Conor Dillon, DO
Instructor, Department of Surgical Sciences
Contact Information
Patient Care Related:Biosketch
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Michigan State University (Human Biology)
What are your interests and hobbies outside of work?
Music and exercise.
What is your clinical area of interest?
Trauma/critical care and vascular surgery
What do you like about training at WMed Surgery?
I chose WMed because of the people here – the residents, attendings, and faculty/staff. This is a program where the residents really look out for one another, from interns to chiefs. The support I’ve received from my co-residents has been the highlight of my intern year thus far. The attendings go out of their way to ensure you receive the best surgical education possible. They are very involved and supportive of our education regardless of your level of experience.
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Education and Training
- DO 2020, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University
- BS 2016, Human Biology, Michigan State University
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Publications
Dillon C.H., Lukish J.T., Sawyer R.G., Shebrain S. In-person interview as sine qua non for fairness and success of candidates applying to surgery residency: A 3-year pre-interview survey American Journal of Surgery. 2026;251
Dillon C.H., Richter D.M., Madani R., Saroya G., Elian A., Shebrain S. Laparoscopic surgery in acute perforated gastroduodenal ulcers: an underutilized technique despite favorable short-term outcomes Surgical Endoscopy. 2025;39:4306-4315.
Dillon C.H., Vos D.G., McCahill L.E. Reoperation following urgent and emergent colectomy in the State of Michigan American Journal of Surgery. 2023;225(3):558-563.
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Presentations
- Morbidity and Mortality: Laparoscopic vs. open approaches in acute complications of peptic ulcer disease. Saroya G, Shebrain S, Floth T, Dillon C, Munene G, Sawyer R, 42nd Annual Kalamazoo Community and Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2024
- Outcomes of Emergency Laparoscopic vs. Open Surgery for Complicated Acute Peptic Ulcer Disease. Floth T, Dillon C, Shebrain S, Munene G, Sawyer R, 38th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Virtual Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2021
- Treatment of hidradenocarcenoma of the scalp with wide local excision: case report of a rare and malignant tumor. Dillon C, Sevensma K, Morgan W, 17th Annual Metro Research Day, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 05/2019