Dr. Vincent Duron

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vincent Pierre Duron, MD, is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, specializing in pediatric general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and fetal therapy. He is the Director of Pediatric Trauma Surgical Critical Care and has a comprehensive approach to treat congenital anomalies, including biliary atresia and pectus excavatum. Dr. Duron is an expert in fetal surgery, performing advanced procedures like fetoscopic repair for myelomeningocele and endoluminal tracheal occlusion for congenital diaphragmatic hernia. He is a well-funded surgeon-scientist with extensive research focusing on fluid optimization in critically ill children and fetal diagnostic surgeries. Dr. Duron has received multiple awards for his research and teaching efforts, and he actively participates in global health initiatives, training local surgeons in Iquitos, Peru, on pediatric surgery techniques. He is fluent in both Spanish and French and has a keen interest in advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques and addressing neonatal anomalies.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Director Fetal Therapy, Director Minimally Invasive Surgery, Director Pediatric Trauma Surgical Critical Care

— Present

Columbia University Medical Center • New York, NY

Leading surgical practices focusing on pediatric care and pioneering fetal surgical procedures.

Awards

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Resident Teaching Award

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Clinical Research Award

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Resident Teaching and Mentoring Award

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2nd Place

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
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)