Specialties:
Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
Address:
Guthrie Clinic
1 Guthrie Sq, Sayre 18840
(570) 888-5858 (Phone)
Procedures:
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery), Diaphragmatic/Paraesophagel Hiatal Hernia Repair, Open, Gallbladder Removal, Laparoscopic, Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic, Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic, Incisional/Ventral Hernia Repair, Open, Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic, Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy), Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery, Laparoscopic Antireflux Procedures, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery, Laparotomy, Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic, Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Conditions:
Achalasia, Barrett's Esophagus, Bile Duct Disorders, Biliary Disorders, Biliary Dyskinesia, Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Diaphragmatic/Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Diseases, Gallstones, Gastric Ulcer, Heartburn, Hernia, Incisional Hernia, Intestinal Obstruction, Lipomas, Liver Diseases, Obesity, Ventral Hernia, Weight Loss
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, 2011, Army Achievement Medal, 2010, Air Force Achievement Medal, 2008, Army Commendation Medal, 2010, Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Award, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 2007, Propper BW. Alley JB. Gifford SM. Burkhardt GE. Rasmussen TE. Endovascular treatment of a blunt aortic injury in Iraq: Extension of innovative endovascular capabilities to the modern battlefield. Annals of Vascular Surgery. Published online 26 June 2009., 2009, Integrated bioabsorbable tissue reinforcement in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, 2011, Stewart RM. Corneille MG. Johnston J. Geoghegan K. Myers JG. Dent DL. McFarland M. Alley J. Pruitt BA Jr. Cohn SM. Transparent and open discussion of errors does not increase malpractice risk in trauma patients. Annals of Surgery. 243(5):645-651, 2006 May, 2006, Quality of life after sleeve gastrectomy and adjustable gastric banding, 2011, Sleepless, 2011, Alley JB. Corneille MG. Stewart RM. Dent DL. Pneumoperitoneum after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in patients in the intensive care unit. The American Surgeon. 73(8): 765-768, 2007 August., 2007, Alley JB. Fenton SJ. Peterson RM. The âÂÂTip-StitchâÂÂ: A time-saving technique for specimen extraction in sleeve gastrectomy. Obesity Surgery. 19(7): 926-7, 2009., 2009, WETM Health Matters - Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
Hospitals:
Guthrie Clinic
1 Guthrie Sq, Sayre 18840
Robert Packer Hospital
1 Guthrie Sq, Sayre 18840
Philosophy:
I try to approach every patient as a whole person. Everything we do plays a role in our health. Good nutritional habits, healthy activities, fitness, stress relief, restorative sleep, and healthy relationships all play a role in weight management and health.
Education:
Medical School
University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
Graduated: 2002
University Health System
Graduated: 2003
Graduated: 2007
Wilford Hall Medical Center
Graduated: 2009