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3471 Fifth AveSuite 603Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone+1 877-684-7189
Fax+1 412-748-3860
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Summary
- I specialize in the surgical management of benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. I certified in minimally invasive techniques, including the surgical robotics platform. My clinical interests include complex inflammatory bowel disease, recurrent rectal cancer, and re-operative abdominal and pelvic surgery. My research interests include rectal cancer outcomes and the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease.
Education & Training
- UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)Residency, Surgery, 2011 - 2019
- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolClass of 2011, MD
Certifications & Licensure
- PA State Medical License 2011 - 2026
- OH State Medical License 2019 - 2022
- American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2011
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Deprivation and Rurality Mediate Income Inequality's Association with Colorectal Cancer Outcomes.Alison R Althans, Dana Meshkin, Jennifer Holder-Murray, Kellie Cunningham, James Celebrezze
American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2024-10-01 - 3 citationsPredictors of recurrence and long-term patient reported outcomes following surgical repair of anal fistula, a retrospective analysis.Sidrah Khan, Rebecca Kotcher, Paul Herman, Li Wang, Robert Tessler
International Journal of Colorectal Disease. 2024-03-11 - 5 citationsDrainage of anorectal abscesses in the operating room is associated with a decreased risk of abscess recurrence and fistula formation.Sowmya Narayanan, Alison R Althans, Katherine M Reitz, Laura H Allen, Chareeni Kurukulasuriya
American Journal of Surgery. 2023-02-01
Journal Articles
- Laparoscopic Lavage vs Resection for Purulent DiverticulitisKellie E Cunningham, Brian S Zuckerbraun, JAMA Surgery
Press Mentions
- Can Laparoscopic Lavage Beat Resection for Acute Perforated Diverticulitis?June 21st, 2021
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