Tucson Medical Center
Wound Care Center
Tucson Surgical Society Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
President
Carondelet Health Network Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
Chairman of Surgery, St Joseph's Hospital
Emergency Surgical Services of Arizona Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
Attending Surgeon
Cornerstone Hospital Houston Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
Wound Care Director
Education:
Thomas Jefferson University 1993 - 1997
University of Pennsylvania Hospital 1992 - 1993
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine 1988 - 1992
Doctor of Medicine, Doctorates, Medicine
Swarthmore College 1984 - 1988
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts
Skills:
Wound Care Inpatient Board Certified Surgery Laparoscopic Surgery Emergency Room Ehr Colorectal Surgery Hipaa Nursing Icu Public Speaking Medical Devices Team Building Leadership Acls Endocrine Surgery Strategic Planning Program Development Nonprofits Leadership Development
Interests:
The Gym Literature Shooting Sports Golf My Family Travel Wine
Certifications:
Board Certified In General Surgery Arizona Medical License License 26810 American Board of Surgery Arizona Board of Medical Examiners, License 26810
University of North Carolina 1969 - 1975
Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy
Las Cruces (Nm) High School
Skills:
Microsoft Office Research Teaching Music Curriculum Design Social Media Higher Education Music Education Public Speaking Editing University Teaching Event Planning Performing Arts Curriculum Development
Agave Surgical Associates 600 Dobson Rd Suite A1, Chandler, AZ 85224 6025825233 (Phone), 5203201377 (Fax)
Agave Surgical Associates 5240 E Knight Dr Suite 116, Tucson, AZ 85712 5203205665 (Phone)
Procedures:
Appendectomy, Laparoscopic Appendectomy, Open Biopsy of Breast Colectomy Diaphragmatic/Paraesophagel Hiatal Hernia Repair, Open Dressing and/or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy) Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open) Esophagomyotomy Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer Gallbladder Removal, Laparoscopic Gastrectomy Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic Incisional/Ventral Hernia Repair, Open Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy) Laparotomy Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision Mastectomy Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant & Whipple Procedure) Parathyroidectomy Peripheral Artery Catheterization Port Placements or Replacements Splenectomy Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy Thoracentesis Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy Tracheal Surgery Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Conditions:
Anal/Rectal Abscess Appendicitis Breast Cancer Breast Lump/Mass Cholecystitis and Gallstones Colorectal Cancer Crohn's Disease (Regional Enteritis) Diaphragmatic/Hiatal Hernia Esophageal Varices Hemorrhoids Hyperparathyroidism Incisional Hernia Inguinal Hernia Intestinal Abscess Intestinal Obstruction Lipomas Liver Cancer Meckel's Diverticulum Pancreatic Cancer Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis Secondary Malignancies Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer Ulcerative Colitis Umbilical Hernia Ventral Hernia
Certifications:
General Surgery, 1998
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English Spanish
Hospitals:
Agave Surgical Associates 600 Dobson Rd Suite A1, Chandler, AZ 85224
Agave Surgical Associates 5240 E Knight Dr Suite 116, Tucson, AZ 85712
Chandler Regional Medical Center 1955 West Frye Road, Chandler, AZ 85224
Tucson Medical Center 5301 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center 3555 South Val Vista Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85297
Education:
Medical School University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine Graduated: 1992 Medical School Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania Graduated: 1993 Medical School Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Graduated: 1997
Agave Surgical Associates 5240 E Knight Dr STE 116, Tucson, AZ 85712 5203205665 (phone), 5203201377 (fax)
Arizona Community Surgeons Southwestern Surgery Associates LimitedArizona Community Surgeons 350 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 85711 5207955845 (phone), 5207958620 (fax)
Education:
Medical School University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Graduated: 1992
Appendicitis Breast Disorders Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Hemorrhoids
Languages:
English
Description:
Dr. Atkinson graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1992. He works in Tucson, AZ and 1 other location and specializes in General Surgery. Dr. Atkinson is affiliated with Carondelet Saint Josephs Hospital, Carondelet St Marys Hospital, Green Valley Hospital and Tucson Medical Center.
Dr. Atkinson graduated from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2006. He works in Cornelius, NC and specializes in Family Medicine. Dr. Atkinson is affiliated with Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center and Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.
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