Sherry M. Wren, MD, FACS, FCS(ECSA), FISS

Sherry M. Wren, MD, FACS, FCS(ECSA), FISS

General surgeon, Hepatobiliary surgeon, Minimally invasive surgeon, Pancreatic surgeon, Surgical oncologist, Colon and rectal surgeon, Trauma surgeon


Professor of Surgery (General Surgery)

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Biography


Dr. Wren is a board certified general surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of complex hepatobiiary diseases and gastrointestinal cancer: including stomach, pancreas, intestinal, and colon and rectal cancers. She completed fellowship training in advanced hepatobiliary surgery and performs open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches to these cancers.

Dr. Wren is also very involved in humanitarian surgery and global surgery. She works and manages educational partnerships in Sub Saharan Africa. She is faculty fellow of the Stanford Center for Innovation and Global Health.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification, American Board of Surgery, General Surgery (2005)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery (1995)
  • Fellowship: LAC and USC Medical Center (1995) CA
  • Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (1994) PA
  • Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1992) PA
  • Residency: Yale - New Haven Hospital (1989) CT
  • Internship: Yale - New Haven Hospital (1987) CT
  • Medical Education: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine (1986) IL
  • B.A., Carleton College, Biology (1981)

Honors & Awards
  • Alumni of the Year, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine (2009)
  • Cancer Liaison Physician Outstanding Performance Award, Commission on Cancer (2008)
  • Editorial Board, JAMA Surgery (2010)
  • Editorial Board, Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques (2000)
  • Editorial Board, Surgical Endoscopy (2000)
  • Editorial Board, World Journal of Surgery (2018)
  • Fellow of the International Society of Surgery, ISS (2020)
  • Inaugural “She for She” Award, Women in Surgery Africa (2018)
  • International Humanitarian Volunteerism Award, American College of Surgeons (2017)
  • John Austin Collins Memorial Award for Outstanding Dedication to Resident Teaching, Stanford University Department of Surgery (2007)
  • Kaiser Foundation Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, Stanford University School of Medicine (2006)
  • Olga Jonnason Distinguished Member Award, Association of Women Surgeons (2016)
  • Outstanding Teacher Award, Association of Surgical Education (2005)
  • The Arthur L. Bloomfield Award for Excellence in Teaching of Clinical Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine (2003)
  • The Arthur L. Bloomfield Award for Excellence in Teaching of Clinical Medicine, The Franklin G. Ebaugh Award for Outstanding Dedication to Medical Student Advising (1999)
  • The Franklin G. Ebaugh Award for Outstanding Dedication to Medical Student Advising, Stanford University School of Medicine (2002)
  • The Henry J. Kaiser Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, Stanford University School of Medicine (2002)

Memberships
  • Member, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (1996 - Present)
  • Member, Society of Surgery of Alimentary Tract (1997 - 2020)
  • Member, American College of Surgeons (1997 - Present)
  • Member, San Francisco Surgical Society (1998 - Present)
  • Member, Northern California Chapter, American College of Surgeons (1998 - Present)
  • Member, Pacific Coast Surgical Association (1999 - Present)
  • Member, Society of Surgical Oncology (2000 - 2023)
  • Member, American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (2002 - Present)
  • Member, Western Surgical Society (2003 - Present)
  • Member, Society of University Surgeons (2005 - Present)
  • Member, Halsted Surgical Society (2006 - Present)
  • Member, American Surgical Association (2009 - Present)
  • Member, International Surgical Society (2010 - Present)
  • Fellow, College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (2013 - Present)

Administrative Appointments
  • Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, Stanford University School of Medicine (2008 - 2014)
  • Cancer Liaison Program Physician, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Program (1997 - 2011)
  • Chair, Committee on Student Promotion, Professionalism, and Performance, Stanford University School of Medicine (2007 - 2011)
  • Chair, Faculty Senate, Stanford University Medical School Faculty Senate (2006 - 2008)
  • Chief of General Surgery, Palo Alto Veterans Health Care System (1997 - Present)
  • Director Global Surgery, Center for Innovation and Global Health: Stanford University (2011 - Present)
  • Director of Clinical Surgery, Palo Alto Veterans Health Care System (2013 - Present)
  • Editor in Chief, World Journal of Surgery (2024 - Present)
  • Faculty Fellow, Center for Innovation and Global Health (2011 - Present)
  • Govenor, American College of Surgeons (2008 - 2014)
  • Honorary Professor, Barts and the London School of Medicine, Queen Mary University of London (2014 - 2020)
  • President, American College of Surgeons, Northern CA Chapter (2008 - 2009)
  • President, Pacific Coast Surgical Association (2022 - 2023)
  • Professor Extraordinary, Center for Global Surgery, Department of Global Health. Stellenbosch University, South Africa (2023 - Present)
  • Residency Site Director, Stanford University, PAVAHCS (2003 - Present)
  • Secretary, American College of Surgeons (2022 - Present)
  • Surgical Clerkship Director, Stanford University School of Medicine (2000 - 2008)
  • Vice Chair Department of Surgery: Professional Development, Department of Surgery, Stanford University (2016 - 2023)
  • Vice Chair Department of Surgery: Professional Development and Diversity, Department of Surgery, Stanford University (2016 - 2022)

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Practice Locations


Trauma Service Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

900 Blake Wilbur Drive, Garden Level

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 736-5800

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