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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 Director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Director of Obesity Medicine Director of Robotic Surgery

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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