Timothy Pruett
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Credentials
MD

Professor of Surgery and Internal Medicine
Director, Liver Transplantation Program
Biography

Bio

Dr. Pruett began his clinical career at the University of Virginia rising from Assistant Professor of Surgery (1987) to Professor of Surgery and Division Chief of Transplantation Surgery by 1996. He was appointed the Strickler Family Professor of Transplantation in 1997. He was the Program Director of the transplantation training program at University of Virginia. As an intensivist, he was co-director of the surgical ICU and established and was Program Director of the Critical Care Training program. In 2009, he moved to the University of Minnesota as Professor of Surgery and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Pruett is Past-President of American Society of Transplant Surgeons (2016-2017) and previously served as Treasurer of American Society of Transplant Surgeons’ Council (2012-2015). He has served on and chaired various committees within the ASTS and AST and has spoken broadly on legal and system issues that impact to organ transplantation within global healthcare systems. Dr. Pruett was President of United Network for Organ Sharing (2008-2009); Chair of the Membership and Professional Standards Committee (2007- 2008) and has represented UNOS in multiple international initiatives.

Research Summary

Dr. Pruett’s research interests have included organ transplantation in patients with chronic viral diseases, the ethics and practice of live kidney donation and allocation, transmissible diseases through organs and infections after organ transplantation. He also has education and infection interests as they pertain to the care of the critically ill.

Clinical Summary

Kidney Transplant, Liver Transplant, Living Donor Transplant

Education

INT MED, University of Michigan
INT MED, Hennepin County Medical Center
MD, Baylor College of Medicine

Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements

Infectious Disease Fellowship,
University of Minnesota
Transplantation Fellowship,
University of Minnesota
General Surgery Intern/Resident,
University of Minnesota

Honors and Recognition

Recognized as 2023 Top Doctor by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
2023
Top Doctor, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
2022
Top Doctors, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
2020
Francis Moore Excellence in Mentorship Award, American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS)
2019
Top Doctors, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
2019
Top Doctors, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
2018
Top Doctors, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
2017
Top Doctors, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
2016
Top Doctors, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
2015
Top Doctors, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
2014
Top Doctors, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
2013
Top Doctors, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
2012
Top Doctors, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
2011
Top Doctors, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
2010

Professional Memberships

Infectious Disease Society of American
1991-2023
The Transplantation Society
1988-2023
American College of Surgeons
1992-2023
Society of University Surgeons
1992-2023
Southern Surgical Association
1996-2023
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
1996-2023
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, President
1991-2023
Health and Human Services, Advisory Committee on Blood Safety and Availability, 2012-2015
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), 2007-2008, President
Contact

Contact

Address

420 Delaware St SE
PWB 11-200
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Administrative Contact

Carly Ryan | 612-625-5609 | ryan1025@umn.edu