Christopher Robert Taglia MD

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

General, Bariatric, and Minimally Invasive Surgeon Director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Director of Obesity Medicine Director of Robotic Surgery

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1225 N H StLompoc, 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 HospitalMinimally Invasive Surgery, 2018 - 2019
Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2013 - 2018
Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 2013
University of MiamiBS, Biology, Spanish, Magna Cum Laude, 2005 - 2008
University of MiamiB.S., Major: Biology; Minors; Spanish, Psychology, and Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 2005 - 2008

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2015 - 2026
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
Global Health Scholarship
Lois Pope Neuroscience Research Scholarship
National Merit 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
National Patterns in the Surgical Management of Pressure Ulcers.
Biltmore Hotel, Santa Barbara, CA - 1/1/2015
Surgical Management of Pancreatic Pseudocysts.
Burtness Auditorium, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - 1/1/2014
The Efficacy of a Government-Sponsored Program Aimed to Reduce Hospitalization Rates from Acute Respiratory Illness.
La Universidad Autonoma de Chile - 1/1/2013
The Effect of a Student-Led Guidance Program on USMLE Performance and Anxiety.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - 1/1/2012
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Press Mentions

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