Michelle Earley

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Dr. Michelle Earley is a leading surgical outcomes researcher whose work illuminates the evolving landscape of robotic general surgery. Her primary research areas include surgical innovation, health services research, and comparative effectiveness across diverse healthcare systems. Dr. Earley’s most impactful contribution is her landmark 2023 cross-sectional study, "Robotic General Surgery Trends in the Veterans Health Administration, Community Practice, and Academic Centers From 2013 to 2021," which has already garnered 7 citations. This pivotal work provides the first comprehensive comparison of robotic surgery adoption patterns across the Veterans Health Administration, community practices, and academic medical centers, revealing critical insights into how different healthcare settings integrate advanced surgical technologies. By analyzing nearly a decade of data, Dr. Earley demonstrated significant disparities in robotic surgery utilization and highlighted the VHA’s unique position as a large, integrated system driving surgical innovation. Her findings have profound implications for surgical training, resource allocation, and patient access to minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Earley’s rigorous methodology and ability to synthesize complex multi-institutional data make her a vital voice in shaping evidence-based surgical policy and practice.