Dr. Ducoin is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Office
5 Tampa General Circle
Suite 410
Tampa, FL 33606Phone+1 813-844-7473Fax+1 813-844-1966
Summary
- Dr. Christopher DuCoin, MD, MPH, FACS, FSAGES, FASMBS is a board-certified general surgeon. His surgical interests include: Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Foregut, Advanced Endoscopy, and Bariatric Surgery. The foregut surgery which he specializes in is both benign and malignant esophageal diseases requiring esophagectomy, paraesophageal hernias, anti-reflux surgery, and esophageal motility disorders such as achalasia. His endoscopy area of expertise is that of the foregut nature and includes both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as Peri-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM). Of note, Dr. DuCoin performed the first POEM surgery in the Gulf South. While his specialty in foregut surgery helps people eat again, he also specializes in bariatric and weight loss surgery. Dr. DuCoin performs laparoscopic, robotic, and revisional bariatric surgery in some of the most medically challenging patients. He is one of the early adaptors of endoscopic Bariatric Surgery. Dr. DuCoin sees some of the most medically challenging patients such as pre-transplant and heart failure patients, in an attempt to optimize them for their transplant surgery.
Upon completion of training, Dr. DuCoin joined the general surgery faculty at Tulane University Medical School. During his time in New Orleans he earned positions including Honorary Henderson Chair of Surgery, Director of Tulane Simulation Center, Director of Surgical Clerkship, Director of Bariatric Surgery, Fellowship Director, and was named Chief of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery. He joined University of South Florida in 2019 as Associate Professor of Surgery. He serves as Section Chief of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Director of the Bariatric Center, and Fellowship Director of Advanced GI and Bariatric Surgery. He has won numerous teaching awards, and is well published. He has preformed over 5,000 surgeries and taught more than 30 surgical residents and numerous medical students the art of surgery.
Education & Training
- University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2014 - 2015
- Orlando HealthResidency, Surgery, 2009 - 2014
- St. George's University School of MedicineClass of 2009
- Tulane Univ School of Public Health and Tropical MedicineM.P.H., Epidemiology, 2003 - 2005
- Tulane UniversityB.S., Neuroscience, 1999 - 2003
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2014 - Present
- FL State Medical License 2014 - 2026
- LA State Medical License 2015 - 2024
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
- American College of SurgeonsFellow
- American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Fellow
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Fellow
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- AOA Tulane, Surgery 2018
- Health Care Hero, New Orleans 2018
- Gold Humanitarian Award Tulane University, 2017
- Join now to see all
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsAssociation of individual surgeon volume and postoperative outcome in esophagomyotomy for achalasia.Anthony J DeSantis, Haroon M Janjua, Daniela Moiño, Graham Davis, Victoria Sands
Surgical Endoscopy. 2022-11-01 - 4 citationsAntral Preservation in Sleeve Gastrectomy Appears to Protect Against Prolonged Vomiting and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled T...Abdul-Rahman F Diab, Angie Kim, Shelby Remmel, Reagan Sandstrom, Salvatore Docimo Jr
Obesity Surgery. 2023-12-01 - 32 citationsThe Economics of Private Practice versus Academia in Surgery.Maria Baimas-George, Brian Fleischer, James R. Korndorffer, Douglas P. Slakey, Christopher DuCoin
Journal of Surgical Education. 2018-09-01
Journal Articles
- The Economics of Private Practice versus Academia in SurgeryBaimas-George M, Fleischer B, Korndorffer JR, Slakey D, DuCoin CD, J Surg Educ, 1/16/2018
- Disparities of Immunotherapy Utilization in Patients with Stage III Cutaneous Melanoma: A National PerspectiveAl-Qurayshi Z, Crowther JE, Hamner JB, DuCoin CG, Killackey MT, Kandil E, Anticancer Res, 1/1/2018
- Hidden Dangers of Duo-Tubes in Adults: A Case Report and Literature ReviewSilver D, Smith A, Khadra H, DuCoin CG, Hamner JB, EC Gastroenterology and Digestive System, 1/1/2018
- Join now to see all
Abstracts/Posters
- Best Study Strategy for the NBME Clinical Science Surgery Exam.Volk A, Rhudy A, DuCoin CG, Association of Surgical Education, Austin, TX, 1/1/2018
- Effects of Medical Student Clinical Experience on Performance Outcomes and Career Choices.Honda M, Hess A, Crowther J, Garska M, DuCoin CG, Association of Surgical Education, Austin, TX, 1/1/2018
- Away Sub-Internships: Gateway to Surgical Match or Not?Farulla M, Tillery R, Zucker S, Volk A, D�Aquin K, DuCoin CG, Association of Surgical Education, Austin, TX, 1/1/2018
- Join now to see all
Lectures
- Update Regarding the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Grant Distribution and Impact on Recipient�s Academic Career.Seattle, WA - 1/1/2018
- Laparoscopic Gastric Band Placement & Endoscopic Removal. Top 21 Expert Tips & Tricks.Seattle, WA - 1/1/2018
- Assessment using Observed Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE).Austin, TX - 1/1/2018
- Join now to see all
Other
- ACS Governors Survey: Ergonomic injuries and their prevention.Welsh D, DuCoin CG, Andreone P, Paramo J, FACS
1/1/2018 - Five-Year General Surgery Residency: Reform or Revolution?DuCoin CG, Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons
1/1/2014 - Trends in Antibiotic Sensitivity.DuCoin CG
http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/miscdocs/docs-249/antibiotic%20resistance/TrendsAntibioticSensitivity2003.pdf
1/10/2004
Press Mentions
- Tampa General Hospital Takes Surgical Precision to the Next Level with New Intuitive Da Vinci 5® Surgical SystemAugust 14th, 2024
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
- Fellow
- Fellow
- Member
- Member
External Links
- MasterSurgeryhttp://MasterSurgery.com
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence: