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Christopher Taglia, MD, General Surgery, Lompoc, CA

ChristopherRobertTagliaMD

General Surgery Lompoc, CA

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

General, Bariatric, and Minimally Invasive Surgeon

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  • Office

    1225 N H St
    Lompoc, CA 93436
    Phone+1 805-737-8700
    Fax+1 805-737-8701

Summary

  • Board-certified general surgeon. Fellowship-trained in minimally invasive and Bariatric surgery. Practice focus in foregut surgery and hernia repair.

Clinical Expertise

  • Endoscopy, Laparoscopy, Bariatric surgery, Trauma, Robotic surgery, Anti-reflux surgery, Foregut

Education & Training

  • North Shore University Hospital
    North Shore University HospitalMinimally Invasive Surgery, 2018 - 2019
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
    Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2013 - 2018
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 2013
  • University of Miami
    University of MiamiBS, Biology, Spanish, Magna Cum Laude, 2005 - 2008
  • University of Miami
    University of MiamiB.S., Major: Biology; Minors; Spanish, Psychology, and Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 2005 - 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2015 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Resident Teacher of the Year Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, 2017
  • American Legion Scholarship
  • Bowman Foster Ashe Scholarship
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Publications & Presentations

Abstracts/Posters

  • National Patterns in the Surgical Management of Pressure Ulcers.
    Taglia CR, American College of Surgeons, Southern California Chapter, 1/1/2015
  • The Effect of a Student-Led Guidance Program on USMLE Performance and Anxiety.
    Taglia CR, Einstein Davidoff Educational Day, 1/1/2012

Lectures

  • Laparoscopic Distalization of Gastric Bypass 
    Obesity Week 2018 - 11/14/2018
  • Current Management of Gastric Dysmotility. 
    Burtness Auditorium, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - 1/1/2018
  • Laparoscopic Distalization of Gastric Bypass. 
    Music City Center, Nashville, TN - 1/1/2018
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Press Mentions

  • Lompoc Valley Medical Center Achieves Bariatric Accreditation
    Lompoc Valley Medical Center Achieves Bariatric AccreditationSeptember 24th, 2024
  • Lompoc Valley Medical Center Achieves Bariatric Program Accreditation
    Lompoc Valley Medical Center Achieves Bariatric Program AccreditationOctober 9th, 2021
  • In-Person Bariatric Surgery Support Group Returns to Lompoc Valley Medical Center
    In-Person Bariatric Surgery Support Group Returns to Lompoc Valley Medical CenterApril 5th, 2021
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Other Languages

  • Spanish