Adnan Alseidi

Dr. Adnan Alseidi is a Professor of Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, specializing in surgical oncology with a focus on liver, bile duct, pancreas, and endocrine system conditions. He serves as Associate Dean for Assessment, Improvement, and Accreditation at UCSF and Vice Chair for Education in the Department of Surgery. With expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques and surgical education, Dr. Alseidi has established himself as a leader in hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery and medical education reform.

Dr. Alseidi's educational background includes:

• B.S. in Biochemistry-Molecular Biology from University of California, Santa Barbara (1996)
• M.D. from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (2000)
• Residency in General Surgery at University of Illinois, Chicago (2005)
• M.Ed. in Surgical Education from Southern Illinois University & University of Illinois (2009)
• Clinical Fellowship in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Advanced GI Surgery at Washington University at Saint Louis (2011)
• MBA in Healthcare Management and Leadership from Brandeis Heller School for Social Policy and Management (2025)

Dr. Alseidi's research focuses on three main areas: surgical education innovation, minimally invasive hepato-pancreatico-biliary (HPB) surgery techniques, and improving outcomes for patients with liver, pancreas, and biliary cancers. His work in surgical education includes developing competency-based frameworks, simulation training, and AI-powered educational tools. In clinical research, he investigates minimally invasive surgical approaches, particularly robotic techniques for complex HPB procedures, and studies how to optimize patient outcomes through AI-driven predictive modeling and deep learning networks. His third research focus involves creating international registries for minimally invasive pancreatic and liver surgeries to establish evidence-based best practices.

Analysis of Dr. Alseidi's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on applying machine learning and artificial intelligence to improve surgical outcomes, particularly in pancreatic and liver cancer surgery. His research demonstrates a clear progression from technical surgical innovations to data-driven approaches for predicting complications and optimizing patient care. The publications show significant international collaboration across multiple continents, reflecting his leadership in establishing global standards for minimally invasive HPB surgery. There's also a growing body of work on sustainability in surgical practice, indicating his expanding interest in the environmental impact of surgical care.

Dr. Alseidi has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career:

• American College of Surgeons 2019 Academy of Master Surgeon Educators
• Virginia Mason Hospital 2015 Joel Wilson Baker Award (Teacher of the Year)
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons 2021-2022 Kenneth Forde Excellence in Humanistic Clinical Care Award
• Multiple "Best Teacher Award" recognitions from U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa (2007-2008) and York Hospital (2003-2005)
• Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medals (2008, 2010)
• U.S. Naval Command, Japan 2008 Medical Officer of the Year
• AHPBA North and South American Annual Traveling Fellowship (2014)

As an educator and mentor, Dr. Alseidi has directed surgical simulation training and the hepatobiliary clinical fellowship program, and served as associate director of the general surgery residency program. He currently serves as Associate Dean for Assessment, Improvement, and Accreditation at UCSF, where he leads curriculum development and accreditation efforts. His leadership extends nationally as past president of both the Association for Surgical Education and the Fellowship Council. Dr. Alseidi has secured multiple research grants to create international registries for minimally invasive pancreatic and liver surgeries, and to develop AI-powered surgical training tools like LapBot-Safe Chole. His work on sustainability in surgical practice has also attracted funding for developing environmental impact assessment tools for operating rooms.

Dr. Alseidi leads several collaborative initiatives including the Surgical Education Portal Site and the Global Health Equity program with interests in Ethiopia, Syria, Tanzania, and India. He chairs numerous national and international committees, particularly within the Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, and the International Laparoscopic Liver Society. His research team focuses on developing and validating machine learning models for surgical outcomes prediction, with particular emphasis on textbook outcomes in complex HPB procedures. The team also works on innovative surgical techniques including robotic-assisted endoluminal resections and spleen preservation methods.