Jeffrey D Punch

Jeffrey D Punch, MD is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School. He specializes in Transplant Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Liver Transplantation. Dr. Punch received his medical degree from the University of Michigan in 1986, completed residency in General Surgery there in 1992, and pursued a Surgical Transplantation Fellowship in 1994. He is board-certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.

• Roles: Director of the Liver Transplant Program, Surgeon
• Clinical Expertise: Liver/kidney/pancreas transplants, dialysis vascular surgery, ischemia-reperfusion injury

Research: Focuses on organ transplant recipient immunosuppression management and clinical immune tolerance. He has conducted clinical research studies and contributed to transplant surgery advancements, including Michigan's first living donor liver transplant in 1996.

Professional Involvement: Served on the United Network for Organ Sharing's Liver and Intestinal Committee and Board of Directors, and as President of Gift of Life Michigan.

• Education:
  • University of Michigan Medical School, MD (1986)
  • General Surgery Residency, University of Michigan Health System (1992)
  • Surgical Transplantation Fellowship, University of Michigan Health System (1994)

Patient Engagement: Consistently high patient satisfaction scores (4.8/5 average), with feedback highlighting his courteous manner and clear explanations.