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 Vijay Trisal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery
  • Surgeon, Surgical Oncology

Dr. Trisal, a surgical oncologist and a member of the NCCN committee, helps formulates guidelines for the treatment of melanoma both nationally and internationally. His specific interest lies in the study of novel genes that may help in early detection and treatment of melanoma and the use of isolated limb infusion delivering high dose chemotherapy to treat locally recurrent disease.

Professional Experience

2004 - present, Surgical Oncologist, Division of General Oncologic Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

Education and Training

2002 - 2004, Fellow Surgical Oncology, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

1996 - 2002, General Surgery Residency,  Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Southfield, MI

1992 - 1994, House Physician and Internship, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
 
1986 - 1992, House Physician and Internship M.B.B.S., Kashmir, India,

1980 - 1985, University of Kashmir B.S., Kashmir, India

Honors and Awards

Winner “Emerick Szilagyi” award for best Vascular paper “Anti PDGF Receptor b inhibits intimal hyperplasia in arteriovenous anastomoses” Michigan Chapter of ACS.

Awarded “Dawson Medal” for best paper in OHEP research competition among hospitals in southeast Michigan.
 
Best Resident of the Year “Providence Hospital,” Administrative Chief Resident, General Surgery Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI.
 
2nd Prize Annual Resident Research Day Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Awarded Traveling Scholarship by American Society of Transplantation, Chicago, IL
 
Winner of International College of Surgeons Scholarship, Best resident paper. Mobilized resources for relief in isolated flood areas in Kashmir, Boston, MA.
 
Captain of the College Cricket team. Winner of inter-college championship, Srinagar, Kashmir, India.
 

This is an abbreviated document. Full CV available upon request. Information on this page may be self-reported and is subject to change at any time. Last updated: 12/09

Vijay Trisal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Medical Licensure / Certifications

  • Board Certified in General Surgery
  •  Advanced Trauma Life Support
  •  Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  •  Basic Microsurgery Course

 

Professional Societies

  • Candidate Group of American College of Surgeons
  • Detroit Surgical Society
  • American Medical Association
  • Indian Medical Association

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