James Guarrera

James V. Guarrera, MD, FACS, is the Interim Chair of Surgery at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and serves as the Chief of the Division of Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery. He holds a prominent position in the field of transplantation and is recognized for his contributions to liver transplantation techniques.

Education and Training

Dr. Guarrera graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed his residency in surgery and a research fellowship at Columbia University Medical Center in 2004. He further specialized in multi-organ transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery through additional fellowship training at Columbia.

Professional Experience

Before joining Rutgers, Dr. Guarrera held significant leadership roles, including Surgical Director of Adult Liver Transplantation and Program Director of the Abdominal Transplant and Hepatobiliary Fellowship at Columbia University Medical Center. He has been instrumental in establishing one of the top liver transplant programs in the country at Rutgers NJMS, particularly noted for its advancements during the COVID pandemic.

Research and Contributions

Dr. Guarrera is a prolific researcher with over 100 scientific papers, reviews, and book chapters to his name. He is recognized as an international expert in Ex-vivo Machine Preservation of donor organs, having pioneered techniques that have influenced clinical practices globally. His work has led to several U.S. patents related to organ preservation technologies.

Philosophy and Approach

His medical philosophy emphasizes providing patients with comprehensive, individualized care while maintaining high standards for treatment outcomes. He aims to empower patients through accurate information about their conditions.

Dr. Guarrera's expertise extends beyond clinical practice; he is also involved in academic contributions as a member of editorial boards for medical journals such as Liver Transplantation .1234