dean’s List, 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2010 - 2023
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2008 - 2011
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Recognition of Excellence in Student & Resident Teaching University of Kentucky, 2013
  • Ward O. Griffen Award University of Kentucky, 2012
  • Red Shoes Award JW Riley Hospital for Children, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • Surgical Skills
    Draus, J, Advance Trauma Life Support, University of Kentucky, Student Provider 2-Day Course, 3/19/2014
  • Elderly and Pediatrics
    Draus, J, Advance Trauma Life Support, University of Kentucky, Student Provider 2-Day Course, 3/19/2014
  • Robotic Resection of a Pediatric Bronchogenic Cyst
    Draus, J, Annual Scientific Meeting, Southeastern Surgical Congress, Savannah, GA, 2/22/2014
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Lectures

  • Surgical Management of MRSA Soft Tissue Infections 
    5/21/2014
  • General Surgery Resident: Mock Oral Examination 
    University of Kentucky - 5/17/2014
  • Preparation for ESS: Pediatrics 
    4/21/2014
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Press Mentions

  • UK Pediatric Providers on Why They Got Their Own Kids Vaccinated
    UK Pediatric Providers on Why They Got Their Own Kids VaccinatedJune 9th, 2021
  • Bill Requiring Ky. Children to Wear Helmets Filed Thursday
    Bill Requiring Ky. Children to Wear Helmets Filed ThursdayJanuary 14th, 2016

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