Felix Lui

Felix Lui, MD, is an Associate Professor of Surgery (Trauma) at Yale School of Medicine and Director of the Surgery Clerkship Program. He specializes in trauma, surgical critical care, emergency surgery, and bioethical issues in medicine. His research focuses on shock physiology, trauma resuscitation, pediatric trauma, and surgical education. Dr. Lui is board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Biomedical Ethics, Brown University (1995)
• MD, Brown University (1999)
• Residency in General Surgery, Berkshire Medical Center/UMass (2000–2005)
• Fellowship in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center (2006)

Research Interests: Dr. Lui’s work emphasizes ethical dilemmas in critical care, trauma resuscitation strategies, and surgical education. Key areas include necrotizing soft-tissue infections, geriatric trauma care, and end-of-life decision-making in intensive care settings.

Awards:

• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not detailed, his leadership in surgical education and trauma research indicates active involvement in academic and clinical initiatives. He mentors medical students through the Surgery Clerkship Program, emphasizing surgical risks and ethical considerations.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams at Yale, including the Surgical Infection Society and Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma.