Biography
Dr. Greenbaum is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the UNM School of Medicine, specializing in gastrointestinal and peritoneal surface malignancies. She current serves as Associate Program Director for the general surgery residency at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, focusing on resident wellness and surgical ergonomics initiatives. Her research focuses on Native American health, cancer screening and intercultural approaches to healthcare, as well as large database research examining surgical outcomes in patients with gastrointestinal and peritoneal malignancies. She is the Program Director of the UNM Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Program, the only cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) program in the state. She is proud to serve the diverse patient population of New Mexico and surrounding areas of east Texas and western Arizona.
Personal Statement
Dr. Greenbaum currently serves as Associate Program Director for the general surgery residency at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, focusing on resident wellness and surgical ergonomics initiatives. Her research focuses on Native American health, cancer screening and intercultural approaches to healthcare, as well as large database research examining surgical outcomes in patients with gastrointestinal and peritoneal malignancies. She is the Program Director of the UNM Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Program, the only cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) program in the state. She is proud to serve the diverse patient population of New Mexico and surrounding areas of West Texas and Eastern Arizona.
Areas of Specialty
gastrointestinal and peritoneal surface malignancies
Soft tissue sarcoma
Carcinoid tumors
certified in robotic surgery
Education
Medical school Oregon Health and Science University
General surgery residency at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey/Robert Wood Johnson Hospital.
Certifications
Masters Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science through Rutgers University
Certified in robotic surgery
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Courses Taught
3/18/22: “Stress, Trauma and Emotions. Introduction to Polyvagal Theory.” Joint lecture with Dr. Molly McClain
ii. 4/22/22: Gastric SCORE curriculum
iii. July 2022: CORE7 focus group, curriculum creation
iv. 1/20/23: ABSITE review and wellness session (massage chairs)
v. 2/24/23: Large group session, Leadership Curriculum with UNM EOD, Kate Williams vi.
6/16/23: Sarcoma and Soft Tissue, SCORE curriculum
Research and Scholarship
Gazivoda V, Kangas-Dick A, Greenbaum A, Roshal J, Chen C, Moore DF, Langan RC, Kennedy T, Minerowicz C, Alexander HR. Expression of PD-L1 in patients with Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma: A pilot study. J Surg Res 2022;277:131-137 [Epub 2022 Apr 27]
Greenbaum A, Wilcox H, Teng C, Petersen T, Billstrand M, Campbell R, Bordegaray N, Nir I. Use of erector spinae fascial plane in open abdominal surgery. Journal Surgical Research 2021; 268:673-680. [PMID: 34482007]
William RL, Greenbaum A, Paul JS. Surgery resident wellness programs: the current state of the field and recommendations for creation and implementation. Adv Surg 2020;54:149-171. [PMID 32713427]
Greenbaum A, Alexander HR. Peritoneal Mesothelioma. Transl Lung Cancer Res 2020; 9(Suppl 1):S120-S132. [PMID 2865592]
Hanif H, Haider A, Fisher AD, Maqbool B, Russell JS, Paul JS, Burgess T, Greenbaum A. Implementation of a Formal Leadership Curriculum: General Surgery Resident Perspective and Experience. Under Review, Global Surgical Education.