Welcome to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter
The ACS offers a wide array of membership opportunities for those involved in the surgical profession; your local Chapter will offer similar benefits, locally.
Local Chapter Benefits
- Engagement and networking at chapter meetings
- Access to your local surgical community
- Opportunities to earn CME locally
- Network, Learn, and Present at the Regional Annual Meeting
- Local Legislative Advocacy
- Opportunities for leadership, beginning at the Chapter level
About Us
Welcome to the American College of Surgeons Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter (ACS-SWPA). As a professional association dedicated to advancing the science and practice of surgery, our chapter serves as a hub for surgeons across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. We are committed to promoting the highest standards of surgical care through education, research, and advocacy.
At ACS SWPA, our mission is to foster an environment of continuous learning and professional growth among surgeons. We aim to enhance patient care and surgical outcomes through educational programming, networking opportunities, and advocacy and representation at local, state, and national levels.
Upcoming Events
Current Officers and Council
Richard Fortunato, DO, FACS
President
Hiram A. Gonzalez-Ortiz, MD
Secretary/Treasurer
James McCormick, DO, FACS
Governor
H. Kenneth Williams, MD, FACS
Governor | Immediate Past President
Kenneth Lee, MD, FACS
Melanie Ongchin, MD, FACS
Kurt Stahlfeld, MD, FACS
Ibrahim Sultan, MD, FACS, FACC
Suzanne C, Schiffman, MD, FACS
James McCormick, DO, FACS - CoC Liaison
