Dr. Baddr Shakhsheer

Biography

Baddr Shakhsheer, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on decision-making in surgical patients, advocating for goal-oriented care rather than heroic measures. He has contributed to various publications that delve into topics such as the ethical frameworks guiding cost-conscious surgical practices and the complexities involved in managing care transition for pediatric surgical patients as they move to adult providers. Shakhsheer has published extensively, including studies on the use of botulinum toxin to improve quality of life in pediatric defecation disorders and investigations into the characteristics and ethical considerations surrounding pediatric metabolic bariatric surgery. His work aims to enhance the quality of surgical care and address moral challenges in health policy. He is committed to improving ethical standards in surgical practices and is actively involved in discussing the second-victim syndrome as well as factors leading to the non-completion of surgical programs.

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