Eugene Schweitzer

Eugene Schweitzer is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, with a primary focus on transplant surgery. He serves as Vice Chair of Information Services and Associate Chair for Data Management in the Department of Surgery.

• Doctor of Medicine (1980) - University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
• General Surgery Residency (1980-1987) - University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
• Research Fellow (1982-1984) - Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
• Multiorgan Transplant Fellow (1990-1991) - University of Minnesota
• Masters in Information Technology (2015) - University of Maryland University College

His research spans Clinical Transplantation and Medical Informatics. Notable contributions include protocols for high PRA kidney transplants, studies on donor risk assessment, and cloud computing compliance in healthcare. His clinical expertise includes hemodialysis vascular access creation, pediatric kidney transplants, and transplant ureteral/artery reconstruction.

Recent publications highlight his dual expertise in transplantation and health informatics. Key trends include optimizing organ allocation, managing infectious disease risks in donors, and addressing regulatory challenges in digital health systems. His work bridges surgical innovation with technological solutions for medical efficiency.

• Scientific Awards:
• 2016 Top Doctor in Transplant: Kidney, Pancreas, Liver (Baltimore Magazine)
• 2019 Physician of the Year (University of Maryland Medical Center)

Contact: gschweitzer@som.umaryland.edu