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LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Building the Future of Surgical Leadership

The Latino Surgical Society is guided by nationally recognized surgeons, educators, researchers, and advocates committed to advancing mentorship, representation, academic excellence, and leadership across surgery.

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Leadership Rooted in Mentorship, Representation, and Excellence

LSS leadership reflects a commitment to advancing Latino surgeons across academic medicine, clinical practice, research, advocacy, education, and national representation.

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Executive Council

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VICE PRESIDENT

Joseph S. Fernandez Moure, MD MBA FACS

Duke Department of Surgery
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Dr. Romero Arenas is a nationally recognized leader in surgical oncology and academic medicine, with over 15 years of experience advancing Latino representation in surgery. Her research focuses on health equity and access to surgical care in underserved communities.

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TREASURER

Joseph Lopez, MD MBA

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 
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Dr. Romero Arenas is a nationally recognized leader in surgical oncology and academic medicine, with over 15 years of experience advancing Latino representation in surgery. Her research focuses on health equity and access to surgical care in underserved communities.

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PRESIDENT

Minerva Romero Arenas, MD MPH FACS

NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
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Dr. Romero Arenas is a nationally recognized leader in surgical oncology and academic medicine, with over 15 years of experience advancing Latino representation in surgery. Her research focuses on health equity and access to surgical care in underserved communities.

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SECRETARY

Chantal Reyna, MD

Loyola Medicine
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Dr. Romero Arenas is a nationally recognized leader in surgical oncology and academic medicine, with over 15 years of experience advancing Latino representation in surgery. Her research focuses on health equity and access to surgical care in underserved communities.

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COMMITTEES

Committees Driving Our Mission

Program

Design and execute signature LSS programs, conferences, and educational initiatives that advance surgical excellence.

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Culture

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Lifestyle

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Executive Council

2024 - 2026

Former Chairs of surgery

Dr. Carlos Pellegrini

MD FA FACS FSSO MAMSE

Chair of Surgery from 1993 to 2015

Henry Harkins Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Jan 1993 - Nov 2015, studied at Rosario, Argentina, Medical School: University of Rosario, Argentina

Dra. Omaida C Velazquez

MD, FACS

Chair of Surgery from 2015 to 2023

Professor and Chair, DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Surgeon-in-Chief for U-Health and Jackson Health Systems, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Dr. Juan A. Sanchez

MD MPA FACS

Chair of Surgery from 2007 to 2021

Chair, Department of Surgery- Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital/Associate Professor - Johns Hopkins University

Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa

MD FAANS FACS

Chair of Surgery from 2016 to 2024

William J. and Charles H. Mayo

Newly appointed Dean. Chair of Neurologic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.

Dr. Javier Romero

MD FACS FICS

Chair of Surgery from 2013 to 2023

Chair, Department of Surgery Ventura County Medical Center

Studied at University Of California, Irvine, Medical School: University Of California, Davis

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