AboutBoard-certified General and Bariatric Surgeon specializing in advanced robotic-assisted surgery with over 4,500 lifetime procedures. Consistently ranked as Minnesota's highest-volume bariatric surgeon, an early leader in minimally invasive bariatric surgery and surgical revisions, including sleeve gastrectomy, roux-en-y gastric bypass, duodenal switch, and SADI-S procedures. Surgical LeadershipKey Opinion Leader and strategic partner with Intuitive Surgical since 2022:• Instructor for surgeon training classes, providing comprehensive robotic surgery education• Host of Bariatric Track at 2023 Intuitive Connect Conference• Surgical Proctor providing hands-on training and mentorship to surgeons adopting robotic platforms• Case Observation Site Director hosting surgeons for advanced technique demonstration• Regular speaker and educator at regional and national robotic surgery forumsProfessional Impact• Transformed and unified 9 surgeons, 7 programs, and 3 hospitals into a streamlined bariatric center of excellence• Reversed $2M annual loss to $4M profit through strategic program optimization• Perform 300+ annual bariatric procedures as state's leading surgical provider• Manage program with a monthly volume of 1000+ referrals and 4000+ clinic visits• Lead team of 40+ healthcare professionals including surgeons, PAs, MDs, APCs, and dietitiansInnovation Leadership• Pioneered 90% virtual care model, transitioning entire practice to telehealth within one week during COVID-19• Developed comprehensive Lifestyle Aftercare program focusing on holistic post-operative success• Established specialized Kids/Teens/Young Adults bariatric program• Implemented evidence-based medical weight loss program featuring low-carbohydrate approach and time-restricted eating• Leading virtual care expansion with integrated IoT medical devices for enhanced remote monitoringTechnology & Future Focus• Expertise in advanced robotic-assisted surgical techniques• Driving innovation in machine learning applications for: - Predictive analytics in patient outcomes - Surgical precision enhancement - Care process optimization - Remote patient monitoring systemsCurrent Program LeadershipCurrently direct comprehensive bariatric surgery program including:• 4 surgeons• 4 surgical PAs• 2 medical weight loss MDs• 17 medical weight loss APCs• 17 dietitiansActively expanding virtual care capabilities and integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.