Dr. Jason Hawksworth

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jason Solomon Hawksworth is a noted pioneer in minimally invasive robotic hepatobiliary transplant surgery. He serves as the Surgical Director of Adult Liver Transplantation and Chief of Hepatobiliary Surgery at the Division of Abdominal Organ Transplant Hepatobiliary Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. As an Associate Professor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, he specializes in robotic transplantation. His innovative techniques are significantly advancing the field, emphasizing minimally invasive methods for liver and pancreas surgeries. Dr. Hawksworth has published over 60 scientific manuscripts and book chapters in leading journals, including Annals of Surgery and the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. He completed his medical education at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and has extensive surgical training at premier institutions, including Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Hawksworth also has a strong military background, having served as a Colonel in the Army Reserves with deployments supporting combat operations in Afghanistan and the Middle East, which underscores his dedication to providing surgical care in critical conditions.

Research Interests

Experience

Surgical Director, Adult Liver Transplantation

— Present

New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center • New York, NY

Chief Hepatobiliary Surgery

— Present

Division Abdominal Organ Transplant Hepatobiliary Surgery • New York, NY

Director, Robotic Liver Surgery Program

— Present

Division Abdominal Organ Transplant Hepatobiliary Surgery • New York, NY

Awards

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Affiliate Faculty Teaching Award

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Dean's Impact Award

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Combat Medical Badge

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)