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Welcome to the SAGES Speaker Catalog, a listing of SAGES members willing to give talks on various subjects.  Please use the search bar below to find members who can speak on your desired topic and click their names to get their full information, contact information, and sample talks when available.

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Richard Satava

Professor Emeritus

University of Washington

Pebble Beach, California

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About Me

My areas of interest and expertise are advanced technologies (robotic surgery, surgical simulation, directed energy surgery, surgery in space, and numerous other very advanced technologies), surgical education and training. Since I am semi-retired, I am available for keynote and invited lectures globally, having performed lectures in more than 80 countries world wide.  Please see my attached biosketch (mini CV) to extensive experience

Topics I Can Speak About
  • Robotics
  • Education
  • Other

advanced surgical technologies - the future of surgery

My CV

Satava-Biosketch-1803.pdf

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My Contact Information

Preferred Contact Method: Email

+1 425 765-0730
rsatava@uw.edu

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