Stephen Kavic

Stephen Kavic is a Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, holding the Campbell and Jeanette Plugge Professorship of Surgery. He serves as Vice Chair of Education and Program Director for the General Surgery Residency. His clinical and research work focuses on minimally invasive abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal tract surgery, endoscopy, and hernia repair, with additional emphasis on surgical education and clinical outcomes.

• Yale University School of Medicine, MD (1997)
• Yale-New Haven Hospital, Residency (2004)
• University of Maryland Medical Center, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery (2006)

Dr. Kavic's clinical expertise spans minimally invasive abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, endoscopy, and hernia repair. His research bridges surgical education, clinical outcomes, and quality-of-life studies, reflecting his dual commitment to advancing patient care and training future surgeons.

Dr. Kavic has been consistently recognized as a Top Doctor in General Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery by Baltimore magazine for the past decade. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery (2005) and actively contributes to academic surgery through 75 peer-reviewed publications.

As Program Director of the General Surgery Residency and Vice Chair of Education, Dr. Kavic plays a pivotal role in shaping surgical education at the University of Maryland. He is affiliated with multiple professional societies, including the Association for Surgical Education and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.