I perform a wide variety of abdominal surgeries; some of the most common are hernia repair and gallbladder surgery. Hernia repair includes inguinal, ventral, incisional and hiatal. Spine exposure is another one of my main areas of focus and expertise. I also enjoy abdominal wall reconstruction because it helps a group of patients who are really struggling in their everyday life with a very difficult surgical problem. The technical aspects of my job are very exciting and require a lot of concentration, preparation and precision.

As a surgeon, you can make very drastic and immediate changes in people’s lives. I love the relationships that I am able to develop with my patients. It’s not just about getting them in and out of surgery. When I am able to develop a one-on-one relationship, it builds trust, and the recovery is better both emotionally and physically. I see a lot of people that have very challenging physical problems but very strong spirits that allow them to make a full and meaningful recovery. That is truly inspirational for me.

Some of my proudest accomplishments include working in the US Virgin Islands, Thailand and Mexico to help improve healthcare. I was also able to do volunteer surgery in Haiti after the earthquake. That was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had in my career. Learning about different global medical perspectives has been one of my most valuable learning tools throughout my career. 

During my time off, I enjoy cooking. I also love snow skiing, archery and running.

Hospital Affiliations

• Memorial Hospital Miramar
• Memorial Hospital Pembroke
• Memorial Hospital West
• Memorial Regional Hospital

Gender

• Male

Languages

• Spanish

• Hernia Surgery
• Surgery utilizing Robotic platform

Education

University Of Texas Health Science, 2003

Internships

University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2004, Surgery

Residency

University Of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2008, Surgery

Fellowships

University Of Florida-Gainesville, 2009

Certifications

Research

• Occult Pneumothorax in Trauma Patients: Development of an Objective Scoring System.
  The Journal of Trauma. 63(1):13-17, July 2007. Referenced more than 30 times by major publications.
• Arteriovenous Fistulae vs. Arteriovenous Grafts: a Retrospective Review of 1,700                                    
  Consecutive Vascular Access Cases.
• Journal of Vascular Access. 9(4):231-5, Oct. 2008
• Dialysis Access Outcomes in the Era of the Fistula First Initiative
  Southern Association for Vascular Surgery International Abstract presentation, October 2008