• Cleveland Clinic Florida – Bariatric and Advanced MIS Fellowship

• Orlando Health System – General Surgery Residency (Chief Resident)

• Orlando Health System – General Surgery Residency

• Orlando Regional Medical Center – General Surgery Internship

• Outcomes of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in the Super Obese : Comparison of BMI 50-60 kg/m2 and > or = 60 kg/m2 to the Morbidly Obese
• Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Hiatal Hernia Repair and Anterior Fundoplication in a Patient with Symptomatic GERD
• Robotic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, is it Safer than Laparoscopic Bypass?
• Methylene Blue or Upper GI, Which is More Effective for Detecting Leaks in Gastric Bypass Patients?
• Endoscopic Management of Massive Hemorrhage 12 h Post Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Gastrobronchial Fistula in Sleeve Gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass : A Systemic Review
• Morbidity Rates and Weight Loss after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Adjustable Gastric Banding in Patients Older than 60 Years old : Which Procedure to Choose?
• Duodenal Stump Leak Following a Duodenal Switch : A Case Report
• Suspected Cecal Volvulus as a Reason for Abdominal Pain after Gastric Bypass : A Case Series
• Indications and Outcomes of Reversal of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Chronic Abdominal Pain in Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Biliopancreatic Diversion-Duodenal Switch Patients
• Is Preoperative Manometry Necessary for Evaluating Reflux Symptoms in Sleeve Gastrectomy Patients?
• Management of Staple Line Leaks Following Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Pyloric Stenosis After a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass : A Case Report
• Safety and Effectiveness of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in Patients Between the Ages of 17-19
• Intussusception after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Laparoscopic Choledochoduodenostomy as an Alternate Treatment for Common Bile Duct Stones after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Liver Abscess Following Surgical Removal of an Eroded Adjustable Gastric Band
• Management and Treatment Outcomes of Marginal Ulcers after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass at a Single High Volume Bariatric Center
• Treatment of Weight Regain Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass : Revision of Pouch, Creation of New Gastrojejunostomy and Placement of Proximal Pericardial Patch Ring
• Causes of Small Bowel Obstruction after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass : A Review of 2,395 Cases at a Single Institution
• Comparison of Cholecystectomy Cases after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Banding

Surg Laparosc Endosc Per
2015;15(5):451-4

Obes Surg
2015;25(10):1981-3

Obes Surg
2015;25(10):1959-65

Obes Surg
2015 Jul 29

Int J Surg Case Rep
2015;14:30-2

Surg Obes Relat Dis 2015
11(4):978-9

Surg Obes Relat Dis 2015
11(4):821-6

Bariatric Times 2014
11(11):14-6

Surg Obes Relat Dis 2015
11(3):546-51

Surg Obes Relat Dis 2015
11(1):54-9

Surg Obes Relat Dis 2015

11(1):e9-10
Obes Surg 2015
25(3):464-9
Surg Obes Relat Dis 2014
10(4):666-70

Surg Obes Relat Dis 2014
10(4):647-52

Surg Obes Relat Dis 2014
10(6):e101-3

Surg Obes Relat Dis 2014
10(2):229-34

Obes Surg 2014
24(6):829-34

Surg Endosc 2014
28(5):1624-8

Surg Obes Relat Dis 2014
10(1):64-8

• Conversion of Failed Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding : Sleeve Gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass?
• Biliary Cyst in Pregnancy Managed by Percutaneous Drainage : A Case Report

• Reinforcing the Staple Line with Surgicel Nu-knit in Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass : Comparison with Bovine Pericardial Strips
• Pericardial Patch Ring Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass : A Preliminary Report

23(6):788-93

Obes Surg 2013

23(4):480-5

• Routine Gastrostomy Tube Placement in Gastric Bypass Patients : Impact on Length of Stay and 30-day Readmission Rate
• Trauma Laparotomy : Evaluating the Necessity of Histological Examination
• Blowdart Injury Resulting in Brown-Sequard Plus Syndrome

23(2):216-21

Am Surg 2009

75(11):1124-7

Am Surg 2005

7(12):1075-7

• Sleeve Gastrectomy and Dor Fundoplication in a Patient with GERD
• Outcomes of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in Super Obese Patients : Comparison Between BMI 55-65kg/m2 and ≥65kg/m2
• Robot-assisted versus Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy : Comparison of Peri-operative and Short-term Outcomes
• Is Preoperative Manometry Necessary in Evaluating Reflux Symptoms in Sleeve Patients
• Procedure Related Morbidity Comparing Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Adjustable Gastric Band : A Retrospective Long Term Follow-up
• Trauma Laparotomy : Evaluating the Necessity of Histological Examination

FL Chapter of the ACS 2008
Palm Beach, FL

• Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Weight Loss in a Patient with Situs Inversus
• Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Hiatal Hernia Repair, and Dor Fundoplication in a Patient with Symptomatic GERD
• Sleeve Gastrectomy in a Patient with Band Removal Due to Erosion
• Laparoscopic Removal of Adjustable Gastric Band and Components with Enterocutaneous Fistula Takedown and Small Bowel Resection
• Laparoscopic Conversion of Duodenal Switch to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Chronic Diarrhea and Malnutrition
• Conversion of Adjustable Gastric Band to Laparoscopic Single-Anastomosis Duodenal Switch for Weight Regain and Dysphagia
• Laparoscopic Take-down of Nissen Fundoplication and Resection of the Pouch after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Severe GERD
• Laparoscopic Resection and Revision of Gastrojejunostomy and Repair of Hiatal Hernia for Persistent Marginal Ulcer
• Sleeve Gastrectomy, Hiatal Hernia Repair, and Dor Fundoplication in a Patient with Symptomatic GERD
• Laparoscopic Conversion of Gastric Bypass to Sleeve Gastrectomy and Duodenal Switch in 2 Stages for Weight Regain
• Laparoscopic Revision of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Weight Regain Followed by Conversion to Esophagojejunostomy with Resection of Gastro-gastric Fistula due to Large Marginal Ulcer
• Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair with Dor Fundoplication and Pyloroplasty
• Laparoscopic Conversion of Sleeve Gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Resection of the Gastrocutaneous Fistula due to Proximal Leak
• Laparoscopic Repair of a Type III Hiatal Hernia with Organo-axial Gastric Volvulus
• Laparoscopic Imbrication of Sleeve Gastrectomy for Weight Regain and Repair of Hiatal Hernia
• Laparoscopic Removal of an Eroded Adjustable Gastric Banding to the Colon and Stomach
• Laparoscopic Revision of the Gastrojejunostomy due to Staple Line Disruption and Necrosis after Conversion of Banding to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Afferent Limb Obstruction at the Ligament of Treitz due to Gallstone after Gastric Bypass and Cholecystectomy
• Laparoscopic Choledochoduodenostomy for Common Bile Duct Stones after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Laparoscopy Assisted Transgastric Endoscopy and Remnant Gastrectomy for Lynch Syndrome after Gastric Bypass
• Laparoscopic Resection of the Anastomotic Ulcer and Revision of Gastrojejunostomy after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Laparoscopic Conversion of Gastric Banding to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Slippage and Failure of Weight Loss
• Laparoscopic Reversal of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Neuroglycopenia
• Laparoscopic Conversion of Band to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Failure of Weight Loss and Hiatal Hernia Repair
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Choledochoduodenostomy after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (SAGES Video Channel)
• Laparoscopic Conversion of Sleeve Gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Proximal Gastric Leak (SAGES Video Channel)
• Laparoscopic Band Removal and Conversion to Sleeve Gastrectomy for Weight Regain and Dysphagia (SAGES TV)

IFSO 2015
Vienna, Austria

IFSO 2015
Vienna, Austria

ACS 2015
Chicago, IL

ACS 2015
Chicago, IL

ACS 2015
Chicago, IL

ASMBS Obesity Week 2014
Boston, MA

IFSO 2014
Montreal, Canada

IFSO 2014
Montreal, Canada

ACS 2014
San Francisco, CA

ACS 2014
San Francisco, CA

ASMBS Obesity Week 2013 Atlanta, GA

ASMBS Obesity Week 2013 Atlanta, GA

ACS 2013
Washington, DC

ACS 2013
Washington, DC

ACS 2013
Washington, DC

ACS 2013
Washington, DC

ACS 2013
Washington, DC

ASMBS Spring Event 2013
New Orleans, LA

ASMBS Spring Event 2013
New Orleans, LA

ASMBS Spring Event 2013
New Orleans, LA

SAGES 2013
Baltimore, MD

SAGES 2013
Baltimore, MD

SAGES 2013
Baltimore, MD

• Outcomes of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in the Super Obese : Comparison of BMI 50-60 kg/m2 and ≥ 60 kg/m2 to the Morbidly Obese
• Robot-assisted Versus Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy : Learning Curve, Peri-operative and Short-term Outcomes
• Outcomes of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in the Super Obese : Comparison Between BMI 55-65kg/m2 and ≥65kg/m2 (Presented as TOP 15 POSTERS)
• Morbidity Rates of Laparosopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Adjustable Gastric Banding in Patients Aged Sixty and Older
• Initial Experience and Learning Curves of Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Indications and Outcomes of Reversal of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Methylene Blue or Upper GI, Which is More Effective for Detecting Leaks in Gastric Bypass Patients?
• Is Preoperative Manometry Necessary in Evaluating Reflux Symptoms in Sleeve Patients? (Presented as TOP 15 POSTERS)
• Safety and Effectiveness of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in Patients Under the Age of 20
• Small Bowel Intussusception after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Management of Marginal Ulcers after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Management of Leak after Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Revision of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass : Is Salvage Banding Safe and Effective?
• Comparison of Cholecystectomy Cases after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Banding
• Laparoscopic Choledochoduodenostomy as a Definitive Treatment for Common Bile Duct Stones Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Causes of Small Bowel Obstruction after Gastric Bypass : A Review of 1,014 Cases at a Single Institution
• Pyelophlebitis with SMV Thrombosis after Perforated Appendicitis

Boston, MA

ASMBS Obesity Week 2014
Boston, MA

ACS 2014
San Francisco, CA
ACS 2014
San Francisco, CA

SAGES 2014
Salt Lake City, UT

ASMBS Obesity Week 2013 Atlanta, GA

ASMBS Obesity Week 2013 Atlanta, GA

ASMBS Obesity Week 2013 Atlanta, GA

ASMBS Obesity Week 2013 Atlanta, GA

ACS 2013
Washington, DC

ACS 2013
Washington, DC

SAGES 2013
Baltimore, MD

SAGES 2013
Baltimore, MD

SAGES 2013
Baltimore, MD

SE Surgical Congress 2010
Atlanta, GA

• Update on Hiatal Hernia Repair
  - Master Techniques in Surgery : Hernia
• Treatment of Gastric Bezoars in Bariatric Population
  - Surgical Endoscopy

• The Evolution of Bariatric Surgery
  - Orlando Health Surgical Residency, Orlando, FL

• General Surgeon as an Artist
  - Orlando Health Surgical Residency, Orlando, FL

• Ablative Technology
  - Grand Rounds, Orlando Health Surgical Residency, Orlando, FL
• Pyelophlebitis with SMV Thrombosis after Perforated Appendicitis
  - Grand Rounds, Orlando Health Surgical Residency, Orlando, FL
• Wound Healing
  - Basic Science, Orlando Health Surgical Residency, Orlando, FL
• Small Bowel and Appedicial Tumors
  - Basic Science, Orlando Health Surgical Residency, Orlando, FL
• Anesthesia Principles
  - Basic Science, Orlando Health Surgical Residency, Orlando, FL
• Adrenal Incidentaloma
  - Basic Science, Orlando Health Surgical Residency, Orlando, FL
• Psychiatry (Substance abuse and side effect of drugs)
  - Ridgeview Institute Adolescents Unit, Atlanta, GA
• Orthopedic Injury in the Trauma Setting
  - Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyperthyroidism
  - Family Medicine Department, Atlanta, GA
• Community Health Project
  - Atlanta Representative Council, Atlanta, GA

2009

2008/2009/2010/2011

2008/2009/2010/2011

2008/2009/2010

2007

2005

2005

2004

2002

• American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
• Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons

2010-present

• Florida Medical Association

• American College of Surgeons
• American Medical Association
  – Morehouse School of Medicine Chapter
• American Medical Student Association
  – Morehouse School of Medicine Chapter

2002-present

2002-present