Timothy Pruett
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Credentials
MD
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
Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements
Honors and Recognition
Professional Memberships
Contact
Address
420 Delaware St SEPWB 11-200
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Administrative Contact
Carly Ryan | 612-625-5609 | ryan1025@umn.edu