About Us
The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery continues to build on our 75-year history of excellence in surgical care, education, research and innovation inspired by the legacy of Dr. Michael E. DeBakey. Our surgeons and scientists practice across a spectrum of specialties ranging from heart and lung transplantation to trauma surgery. We practice at iconic institutions across the Texas Medical Center campus, including Texas Children’s Hospital, Ben Taub Hospital, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. Our DeBakey Surgeon programs host over 130 trainees in 16 residency and fellowship programs. Our Global Surgery Track, which complements our five-year clinical track and our seven-year research track in general surgery, is the only National Residency Matching Program-recognized training program of its kind. Our Office of Surgical Research comprises a team of over 50 research specialists who manage the department’s research program, including more than 80 awarded grant projects and 260 active clinical studies, supported by over $16 million in annual, extramural funding.
Education
The department provides a broad range of educational programs for those interested in the field of surgery.
16 Residency and fellowship programs
130 Residents and fellows
1,350 Alumni
Research
We are dedicated to creating an environment where surgical investigators discover new knowledge, develop innovations, and translate research advances into improvements in patient care.
$7M in NIH funding
$16M in extramural funding
Healthcare
Patients from around the world seek our highly trained and specialized surgeons who care for patients at our four iconic affiliate hospitals
240 Full-time faculty
30,000 Surgical cases a year
100,000 Patient visits
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Department of Surgery is dedicated to fostering a transformative culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to create an environment powered for optimal education, research and clinical excellence in surgery.
David J. Sugarbaker Endowed Fund
The David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery Endowed Fund has been created to support the training of future thoracic surgeons to carry on his legacy.
Charles H. McCollum, M.D., Endowed Fund
The Charles H. McCollum, M.D., Endowed Fund supports the Department’s educational activities for its residents, fellows and trainees.

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Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery
One Baylor Plaza MS390
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: (713) 798-8070
Email: surgery@bcm.edu