Data-driven analytics and systems/processes improvement - oversight in Quality and Organizational Process Improvement projects; Board Certified Colon & Rectal Surgical Oncologist specializing in minimally invasive (robotics, laparoscopy, single-port, NOTES, and TAMIS) approaches to inflammatory (Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease), malignant (colon and rectal cancer, carcinoids, melanomas, and squamous cell, etc), infectious (diverticulitis with fistulas and abscesses), and benign colorectal disease. Emphasis on sphincter preservation and prevention of stomas. Involved in multiple national clinical trials. Actively engaged in education/training of surgical fellows, residents, and students.Currently Chief Data Analytics Officer and Surgical Technology and Innovation Lead for Baptist Health. Leading initiatives to project Baptist Health into the next generation of innovative iterative data-driven systems and processes to improve community health, organization sustainability, and high-quality, high-value based progress. Incorporating both Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning models (AI/ML) to improve processes and surgical quality and outcomes. Emphasis currently focused on surgical episodes-of-care including risk stratification and mitigation, scheduling, resource management, and quality-based growth and reimbursement.Active involvement and consulting with medical device industry for research and design, development, regulatory processes, and release.Clinical Specialties: All aspects of Colon & Rectal Cancer - including, but not limited to Colon & Rectal Cancer, Organ Preservation and Sphincter preservation procedures, Ulcerative colitis and restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch anal anastomosis, Crohn's disease, presacral masses/cysts, diverticulitis, fissures, fistulas, hemorrhoids, and anal cancers.