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Dean M. Kristl

MD

  • Assistant Director, Michigan State University Junior Surgery Clerkship, East Lansing, Mich.
  • Trauma Surgeon, Hurley Medical Center, Flint., Mich.
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Department of Surgery, East Lansing, Mich.

Dr. Kristl joined Hurley following his surgical residency, bringing innovative ideas to the trauma team and a teaching rapport with residents and students.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Mich.

General Surgery Residency: Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Mich.

Critical Care Fellowship: Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, N.Y.

Certifications

  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (Instructor)
  • Advanced Burn Life Support
  • Surgical Critical Care

    Professional Affiliations

    • American College of Surgeons
    • Association for Surgical Education

    Scholarly activity

    Dr. Kristl recently presented a poster at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting, which featured a case and literature review about a complication of a dislodged gastrostomy Foley catheter.

    Honors during training

    • Intern of the year award
    • Chief administrative resident

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