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Asish C. Misra, MD

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Asish C. Misra, MD

Assistant Professor/Clinical

Transplant Surgeon

University Transplant Center

Dr. Misra completed his undergraduate from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in chemical and electrical engineering and computer sciences in 2008 and went on to receive his MD, PhD at the University of Michigan with thesis emphasis on Multicompartmental Carriers for Medical Applications.  He received his surgical training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston as a general surgery resident, which instilled in him a love for transplant surgery.  He completed his Surgery Fellowship in Abdominal Organ Transplantation and Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic in both the adult and pediatric population at University of Southern California under Dr. Navpreet Kaur and Dr. Linda Sher.  In addition to his clinical training at USC he was the recipient of two competitive research grants and collaborated with members of the Viterbi School of engineering to develop an extracorporeal artificial liver assist device.  He has a strong history in research with numerous publications, abstracts, and presentations.   Dr. Misra has a passion for learning, an enthusiasm for mentoring and an intense sense of responsibility to his patients in the operating room, hospital and clinics. 

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 2016 - MD, PhD - PhD- Biomedical Engineering - University of Michigan (U of M)
    • 2008 - BS - Bachelor of Chemical Engineering - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
    • 2008 - BS - Bachelor of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

    Training

    • 2021 - General Surgery Resident - Chief Resident - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)
    • 2021 - Transplant and Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery Fellow - Keck hospital of the University of Sothern California (Keck-USC)
    • 2021 - Surgical Fellow - Children's Hospital of Los Angeles

    Highlights

    American Society of Trasnplant Surgeons 2021- present

    Appointments

    • 10/2023 - Assistant Professor/Clinical - UT Health San Antonio
    • 10/2023 - Transplant Surgeon - University Hospital Transplant Center San Antonio

  • Instruction & Training

    • 10/2023- Present , Liver/Renal Transplant-University Hospital, UT Health San Antonio

  • Service

    School

    Housesatff Quality Improvement Council, 2018-2021

    University of Michigan Student Run Free Clinic, 2014-2016

    Michigan Health Engineered for All Lives, 2009-2014

    Alpha Phi Omega, 2005-2008

  • Clinical

    Board Certifications

    • 2023 - Texas Medical Board
    • 2022 - The American Board of Surgery