Nisha Narula

Nisha Narula, MD is an Assistant Professor in General Surgery at Rutgers NJMS Department of Surgery and Attending at University Hospital. After attending Brown University for undergrad, Dr. Narula attended the University of Chicago for medical school. Subsequently, she completed her general surgery residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School. During this time, she completed a research fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center. After residency, she worked as an acute care and trauma surgeon before completing an Advanced GI MIS fellowship at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. Her clinical interests include all aspects of general surgery with a focus on minimally invasive surgery, encompassing both laparoscopic and robotic techniques. Some specific areas of interest include foregut, hernia, and biliary disease, as well as emergency general surgery. Her research interests are in health services research and clinical outcomes, as well as education, including interests in process measures, patient reported outcomes, and enhanced recovery after surgery. She is involved in the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and serves on committees within the organization.