Samir K. Gadepalli

Dr. Samir K. Gadepalli is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Michigan Medical School, where he serves as the Daniel H. Teitelbaum M.D. Collegiate Professor. His clinical practice spans all aspects of pediatric surgery with expertise in minimally invasive procedures, neonatal surgery, hepatobiliary operations, surgical oncology, and critical care.

• Education: BS (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2001), MD (Albany Medical College, 2003), MBA (University of Phoenix Online, 2010), MS (University of Michigan, 2013)

Dr. Gadepalli focuses on health services research to improve pediatric surgical outcomes through standardized care, evidence-based guidelines, and policy reforms. His work addresses disparities in surgical care, cost-effectiveness of interventions, and quality consortiums for conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).

His funded research includes an R01 grant from AHRQ for perianal Crohn's disease studies and PCORI grants for surgical networks like Midwest Pediatric Surgery Consortium (MWPSC) and IBD-SETON. He directs the Pediatric IBD Program and leads multidisciplinary initiatives to reduce opioid exposure post-surgery.

• Scientific Awards: Resident Teacher of the Year (twice), Finalist for ACS Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching (2007)

Dr. Gadepalli mentors future surgeons and collaborates with families through the NEC Society and ImproveCareNow (ICN) to advance patient-centered surgical research. His work bridges clinical practice, health policy, and academic leadership.