Dr. Joseph Fusco joined our surgical faculty in the Department of Pediatric Surgery upon completion of fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA. His specialties in pediatric care include patients seeking treatment for neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, melanoma, metastatic disease, and other solid tumors. His surgical interests also include neonatal surgery, advanced minimally invasive surgery, pediatric colorectal disease, anal/rectal malformations, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and chest wall deformities. Dr. Fusco’s collaborative and independent research is primarily focused on improvements and increased effectiveness of therapy and intervention for adjunctive techniques in pediatric surgical oncology and chronic pancreatitis. 

Research
Dr. Fusco’s research has centered on promoting advanced therapies for chronic pancreatitis. The disease involves severe chronic pain due to progressive inflammatory changes that can result in permanent destruction of the pancreas. That, in turn, can result in a severe form of diabetes. His research promotes potential treatment by ethanol-mediated pancreatic exocrine ablation which should prevent diabetes, eliminate pain and decrease risk of pancreatic cancer. Among Dr. Fusco’s recent publications in peer-reviewed journals are: Chemical Pancreatectomy: A Potential Treatment for Chronic Pancreatitis that Preserves Endocrine Function in Preclinical Models, Journal of Clinical Investigation; Endogenous Reprogramming of Alpha Cells into Beta Cells Induced by Viral Gene Therapy Reverses Autoimmune Diabetes, Cell Stem Cell; GLP-1/Exendin-4 Induces Beta Cell Proliferation Via the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor, Scientific Reports.

Memberships
Dr. Fusco is a board-certified member of the American Board of Surgery, General Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Association of Pediatrics and is on the Program Planning Committee. Dr. Fusco also has membership in the American College of Surgeons and the American Pediatric Surgical Association.

Education
Dr. Fusco received a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and his MD at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY. He completed his general surgery training at Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO. Dr. Fusco completed research and pediatric surgery fellowships at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.

Dr. Terry joined our faculty as an Assistant Professor and Clinical Neuropsychologist in the Department of Neurological Surgery. His previous role was as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School within the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network and Massachusetts General Hospital. Clinically, he specializes in the assessment of neurocognitive and emotional difficulties, with additional services related to the management of concussions/traumatic brain injuries. His research focus spans several topics within neuropsychology and cognitive and behavioral neurology, including sports medicine, concussion and its comorbid conditions, rehabilitation, and long-term outcomes.

Research
Dr. Terry has developed a programmatic research interest in the risk factors for sustaining a concussive injury and experiencing a complicated recovery, with a particular focus on psychological constructs, as well as the neurobiological substrates of the long-term effects of concussions. Dr. Terry’s investigative and management role in a grant award titled “The Spectrum of Concussion” provided a framework to examine acute effects and functional recovery, treatment and rehabilitation of athletes who are slow to recover, possible long-term effects on brain health, and rehabilitation of retired amateur collision sports athletes. Additionally, Dr. Terry served as a Co-Investigator and the Project Manager of Brain and Behavior team for the Harvard Football Players Health Study, which examines the health of retired National Football League players across several specialties including neurology, sports medicine, rehabilitation medicine, cardiology, and other relevant areas to injured athletes.

He has co-authored over 65 peer-reviewed journal articles. Among his recent journal publications are: Football is not Associated with Later-in-Life Cognitive or Mental Health Problems, Frontiers in Neurology, section Neurotrauma; Examining the Research Criteria for Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome in Middle-Aged Men from the General Population who Played Contact Sports in High School, Frontiers in Neurology, section Neurotrauma;  Sleep Insufficiency and Baseline Preseason Concussion-like Symptoms Reporting in Youth Athletes, Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine.

Memberships, Awards and Honors
Dr. Terry is a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of Tennessee and in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is a member of the International Neuropsychological Society, National Academy of Neuropsychology, Sports Neuropsychological Society, and the American Psychological Association. He was previously an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. While training, he was the recipient of a Research Assistantship at the Bioimaging Research Center, University of Georgia, Athens, GA. 

Education
Dr. Terry received his Bachelor of Science from Tufts University, Medford, MA and earned an MS and PhD in clinical psychology (neuropsychology specialization) at the University of Georgia. Dr. Terry completed his internship at the University of California, Los Angeles in adult neuropsychology. He then completed a two-year clinical-research fellowship in neuropsychology (with a specialization in concussion, mild traumatic brain injury, and sports neuropsychology) in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.  

Patient Appointments and Clinic
Vanderbilt Neurosurgery Clinic
The Village at Vanderbilt
1500 21st Avenue South, Suite 1506
Nashville, TN 37212
Fax: (615) 322-7596

Vanderbilt Children’s Orthopaedics-Murfreesboro
2102 West Northfield Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Phone: 615-343-5875
Appointments (615) 322-7417

Academic Office
Department of Neurological Surgery
The Village at Vanderbilt
1500 21st Avenue South, Suite 4340
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: (615) 322-1883
Fax (615) 343-6948

WEBSITE: Department of Neurological Surgery
WEBSITE: Sports Concussion Center
WEBSITE: Neuropsychology Clinic

Dr. McCaffrey joined our surgical faculty in the Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery following her Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI. The focus of her clinical and research interests includes benign and malignant breast diseases, breast cancer and breast cancer surgery. Other facets of her patient care and research center on LGBT breast health and breast oncoplastic surgery. She also cares for patients with a multidisciplinary, patient centered approach for the treatment of breast cancer that is both compassionate and aesthetically excellent.

Research
Dr. McCaffrey’s collaborative and independent research has been central in presentations at medical society and academic meetings. Among recent presentations are the following:  Management of Early Stage HER2+ Breast Cancer and the Potential Role for Axillary Imaging to Improve Identification of Nodal Metastasis, presentation at the American Society of Breast Surgery, Virtual; The Impact of Recurrence Score Vs. Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy on Treatment Decisions in Early Breast Cancer, presentation at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, San Antonio, TX. One of Dr. McCaffrey’s recent publications in a peer-reviewed journal is titled Wandering Spleen in a Geriatric Patient-a Rare Presentation of Gastric Volvulus, Journal of the Royal Medical Society.

Memberships
Dr. McCaffrey is a board certified general surgeon and a fellowship trained breast surgical oncologist. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and a member of several national societies. She is passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of doctors and surgeons. 

Education
Dr. McCaffrey received her undergraduate degree cum laude from Colgate University, Hamilton, NY and her medical degree from Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine, Boca Raton, FL. Her postdoctoral training includes an internship and residency at Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School, Providence, RI. This was followed by a Fellowship in Breast Oncology at the University of Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI. 

PATIENTS
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks  
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 25000 
Nashville, TN 37204 
Fax: (615) 343-9496
Appointments: (615) 322-2064

WEBSITE: Division of Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery - Breast Diseases
WEBSITE: Vanderbilt Breast Center

Daniel G. Clair, MD has joined us as the inaugural Chair of the Department of Vascular Surgery in the Section of Surgical Sciences and Professor of Vascular Surgery in the Vanderbilt School of Medicine. A world-renowned leader, innovator, and pioneer in minimally invasive vascular techniques.

Dr. Clair comes to Vanderbilt following service as Professor of Surgery at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and Chair of the Department of Surgery at Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group in Columbia, SC. He received his B.A. in Mathematics at Hamilton College in Clinton, NY and his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, VA where he received Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He then completed his internship and surgical residency at Brigham & Women’s Hospital (BWH) in Boston, a fellowship in clinical oncology with the American Cancer Society, and a fellowship in vascular surgery at BWH.

Dr. Clair served as Assistant Professor of Surgery with the Uniformed Services University Health Sciences before being recruited as Vice Chair of the Department of Vascular Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. He then moved to Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons with his primary practice at NY Presbyterian Hospital. While in New York, he was honored as a Distinguished Fellow by the Society for Vascular Surgery. Dr. Clair returned to the Cleveland Clinic as Vice Chair and Program Director in the Department of Surgery, and was promoted to Chair of the Department of Vascular Surgery and Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. Over ten years in Ohio, he established the premier program for the treatment of complex aortic diseases in the United States, as well as a leading training program for vascular fellows.

Dr. Clair’s research interests focus on clinical trials of new and innovative devices and minimally invasive vascular therapies. He has published extensively in this space, with more than 130 journal publications and reviews, and 10 book chapters. Over the past 20 years, he has been invited as a visiting professor and to speak at regional, national and international scientific meetings, giving over 240 presentations on topics related to aneurysms, angioplasty, balloons and stents, branched endografts, deep vein thrombosis, drug eluting devices, limb salvage, mesenteric ischemia, and venous stenosis. He has served as national PI for several large multi-site clinical trials. Throughout his career, a goal has been to minimize or reduce the impact of procedures on a fragile set of patients.

Dr. Clair is well known as an outstanding leader, serving on national, regional and local committees including the Vascular Surgery Board of the American Board of Surgery and the Society of Vascular Surgery Education Council. He serves on the editorial boards of Vascular Disease Management and the Journal of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Surgery.

Dr. Trahanas joined our surgical faculty in the Department of Cardiac Surgery, as Assistant Professor, after completing a fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Dr. Trahanas brings his specialized clinical and research experience in mechanical circulatory support, heart failure and respiratory failure. Dr. Trahanas will treat patients seeking care for aortic aneurysm, cardiac transplantation and cardiac valve and coronary heart disease. His other clinical interests include transcatheter aortic valve replacement and heart assist devices.

Research
Dr. Trahanas has extensively researched interventions for the treatment of heart and respiratory failure, including innovations in mechanical circulatory support and thoracic organ transplantation. Another primary focus of his research is aortic surgery. Included among his recent publications in numerous peer-reviewed journals are: Veno-venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Respiratory Failure in COVID-19 Patients. Early Experience from a Major Academic Medical Center in North America, Annals of Surgery 2020; How to Turn it Down: The Evidence and Opinions Behind Venoarterial ECMO Weaning. American Society of Artificial Internal Organs Journal; and Getting to the Art of the Matter with Aortic Valve Repair, Journal of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
Dr. Trahanas is board-certified in surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Education
Dr. Trahanas earned his bachelor of science degree at the College of New Jersey, Trenton, NJ. He received his medical degree at New York University Medical Center in New York, NY. His internship and residency in General Surgery were completed at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Campus, New York, NY. This was followed by a research fellowship and a fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI. Dr. Trahanas also pursued fellowships at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston MA, in Cardiothoracic Surgery and at Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, in Advanced Aortic and Endovascular Surgery.

Contact
Department of Cardiac Surgery
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt Medical Center East
1215 21st Ave. South, Suite 5025
Nashville TN 37232
Phone (615) 343-5224 

Patients
Department of Cardiac Surgery
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt Medical Center East
1215 21st Ave. South, Suite 5025
Nashville TN 37232 
Fax: (615) 936-7582
Appointments (615) 343-9195
EMAIL: John.Trahanas@VUMC.org

WEBSITE: Department of Cardiac Surgery
WEBSITE: Vanderbilt Heart & Vascular Institute 
WEBSITE: Vanderbilt Heart Transplant
 

Dr. Galdyn joined our surgical faculty in the Department of Plastic Surgery upon completion of her fellowship in pediatric plastic surgery at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her primary clinical practice and research focuses on cleft lip and palate surgery and reconstruction, surgical intervention for ear deformities, and the spectrum of pediatric plastic surgery. Additionally, her work will focus on patients seeking specialized care for facial deformities.

Research
Dr. Galdyn’s research has targeted improvements and ongoing innovation in quality and effectiveness relating to craniofacial and cleft lip and palate surgery. Her research also focuses on  promoting positive outcomes for complex intervention in craniofacial and cleft lip and palate surgery. Among Dr. Galdyn’s publications in peer-reviewed journals are: Surviving an Extensive Burn Injury Using Advanced Skin Replacement Technologies, Journal of Burn Care & Research; To Admit or Not to Admit? – That is the Cleft Lip Question: Confirming the Safety of Outpatient Cleft Lip Repair, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Liposomal Bupivacaine in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2017.

Memberships
Dr. Galdyn is a board eligible member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She holds membership in the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the American Society of Craniofacial Surgery.  She is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Education
Dr. Galdyn received a Bachelor of Arts from New York University, New York City, NY.  She earned her MD at Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH. Both her internship and residency were completed at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA. Her fellowship in Pediatric Plastic Surgery followed at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, CA.  

Contact
Department of Plastic Surgery
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1161 21st Avenue South
Medical Center North, D-4207 
Nashville, TN 37232-2345
Phone: (615) 936-0160
Fax: (615) 936-0167

Patients
Adult Plastic Surgery
The Vanderbilt Clinic
1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 3701
Nashville, TN 37232
Fax: (615) 343-2552
Adult Appointments: (615) 322-2350

Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital (under 18 years old)
2200 Children’s Way, 9th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Phone: (615) 322-8777
Vanderbilt Children’s Plastic Surgery, Murfreesboro
2102 West Northfield Boulevard
Murfreesboro, TN 37129 
Fax: (615) 936-2945
Pediatric Appointments: (615) 322-8777 

EMAIL: Izabela.Galdyn@vumc.org

WEBSITE: Department of Plastic Surgery
WEBSITE: Vanderbilt Plastic Surgery
WEBSITE: Cleft & Craniofacial Program at Children's