My special interests in surgery include surgery for the correction of heartburn using minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication), advanced laparoscopic surgery including removal of the colon and spleen, and cancer surgery. I am committed to delivering safe, high-quality care and have been designated a Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation. I also am the Medical Director of the Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Program at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. This is a program focusing on the implementation of specialized techniques to minimize operative blood loss and decrease the use of blood transfusions.