Women In Surgery
Leading the way for women surgeons in South Florida
The Women in Surgery Committee enables women surgeons of all ages and practice types to encourage and advance women surgeons in South Florida, develop educational/social programs, encourage relationships with mentors and provide a forum and networking opportunities.
Women in Surgery Committee ACS: https://www.facs.org/about-acs/governance/acs-committees/women-in-surgery-committee
Association of Women Surgeons: https://www.womensurgeons.org/
South Florida Chapter Women in Surgery Committee Members
Dana Sands
Cleveland Clinic Florida
Sumana Narayanan
Mount Sinai Hospital
Kandace Kicher
JFK Medical Center
Michaela Gaffley
Miami VA Medical Center
Tamar Levene
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
Memorial Healthcare System
Holly Neville
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
Victoria V. Lao
Memorial Hospital
Omaida Velazquez
University of Miami
Natalia Correa
University of Miami – Holy Cross Hospital
Patricia Byers
University of Miami
Latest News from the Women in Surgery Committee
- Recap: 4th Annual Women in Surgery SoFlo Meeting
The 4th Annual Women in Surgery South Florida (SoFlo) Meeting, held on April 29, 2026, at The Club at Weston Hills, brought together a vibrant community of medical student, surgical trainees, and practicing surgeons. A cornerstone of the evening was a deep dive into Life Coaching, a structured professional development model designed to empower surgeons beyond the operating… Read more: Recap: 4th Annual Women in Surgery SoFlo Meeting - Ladies! Don’t Miss The 2026 Women In Surgery Meeting On April 29th
Come join us on April 29th for the 2026 SoFlo Women In Surgery Meeting at The Club at Weston Hills Country Club in Weston, FL. The meeting will take place from 6:30 – 9:00pm and features guest speaker Holly Neville, MD. Holly is a surgeon and life coach who provides evidence-based coaching to guide doctors… Read more: Ladies! Don’t Miss The 2026 Women In Surgery Meeting On April 29th - Event Recap: 3rd Annual Women in Surgery (WIS) South Florida Meeting
The 3rd Annual WIS Meeting took place on Wednesday June 18th at 6:30PM at the Weston Hills Country Club. This year’s Women in Surgery (WIS) Meeting brought together surgeons, trainees, and leaders from across the South Florida region for an inspiring evening centered on wellness, intentional leadership, and connection. We were honored to welcome Dr. Sharon L. Stein, colorectal surgeon and host of The Intentional… Read more: Event Recap: 3rd Annual Women in Surgery (WIS) South Florida Meeting - Highlights From The 2nd Annual SFACS Women In Surgery Meeting
The 2nd annual SoFlo Women in Surgery meeting was held onMay 29, 2024 at the Club in Weston Hills. We had a great event with outstanding presenters and lively discussions about the community of women surgeons in South Florida. OPEN DISCUSSION FORMAT MENTORS Photo Ops! - SFACS Women in Surgery SoFlo 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024 | Weston Hills Country Club | 6:30pm to 9:30pm Join us for an evening of dinner & drinks, social time, and round table discussions with women surgeons in the South Florida community. Topics of Discussion Work life integration Interactions within the healthcare setting (with focus on male/female colleagues, OR staff/nursing, administrators)… Read more: SFACS Women in Surgery SoFlo 2024
