General Surgeon with Bariatric and GI Expertise
Contact this Expert Witness
- Company: GI Surgical Specialists
- Phone: 239-404-9302
- Cell: 239-404-9302
- Website: www.gisurgical.com
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
General Surgery and Bariatric SurgeryKeywords/Search Terms:
Endoscopy, Hernia, Gastrointestinal, Solid Organ, Postoperative Care, Colonoscopy, Colon, Weight Loss, Acid reflux, Hiatal Hernia, Upper GI, Swallowing Disorders, Robotic Surgery, Wound CareEducation:
BA, University of Miami; MD, University of Florida; General Surgery Residency, Oregon Health & Science University; Fellow of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Penn State HealthYears in Practice:
5Additional Information
Dr. Siegal is a board-certified fellow surgeon 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 pursued a fellowship in advanced robotic gastrointestinal, endoscopic and bariatric surgery at Penn State University where he focused on advanced surgical endoscopy. In addition to being a Founding Member of the American Foregut Society, Dr. Siegal carries the following certifications: SAGES Flexible Endoscopy, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery, Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery, Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy, Intuitive Robotic Surgery, Stop the Bleed, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. He additionally serves on the Association for Bariatric Endoscopy Board in the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Clinical Practice Committee in the American Foregut Society, and the Flexible Endoscopy Committee in the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. As a professional medical expert witness in his field of expertise, he has reviewed many cases and remains passionate about this work.