Empowering
Surgical Leaders
Nurturing the Next Generation
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.
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.
Executive Council
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.
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.
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.
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.
COMMITTEES
Committees Driving Our Mission
Program
Design and execute signature LSS programs, conferences, and educational initiatives that advance surgical excellence.
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Executive Council
2024 - 2026
