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Craig S. Cook , MD FACS
Education
| Bachelor of Science Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah |
1994 |
| Medical Degree University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah |
1998 |
| General Surgery Residency University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona |
2003 |
Accreditations
| Board Certification, American Board of Surgery |
2005 |
| Fellow, American College of Surgeons |
2005 |
Research
| Oleynikov D., Cook C., Sellers B., Barton R. Management of Necrotizing Pancreatitis: A Retrospective Review. The Southwestern Surgical Congress, April 19-22, 1998 |
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| Cook C., Demeure M. J. Laparoscopic Splenectomy. Published 2003 |
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| Cook C., Lanzarotti S., Porter J., Judkins D., Williams M. The Cost of Trauma. The American Surgeon. 2003 |
Karl M. Francis, Jr., MD
Education
| Bachelor of Science University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah |
1997 |
| Medical Degree St. George's University, Grenada, W.I. |
2002 |
| General Surgery Residency Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska |
2007 |
Certifications/Accreditations
| Board Certified, American Board of Surgery |
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| Member, American College of Surgeons |
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| ATLS Certified |
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| ACLS Certified |
Research
| Blunt Abdominal Trauma - CME Presentation. San Juan Regional Medicial Center. 2008 |
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| Silver A., Francis K., Sudan R. Laparoscopic-Assisted Endoscopic Removal of Colonic Mass. Poster Presentation at "The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons" Annual Meeting. 2007 |
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| Yohannes P., Khan A., Francis K., Sudan R. Robot-assisted Bricker ileoureteral anastomosis during intracorporeal laparoscopic ileal conduit urinary diversion for prostatocutaneous fistula, Journal of Endourology 2004 Apr; 18(3):269-72 |
David P. J. Garry, MD FACS
Education
| Bachelors of Science Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah |
1984 |
| Medical Degree Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C. |
1991 |
| Surgical Residency & Internship Los Angeles County+ USC, Los Angeles, CA |
1997 |
| Fellowship, Hepatobiliary/Pancreas & Liver University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA |
1998 |
Accreditations
| Board Certification, American Board of Surgery |
1998 |
| BLS, ACLS, ATLS, Advanced Laparoscopy Certificates |
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| Utah Medical License |
Professional Associations
| American Medical Association | |
| American College of Surgeons | |
| Society for the Surgery of the Alimentary Tract |
Research
| Cosenza CA, Saffari B, Jabbour N, Stain SC, Garry D, Parekh D, Selby RR: Surgical management of biliary gallstone disease during pregnancy. American Journal of Surgery 178 (6); 545-6. |
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| Stapher MV, Yang R, Jabbour N., Stain SC, Selby R, Garry, D: Management of Duodenal Perforation after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: SSAT meeting, May 17-20, 1997, New Orleans |
Brian DaCosta Gill, M.D., FACS
Education
| Bachelor of Arts Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah |
1984 |
| Medical Degree Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia |
1988 |
| General Surgery Residency Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington |
1993 |
| Staff General Surgeon, US Air Force Travis Air Force Base, California |
1996 |
Accreditations
| Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners |
1989 |
| Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery |
1994 |
| Recertification, American Board of Surgery |
2003 |
Professional Associations
| American College of Surgeons |
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| Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons |
Research
| Gill BD, Jenkins, J. Cost Effective Evaluation and Management of the Acute Abdomen. In Rossi R, Ed. Surg Clin North Am, Cost Effectiveness in Surgery. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Co, 76 (1):71-82, 1996. |
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| Gill BD, Traverso LW. Laparoscopic Surgery: The Acute Case. In Berci G, Ed. Gastro Endos Clin North Am, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Surgical Endoscopy. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Co, III (2):271-282, 1993. |
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| Gill, BD, Thirlby RC. The Effect of Endogenous Brain Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Levels on Gastric Acid Secretion. Surg Forum, 1990:41:145-147. |
Bruce B. Hill, MD FACS
Education
| Bachelor of Science University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland |
1983 |
| D.D.S. University of Maryland at Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland |
1988 |
| Medical Degree University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana |
1991 |
| General Surgery Residency St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, Colorado |
2003 |
Accreditations
| General Surgery, American Board of Surgery |
Feb. 17, 1997 |
| Fellow, American College of Surgeons |
Feb. 17, 1997 |
| Utah State Medical License |
95-312395-1205 |
| Florida State Medical License |
ME 86076 |
Professional Associations
| American College of Phlebology | |
| American Medical Association | |
| American Society of General Surgeons | |
| Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society |
Research
| Intermittent Sequential Pneumatic Compression in Prevention of Venous Stasis Associated with Pneumonperitoneum During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Archives of Surgery. August, 1993, 128:914-919 |
Douglas J. Lichti, MD FACS
Education
| Bachelor of Science Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, Nebraska |
1976 |
| Medical Degree University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska |
1979 |
| General Surgery Residency Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas |
1984 |
Accreditations
| Board Certified, American College of Surgeons |
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| Fellow, American College of Surgeons |
Professional Associations
| Utah Medical Association | |
| American College of Surgeons | |
| Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons |
Lee M. Peterson, MD FACS
Education
| Bachelor of Arts Southern Utah State University, Cedar City, Utah |
1976 |
| Medical Degree University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah |
1982 |
| Internship and Residency Akron General Medical Center, Akron, Ohio |
1987 |
Accreditations
| Board Certified, American College of Surgeons |
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| Fellow, American College of Surgeons |
Professional Associations
| American College of Surgeons | |
| Utah State Medical Associations | |
| Utah County Medical Society | |
| Laparoscopic Surgeons | |
| Utah Valley Regional Medical Center |
R. Richard Rasmussen, MD FACS
Education
| Bachelor of Science Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah |
1994 |
| Doctorate of Medicine University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah |
1998 |
| General Surgery Residency Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency, Phoenix, Arizona |
2003 |
Accreditations
| Board Certified General Surgery, American Board of Surgery Certificate #49372 |
May 5, 2004 |
| Fellow, American College of Surgeons |
Oct. 16, 2005 |
Professional Associations
| American College of Surgeons | |
| Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons | |
| Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract | |
| Society for Laparoendoscopic Surgeons |
Research
| The Effects of Platelet Activating Factor AcetylHydrolase in Murine Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis. Robert S. Fujinami, Ph.D. University of Utah Department of Neurology |
Richard M. Thomas, MD FACS
Education
| Bachelor of Science Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah |
1970 |
| Medical Degree Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana |
1975 |
| General Surgery Internship & Residency St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, Colorado |
1980 |
Accreditations
| Board Certified, American Board of Surgery Certification #26613 |
1981 & 2000 |
| Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS) |
Professional Associations
| Utah Medical Association | |
| American College of Surgeons | |
| Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons | |
| Society of Surgery of the Alimentary Tract | |
| Society of General Surgeons | |
| American Society of Abdominal Surgeons |
Jennifer J. Tittensor, MD FACS
Education
| Associate Degree of Science Utah Valley State College, Orem, Utah |
1992 |
| Bachelor of Science University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah |
1995 |
| Doctor of Medicine University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah |
1999 |
| General Surgery Residency University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona |
2004 |
Accreditations
| Board Certified, American Board of Surgery | |
| Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification |
Professional Associations
| American College of Surgeons, Candidate Group | |
| Member, American Society of Breast Surgeons |
Research Presentations
| UPH at Kino, an Update University of Arizona Surgery Grand Rounds |
Sept. 2005 |
| Complications of Aortic Surgery University of Arizona Vascular Conference |
Apr. 2004 |
| Complications of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy University of Arizona Surgery Grand Rounds |
Jan. 2004 |
| Special Considerations in Pediatric Trauma University of Arizona Surgery Grand Rounds |
Mar. 2003 |
| Spinal Fractures University of Arizona Trauma Conference |
Oct. 2002 |
David M. Watts, MD, COL, MC
Education
| Bachelor of Science Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah |
1981 |
| Doctorate of Medicine Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland |
1985 |
| General Surgery Internship Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington |
1985-1986 |
| General Surgery Residency Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii |
1986-1990 |
Accreditations
| Board Certified General Surgery, American Board of Surgery |
Medical Decorations and Awards
| Bronze Star Medal | |
| Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster | |
| Army Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters | |
| Joint Service Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster | |
| National Defense Service Medal with Service Star | |
| SWA Service Medal with 2 Service Stars | |
| GWOT Expeditionary & Service Medals | |
| Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia & Kuwait) |
Research
| Beekley AC, Watts DM. Combat Trauma Experience with the United States Army 102nd Forward Surgical Team in Afghanistan Am J Surg 2004 May |
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| Curry TK; Carter PL, Porter CA; Watts DM. Resectional Gastric Bypass is a New Alternative for Morbid Obesity Am J Surg. 1998 May |
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| Watts DM, Jones GP, Bowman GA, Olsen JD. Giant benign mesothelioma. Ann Thorac Surg. 1989 Oct |
Jory Sorensen, FNP, APRN
Education
| Associates of Applied Science in Nursing College of Eastern Utah, Price, Utah |
1995 |
| Bachelors of Science in Nursing Weber State University, Ogden, Utah |
2001 |
| Masters of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah |
2006 |
Accreditations
| American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification August 2006, Family Nurse Practitioner |
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| Current Utah State Licensure; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with Controlled Substance |
Cindy Stock
Education
| Bachelors of Science in Nursing Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah |
2001 |
| Masters of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah |
2007 |
Licenses/Certifications
| Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Utah (Active) |
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| American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Board Certified |
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| Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
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| Pediatric Advanced Life Support |
Professional Associations
| American Academy of Nurse Practitioners |
Heidi Porter
Education
| Associate of Science, Nursing Utah Valley State College, Orem, Utah |
1996 |
| Bachelors of Science Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah |
1999 |
| Masters of Science, Nursing. Emphasis in Family Nurse Practitioner Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah |
2003 |
Licenses/Certifications
| Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners |
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| Certified Diabetes Educator, National Exam |
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| Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association |
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| Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association |
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| Certified Insulin Pump Trainer |
Professional Associations
| Sigma Theta Tau, Honor Society of Nurses |
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| American Diabetes Association |
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| American Association of Diabetes Educators |
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| Association of Diabetes Educators of Utah President, Aug 2006-Dec 2007 |
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| American Academy of Nurse Practitioners |
Clark W. Sheffield, MD
Education
| Bachelor of Arts: University Studies Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah |
1983 |
| Doctor of Medicine University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah |
1987 |
| Research Fellow in Surgical Basic Sciences for Trauma and Burns University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California |
1992 |
| General Surgery Internship & Residency University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois |
1994 |
Accreditations
| Board Certified, American Board of Surgery |
Professional Associations
| American College of Surgeons, Fellow |
Publications
| Sheffield CW, Sessler DI, Hopf HW, Schroeder M, Moayeri A, Hunt TK, West JM: Centrally and locally mediated thermoregulatory responses alter subcutaneous oxygen tension. WOUND REP REG 1997, 4:339-345 |
1997 |
| Sheffield CW, Sessler DI, Hunt TK: Mild hypothermia during isoflurane anesthesia decreases resistance to E. coli dermal infection in guinea pigs. ACTA ANAESTHESIOL SCAND 1994; 38:201-205 |
1994 |
| Sheffield CW, Sessler DI, Hunt TK, Scheunenstuhl H: Mild hypothermia during halothane-induced anesthesia decreases resistance to Staphylococcus aureus dermal infection in guinea pigs. WOUND REP REG 1994; 2:48-56 |
1994 |
Lindsay Nyman
Education
| Associates of Science in Nursing Weber State University, Ogden, Utah |
2003 |
| Bachelors of Science (RN) Weber State University, Ogden, Utah |
2005 |
| Masters of Science Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah |
2008 |
Employment
| Utah County Surgical Associates |
2009-Present |
| Timpanogos Hospital, Change & Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics |
2003-2008 |
| Utah County Surgical Associates, Registered Nurse |
2006-2007 |
Interships
| Mountain Medical Urgent Care |
Lehi, Utah |
| Step Mountain Medical Family Practice |
Riverton, Utah |
| IHC Urgent Care |
Orem, Utah |
Wesley Larsen
Education
| Associate of Science in Nursing Utah Valley State College, Orem, Utah |
2004 |
| Bachelors of Science in Nursing Utah Valley State College, Orem, Utah |
2005 |
| Masters of Science in Nursing Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah |
2008 |
Licenses/Certifications
| Circle of Excellence, Cardiovascular Unit |
2003 |
| Excellence in Nursing Award, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, IHC |
2004 |
| Basic Life Support |
2006 |
| Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
2006 |
| Pediatric Advanced Life Support |
2008 |
David Peterson
Education
| Bachelors of Science, Major: Biology, Minor: Chemistry Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah |
2005 |
| Masters of Science, Physician Assistant Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia |
2009 |
Certifications
| Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
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| Basic Life Support Certified Health Care Provider |
Professional Memberships
| American Academy of Physician Assistants |
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| Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants |