StephenSLukMD

General Surgery • Dallas, TX

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Professor, Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southwestern Medical School

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Office
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75390
Phone+1 214-645-2900

Fax+1 214-648-5477

Summary

Dr. Stephen Luk is a general surgeon based in Dallas, TX, specializing in trauma surgery and surgical critical care. He completed his medical education and various surgical training programs at Texas A&M, University of Connecticut, and UPMC Medical Education. He held multiple roleslocall and nationally and is Chief of Emergency General Surgery Service, and Medical Director of the Comprehensive Wound Care Center at Parkland Memorial hospital UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Luk is also a Professor of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical School. His research focuses on healthcare efficiency and improved care delivery, with several published works. His career is marked by recognition for teaching and humanitarian efforts, along with being named among the Top Surgeons in America.

Education & Training

University of Texas DallasMBA, 2013 - 2015
University of ConnecticutFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 1999 - 2000
University of ConnecticutResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 1999
UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg)Residency, Surgery, 1989 - 1994
Texas AM College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1987 - 1988
Texas A&M; Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1987
Texas Christian UniversityB.S., Neuroscience, 1981 - 1983

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 1988 - 2025
CA State Medical License 1988 - 2015
CT State Medical License 1996 - 2015
PA State Medical License 1990 - 2008
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Outstanding Achievement in Student Teaching Award University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2010
Medical Staff Humanitarian Award Hartford Hospital, 2009
Top Surgeons in America 2004
Physician Recognition Award with Commendations 2004
Five Star Spirit Award Baylor University Medical Center, 2001-2002
Who's Who in Rising Young Americans 1991
Who's Who in Health and Medicine 1990
Physician Recognition Award American Medical Association, 1990, 1993, 1996, 1999
Deans Honor Roll Texas Christian University, 1982-1983
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

12 citations
Using telemedicine on an acute care surgery service: improving clinic efficiency and access to care.
Kaela E Parnell, Kali Kuhlenschmidt, Dina Madni, Cynthia Chernyakhovsky, Inna Donovan
Surgical Endoscopy. 2021-10-01
1 citations
Fast track pathway provides safe, value based care on busy acute care surgery service.
Kali Kuhlenschmidt, Natasha Houshmand, Erika Bisgaard, Paul B. Comish, Stephen S. Luk
The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 2021-03-01
5 citations
Comparison of Appendectomy for Perforated Appendicitis With and Without Abscess: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Analysis.
Caitlin A. Hester, Maryanne L. Pickett, Kareem R. AbdelFattah, Michael W. Cripps, Linda A. Dultz
The Journal of Surgical Research. 2020-03-06

Journal Articles

Retrospective Review of the use and Costs of Routine Pelvic X rays in a Trauma Setting
Feeney J, Jaryaraman V, Luk S, Am Surgeon, 3/2011
Review of the Use and Costs of Routine Pelvic X rays in a Trauma Setting
Feeney J, Jaryaraman V, Luk S, Am Surg, 3/1/2011
Advance Trauma Operative Management Course: Participant Survey
Jacobs L, Burns K, Luk S, World Journal of Surgery, 2010
Advanced Trauma Operative Management Course: Participant Survey
Lenworth J, Karyl B, Luk S, Hull S, World J. Surg, 1/1/2010
Epidemiology of Trauma at a Level I Trauma Center
Campbell B, Saleheen H, Borrup K, McQuay J, Luk S, Hiscoe J, Lapidus G, CT Medicine, 1/1/2009
The Advanced Trauma Operative Management Course in a Canadian Residency Program
Ali J, Ahmed N, Jacobs L, Luk S, Can J Surg, 6/1/2008
Advanced Trauma Operative Management Course: Site and Instructor Selection and Evaluation
Jacobs Jr. LM, Luk SS, Burns KJ, Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 1/1/2006
Advanced Trauma Operative Management Course Introduced to Surgeons in West Africa
Jacobs L, Burns K, Luk S, et al, Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons, 1/1/2005
Implementation of the Advanced Trauma Operative Management Course
Jacobs L, Burns K, Luk S, Pan-Am J Trauma, 1/1/2004
Outcome Assessment of Physiologic and Clinical Predictors of Survival in Patients Following Traumatic Injury with a Trauma Score Less Than Five
Luk S, Jacobs L, Ciraulo D, et al, J Trauma, 1/1/1999
Selective Hepatic Arterial Embolization of Grade IV and V Blunt Hepatic Injuries: An Extension of Resuscitation in the Nonoperative Management of Traumatic Hepatic Inj...
Ciraulo D, Luk S, Palter M, Cowell V, et al, J Trauma, 1/1/1998
Clinical Analysis of the Utility of Repeat CT Scan Prior to Discharge in Blunt Hepatic Injury
Ciraulo D, Nikkanen H, Palter M, Markowiitz S, Gabram S, Cowell V, Luk S, et al, J Trauma, 1/1/1996
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Books/Book Chapters

Advanced Trauma Operative Management
Jacobs L, Luk SCinemed, WoodburyEdition 2,2010
Trauma
Chapter: Hepatic Trauma
Page 369 - 379Editors: Ferrada R, Rodriquez A.Panamerican Trauma Society, BogotaEdition 2,2009