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Hernia Expert Witnesses

Hernia expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on hernia. The hernia expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Bariatric Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Critical Care Surgery, General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Wound Care.

Jorge L Carmona, MD

Board Certified
General Surgeon
Robotic Surgery, Hernia

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Kent C Sasse, MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS

Bariatric and General Surgery Expert

Nevada Surgical, University of Nevada School of Medicine

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Bariatric Surgery Program Director, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Hernia, Mesh, Obesity, Diabetes, Surgical Devices, Endoscopy, Endoscopic Dilation, Endoscopic stent, Gastric Balloon, Cancer Surgery, Wound Management, Sepsis, Colostomy, Hiatal hernia, Fundoplication

Thought leader and 20+ years service as Medical Director of a Nationally Accredited Bariatric Center; Performed over 10,000 Bariatric Surgical procedures; Highly experienced expert case reviewer and witness with over 100 case reviews for Nevada State Medical Board and US Air Force; over 25 depositions and trials, Author of the books Outpatient Weight Loss Surgery and The type 2 Diabetes Cure, Inventor and patent holder of bariatric surgical device. Experienced surgeon in areas of bariatric surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, reoperative surgery, revisional surgery, hiatal hernia, wound care, biologics, colorectal surgery, pelvic floor and incontinence treatment, sacral neuromodulation, advanced endoscopy, Barrett's esophagus, hernia and mesh, endoscopic stenting, leaks, and solving complications. Top of class AOA medical school graduate from the University of California San Francisco, published research scientist, award-winning teacher and surgeon. San...

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Adeel A Shamim, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM (Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2022-2026)

General, Bariatric and Robotic Surgery Expert.

Fort Smith, Arkansas

General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery - Hernia, Robotic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Post-op Care, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Cancer Surgery, Wound Management, Weight Loss Surgery, Gallbladder, Revisional Surgery, Lap Band, Intestine/Colon, Bowel injury, Sepsis/Surgical infection, Hiatal Hernia, Solid Organ, GERD/Fundoplication, Endoscopy

Dr. Shamim is double board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He has extensive formal training in general surgery, minimally invasive, bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, and endoscopic procedures. Since 2022, Dr. Shamim has been consistently recognized by his peers as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Surgery. Dr. Shamim earned his medical degree from Aga Khan University, Pakistan’s premier medical institution, where he graduated in the top 10 percent of his class. He completed his general surgery internship at the University of Florida, followed by a general surgery residency at Howard University, during which he consistently scored above the 96th percentile on standardized surgical training examinations. He subsequently completed a fellowship in advanced robotic gastrointestinal, endoscopic, and bariatric surgery at St...

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Hooman Shabatian, MD

Bariatric Surgery

West Medical

Encino, California

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Endoscopy, Hernia, Gastrointestinal, Postoperative Care, Weight Loss, Acid Reflux, Hiatal Hernia, Upper GI, Robotic Surgery, Stomach Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Endoscopic Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Bowel Injury, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Duodenal Switch, Anastomosis Gastric By-Pass, Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplastgy, Intragastric Balloon

Board-certified bariatric surgeon with over two decades of hands-on surgical experience including more than 15 years of high-volume bariatric surgery centers across Southern California. Have performed thousands of weight loss procedures with a primary focus on gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch, one anastomosis gastric bypass, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, and intragastric balloon placement. Since 2008 95% of my surgical practice has been dedicated to the care of bariatric patients. I currently hold bariatric surgery privileges at four hospitals in Southern California and serve as Medical Director of Mount Sinai Surgery Center in Tarzana, a leadership role I have held since 2010. My breath of clinical experience, attention to perioperative detail, and commitment to surgical safety make me uniquely qualified to review and analyze adverse outcomes in bariatric surgery. I am actively expanding my work as a medical-legal consultant, offering expert reviews, chart...

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Abid Mogannam, MD MBA

Board Certified General and Vascular Surgeon

Walnut Creek, California

General Surgery, Vascular Surgery - hernia, trauma, hemorrhage, central line, dialysis, amputation, surgery, deep vein thrombosis, DVT, vein, venous insufficiency, gangrene, peripheral arterial disease, mesh, infection

Dr. Mogannam has extensive experience in the evaluation and management of patients within the medicolegal setting, with a particular focus on workers’ compensation and injury-related assessments. My work involves conducting comprehensive, objective medical evaluations to determine diagnosis, causation, apportionment, and permanent impairment in accordance with established guidelines and legal standards. I routinely perform Qualified Medical Evaluations (QMEs) and/or Agreed Medical Evaluations (AMEs), providing detailed, well-reasoned reports that address all required medicolegal elements, including injury mechanism, treatment history, functional limitations, and prognosis. My reports are structured to withstand legal scrutiny and are consistent with applicable frameworks such as the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment and relevant state workers’ compensation regulations. My experience includes: Determination of industrial causation and analysis of complex injury ...

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Laura Harmon, MD, FACS

Board Certified Trauma Medical Director

Boulder , Colorado

Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Trauma, General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Process Improvement, Quality, Systems Management, Bowel Obstructions, Abdominal Surgery, Blunt Trauma, Penetrating Trauma, Trauma Medical Director, Shock, Colon Surgery, Traumatic Brain Injury, Septic Shock, Surgical Complications, Spinal Cord Injury, Concussion

Laura Harmon, MD, FACS, is a board-certified surgeon in Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery, and an expert in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. She is deeply committed to delivering the highest quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed care. As a Trauma Medical Director, Dr. Harmon has extensive expertise in building and leading trauma infrastructures that support patient-centered care grounded in scientific rigor. She has designed and overseen American College of Surgeons–verified peer review and quality improvement programs, providing her with a comprehensive, systems-level understanding of trauma care delivery and performance improvement. This experience uniquely positions her to offer expert insight across all aspects of trauma care. Dr. Harmon maintains an active clinical practice in trauma and emergency general surgery at both Level I and Level II trauma centers. She has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed publications spanning general surgery, surgical critical care, and tr...

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Ronen Elefant, MD, MBA, MSEng

Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Critical Care

West Hartford, Connecticut

Trauma Surgery, General Surgery - Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, General Surgery, Critical Care, Appendicitis, Spleen Trauma, Bowel Surgery, Hernia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Abdominal Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Sepsis, Surgical complications

Ronen Elefant, MD, MBA, MSEng is an Acute Care Surgeon in active practice for over 10 years. As the Trauma Medical Director and Chief of Acute Care Surgery he brings expertise in Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Elefant trained at the prestigious Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore and is double board certified by the American Board of Surgery in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. Prior to his medical career he studied mathematics and physics, and obtained a Master’s degree from Columbia University in Biomedical Engineering. This training in seemingly diverse fields allows Dr. Elefant to synthesize information in his expert opinion work and convey the complex medical information in a simple, easy to understand manner. Additionally, Dr. Elefant is actively involved i...

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Kenneth A Larson, MD, FACS, FASMBS, FABOM

Center for Advanced Surgical Care

Loxahatchee Groves, Florida

General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery - Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Hernia, Gallbladder, Mesh, Lap Band, Colon, Intestine, Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Abdominal Surgery, Surgical Infection

Dr. Larson is a board-certified general surgeon with an active clinical practice in south Florida since 2004. He has a subspecialty interest in bariatric surgery and regularly performs over 500 general surgery procedures annually in addition to over 125 bariatric (weight loss) surgery procedures annually. Dr. Larson is the medical director for a nationally recognized center of excellence in bariatric surgery and maintains a faculty appointment with the University of Miami. He has been reviewing medicolegal cases since 2008 and has recent and ongoing experience with case reviews, affidavits, depositions, and trial testimony.

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Mark W. Gordon, MD

Extensive experience both defense and plaintiff.

Aventura, Florida

General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery - Wound Care, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Upper Endoscopy, Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Hernia, Peer Review, IME

Board certified in Surgery and Wound Care, member of numerous societies, extensive hospital leadership positions, teaching at local medical school. Current reviewer for state board of medicine, Medicare, independent review panels. Performs IMEs, disability determinations. Experienced with litigation in negligence (both defense and plaintiff), CV and fees on request. Extensive experience case evaluation, deposition, trials for 30 years. Defense, hospital/medical staff issues and plaintiff cases.

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Steven Siegal, MD, FACS

Bariatric and General Surgeon with GI Expertise

General Surgery Institute

Fort Myers, Florida

General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery - Endoscopy, Hernia, Gastrointestinal, Solid Organ, Postoperative Care, Colonoscopy, Colon, Weight Loss, Acid reflux, Hiatal Hernia, Upper GI, Swallowing Disorders, Robotic Surgery, Wound Care, Stomach Surgery, Hiatal Hernia, Bariatric Surgery, Endoscopic Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Bowel Injury

Dr. Siegal is a board-certified fellow of the American College of Surgeons with specialty training in minimally invasive bariatric, robotic, and endoscopic surgery. He graduated from the University of Miami in 2008, then received his medical degree from the University of Florida in 2013. Dr. Siegal then pursued his general surgery residency at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR where he published many peer-reviewed research papers focused on hernia surgery, esophageal cancer, and reflux disease. He then completed a fellowship in advanced robotic gastrointestinal, endoscopic and bariatric surgery at Penn State University where he focused on advanced surgical endoscopy including Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty and the TORe procedure. Dr. Siegal is an Adjunct Professor Nova Southeastern University and was a previous Instructor of Surgery at Penn State University. In addition to being a Founding Member of the American Foregut Society, Dr. Siegal carries the follo...

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Kent C Sasse, MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS

Bariatric and General Surgery Expert

Nevada Surgical, University of Nevada School of Medicine

Florida

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Avraham Schlager, MD, FACS

Experienced Pediatric Surgeon

Boca Raton, Florida

Pediatric Surgery - Neonatal, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Gastroschisis, Omphalocele, Atresia, Hernia, Appendicitis, Pectus, Intestinal Obstruction, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Laparotomy, Tumors, CPAM, Hirschsprung's Disease, Anorectal Malformations, Pilonidal, Abscess, Thyroid, Ovarian Mass, Splenectomy

I am a Board Certified Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgeon currently practicing in South Florida. Although I am Board Certified in Adult General Surgery as well, I have devoted my practice almost exclusively to Pediatric Surgery since completing my training 10 years ago, first in Akron, Ohio and now in Palm Beach County Florida. Approximately 50% of my practice is emergency procedures and 50% outpatient or scheduled surgeries. I currently practice in all areas of Pediatric Surgery of the neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis, including Neonatal and Congenital Disorders, Pediatric Tumors and Malignancies, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Pulmonary lesions, Thyroid Disorders, Pectus Deformities, Splenic Disease, Testicular and Ovarian Torsions and Masses and Colorectal Disorders. I continue to remain involved in academic medicine and currently hold the title of Clinical Affiliate Associate Professor at FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

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Eric Kleinstein, MD, FACS

MD LEGAL CONSULTANTS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, LLC

PARKLAND, Florida

General Surgery, Wound Care - General Surgery, Wound Care, Bedsores, Pressure Ulcers, Pressure Injury, Decubitus, Hernia, Mesh, Breast

Eric Kleinstein, MD is a Board Certified General Surgeon. He has been in practice in South Florida since 2002. Expertise in all aspects of General Surgery, as well as Wound Care. He has also reviewed many hernia and mesh cases. He has been Chief of Surgery at his hospital, as has been the Medical Director of the Wound Care Center at University Hospital. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine and College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a Faculty member of the East Florida Consortium Surgical Residency Program, and at Broward Health General Surgery Residency Program at Coral Springs Medical Center. Podiatry residents have been rotating on his service since 2004. His forte is explaining medical terminology into layman's terms. Please email at EKMD@MDLCSF.com.

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Gregory R Semon, DO, FACS, FACOS

Triple Board Certified Surgeon / Assoc Professor

Florida

General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Critical Care Surgery, Chest Wall Injury, Rib Fractures, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Small Bowel, Colon, Gallbladder, Appendix, Hernia, Shock, Hemorrhage, Coagulopathy, Sepsis, Infections, Complications, Quality, Neurocritical Care

Dr. Gregory Semon is a distinguished surgeon who currently serves as an Associate Professor of Surgery at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. He practices general surgery, trauma surgery, critical care, and burn surgery at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH, which is a Level 1 Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Semon hold three board certifications in General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Neurocritical Care. He additionally holds a certificate in Acute Care Surgery from the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. He completed his surgical training at Ohio University/Kettering Health Network in Dayton, OH and his surgical critical care and acute care surgery fellowships at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, FL. In addition to his clinical and academic duties, Dr. Semon holds multiple administrative roles, including serving as Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Miami Valley Hospital. He also wor...

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Marcie Feinman, MD, MEHP, FACS

General/Trauma Surgeon - Master educator

Ellicott City, Maryland

General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - critical care, hernia, gallbladder, education, workman's comp, MVC, laparoscopy, robotic surgery, groin hernia, ventral hernia, motor vehicle collision

I completed medical school at the George Washington University, residency training in general surgery at New York Medical College and Fellowship training in both trauma surgery and surgical critical care at Johns Hopkins Hospital. I joined the staff at Sinai Hospital in 2014 and currently hold the positions of Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery, Division Chief for Acute Care Surgery, Program Director for the general surgery residency and Associate Designated Institutional Official, overseeing all graduate medical education programs. In these roles I have been instrumental in shaping the training program for our future surgeons as well as overseeing all the operations for trauma surgery, surgical critical care and emergency general surgery. I have also completed a Masters in Education, as well as a Professional Coaching Certification. I have received several teaching awards, including the Parker J Palmer Courage to Teach award from the ACGME. In addition, several years ago ...

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Michael C O'Laughlin, MD, FACS

Robotic/Minimally Invasive General Surgery

Lifebridge Health

Ellicott City, Maryland

General Surgery - Minimally invasive, Mesh complications, Endoscopy, Robotic, Acute Care Surgery, Hiatal hernia, Hernia, Emergency Surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, cholecystectomy, Mesh infection, component separation, abdominal surgery, laparoscopic surgery, bariatric surgery

Received medical degree from Florida International University in Miami, FL. Completed General Surgery Residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC and completed Minimally Invasive/Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at Northwest Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Currently practicing as part of Lifebridge Health in Baltimore, MD since 2022. Outpatient practice involves robotic/minimally invasive surgery including ventral/incisional and inguinal hernia repair, abdominal wall reconstruction for large hernias, hiatal hernia repair, gallbladder disease and pathology. Additionally, outpatient cases including skin and soft tissue pathology such as lipomas as well as upper endoscopies and colonoscopies. Also take call frequently as an acute care and emergency surgeon - common cases in this setting include open lysis of adhesions for small bowel obstruction, small bowel resection surgery, gastric perforation repair, open and minimally invasive colorectal surgery for diverticulitis...

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Keely Buesing, MD, FACS

Professor of Surgery | Gen Surg, Trauma & ICU

KLB Witness Services, LLC

Omaha, Nebraska

General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Trauma Surgery, Trauma Surgeon, Surgical Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery, Emergency Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, ICU, Sepsis, Septic Shock, Abdominal Surgery, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Robotic Surgery, Bowel Perforation, Hernia, Hemorrhage, Gunshot Wound, Blunt Trauma, Motor Vehicle Accident, Hernia Mesh

Dr. Keely Buesing is a nationally recognized general, trauma and critical care surgeon with extensive experience in the care of critically ill and injured patients. She is double board-certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Buesing is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and practices full-time at a Level I academic trauma center, where she provides expert care for critically ill and injured patients, including those with blunt and penetrating trauma, surgical emergencies, and complex abdominal conditions. Dr. Buesing brings an exceptional combination of clinical expertise, academic leadership, and legal insight to her role as an expert witness. Her areas of specialization include trauma surgery, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care, with particular focus on complications related to cholecystectomy, appendectomy, bowel obstruction and perforation, hernia repair (including m...

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Kent C Sasse, MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS

Bariatric and General Surgery Expert

Nevada Surgical, University of Nevada School of Medicine

Reno, Nevada

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John Stratigis, MD, MSEd, FACS, FAAP

Pediatric General Surgery

Northwell Health

New Rochelle, New York

Pediatric Surgery - Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Hernia, Appendicitis, Pectus, Gastroschisis, Atresia, Intestinal Obstruction, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Omphalocele, Laparotomy, Tumors, CPAM, Hirschsprung's Disease, Anorectal Malformations, Thyroid, Pilonidal, Splenectomy, Neonatal

I am a Board Certified Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgeon practicing in a large academic center in New York City. I perform both open and minimally invasive procedures. My practice is currently 50% elective cases and 50% emergency cases. I currently practice in all areas of Pediatric Surgery of the neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis, including Neonatal and Congenital Disorders, Pediatric Tumors and Malignancies, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Pulmonary lesions, Splenic Disease, Ovarian Torsions and Masses and Colorectal Disorders.

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Gregory R Semon, DO, FACS, FACOS

Triple Board Certified Surgeon / Assoc Professor

Oakwood, Ohio

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Shannon M Foster, MD FACS

General Surgery and Trauma Surgery

SMF Coverage & Solutions, LLC

READING, Pennsylvania

General Surgery, Trauma Surgery - Trauma surgery, general surgery of bowel, appendix, obstruction, gallbladder and biliary, wounds, hernia, colon, abdomen, soft tissue infection, shock, critical illness, sepsis, surgical critical Care, organ failure, surgical ethics, credentialing, quality, standards, team dynamics in healthcare

Shannon Marie Foster MD FACS is an active acute care surgeon - performing trauma, critical care, and emergency general surgery in daily practice and certified by the American Board of Surgery in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. She is a leader in the surgical community and holds multiple positions in the professional organizations responsible for setting the standards of care. Heavily involved in policy creation, surgical quality and performance review - she is highly skilled at not only reviewing complex cases, but providing education regarding best practice to patients, learners and those without primary medical backgrounds. Dr. Foster has invested time and effort to better understand the many aspects of the business of medicine, intentionally working and consulting in varying practice types from rural to urban, community to academic, small to large hospitals and across systems to ensure an understanding of the complex aspects of care delivery in a variety of h...

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Kyle Dunning, MD

Chief of Surgery/Army Veteran

Ogden Clinic

Ogden, Utah

General Surgery - Hernia, Acute Care Surgery, Emergency Surgery, Complex Hernia Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Informed Consent, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Gallbladder Surgery, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Critcal Care Surgery, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery, Hiatal Hernia Surgery, Military Surgery

Dr. Dunning is the Chief of Surgery at a level 2 trauma center. He is an experienced expert witness in the field of general surgery. He performs a wide variety of general surgery care, including trauma and acute care surgery, breast surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Dunning has a special interest in complex hernia surgery. He is an Army veteran who served two combat tours as a general surgeon leading Forward Surgical Teams in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Michael J. Barker, MD

Experienced Bariatric & General Surgeon

MJ Barker Consulting

Henrico, Virginia

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Weight Loss Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Roux-en-Y, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Sleeve, Revision, Conversion, Endoscopy, Gastric Balloon, Morbid Obesity, Lap Band, Vitamin Deficiencies, Wernicke’s, Laparoscopy, Hernia, Gallbladder, Cholecystectomy, Foregut Surgery, Hiatal hernia, Fundoplication

Michael Barker, MD, FACS, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified general surgeon who specializes in Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgery. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and SUNY Brooklyn College of Medicine, and also completed a Fellowship in Bariatric & Minimally Invasive Surgery at East Carolina University. Dr. Barker spent 16 years on Active Duty in the Navy, where he made multiple overseas deployments and was Director of the largest Bariatric Surgery program within the Department of Defense. He continues his military service in the Navy Reserve where he has held a number of clinical and executive positions, including Advisor to the Surgeon General of the Navy regarding General Surgery and member of the Medical Executive Committee. Dr. Barker is currently the Medical Director of the Central Virginia VA Healthcare System Bariatric Surgery Program and Director of the Operating Room at McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA. He maintains an active practi...

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Aimee E. Gough, MD

Wyoming Surgical Associates

Casper, Wyoming

Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Colon Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Rectal Cancer, Diverticulitis, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fistula, Anastomotic Leak, Surgical Complications, IBD, Bowel Obstruction, Colonoscopy, Low Anterior Resection, Colon Cancer, Ostomy, Hernia, Appendix, Gallbladder, Adhesions, Fistula

Dr. Aimee Gough is board-certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery as well as General Surgery and has been in independent practice for over five years. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, a clinical instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and an ATLS instructor. She maintains a busy private practice where she practices both colorectal surgery and general surgery (including trauma) - with a focus on minimally invasive surgical care (robotic and laparoscopic) for diseases of the colon and rectum. She also cares for patients with anorectal and pelvic floor disorders. As the only board-certified colon and rectal surgeon in her state, she routinely sees complex patients, inherits and manages complication, and undertakes re-do operations. With experience in medical education and public speaking, Dr. Gough communicates effectively and excels at conveying complicated medical topics in a c...