Colorectal Surgery
MD, FACS, FASCRS, President, ASCRS; Professor of Surgery and Interim Director of Wellness, UC San Diego School of Medicine; Chief, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rebecca and John Moores Cancer Center, UC San Diego Health System, USA
Sonia Ramamoorthy, M.D., is the chief of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery. She is also the 2024-2025 president of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the premier colorectal society representing nearly 5000 colorectal surgeons throughout the United States and Canada. Dr. Ramamoorthy is the fourth female president and the first Asian female president of the 125-year-old surgical society. She previously served in various leadership roles within the society and has helped to establish the Leadership and Professional Development Program (Surgical Leadership Institute), the New Tech Symposium, among many other contributions to the society.
Selected publications from PubMed
The ACPGBI AI taskforce report: A mixed-methods roadmap for AI in colorectal surgery.
Kinross JM, Lam K, Yiu A, Adams K, Altaf K, Burns E, Duffourc M, Eardley N, Evans C, Giannarou S, Hancock L, Hu V, Javed A, Khare S, Mazomenos E, McGeever L, Moug S, Nastro P, Ourselin S, Ramamoorthy S, Roxburgh C, Simister C, Stoyanov D, Thomas G, Valdastri P, Vass M, Vimalachandran D, Vercauteren T, Davies J
Colorectal Dis. 2025 Sep;27(9):e70232 doi: 10.1111/codi.70232.
Primary Tumor Sidedness Associated with Clinical Characteristics and Postoperative Outcomes in Colon Cancer Patients: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis.
Hu WH, Eisenstein S, Parry L, Ramamoorthy S
J Clin Med. 2024 Jun 22;13(13) doi: 10.3390/jcm13133654.
Risk Factors Associated with Postoperative Outcomes in Diverticular Disease Undergoing Elective Colectomy-A Retrospective Cohort Study from the ACS-NSQIP Database.
Hu WH, Eisenstein S, Parry L, Ramamoorthy S
J Clin Med. 2023 Nov 27;12(23) doi: 10.3390/jcm12237338.
Comparative Safety and Effectiveness of Biologic Therapy for Crohn's Disease: A CA-IBD Cohort Study.
Singh S, Kim J, Luo J, Paul P, Rudrapatna V, Park S, Zheng K, Syal G, Ha C, Fleshner P, McGovern D, Sauk JS, Limketkai B, Dulai PS, Boland BS, Eisenstein S, Ramamoorthy S, Melmed G, Mahadevan U, Sandborn WJ, Ohno-Machado L
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023 Aug;21(9):2359-2369.e5 doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.10.029.
Effectiveness and Safety of Biologic Therapy in Hispanic Vs Non-Hispanic Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: A CA-IBD Cohort Study.
Nguyen NH, Luo J, Paul P, Kim J, Syal G, Ha C, Rudrapatna V, Park S, Parekh N, Zheng K, Sauk JS, Limketkai B, Fleshner P, Eisenstein S, Ramamoorthy S, Melmed G, Dulai PS, Boland BS, Mahadevan U, Sandborn WJ, Ohno-Machado L, McGovern D, Singh S
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023 Jan;21(1):173-181.e5 doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.05.008.
Ever feel like the pressure of the OR never truly shuts off? You are not alone. Surgical teams worldwide are recognizing that resilience and mindfulness are not just buzzwords: they are essential tools for improving patient outcomes and sustaining long-term careers. This session explores practical wellness initiatives that can help you navigate high-stress environments, foster team well-being, and ultimately enhance surgical performance. Because taking care of yourself means taking better care of your patients.
With University of California San Diego
Published
Feb 2025
As the final event of the season, we bring together voices from around the globe—leaders from surgical societies, CEOs, and practitioners from diverse backgrounds—to share their unique insights. From addressing challenges and opportunities within surgical societies to showcasing innovative strategies that enhance care and education, the event will explore the pivotal role of collaboration and diverse perspectives in advancing surgical practices and initiatives.
With Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Published
Dec 2024
Help your network discover Dr. Sonia Ramamoorthy's clinical expertise.
