Overview
I am a board certified general surgeon with clinical focus in minimally invasive foregut and bariatric surgery. I take care of patients who have severe obesity, heartburn or difficulty swallowing due to esophageal diseases or hiatal hernia.
I am a clinical epidemiologist and health services researcher with interests in advanced analytics, including machine learning methodology. My primary research interest is in developing and implementing data-driven systems to help health providers take better care of their patients.
I am a clinical epidemiologist and health services researcher with interests in advanced analytics, including machine learning methodology. My primary research interest is in developing and implementing data-driven systems to help health providers take better care of their patients.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Surgery
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2023 - Present
Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery,
Surgery
Assistant Professor in Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
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2024 - Present
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Translational Biomedical,
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Recent Publications
Obesity Status Is a Predictor of Prolonged Interfacility Transport by Air Ambulance: A Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study.
Journal Article Air Med J · 2026 OBJECTIVE: Delays in access to emergency care are potentially detrimental to patient health. Evidence suggests that patients with obesity may be more prone to delays in health care settings. METHODS: The primary objective of this study is to determine whet ... Full text Link to item CiteAre superficial surgical site infections underrecognized in Black patients? A NSQIP database analysis.
Journal Article Surg Endosc · December 22, 2025 BACKGROUND: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a leading cause of postoperative morbidity, yet whether their diagnosis varies by race remains uncertain. Because superficial SSI detection relies heavily on visible skin changes, recognition may be more chal ... Full text Link to item CiteAuthor's reply to comment on: postoperative outcomes following revision or conversion surgery after primary sleeve gastrectomy: an analysis of the MBSAQIP database.
Journal Article Surg Obes Relat Dis · December 2025 Full text Link to item CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
University of Toronto (Canada) ·
2019
Ph.D.
University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine (Canada) ·
2012
M.D.
University of Toronto (Canada) ·
2008
B.S.