Christopher Scally, M.D.
Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery
About Christopher Scally
Christopher Scally, M.D., M.S., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. His clinical practice focuses on the care of patients with soft-tissue sarcomas. He has particular interest in the treatment of patients with advanced and recurrent disease. He also offers minimally invasive and Robotic Assisted surgery for appropriate patients.
Academically, Dr. Scally is passionate about educating the next generation of surgical oncologists, and he serves as one of the training directors for residents and fellows in the Department of Surgical Oncology.
Dr. Scally received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He completed his General Surgery training at the University of Michigan, followed by a fellowship in Complex General Surgical Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He also holds a Masters Degree in Healthcare Research from the University of Michigan, where he was a fellow in the Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2015 | University of Michigan Rackham School of Graduate Studies, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, MS, Healthcare Research |
| 2010 | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA, MD, Medicine |
| 2005 | University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, USA, BA, Psychology |
Postgraduate Training
| 2017-2019 | Clinical Fellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
| 2013-2015 | Research Fellowship, Center for Healthcare Outcomes & Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI |
| 2010-2017 | Clinical Residency, General Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI |
Board Certifications
| 2020 | Complex General Surgical Oncology |
| 2017 | American Board of Surgery |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Tzeng CD, Tran Cao HS, Roland CL, Teshome M, Bednarski BK, Ikoma N, Graham PH, Keung EZ, Scally CP, Katz MHG, Gershenwald JE, Lee JE, Vauthey JN. Surgical decision-making and prioritization for cancer patients at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic: A multidisciplinary approach. Surg Oncol 34:182-185, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32891326.
- Raghav K, Shen JP, Jácome AA, Guerra JL, Scally CP, Taggart MW, Foo WC, Matamoros A, Shaw KR, Fournier K, Overman MJ, Eng C. Integrated clinicomolecular profiling of appendiceal adenocarcinoma reveals a unique grade-driven entity distinct from colorectal cancer. Br J Cancer. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32733093.
- Scally CP, Robinson K, Blumenthaler AN, Bruera E, Badgwell BD. Identifying Core Principles of Palliative Care Consultation in Surgical Patients and Potential Knowledge Gaps for Surgeons. J Am Coll Surg 231(1):179-185, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32311465.
- Lillemoe HA, Scally CP, Adams CL, Bednarski BK, Balch CM, Aloia TA, Gershenwald JE, Lee JE, Grubbs EG. Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship Applicants: Trends over Time and the Impact of Board Certification Eligibility. Ann Surg Oncol 26(9):2667-2674, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31168736.
- Fry BT, Scally CP, Thumma JR, Dimick JB. Quality Improvement in Bariatric Surgery: The Impact of Reducing Postoperative Complications on Medicare Payments. Ann Surg 268(1):22-27, 2018. PMID: 29206678.
- Sandhu G, Magas CP, Robinson AB, Scally CP, Minter RM. Progressive Entrustment to Achieve Resident Autonomy in the Operating Room: A National Qualitative Study With General Surgery Faculty and Residents. Ann Surg 265(6):1134-1140, 2017. PMID: 27163961.
- Pradarelli JC, Scally CP, Nathan H, Thumma JR, Dimick JB. Hospital Teaching Status and Medicare Expenditures for Complex Surgery. Ann Surg 265(3):502-513, 2017. PMID: 28169925.
- Scally CP, Varban OA, Carlin AM, Birkmeyer JD, Dimick JB, Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative. Video Ratings of Surgical Skill and Late Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery. JAMA Surg 151(6):e160428, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27074114.
- Krell RW, Scally CP, Wong SL, Abdelsattar ZM, Birkmeyer NJ, Fegan K, Todd J, Henke PK, Campbell DA, Hendren S. Variation in Hospital Thromboprophylaxis Practices for Abdominal Cancer Surgery. Ann Surg Oncol 23(5):1431-9, 2016. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26567148.
- Scally CP, Shih T, Thumma JR, Dimick JB. Impact of a National Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence Program on Medicare Expenditures. J Gastrointest Surg 20(4):708-14, 2016. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26582598.
- Reames BN, Scally CP, Frankel TL, Dimick JB, Nathan H. National trends in resection of cystic lesions of the pancreas. HPB (Oxford) 18(4):375-82, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27037208.
- Scally CP, Minter RM. Medical School Training for the Surgeon. Surg Clin North Am 96(1):1-13, 2016. PMID: 26612015.
- Scally CP, Ryan AM, Thumma JR, Gauger PG, Dimick JB. Early impact of the 2011 ACGME duty hour regulations on surgical outcomes. Surgery 158(6):1453-61, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26054323.
- Scally CP, Yin H, Birkmeyer JD, Wong SL. Comparing perioperative processes of care in high and low mortality centers performing pancreatic surgery. J Surg Oncol 112(8):866-71, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26593455.
- Alameddine MB, Claflin J, Scally CP, Noble DM, Reames BN, Englesbe MJ, Wong SL. Resident Surgeons Underrate Their Laparoscopic Skills and Comfort Level When Compared With the Rating by Attending Surgeons. J Surg Educ 72(6):1240-6, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26395401.
- Scally CP, Sandhu G, Magas C, Gauger PG, Minter RM. Investigating the Impact of the 2011 ACGME Resident Duty Hour Regulations on Surgical Residency Programs: The Program Director Perspective. J Am Coll Surg 221(4):883-9.e1, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26272015.
- Scally CP, Thumma JR, Birkmeyer JD, Dimick JB. Impact of Surgical Quality Improvement on Payments in Medicare Patients. Ann Surg 262(2):249-52, 2015. PMID: 25493360.
- Scally CP, Gauger PG, Dimick JB. The Institute of Medicine Report on Graduate Medical Education Funding: Implications for Surgical Training. JAMA Surg 150(6):501-2, 2015. PMID: 25830348.
- Reames BN, Scally CP, Thumma JR, Dimick JB. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Surgical Checklist in Medicare Patients. Med Care 53(1):87-94, 2015. PMID: 25464163.
- Scally CP, Reames BN, Teman NR, Fritze DM, Minter RM, Gauger PG. Preserving operative volume in the setting of the 2011 ACGME duty hour regulations. J Surg Educ 71(4):580-6, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24969673.
- Scally CP, Wong SL. Intensity of follow-up after melanoma surgery. Ann Surg Oncol 21(3):752-7, 2014. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24114053.
Abstracts
- Scally CP, Robinson KA, Beaty K, Rafeeq S, Raghav K, Eng C, Overman M, Foo WC, Taggart MW, Mansfield P, Royal RE, Fournier KF. Low-Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasms: Treatment Variation and Long-Term Outcomes. Society of Surgical Oncology Advanced Cancer Therapies Symposium, 2020.
- Scally CP, Robinson KA, Beaty K, Rafeeq S, Raghav K, Eng C, Overman M, Foo WC, Taggart MW, Mansfield P, Royal RE, Fournier KF. Prognostic Significance of Acellular Mucin in Patients undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC (CRS/HIPEC) for Appendiceal Neoplasm. Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Symposium, 2019.
- Scally CP, Zagzag J, Tzeng CW, Perrier ND. An Unusual Cause of Abdominal Pain: Clinical Vignette. Fredrick A. Coller Surgical Society, 2018.
- Scally CP, Rodriguez-Bigas M, Nguyen ST, Chang G, Bednarski BK, Messick CA, Lynch PM, VilarSanchez E, You YN. The Evolving Application of Panel-Based Tests for Defining Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Susceptibility. Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Symposium, 2018.
- Scally CP, Varban OA, Birkmeyer JD, Dimick JB. Video Ratings of Surgical Skill and Late Outcomes Following Bariatric Surgery. American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, 2015.
- Sandhu G, Scally CP, Magas C, Gauger PG, Minter RM. Resident-Attending Interactions and Progressive Autonomy in the Operating Room. Association for Surgical Education: Surgery Education Week, 2015.
- Scally CP, Sandhu G, Magas C, Gauger PG, Minter RM. Investigating the Impact of the 2011 ACGME Duty Hour Restrictions on Surgical Trainees. Association for Surgical Education: Surgery Education Week, 2015.
- Scally CP, Sandhu G, Magas C, Gauger PG, Minter RM. Investigating the Impact of the 2011 ACGME Duty Hour Restrictions on Surgical Trainees. Moses Gunn Annual Research Conference, 2015.
- Scally CP, Ryan A, Gauger PG, Dimick JB. Preliminary Impact of the 2011 ACGME Duty Hour Requirements on Surgical Patients. Moses Gunn Annual Research Conference, 2015.
- Scally CP, Yin H, Birkmeyer JD, Wong SL. Comparing Perioperative Processes of Care in High and Low Mortality Centers Performing Pancreatic Surgery. Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Symposium, 2015.
- Reames BR, Scally CP, Frankel TL, Dimick JB, Nathan H. National Trends in Resection of Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas. Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Symposium, 2015.
- Scally CP, Warner S, Minter RM. Incorporating Transition to Practice into a HPB Fellowship: A model for Graduated Autonomy. Americas Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Surgical Association Annual Meeting, 2015.
- Scally CP, Ryan A, Gauger PG, Dimick JB. Preliminary Impact of the 2011 ACGME Duty Hour Requirements on Surgical Patients. Academic Surgical Congress, 2015.
- Hill HL, Grenda TR, Thumma JR, Dimick JB, Scally CP. Hospital Competition and Adoption of New Procedures in Low Volume Settings. Academic Surgical Congress, 2015.
- Scally CP, Birkmeyer JD, Dimick JB. Impact of Surgical Quality Improvement on Costs in Medicare Patients. Academic Surgical Congress, 2014.
Book Chapters
- Harbaugh CM, Scally CP, Hinshaw DB, Suwanabol PA. Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Anticipating Poor Surgical Outcomes While Honoring Patient Autonomy. In: Palliative Skills for Frontline Clinicians. Springer Nature: Switzerland, 145-152, 2020.
- Scally CP, Doherty GM. Evaluation of a Neck Mass. In: ACS Surgery: Principles & Practice. Decker Intellectual Properties, 2012.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified September 21, 2024