This expert performs surgical evaluation and analysis in matters involving gastrointestinal disorders, supported by more than 15 years of experience in gastrointestinal surgery. Their clinical practice includes advanced laparoscopic, robot-assisted, and open surgical techniques applied to bariatric conditions and gastrointestinal malignancies, including esophageal cancer. They also provide expert witness services, including consultation and deposition, with analysis grounded in operative decision-making, surgical management, and treatment of gastrointestinal disease, reflux conditions, and hernia-related complications.

Surgical experience includes minimally invasive and open procedures involving the foregut and gastrointestinal tract, with focus on bariatric surgery, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and hernia repair, including ventral, incisional, hiatal, and inguinal hernias. Their clinical work reflects ongoing involvement in gastrointestinal surgery and patient care within large healthcare systems. In addition to clinical practice, contributions include peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters addressing gastrointestinal disease, bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Published work includes topics such as gastric adenocarcinoma, esophagectomy outcomes, and laparoscopic surgical approaches, reflecting engagement with surgical outcomes and treatment methodologies.

The expert holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and completed postgraduate training in general surgery, including residency and fellowship in laparoscopic and minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery. Licensure includes an active physician license in California, with board certification through the American Board of Surgery and certifications in Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery, Advanced Trauma Life Support, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Professional involvement includes participation in organizations such as the American College of Surgeons, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and the Association of VA Surgeons.