General and Bariatric Surgery Education

Preceptorship – Micropouch Bariatric Surgery, Bi-County
Community Hospital, Warren, MI
Trained in laparoscopic bariatric surgery, St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ
Trained in laparoscopic bariatric surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Training in advanced laparoscopic bowel/colon/hernia, Tulane University
Training in advanced endoscopic, laparoscopic and open surgery, Methodist Hospital Surgical Training Center, Hattiesburg, MS
Residency, general surgery, Louisiana State University Medical Center , New Orleans, LA
Doctor of Medicine, Louisiana State University Medical School, New Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Science, Baylor University, Waco, TX
Certification
Board Certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery Memberships
Louisiana State Medical Society
Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
American Medical Association
Among 1,301 initiated into the American College of Surgeons (Nov 17th,2004 Press Release)
Former Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff at both Dauterive Hospital and Iberia Medical Center.