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Office
725 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE
Gainesville, GA 30501Phone+1 770-534-0110Fax+1 770-534-2555
Summary
- Board Certified General Surgeon | Bariatric Surgery Specialist
As a highly skilled and board-certified General Surgeon, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the field of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery. My professional journey has spanned community healthcare, academic medicine, and private practice, allowing me to develop a comprehensive understanding of surgical care.
My dedication to patient well-being is unwavering, and I am committed to addressing the critical issue of obesity. I specialize in a range of procedures, including endoscopic intragastric balloons, Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, and bariatric surgeries like vertical sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and revisional surgery. These interventions represent just a few of the tools in my arsenal to combat obesity and improve the quality of life for my patients.
One of my core strengths is the ability to establish immediate and positive connections with patients, their families, and the medical community. I prioritize open and honest communication, creating an environment where questions are encouraged, and decisions are made collaboratively. My approach is not just about surgical expertise but also about fostering trust and empathy throughout the healthcare journey.
In addition to my medical practice, I am deeply committed to servant leadership, actively advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the healthcare field. I believe that a diverse and inclusive medical community leads to better patient outcomes and a more compassionate healthcare system overall.
Thank you for considering me as a part of your professional network. I look forward to connecting with fellow healthcare professionals on Doximity and working together to advance our shared mission of providing exceptional care to patients.
Education & Training
- Fox School of Business at Temple UniversityExecutive MBA, Business Administration, 2020 - 2021
- Westchester Medical CenterFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2010 - 2011
- New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New YorkResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2010
- Instituto Tecnologico de Santo DomingoClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
- GA State Medical License 2021 - 2025
- PA State Medical License 2016 - 2022
- NC State Medical License 2011 - 2017
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
- American College of SurgeonsFellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- American society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (FASMBS)
- Surgical Review CorporationSurgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors Atlanta Magazine, 2023-2024
- Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2017-2021
- Special Contributor Award Temple Health Jeanes Hospital, 2019
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Publications & Presentations
Books/Book Chapters
Lectures
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Custom Workflow: Meaningful Use for Quality in Bariatric CandidatesSan Diego, CA - 1/1/2017
- Laparoscopic Resection of Perforated Jejunal Diverticulitis: A Single Case Experience and Review of LiteratureNew York, NY - 1/1/2010
- Laparoscopic Resection of Intra-Abdominal Esophageal Duplication Cyst in an Adult: A Single Case Experience and Review of LiteratureNew York, NY - 1/1/2010
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Authored Content
- A Tale of Two Evils: Obesity and COVID-19October 2020
- RESOLVE TO BE HEALTHIER!January 2020
- The Importance of Quality in Your CareDecember 2019
- What you need to know about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?November 2019
- ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH PORTION CONTROL?September 2019
- Be the BEST version of you…August 2019
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Press Mentions
- Atlanta Magazine's Top Doctors 2024July 1st, 2024
- Atlanta Magazine Top Doctors 2023July 1st, 2023
- Discussing Obesity and Bariatric SurgeryOctober 25th, 2020
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Committees
- Member, SAGES - Leadership and Professional Development Taskforce 2020 - Present
- Preferred Reviewer, Surgery and Obesity Related Diseases (SOARD) 2020 - 2023
- Member, Fox School of Business - Dean's Graduate Student Advisory Council 2020 - 2021
- Member, ASMBS - Diversity and Inclusion Committee 2019 - 2023
- Lead, Patient Safety Committee - Temple University Health System 2019 - 2021
- Chair, Operating Room Committee - Jeanes Hospital 2018 - 2021
- Chair, Bariatric Quality Committee - Jeanes Hospital 2018 - 2021
- Member, Performance Improvement Committee - Jeanes Hospital 2018 - 2021
- Chair, Bariatric Quality Committee - Temple University Hospital 2018 - 2019
- Member, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee - Jeanes Hospital 2017 - 2018
- Member, Peer Review Committee - Southeastern Regional Medical Center 2014 - 2016
- Chair, Bariatric Quality Committee - Southeastern Regional Medical Center 2012 - 2016
- Member, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee - Southeastern Regional Medical Center 2012 - 2013
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
- Society of American Gastroinstestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)Member
- Association for Academic SurgeryMember
- Philadelphia Academy of SurgeryFellow
Other Languages
- Spanish, Portuguese
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