MD
Ted B. Seagroves, Jr. Distinguished Professor
Division Chief, Surgical Oncology
Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, UNC School of Medicine Department of Surgery
Associate Physician-in-Chief, N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital.
UNC-Chapel Hill
Clinical Research
Gastrointestinal Oncology Program
Area of Interest
Clinical outcomes in the surgical management of pancreatic malignancies, including adenocarcinomas and neuroendocrine tumors. Clinical outcomes in the management of cystic neoplasms of the pancreas. Outcomes in the surgical management of soft tissue sarcomas.
Awards and Honors
- Department of Surgery “Service of the Year” Teaching Award, 2019
- James F. Woods Faculty Research Award, 2004
- UNC School of Medicine Teaching Excellence Award, 2004
- UNC School of Medicine Teaching Excellence Award, 2003
- Surgery “Service of the Year” teaching award, UNC-Chapel Hill, 2003
- Faculty teaching award, Department of Surgery, UNC-Chapel Hill, 2002
News and Stories
Kim named to new leadership roles in Department of Surgery, NC Basnight Cancer Hospital
Hong Jin (HJ) Kim, MD, has been appointed vice chair of academic affairs in the UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Surgery and associate physician-in-chief of the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital.
Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence to leverage research and clinical care innovations for patients
The Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence brings together researchers, clinicians and staff to provide excellent multidisciplinary patient care and generate research discoveries that can be translated into new, more effective approaches for pancreatic cancer.
Patient overcomes dark hours of cancer journey
A second cancer diagnosis took an emotional toll on Janet Geisler. After treatment, she has found peace and support through meditation and exercise, and offers encouragement to other patients who may be experiencing the same darkness.