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Velma Scantlebury, MD, General Surgery, Newark, DE

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General Surgery • Newark, DE

Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreas, Transplantation

Professor Surgery, TCU & UNTHSC, Transplant Consultant

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  • Office

    4735 Ogletown Stanton Rd
    Ste 2224
    Newark, DE 19713
    Phone+1 302-623-3866
    Fax+1 302-623-3864

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Abdominal Transplant Surgery, 1986 - 1988
  • Harlem Hospital Center
    Harlem Hospital CenterResidency, Surgery, 1981 - 1986
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1986 - 2022
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2002 - 2009
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2014
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004-2014
  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • How to Embark Upon Leadership in Transplantation and Potential Pathways to Consider
    How to Embark Upon Leadership in Transplantation and Potential Pathways to ConsiderMarch 10th, 2022
  • Caribbean-Born Doctor & First Female African American Transplant Surgeon in U.S. Honored as History Maker in Delaware
    Caribbean-Born Doctor & First Female African American Transplant Surgeon in U.S. Honored as History Maker in DelawareSeptember 3rd, 2021
  • Delaware Honors First Black Female Transplant Surgeon in US
    Delaware Honors First Black Female Transplant Surgeon in USAugust 7th, 2021
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Professional Memberships

Dr. Velma Scantlebury, Dr. Velma Scantlebury, MD, Dr. V Scantlebury, Dr. Velma P Scantlebury