Curtis P. Artz MUSC Surgical Society

Curtis P. Artz MUSC Surgical Society The Medical University of South Carolina has a proud tradition of training excellent surgeons. Originally founded in 1964, the Curtis P. Curtis P.

As alumni of the MUSC general surgery residency program you have been part of that tradition. Artz MUSC Surgical Society is a member organization representing alumni of the MUSC surgery residency programs, fellows, and Department of Surgery faculty members. Artz (1915-1977) was a renowned trauma and burn surgeon who joined the faculty at the Medical
University of South Carolina in 1965. He served as professor and chairman of the Department of Surgery until his untimely death in 1977. After an extended hiaturs, the Artz Society was reformed in 2010 with the goal of developing an engaged, supportive and proud group of surgical alumni.

Last week we had the pleasure of having Rachel Kelz, M.D., MSCE, MBA, William Maul Measey Endowed Professor, University ...
09/29/2026

Last week we had the pleasure of having Rachel Kelz, M.D., MSCE, MBA, William Maul Measey Endowed Professor, University of Pennsylvania, present “Surgical Transformation in an Era of Health System Consolidation” during Grand Rounds. Thank you to Dr. Kelz for visiting our campus and speaking with our faculty and residents.

Rachel Kelz, M.D., MSCE, MBA, is pictured here with Prabhakar Baliga, M.D., Chair of the Department of Surgery, and David Mahvi, M.D., Distinguished University Professor.

As we wrap up National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week, the Department of Surgery would like to thank our entire t...
09/25/2026

As we wrap up National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week, the Department of Surgery would like to thank our entire team of more than 80 APPs for everything they do!

This week, we highlighted 10 APPs, one from each of our divisions. However, their stories represent the dedication, expertise and compassion that our entire APP team brings to patient care every day.

From caring for patients through surgery and recovery to educating families and supporting our surgical teams, our APPs make an incredible difference.

We've loved celebrating you this week, and we are so grateful for you! 💙💙💙

We are thrilled to feature our last Advance Practice Provider for the week, Leanne Hewit Stripling, a Physician Assistan...
09/25/2026

We are thrilled to feature our last Advance Practice Provider for the week, Leanne Hewit Stripling, a Physician Assistant with the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

In her role, Leanne works with the Cardiothoracic Surgery team to care for pre- and post-operative patients, specifically those undergoing heart transplant and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) procedures.

When asked what she loves about her job, she said, “I love being able to build relationships and educate my patients along the way.”

Leanne has been with MUSC for 9 years. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her 20-month-old daughter, and going to Folly Beach!

Thank you for all you do, Leanne!! We loved celebrating you and all the amazing APPs in the Department of Surgery this week!

Meet Annie Bass, a Physician Assistant with the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery.In her role, Annie ...
09/25/2026

Meet Annie Bass, a Physician Assistant with the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery.

In her role, Annie provides patient care as part of the Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery team.

When asked what she loves about her job, she said, “What I love most about my job is working with amazing people and providing patient care.”

Annie has been with MUSC for 7 years. When she’s not at work, she loves playing tennis and spending time outdoors with her 5-year-old son!

Thank you for all you do, Annie!!

We are thrilled to feature another Advance Practice Provider from the MUSC Department of Surgery! Meet Brooke Hendrickso...
09/25/2026

We are thrilled to feature another Advance Practice Provider from the MUSC Department of Surgery! Meet Brooke Hendrickson, a Nurse Practitioner with Vascular Surgery.

In her role, Brooke works with both Vascular Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery, caring for patients undergoing complex aortic procedures.

When asked what she loves about her job, she said, “I am grateful to care for patients through complex and often life-changing experiences while being part of a team that truly makes a difference.”

Brooke has been with MUSC since 2012. When she’s not at work, she loves to travel, embrace different cultures, meet new people, and try new foods!

Thank you for your commitment to MUSC and your patients, Brooke!

We are thrilled to feature another Advance Practice Provider from the MUSC Department of Surgery! Meet Lauren Boudreaux,...
09/24/2026

We are thrilled to feature another Advance Practice Provider from the MUSC Department of Surgery! Meet Lauren Boudreaux, a Nurse Practitioner with the Division of Acute Care Surgery.

In her role, Lauren cares for critically ill surgical, trauma, and burn patients in the Surgical Trauma Burn ICU.

When asked what she likes about her job, she said, "I love the complexity and variety of critical care, building relationships with patients and their families, and being part of a team that comes together every day to care for some of the sickest patients in the hospital."

Lauren has been with MUSC since 2007, beginning her journey as a Patient Care Technician.

Lauren is a proud corgi mom. When she's not at work, she also loves traveling, spending time with family and friends, and finding good food and fun wherever she can!

Thank you for all you do, Lauren!! We are so grateful for you!

We are thrilled to feature another Advance Care Provider from MUSC Kids this morning! Meet Eleta Donelan, a Physician As...
09/24/2026

We are thrilled to feature another Advance Care Provider from MUSC Kids this morning! Meet Eleta Donelan, a Physician Assistant with the Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery.

In her role, she cares for patients with congenital heart conditions throughout their surgical journey including meeting with patients and families before surgery, assisting during procedures, and managing recovery.

When asked what she likes about her job, she said, “I feel privileged to continually advance and develop my clinical skills while being supported by such an encouraging and collaborative team.”

She has been with MUSC for 6 years. When she’s not at work, she loves spending time with her husband outdoors, cheering on the Carolina Gamecocks, travelling with friends and going to concerts.

As Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week continues, we are excited to feature Kiften Carroll, a Nurse Practitioner from ...
09/23/2026

As Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week continues, we are excited to feature Kiften Carroll, a Nurse Practitioner from the Division of Pediatric Surgery.

In her role, she takes care of hospitalized children with congenital and acquired surgical conditions and traumatic injuries.

When asked what she likes about her job, she said, “I enjoy interacting with kids and their families and guiding them through difficult times.”

Kiften has been with the Department of Surgery for 12 years. Before she became a Nurse Practitioner, she played collegiate women’s lacrosse. When she’s not at work, you can find her with her husband, who is a MUSC ENT surgeon, and their three kids!

Thank you for all you do, Kiften!

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) play an important role in the care we provide across the Department of Surgery. This ...
09/23/2026

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) play an important role in the care we provide across the Department of Surgery. This week, we’re highlighting some of our APPs and giving you a chance to get to know them and the work they do every day.��Next up is Parag White, a Nurse Practitioner for the Division of Transplant Surgery.

In her role, she takes care of kidney transplant patients after surgery in the outpatient setting.

When she was asked what she likes about her job, she said, “I love this patient population, and I have some of the best coworkers!”

She has been an APP for almost two years, but was a nurse with MUSC for several years prior.
When she’s not at work, she enjoys hiking, traveling with my husband, reading, arts & crafts, and anything with 4 paws!

The celebration of our Advance Care Providers continues! Today we are celebrating Karen Anderson, a Physician Assistant ...
09/22/2026

The celebration of our Advance Care Providers continues! Today we are celebrating Karen Anderson, a Physician Assistant for the Division of Colorectal Surgery.

She specializes in outpatient colorectal surgery and sees a variety of benign and malignant diseases. In addition, she manages the cancer survivorship program.

When asked what she loves about her job, she said: "My team is the absolute best - I have their full support and trust. And of course, I love my patients."

She has been with MUSC for 13 years. Previously, she was a therapist, but went back to school after falling in love with the ER while moonlighting emergent psych evals.

We are all so glad she decided to be come a PA and join the Department of Surgery! Thanks you, Karen, for your dedication to your team and patients!

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