|
Dr. Makowka is recognized as one of the world's leading authorities in hepatic science (study relating to the liver). In addition to his clinical accomplishments, he has successfully served in numerous executive positions. From 1995 to 1997, Dr. Makowka was the founder and Executive Director of the Comprehensive Liver Disease and Treatment Center at St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles , California . Between 1989 and 1995, Dr. Makowka was the Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Director of Transplantation Services at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles , California . He was also Professor of Surgery at the UCLA School of Medicine. Beginning in 1985 until relocating to Los Angeles in 1989, Dr. Makowka trained under Dr. Thomas Starzl, the pioneer of liver transplantation, and was appointed Associated Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh . Dr. Makowka received his MD degree from the University of Toronto Medical School in 1977, and Master of Science and Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Toronto 's Department of Pathology in 1979 and 1982. He has published over 400 articles and chapters in both clinical and basic scientific research and has lectured worldwide. As one of the world's leading authorities in his field, Dr. Makowka has performed hundreds of hepatobiliary and liver transplant procedures. | 