Feibi Zheng

Dr. Feibi Zheng serves as Assistant Professor of Surgery within the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, specializing in endocrine surgical oncology. She holds leadership roles as Co-Director of the Interdisciplinary Surgical Technology and Innovation Center (INSTINCT) and Assistant Program Director for both the Endocrine Surgery Fellowship and General Surgery Residency Innovation Track.

Education:

• BA in Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley (cum laude)
• MD, University of California, San Diego
• MBA in Health Sector Management, Duke University
• General Surgery Residency, Houston Methodist Hospital (founding member of Leadership and Health Care Administration Track)
• Endocrine Surgery Fellowship, UCLA

Dr. Zheng's research focuses on optimizing endocrine surgical care through financial modeling, telemedicine integration, and precision surgical techniques for thyroid/parathyroid/adrenal disorders. Her work bridges clinical practice with healthcare administration to address systemic challenges in surgical oncology, particularly regarding cost-effectiveness and patient access. Key themes include minimally invasive approaches for familial endocrine disorders and pandemic-era adaptations for surgical education.

Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent innovation in surgical economics and quality improvement, with recurring emphasis on telehealth applications, cost-saving screening protocols, and resident safety during crises. The work spans interdisciplinary collaboration between surgery, health policy, and critical care.

Scientific Recognition:

• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Top 5% National Surgeon for Hyperparathyroidism Treatment (Healthgrades)

As Assistant Program Director for the Endocrine Surgery Fellowship and General Surgery Residency Innovation Track, Dr. Zheng shapes surgical training through integrated clinical-administrative pathways. She serves on the American College of Surgeons Committee for Perioperative Care, influencing national standards for surgical quality improvement. Her INSTINCT center leadership drives technology adoption in surgical workflows.

Dr. Zheng co-directs the Interdisciplinary Surgical Technology and Innovation Center (INSTINCT), fostering cross-departmental collaboration on surgical robotics, telemedicine infrastructure, and perioperative optimization. Her work integrates clinical practice with systems engineering to enhance surgical safety and efficiency.