Dr. Saman Arbabi named Harborview Medical Center’s Director of Trauma Services

Dr. Saman Arbabi named Harborview Medical Center’s Director of Trauma Services

By: Christen Bourgeois Date: May 25th, 2023

Dr. Saman Arbabi, Professor & Chief of Trauma, Division of Trauma, Burn and Critical Care Surgery, has been named by the Harborview Medical Executive Board and Harborview Board of Trustees to serve as the Harborview Medical Center (HMC) Director of Trauma Services.

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Having served in many leadership roles within Harborview Medical Center and the Washington State Trauma System, Dr. Arbabi brings a wealth of experience to his new position as Director of Trauma Services.

His current and former roles include:

• HMC Director of Emergency Surgical Services
• Chair of the HMC Transfusion Committee
• President of the Medical Staff
• Medical Director of the Trauma/Surgical ICU
• Chair of the Washington State EMS & Trauma Steering Committee
• State Chair & Region Chief for the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma

On a national level, Dr. Arbabi is recognized as an accomplished researcher and serves on the Scientific Advisory Council of the Coalition for National Trauma Research. He also serves on the Verification Review Committee of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma and is an active member of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma.

Dr. Arbabi is an outgoing and energetic leader who is highly respected for his commitment to the mission of HMC, his collaborative style and his determination to continually improve the quality and processes of care. He is widely recognized for his teaching skills and academic accomplishments.

Source: UW Medicine, Department of Surgery | Surgery Synopsis, Spring 2023