Michael Sestito , MD

I grew up near Fredericksburg, VA. I received my undergraduate degree at William and Mary where I engaged in research and teaching opportunities.

Resident

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Surgery

Classification:

Resident

• MD, University of Virginia
• BS, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, 2014

Brief bio:  I grew up near Fredericksburg, VA. I received my undergraduate degree at William and Mary where I engaged in research and teaching opportunities. After graduating, I worked as a medical scribe for an ENT clinic in Richmond, Virginia prior to attending medical school at the University of Virginia.

What attracted you to WVU surgery for residency?   I chose this program because of its culture of self-reflection and growth, friendly and teaching-oriented residents, the opportunity to engage in academic research, and its production of fellowship-ready graduating residents.

What makes our program unique?   As a surgical resident at WVU, I feel that I have the unique opportunity to be a part of a program and department that is actively growing. I look forward to being a part of this progress and feel that I can gain significant leadership experience in this environment during my time here.

What do you like about living in Morgantown?  Morgantown has the best blend of being surrounded by nature and having the energy and excitement of a young college town.

Awards:

Professional Societies/Leadership:

• American College of Surgeons – Resident membership
• American College of Physicians – Medical Student membership

Publications:

Zwollo, P., Ray, J.C., Sestito, M., Kiernan, E., Wiens, G.D., Kaattari, S., StJacques B., & Epp, L.. B cell signatures of BCWD-resistant and susceptible lines of rainbow trout: a shift towards more EBF-expressing progenitors and fewer mature B cells in resistant animals. Developmental & Comparative Immunology. 2015, Jan; 48(1): 1-12. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 25101978. Pub Status: Published.

Hoang, S.C., & Sestito, M.P.. A Rare Presentation of Ileocecal Mucormycosis in a Heart Transplant Recipient. ACG Case Reports Journal. 2020, Oct; Pub Status: Accepted for publication.

Poster Presentations:

Personal Interests: I enjoy spending time perfecting new recipes and watching baseball. When I can get away, I love to ski and go rock climbing.