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| Date of Birth |
November 23, 1970 |
| Place of Birth |
U.S.A. |
| Education |
| Advanced Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery |
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| July 1, 2004 - present |
| Coastal Obesity
San Diego, CA |
| August 1998 - July 2000. |
University of Southern California - Laparoscopic Surgery
Dept. of General Surgery
Los Angeles, CA
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| Medical |
| 1994 - May 1996 |
University of Southern California School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA / M.D. |
| Medical |
| 1992 - 1994 |
| Pennsylvania State School of Medicine, Hershey, PA
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| Undergrad |
| 1988 - 1992 |
University of Southern California
B.S. in Biology with Departmental Honors |
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| Surgical Residency |
| July 1, 2001 - June 25, 2004. |
| University of Rochester
Dept. of General Surgery Rochester, NY
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| July 2000 - June 2001. |
| Dept. of General Surgery
Los Angeles, CA |
| July 1996 - July 1998. |
Wayne State University
Dept. of General Surgery
Detroit, MI
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| Research Experience |
| Andre Toupet: Surgeon Technician Par Excellence. Ann Surg. 2002 Apr;235(4):591-9 Laparoscopic extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair. A safe approach based on the understanding of rectus sheath anatomy. Surg Endosc. 1999 Dec;13(12):1243-6. Duplex Doppler Ultrasound Scanning of Renal Arteries to Predict Rejection after Transplant: A Retrospective Analysis. Research with Dr. M El Shahawy, M.D., U.S.C.
Dept. of Nephrology. Effects of Estrogen on Norepinephrine Receptors. Dr. Robert Zelis, M.D., Penn State, Dept of Cardiology. 1993 Schizophrenia: Developing a Rat Animal Model. Dr. William McClure, Ph.D., U.S.C. Dept of Neuroscience. 1991-92.
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| Honors & Awards |
Medical School
Year III / IV:
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U.S.C. University Scholarship Recipient: Demonstrating Exceptional Care & Compassion Towards Patients ($1500)
Clerkship Honors: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics
Clerkship Near Honors: Advanced Internal Medicine, Ambulatory Care, ENT
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Year I / II:
Honors: Physician/Patient Interaction, Human Neurobiology II
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Undergraduate:
- Magna Cum Laude
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Dean’s Honor List for 8 consecutive semesters
- Golden Key National Honor Society
- B.S. with Departmental Honors in Biology
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Scholarships:
- U.S.C. University Scholarships (totaling $60,000)
- Howard Hughes Memorial Scholarship ($3,000)
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| National Board Scores: |
- Surgery
- Written Board Passed
- USMLE
- All steps passed
- Surg Absite - 68-91 percentile each year
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| Extracurricular Activities: |
| Medical School |
Chairman of Committee to Develop a School Honor System, Penn State
Community Liaison: Developed Big Brother/Sister Program
Tutor: Histology & Neuroanatomy
Class Photographer
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| Undergraduate |
Alpha Epsilon Delta President
Tutor: Physics & Calculus
Church Sunday School Teacher/Councilo
Intramural Sports: Track & Field, Martial Arts, Weight Training
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| Hobbies and Interests |
| Carpentry and Construction—Rebuilt three homes, Certified Auto Mechanic, School Calligrapher, Landscaping, Fine Woodworking, Martial Arts, Classical Music, Sunday School Teaching |
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