Jad Abdelsattar, MD

Jad Abdelsattar, MD, is a surgical oncologist and clinical assistant professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine -Tucson Department of Surgery. 

He specializes in breast cancer surgery and offers his patients breast conserving surgery when applicable. Dr. Abdelsattar completed his fellowship training in Breast Surgical Oncology and Oncoplasty at the University of Southern California-Hoag fellowship program, and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Abdelsattar has also been heavily involved in diversity, equity and inclusion endeavors within the national surgical workforce. He co-authored the first-ever DEI toolkit led by the Association of Program Directors in Surgery which aimed to provide resources for training programs to help promote equity and inclusion for surgical trainees and help recruit, support, and retain trainees who are underrepresented in medicine. In addition, he is a member of the American Program Directors in Surgery (APDS) Diversity Task Force, the Association of Surgical Education (ASE) Committee on Global and Social Responsibility, and the Diversity and Inclusion Division Liaison Leader to the American College of Surgeons Board of Governors.

After completing an internship year of residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Abdelsattar completed his surgical residency at West Virginia University Medicine. During his residency, he was awarded the annual Franklin Schiebel Excellence in Critical Care Award, given to the resident that demonstrates excellent clinical skills and exemplifies leadership of a team of residents and medical students taking care of the critically ill patients within the surgical intensive care unit. As a senior resident he was also awarded the Watne Prize for Excellence in Surgery for his podium presentation on his research about intraoperative radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer.

In 2020, Dr. Abdelsattar published his book Mayo Clinic General Surgery, a concise text that aims to provide learners with knowledge crucial to the development of surgical skills and clinical decision making. The book was written under the direction of his mentor, David Farley, MD, and with the help of various co-authors.

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Research

Mayo Clinic General Surgery (2nd edition) Adding Several Chapters, New Illustrations, ~100 New Videos, Bedside Procedures Publisher: Oxford University Press & Mayo Clinic Scientific Publications Expected Release: 2028 

The Impact of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine on Radiotracer and Isosulfan Blue Dye Uptake During Breast Conserving Surgery and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy. University of Arizona News Article Status: Abstract Submission to ASBrS 2026 

Ki-67 as a Predictive Biomarker for Response to Neoadjuvant Chemoimmunotherapy in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A National Cancer Database Study. Status: Abstract Submission to ASBrS 2026 

Lung Metastasectomy in Stage IV Breast Cancer Patients with Isolated Lung Metastasis: A National Cancer Database Study. Status: Abstract Submission to SSO 2026 

Trends in Surgical Management and Reconstruction of Women with Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A National Cancer Database Study. Status: Abstract Submission to ASBrS 2026 

A Review of Single Cell Analysis of the Tumor Microenvironment and Response to Treatment in Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Status: Ongoing Prospective Data Collection 

The Impact of Choice of Radiation After Omission of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Post Menopausal Patients with Early-Stage Breast Cancer. Status: Ongoing Prospective Data Collection

Book Authorship

Mayo Clinic General Surgery; Abdelsattar JM, El Khatib MM, Pandian, TK, Allen SJ and Farley DR. Publisher: Oxford University Press Date Published: 2020 Reviews: 4.8 ISBN: 0190650508. 

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The Association of Program Directors in Surgery Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit. Morris-Wiseman L, Arenas M, Arora T, Abdelsattar JM, Rosenkranz K, Geary A, Brunsvold M, Ross H, Thambi-Pillai T, Martinez S, Dent D, Friel C and Nfonsam V. The University of Arizona Scientific Press, 2020. 

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The “How To” Book of Low-Cost Surgical Simulation. Baloul MS, ElKhatib MM, Buckarma EH, Abdelsattar JM, Farley DR. 

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Published Extracts

Abdelsattar JM, McClain K, Afridi G, Marsh W, Gray D, Cowher MS, Hazard-Jenkins H, and Lupinacci K. Single Academic Institution Review of Routine Cavity Shave Margins in Breast Conservation Therapy. Annals of Surgical Oncology; ASBrS Official Proceedings 2020. Link

Pandian TK, Gas BL, Mohan M, El Khatib MM, Abdelsattar JM, Buckarma EH, Naik ND, Heller S, Farley DR. Utility of Extracurricular Deliberate Practice in General Surgery Training. Clinical Congress 2016. Journal of the American College of Surgeons, Volume 223, Issue 4, e182 - e183. Link

Mohan AT, Hwang SM, Zhu L, Gaba P, Brickley E, Abdelsattar JM, Reusche R, Tran NV, Saint-Cyr M. Adipofascial Flap Versus ADM: An Intraoperative Selection Algorithm for Implant Coverage in Immediate Breast Reconstruction. PSTM 2016. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2016 Sep; 4(9 Suppl): 93-93. Link

Abdelsattar JM, AlJamal Y, Farley D, Rowse P, Ruparel R. Using simulation to document improvement of resident skills during chest tube insertion. IMSH 2014. Sim Healthcare. 2014; 9(6):395. Link

Abdelsattar JM, Boughey JC, Mohan AT, Gaba P, Tran B, Harmsen S, Jankowski, C, Jakub J, Hieken T, Degnim A, Farley D, Bakri K, Jacobson S, Lemaine V, Maricevich R, Saint-Cyr M. Comparative Study of Liposomal Bupivacaine versus Paravertebral Block for Pain Control Following Mastectomy with Immediate Tissue Expander Reconstruction. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. PSRC 2015 Abstract Supplement, May 2015, p 54. Link

Peer Reviewed Publications

Wilson SB, Arora TK, Abdelsattar JM, Campbell A, Friel CM, Geary AD, Hess DS, McCarthy MC, Sanchez SE, Scott DJ, Dechert T. Supporting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Surgery Residencies: Creating a More Equitable Training Environment. Global Surgical Education – Journal of the Association for Surgical Education 2022. Link.

Pandian TK, Gas BL, Mohan M, El Khatib MM, Abdelsattar JM, Buckarma EH, Naik ND, Heller S, Farley DR. Utility of Extracurricular Deliberate Practice in General Surgery Training. Clinical Congress 2016. Journal of the American College of Surgeons, Volume 223, Issue 4, e182 - e183. Link

Geary AD, Abdelsattar JM, Arora TK, Rosenkranz KM, Yoo P, Nfonsam V and; Lilah F. MorrisWiseman, MD, FACS. New Dogs Old Tricks. Mitigating Implicit Bias in the Virtual Interview Space. Resources in Surgical Education. American College of Surgeons. Division of Education. Link.

Musgrove KA, Abdelsattar JM, Spear CR, Sharma N, Toker A and Abbas G. Superiorities of Robotic Segmentectomy: A Review. VATS 2020. Link

Musgrove KA, Spear CR, Kakuturu J, Harris BR, Abbas, F, Abdelsattar JM and Abbas G. Robotic Assisted Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy: Ivor- Lewis Approach. Shanghai Chest 2020. Link.

Abdelsattar JM, AlJamal YN, Ruparel RK, Rowse PG, Heller SF, Farley DR. Correlation of Objective Assessment Data With General Surgery Resident In-Training Evaluation Reports and Operative Volumes. Journal of Surgical Education 2018. Link

AlJamal Y, Buckarma EL, Gas B, Abdelsattar J and Farley D. Randomized Prospective Single-Blinded Study of TEP Inguinal Hernia Repair: Tacking Mesh versus Self- Fixating Mesh. Austin J Surg 2017.

Pandian TK, El Khatib M, Abdelsattar JM, Farley DR. Simulation for Endocrine Surgery Training: a Call to Action. International Journal of Endocrine Oncology 2016. 

Yu D, Abdelrahman AM, Buckarma EH, Lowndes BR, Gas BL, Finnesgard EJ, Abdelsattar JM, Pandian TK, El Khatib M, Farley DR and Hallbeck MS. Mental and Physical Workloads in a Competitive Laparoscopic Skills Training Environment: A Pilot Study. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 59th Annual Meeting, 508-512. Link

Rowse PG, Ruparel RK, AlJamal YN, Abdelsattar JM, Farley DR. Video Skills Curricula and Simulation: A Synergistic Way to Teach 2-Layered, Hand-Sewn Small Bowel Anastomosis. Journal of Surgical Education 2015. Link

Rowse PG, Ruparel RJ, Abdelsattar JM, AlJamal YN, Farley DR. TEP and Lichtenstein Anatomy- Does Simulation Accelerate Acquisition Among Interns? Hernia 2015. Link

LeBlanc K, Misra D, Zacherl J, Petrella G, Khan F, Negro P, Roll S, Hope W, Campanelli G, Van Lander A, Muysoms F, Kyle-Leinhase I, Ceulemans R, Pletinckx P, Jacobs I, Michiels M, Berrevoet F, Blair L, Huntington C, Cox T, Ross S, Prasad T, Lincourt A, Matthews B, Kercher K, Heniford BT, Augenstein V, El Khatib M, Pandian TK, Abdelsattar J, Farley D15, Halmerbauer G, Arthofer K, Ausch C, Ehrenmüller M, Hangl C, Hubatka K, Kamptner N, Königswieser T, Rieger R, Magnusson J, Nygren J, Thorell A, Huang C, Tai FC, Chou TH, Huang CS, Latham L, Cadinu I, Livraghi L, Berselli M, Agrusti S, Borghi F, Ambrosoli A, Crespi A, Pagano G, Galvanin J, Raveglia V, Cocozza E, Olory-Togbe J, Hounnou GM, Dossou F, Gbessi DG, Idossou V, Gnangnon F, Elegbede A. Quality of Life after Hernia Surgery. Hernia 2015. Link

Rowse PG, Ruparel RJ, AlJamal YN, Abdelsattar JM, Heller SF, Farley DR Catering to Millennial Learners: Assessing and Improving FNA Performance. Journal of Surgical Education 2014. Link