Jeffrey D. Punch

Dr. Jeffrey D. Punch is the Jeremiah and Claire Turcotte Professor of Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School. He specializes in liver, pancreatic, and kidney transplantation for adults and children, as well as vascular surgery for dialysis access. He serves as Director of the Liver Transplant Program and performed Michigan's first living donor liver transplant in 1996. His clinical interests include immunosuppression management and organ tolerance. He is board-certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.

Education & Training:

• MD from University of Michigan Medical School (1986)
• Residency in General Surgery at University of Michigan Health System (1992)
• Fellowship in Surgical Transplantation at University of Michigan (1994)

Research & Service: Dr. Punch leads clinical research studies on transplant recipients and has held roles including:

• Member, Liver and Intestinal Committee, United Network for Organ Sharing
• Former Board Director, United Network for Organ Sharing
• Former President, Gift of Life Michigan

Professional Affiliations: Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.