David Flum

David Flum is a Professor and Associate Chair of Research at the University of Washington, serving as Director of the Surgical Outcomes Research Center (SORCE) with an adjunct appointment in the Department of Pharmacy at the UW School of Pharmacy. His clinical expertise encompasses gastrointestinal surgery, advanced laparoscopy, biliary tract disorders, complex abdominal wall hernias, and bariatric surgery for diabetes treatment.

Education:

• Master, University of Washington
• Medical education, University of Miami School of Medicine
• Fellowship, Cooper Hospital / University Medical Center
• Internship, St. Vincent’s Hospital – Surgery
• Residency, St. Vincent’s Hospital – Surgery
• Fellowship, UW – Robert Wood Johnson Scholars

Research Interests: Dr. Flum’s work focuses on surgical outcomes optimization through health services research, particularly in gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery. His leadership at SORCE drives evidence-based improvements in surgical care delivery and patient outcomes, emphasizing diabetes management implications.

Labs and Teams: As Director of the Surgical Outcomes Research Center (SORCE), Dr. Flum leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing surgical quality through outcomes analysis, health policy evaluation, and translational research initiatives.