ECU Health Chief of Surgery: Eric J. DeMaria’s 2024 Appointment
This report was published in April 2024.
Dr. Eric J. DeMaria was named ECU Health’s Chief of Surgery and Chair of the Department of Surgery for the Brody School of Medicine at ECU, effective April 1, 2024. Dr. DeMaria is a nationally recognized expert in bariatric and metabolic surgery with over 30 years of experience in academic surgery.
In the announcement, DeMaria emphasized continuing to connect rural health care with academic medicine and working with ECU’s surgical teams, faculty and students.
Dr. DeMaria joined ECU in 2018 and had served as interim chair of its Department of Surgery since January 2023. He has held leadership positions in several national and international surgical societies, including serving as the President of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Michael Waldrum, ECU Health’s CEO and Brody dean, said the appointment would support collaboration between surgical care and academic medicine and advance the system’s rural-health mission.
Dr. DeMaria received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed general surgery training at Brown University. He has published extensively in the field of bariatric surgery and is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences.
About ECU Health and Brody School of Medicine
ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine at ECU are committed to improving the health and well-being of the people of eastern North Carolina. ECU Health is a comprehensive health care system that includes nine hospitals, physician practices, and various outpatient centers. The Brody School of Medicine is known for its focus on primary care, rural medicine, and serving underserved populations. Together, they provide a wide range of medical services, education, and research opportunities.
About Dr. Eric J. DeMaria
Dr. Eric J. DeMaria is a renowned surgeon with over three decades of experience in the field of bariatric and metabolic surgery. He has served in leadership roles in various surgical societies and has made significant contributions to the field through research and education. Dr. DeMaria is dedicated to advancing surgical care and training future surgeons.
Sources:
- News Source: ECU Health News
- Hospital Source: ECU Health
- School Source: Brody School of Medicine at ECU
- Doctor Source: Dr. Eric J. DeMaria’s Professional Profile
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