I am a colon and rectal surgeon with a clinical interest in treating patients with colorectal malignancies or inflammatory bowel disease. My basic and translational research laboratory is focused in understanding how intestinal bacteria, influenced by surgery can effect surgical and oncological outcomes.
New Jersey Medical School
Newark NJ
MD - Medicine
University of Chicago
Chicago IL
Residency - General Surgery
Mayo Clinic
Rochester MN
Fellowship - Colon and Rectal Surgery
A Comparative Analysis of Clinical Symptoms and Modified Pouchitis Disease Activity Index Among Endoscopic Phenotypes of the J Pouch in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
A Comparative Analysis of Clinical Symptoms and Modified Pouchitis Disease Activity Index Among Endoscopic Phenotypes of the J Pouch in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Crohns Colitis 360. 2024 Jul; 6(3):otae045.
PMID: 39347443
NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Rectal Cancer, Version 3.2024.
NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Rectal Cancer, Version 3.2024. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2024 08; 22(6):366-375.
PMID: 39151454
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for Preventing Surgical Site Infection.
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for Preventing Surgical Site Infection. Dis Colon Rectum. 2024 Nov 01; 67(11):1368-1382.
PMID: 39082620
Point/Counterpoint #2: Current Clinical Considerations With Nonoperative Management of Rectal Cancer.
Point/Counterpoint #2: Current Clinical Considerations With Nonoperative Management of Rectal Cancer. Cancer J. 2024 Jul-Aug 01; 30(4):256-263.
PMID: 39042777
Endoscopic Normalization and Transition of J-Pouch Phenotypes Over Time in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Endoscopic Normalization and Transition of J-Pouch Phenotypes Over Time in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2024 Jun 25.
PMID: 38916136
Colon Cancer, Version 3.2024, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.
Colon Cancer, Version 3.2024, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2024 06; 22(2 D).
PMID: 38862008
Neoadjuvant treatment of colorectal cancer: comprehensive review.
Neoadjuvant treatment of colorectal cancer: comprehensive review. BJS Open. 2024 May 08; 8(3).
PMID: 38747103
Tailored Pre-Operative Antibiotic Prophylaxis to Prevent Post-Operative Surgical Site Infections in General Surgery.
Tailored Pre-Operative Antibiotic Prophylaxis to Prevent Post-Operative Surgical Site Infections in General Surgery. Antibiotics (Basel). 2024 Jan 19; 13(1).
PMID: 38275328
Digging into the Histology.
Digging into the Histology. N Engl J Med. 2023 Oct 05; 389(14):1321-1326.
PMID: 37792616
Western Diet-induced Transcriptional Changes in Anastomotic Tissue Is Associated With Early Local Recurrence in a Mouse Model of Colorectal Surgery.
Western Diet-induced Transcriptional Changes in Anastomotic Tissue Is Associated With Early Local Recurrence in a Mouse Model of Colorectal Surgery. Ann Surg. 2023 12 01; 278(6):954-960.
PMID: 37522222