Dr. André Dick, a highly accomplished Jamaican born surgeon, has been recognized with the 2024 Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) Health Care Leadership Surgeon of the Year Award. Dr. Dick, who serves as Senior Vice President and Surgeon-in-Chief at Seattle Children’s Hospital and a Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington Medical Center, was honored at the 6th Annual Health Care Leadership Awards event on December 5, 2024.
This prestigious award highlights Dr. Dick’s extraordinary contributions to pediatric surgery and transplantation, as well as his commitment to health care equity. As the Surgical Director of the Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program, Dr. Dick’s leadership has shaped innovations in pediatric surgical care.
In a message shared on his LinkedIn page, Dr. Dick expressed gratitude for the recognition:
“Thank you Puget Sound Business Journal for recognizing me as Surgeon of the Year at today’s 6th Annual Health Care Leadership Awards. I’m grateful to share this recognition with my family, Seattle Children’s colleagues, and the other honorees. I was especially thrilled to have my children join me on stage to accept this award. It was an honor to be among such inspiring leaders committed to advancing healthcare and health equity. I look forward to continuing our work at Seattle Children’s to improve access and deliver high-quality and equitable care for the children in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.”
Seattle Children’s celebrated Dr. Dick’s achievement, noting his dedication to their mission of providing care, hope, and cures so that every child can lead the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible.
Born and raised in Jamaica, Dr. Dick attended Wolmer’s High School for Boys before pursuing medical studies at the State University of New York. He later completed his residency at Pennsylvania State University’s Hershey Medical Center and a fellowship in abdominal transplant surgery at the University of Washington Medical Center. In addition to his surgical expertise, Dr. Dick earned a Master’s in Public Health from Harvard University, further enriching his approach to addressing health care disparities.
Since joining Seattle Children’s in 2008, Dr. Dick has been instrumental in advancing both clinical care and surgical education. Beyond his clinical and academic responsibilities, he is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in health care. As the co-leader of Seattle Children’s Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Education and Leadership Committee, Dr. Dick champions initiatives that foster anti-racism education and equitable care.
Dr. Dick’s achievements extend beyond the operating room. His recognition as Surgeon of the Year underscores his commitment to addressing social determinants of health and fostering diversity within the medical profession.
