Board Certifications:

Diplomate, American Board of Urology, 1996 – present

Postgraduate Medical Education:

Chief Resident in Urology, 1993 – 1994
Residency in Urology, 1990 – 1993
Internship and Residency in General Surgery, 1988 – 1990
University of Southern California, Los Angeles

Medical School:

University of California, San Francisco
M.D., 1988

Leadership:

Chief of Service, 2006
Department of Urology

Honors:

Recipient of the Robert M. Herzberg MD Award for Excellence in Surgery, 2003

Board Certification:

Diplomate, American Board of Surgery
2006-Present

Appointments:

Co-Founder, Bariatric Surgery Program
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center
2008-Present

Staff Physician, Department of Surgery
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center
2007-Present

Clinical Instructor, Department of Surgery
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
2006-2007

Education:

University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine
Degree: MD
1997-2001

University of California, Los Angeles
Degree: BS in Neurosciences
1991-1996

Postgraduate Education:

Clinical Fellow, Minimally Invasive/Robotic Surgery
University of California, Davis Medical Center
July 2006-June 2007

Chief Resident, General Surgery
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
July 2005-June 2006

Resident, General Surgery
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
July 2002-June 2005

Intern, General Surgery
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
July 2001-June 2002

Board Certifications:

Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Academic Appointments:

Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Program, Chief Resident, 1/2001 – 6/2001
Clinical Fellow in Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996 – 2000
Clinical Fellow in Surgery, 1995 – 1996
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Postgraduate Medical Education:

Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery, 1/2001 – 6/2001
Harvard Orthopaedic Residency Program, 1996 – 12/2000,
Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery
Harvard Medical School
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Intern in General Surgery, 1995 – 1996
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts

Medical School:

Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
M.D., 1995

Publications:

Deshmukh AV, Koris MJ, Zurakowski D, Thornhill TS. “Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Long-Term Survivorship, Functional Outcome, and Quality of Life. Accepted for publication in 2005, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

Deshmukh AV, Wilson DR, Zilberfarb JL, and Perlmutter GS. “Stability of Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction: Biomechanical Testing of Various Surgical Techniques in a Cadaveric Model.” American Journal of Sports Medicine 2004 September 32(6): 1492-8.

Deshmukh AV, Wilson DR, Zilberfarb JL, and Perlmutter GS. “Effect of Subacromial Decompression on the Stability of the Acromioclavicular Joint: Biomechanical Testing in a Cadaveric Model.” Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2004 May 13(3): 338-43.

Deshmukh AV. New Developments in the Arthroscopic Diagnosis and Treatment of Shoulder Instability. Resident Reporter 2000 July, 5(4): 7-12.

Deshmukh AV, Wilson DR, Zilberfarb JL, and Perlmutter GS. “The Biomechanics of Acromioclavicular Joint Instability.” Harvard Orthopaedic Journal 1999 July 1(1): 115-118.

Professional Appointments:

Attending Plastic Surgery, April 1989 – present
Los Angeles Hospital Center
West Los Angeles Hospital Center

Academic Appointments:

Associate Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery, 1989 – present
University of Southern California

Fellowship:

Hand Surgery Fellow, 1981 – 1982
New York University

Microsurgery, 1977
Ralph K. Davies, San Francisco

Residency:

Plastic Surgery, 1979 – 1981
Columbia Presbyterian, New York

Chief Resident, 1977 – 1978
General Surgery, 1974 – 1978
University of Virginia

Internship:

General Surgery, 1973 – 1974 
University of California, San Francisco

Medical School:

Vanderbilt University, M.D., 1973
Emory University School of Medicine, 1969 – 1971

Presentations:

Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Course - Summer and Fall 1992 Soft tissue problems in Hand Surgery - AAHS, Park City March 1992 Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Palsy- Lausanne January 1992 Multiple talks at our teaching conference

Research:

Obsterical  Brachial Plexus Palsy — A comparison between natural history and surgical intervention. (funded and ongoing)

Dequervain's  Tenosynovitis — A comparison between splinting and corticosteroid injections. (funded)

Dupuytren's Contractures — A comparison between Z-Plasty wound closure and full thickness skin grafts. (in preparation)

Academic Appointments:

Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, 2004 – present 
Department of Surgery, University of Southern California
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles, California

Clinical Instructor in Surgery, 1997 – 1999
University of Southern California

Lecturer in Surgery, 1997 – 1998
Rush Presbyterian Medical Center/Arc Ventures, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois

Lecturer and Chair, 1998 – present
Division of Surgery, Kaplan Medical

Registrar in Surgery, 1994 – 1995
University Hospital
London, UK

Fellowship:

Laparoscopic Surgery, 1998
University of Southern California

Colorectal Surgery, 1997
University of Southern California

General Surgery, 1992
Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland

Residency:

University of Southern California, 1999 – 2004

Middlesex Hospital, London, UK, 1993 – 1995

Southend General Hospital, Essex, UK
University College Hospital, London, UK

North East Thames Higher Surgical Traning
Basildon General Hospital, Essex, UK

Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, Ireland
Mercy Hospital, Cork, Ireland, 1990 – 1993

Internship:

Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center
Karachi, Pakistan, 1988 – 1989

Medical School:

Sindh Medical College, University of Karachi
Pakistan, 1981 – 1987

Board Certifications:

Board Certified in Orthopedics, 1995

Postgraduate Medical Education:

Fellowship in Sports Medicine, 1992 – 1993
University of California/San Diego
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Director: Dale Daniel, MD

Residency in Orthopedics, 1988 – 1992
Fellowship in Orthopedics, 1987– 1988
Department of Orthopedics
University of Miami School of Medicine
Miami, Florida

General Surgery Internship, 1986 – 1987
University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics
Minneapolis, MN

Medical School:

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, 1986

Leadership:

Chief of Orthopedics, 1998 – 2006
Kaiser Permanente, West Los Angeles Medical Center

Co-Director, Sports Medicine, 1998 – 2006
Kaiser Permanente, West Los Angeles Medical Center

Board Certification:

Diplomate, American Board of Surgery
2008-Present

Appointments:

Staff Physician, Department of Surgery
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center
2009-Present


Clinical Instructor, Department of Surgery
Harvard Medical School
2008-2009

Education:

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Degree: MD
1999-2003

University of California, Los Angeles
Degree: BS (Cum Laude) in Biology
1995-1999

Postgraduate Education:

Clinical Fellow, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard School of Medicine
July 2008-June 2009

Chief Resident, General Surgery
University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine
July 2007-June 2008

Resident, General Surgery
University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine
July 2006-June 2007

Resident, General Surgery
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
July 2004-June 2006

Intern, General Surgery
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
July 2003-June 2004

Board Certification:

Diplomate, American Board of Surgery
2006-Present

Fellow, American College of Surgeons
2009-Present

Appointments:

Director and Co-Founder, Bariatric Surgery Program
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center
2008-Present

Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
2008-Present

Staff Physician, Department of Surgery
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center
2006-Present

Clinical Instructor, Department of Surgery
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
2005-2006

Education:

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Degree: MD
1995-1999

Cornell University
Degree: BA with Honors in Biological Sciences
1991-1995

Postgraduate Education:

Clinical Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery
University of California, San Francisco Medical Center
July 2005-June 2006

Chief Resident, General Surgery
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
July 2004-June 2005

Research Fellow, Minimally Invasive Vascular Surgery
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
July 2002-June 2003

Resident, General Surgery
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
July 2000-June 2002, July 2003-June 2004

Intern, General Surgery
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
July 1999-June 2000

Work Experience: 

Volunteer Attending Physician
Harbor/UCLA Medical Center
2005-present

Kaiser-Permanente
1986-present

National Health Service Corps.
Detroit
1984-86

Board Certification: 

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy

Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology: 

Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, Michigan

Medical School: 

University of Michigan

Minimally-Invasive Surgery Activities:

Since 2005, has taught courses in laparoscopic hysterectomy for practicing Ob-Gyn's from around California other western states

Laparoscopic hysterectomy since 2003

Since 2003, has trained Ob-Gyn residents in laparoscopic hysterectomy

Operative laparoscopy since 1989

Operative hysteroscopy since 1989

Board Certifications:

CAQ in Hand Surgery, 1997
American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1996
American Board of Surgery, 1992

Academic Appointments:

Associate Clinical Professor
Department of Surgery
University of Southern California

Fellowship:

USC/Boyes Foundation Fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery, 1993 – 1994

Residency:

Plastic Surgery Residency, 1991– 1993
University of Southern California

General Surgery, 1987 – 1991
State University of New York
HealthSciences Center at Brooklyn

Exchange Resident in General Surgery, 1988
The First Surgical Department and Ludwig Boltzman Institute for Experimental & Gastroenterological Surgery
Salzburg, Austria

Internship:

General Surgery, 1986 – 1987
State University of New York
HealthSciences Center at Brooklyn

Medical School:

University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Vt
M.D. 1986

Presentations:

Instructor at California Society of Plastic Surgeons annual meeting Santa Barbara 1998 Teaching Course – on Endoscopic Brow Lift

Guest speaker Kaiser Permanente General Surgery Symposium 4/99 Indian Wells, CA.  "Modern Techniques and Approaches to Breast Reconstruction"

Plastic Surgery Symposium Co-chair, Kaiser  Permanente 1996 – present, Presenter 1999, Santa Monica, CA.  "Endoscopic Browlift in the Patient with Male-Pattern Baldness"

USC Plastic Surgery Core Curriculum Lecturer, 1994 – present

Work Experience:

Joined Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, 1989
Developed Kaiser Sports Medicine program WLA in 1989

Board Certifications:

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Board certified since 1991

Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons since 1992

Postgraduate Medical Training:

Hip surgery sabbatical with Dr. Reinhold Ganz
Zurich, Switzerland, May 2006

Hip Arthroscopy Sabbatical with Dr. Marc Phillippon
Steadman-Hawkins Sports Medicine Clinic
Vail, Colorado, May 2005 and June 2006

Hip Arthroscopy Sabbatical with J. W. Thomas Byrd Nashville Sports Medicine Clinic, May 2005

Hip Arthroscopy Sabbatical with Dr. Joseph McCarthy
New England Baptist Hosp./Harvard University, May 2005
Hip Arthroscopy Sabbatical with Dr. Thomas Sampson
Post Street Surgery Center, San Francisco, Oct – Nov 2004

Hip Arthroscopy Sabbatical with Dr. James Glick
St. Francis Medical Center, San Francisco, Oct 2004

Sabbatical training on complex ligamentous knee injuries with Dr. Dale Daniel
Kaiser San Diego, 1990

Residency:

Orthopedics
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, 1985 – 1989,
Chief Resident 1989

Internship:

Harbor UCLA Medical Center, 1985

Medical School:

University of California, Davis
graduated Alpha Omega Alpha fellow, 1984

Undergraduate:

University of California, Irvine
graduated Summa cum laude in 1980, Phi Beta Kappa

Leadership Experience:

Chief of Orthopedics, 1992 – 1998

Co-director of Sports Medicine

Director, Hip Arthroscopy Program

Director, Hip Arthroscopy Fellowship Rotation, OC sports fellows, 2007, 2008

Board member, Orthopaedics Overseas

Director of Share Overseas Recycling Program

Fellow, Orthopedics Overseas Surgeon's Circle

Order of Merit, Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation

Charter Member, Kaiser WLA Minimally Invasive Surgery Group

Team Excellence Award recipient, December, 1997

Cultural Diversity Award recipient, April, 2007

Physician Leader, Hippocrates Circle Program 2007, 2008

Regional Everyday Heroes Award Recipient, 2008

SCPMG Distinction Merit Award Recipient, 2008

Teaching Experience:

Patellofemoral Problems in the Athlete, Lecture with Dale Daniel, MD Dana Point, CA, Physical Medicine Symposium, 1991

Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction using 4-strand Hamstring Autograft Lecture at Kaiser sports meeting, Orange County, 1993

Associate Instructor, Don-joy Lab, Arthroscopic Hamstring ACL reconstruction, San Diego, CA, 1998

Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction: experience using 4-strand hamstring autograft, lecture, Harbor UCLA Alumni Day, Manhattan Beach, CA, June 2001

Associate Instructor, Hip Arthroscopy cadaver lab with Dr. C. Guache
Kerlin-Jobe Lab, Los Angeles, CA, October 2004

The Strain of the Occasional Athlete, Orthopedic Technology Review, Vol. 6 No. 4, May/June 2004 pp. 24-26.

Hot Topics in Hip Arthroscopy, Lecture at TPMG Orthopedic Symposium, San Francisco, November 2006

Hip Arthroscopic Surgery, New Frontier in Sports Medicine Lecture, Kaiser Grand Rounds, Los Angeles, CA, April 2007

Arthroscopic Management of Femoroacetabular ImpingementLecture at SCPMG Dale Daniel Orthopedic Symposium, San Diego, CA, May 2007

Hip Arthroscopy in the Athlete, Lecturer and facilitator Break-out session, SCPMG Dale Daniel Orthopedic Symposium, San Diego, CA, May 2007

Femoroacetabular Impingement, A Perspective from the Other Side of the Scalpel, Lecture, Hawaii Kaiser Orthopedic Symposium, Maui, July 2007

Associate Master Instructor, Arthroscopy Association Of North America, Hip Arthroscopy Masters Experience course, Chicago, IL, October 2007

Associate Master Instructor, Arthroscopy Association Of North America, Hip Arthroscopy Masters Experience course, Chicago, IL, February 2008

Voice of America News, Minimally Invasive Surgery Offers Help for Athletes, Radio Interview broadcast (45 languages), February19, 2008

Arthroscopic Hip Impingement Surgery: It Works for Me, AAOS Now Publication, June 2008 edition

Hip Arthroscopic Surgery for Femoroacetabular Impingement, Western Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Maui, HI, July 2008

Comprehensive Dual-portal Arthroscopic Surgery for Femoroacetabular Impingement DVD, AAOS Surgical Video Library, copyrighted 2008

Supine Arthroscopic Setup and Fluoroscopic Templating for Precision Rim Trimming, AAOS Surgical Video Library, copyrighted 2008

Arthroscopic Surgery for Femoroacetabular Impingement DVD, AAOS Resident Teaching Series, copyrighted 2008

Advances in Orthopedics, TPMG Kaiser James. O. Johnstone Orthopedic Symposium, San Francisco, CA, October 2008

Arthroscopic Management for Femoroacetabular Impingement, Orthopedics Today Annual Conference, Kohala Coast, HI, January 2009

Hip Arthroscopy, Dale Daniel Kaiser Orthopedic Conference, San Diego, CA, January 2009

Comprehensive Dual Portal Arthroscopic Surgery for Femoroacetabular Impingement, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, February 2009

Supine Arthroscopic Setup and Fluoroscopic Templating for Precision Rim Trimming, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Las Vegas,NV, February 2009

Case Report: Iatrogenic Dislocation Following Hip Arthroscopic Surgery, Arthroscopy Journal, November 2008 submitted for publication

Case Report: Arthroscopic Reduction and Internal Fixation of a Displaced Osteochondral Femoral head Fracture, Arthroscopy Journal, November 2008 submitted for publication

Fluoroscopic Templating Technique for Precision Arthroscopic Acetabular Rim Trimming, Arthroscopy Journal, November 2008 submitted for publication

Postgraduate Medical Education:

Department of Urology, 2002 – 2006
Los Angeles, CA

Department of General Surgery, 2001 – 2002
Kaiser Permanente

Surgical Internship, 2000 – 2001
Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles, CA

Medical School:

Albany Medical College
Doctor of Medicine, 2000

Honors and Awards:

SLS Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Residents, 2004

Earl F. Nation Resident Scholarship Recipient (Western Section AUA), 2004

Resident Research Contest Award Winner, Kaiser Permanente, 2003, Prostate Cancer: Ethnic Variation In a Managed Care Setting

Resident Research Contest Award Winner, Kaiser Permanente, 2001, The Role of Pelvic Floor Exercise on Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence

"The Thomas Byrd Award" (Highest Achievement in General Surgery), Albany Medical College; May 2000

Nominated for Dean's Senior Research Award
Albany Medical College; May 1999

Medical/Research Experience:

Clinical urologic research, Kaiser Permanente, 1999-2006

Evaluation of multiple parameters effecting self-esteem in children with urologic complications of spina bifida, Albany Medical College, Pediatric Urology, Albany, NY, 1999-2000

Novel techniques and concepts of minimally invasive surgery, Capital District Urologic Surgeons, Albany, NY, 1998-2000

Retrospective evaluation of Viagra benefit achieved over time, Urology Research/Service, Kaiser Permanente: Los Angeles, CA, July 1998

Publications:

Shpall AI, Parekh AR, Bellman GC. Modification of tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy: anterograde stent with flank tether. Urology, 68(4):880-2, 2006 Oct.

Chang JH, Pathak AS, Parekh AR, Aboseif SA. Use of Rectus Fascia Graft Corporeal Reconstruction During Placement of Penile Implant. Urology, 65(6):1198-201, 2005 Jun.

Moore C, Kogan BA, Parekh AR.  Impact of Urinary Incontinence on Self-Concept in Children with Spina Bifida. Journal of Urology. 171(4):1659-62, 2004 Apr.

Parekh AR. Feng MI. Kirages D. Bremner H. Kaswick J. Aboseif S. The Role of Pelvic Floor Exercises on Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence. Journal of Urology. 170(1):130-3, 2003 Jul.

Parekh AR, Moran ME, Calvano CJ, Newkirk RE, Desai PJ. Tissue Removal Utilizing the Steiner MorcellatorTM Within A LapsacTM: Effect of a Fluid-Filled Environment. Journal of Endourology. 14(2):185-9, 2000 Mar.

Calvano CJ, Moran ME, Parekh A, Cisek LJ. Laparoscopic Augmentation Cystoplasty Using the Novel Biomaterial SurgisisTM: Small Intestinal Submucosa (SIS). Journal of Endourology. 14(2):213-7, 2000 Mar.

Desai PJ, Moran ME, Calvano CJ, Parekh AR. Running Suturing: The Ideal Suture Length Facilitates This Task. Journal of Endourology. 14(2):191-4, 2000 Mar.

Board Certifications:

Diplomat, American Board of Surgery

Academic Appointments:

Clinical  Assistant Professor of Surgery, June 2002-present
Department of Surgery
Keck School of Medicine
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

Postgraduate Medical Education:

Chief Resident General Surgery, 1988 – 1989
Residency General Surgery, 1984 – 1988
Internship General Surgery, 1983 – 1984
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
San Francisco, California

Academic Appointments:

Clinical  Assistant Professor of Surgery
Department of Surgery
Keck School of Medicine
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
June 2002 - present

Publications:

Plehn CR, Lubbock CA, & Moss R: Synchronous Abdominal Tuberculosis and Duodenal Lymphoma.  Complications in Surgery 10:35-40, 1991

Staff Position:

Chief, Department of General, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
2002 - present

Assistant Chief of Surgery
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
2000 - 2001

Surgical Attending
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
1997 - present

Surgical Attending
Kaiser Permanente Bellflower, CA
1996 - 1997

Surgical Attending
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco, CA
1991 - 1996

Teaching Positions:

Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
Keck School of Medicine
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
2002 - present

Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
UCSF - Department of Surgery
San Francisco, CA
1992 - 1996

Board Certifications:

American Board of Surgery (Re-certified) - 2001

American Board of Surgery certificate - 1992

National Board of Medical Examiners - 1987

Post graduate medical training:

Residency:

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Department of Surgery
Los Angeles, CA

General Surgical Residency Program
Chief Resident  1990 - 1991
Senior Resident  1989 - 1990
Resident  1989 – 1990
Intern 1986 - 1987

Medical School:

The Chicago Medical School
1982 - 1986
M.D. - Honors 1986

Postgraduate Education:

KAISER PERMANENTE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL
Urologic Surgery Chief Resident
(July 2003 - Present)

KAISER PERMANENTE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL
General Surgery Preliminary Resident
(July 2001 - June 2003)

Education:

NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE (Aug 1997 - May 2001)
Degree: Doctor of Medicine, MD
Class of 2001
Class Rank: 15th %tile

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY (1992-1996)
BA, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Emphasis: Neurobiology
Cumulative UC GPA: 3.7 Upper Division GPA: 3.96

Awards:

Kaiser Permanente Resident Research Award Winner 2003, 2004, 2005

Second Place Poster Presentation at the Western Section AUA 2004, San Diego: Determining Dosing Intervals for Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone Agonists Based on Serum Testosterone Levels- Retrospective Analysis

Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons- Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident, 2005

Senior AOA Medical Honor Society Member

Dean's Honor List, UC Berkeley

Publications:

Benign prostatic stromal hyperplasia with bizarre nuclei. Chang JH, Pathak AS, Dikranian AH, Danial T, Patel HS, Kaswick JA. Journal of Urology. 2003 Nov;170(5):1951

Use of rectus fascia graft for corporeal reconstruction during placement of penile implant. Pathak AS, Chang JH, Parekh AR, Aboseif SR. Urology. 2005 Jun;65(6):1198-201.

Overactive bladder: drug therapy versus nerve stimulation. . Pathak AS, Aboseif SR. Nature Clinical Practice Urology. 2005 Jul;2(7):310-1

One-step percutaneous nephrolithotomy sheath versus standard two-step technique. Pathak AS, Bellman GC. Urology. 2005 Nov;66(5):953-7.

High-dose interleukin-2 immunotherapy is safe for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma on dialysis. Brusky JP, Gailani F, Pathak A, Patel H, Aboseif S. British Journal Urology International. 2006 Feb;97(2):279-80.

Determining Dosing Intervals for Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone Agonists Based on Serum Testosterone Levels: A Prospective Study. Pathak AS, Pacificar JS, Shapiro CE, Williams SG. Journal of Urology (accepted for publication June ’07)

Conference Presentations:

Western Section AUA 2004, San Diego: DETERMINING DOSING INTERVALS FOR LUTEINIZING HORMONE-RELEASING HORMONE AGONISTS BASED ON SERUM TESTOSTERONE LEVELS- RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS

Societe Internationale Urologie 2004, Hawaii: USE OF RECTUS FASCIA GRAFT FOR CORPOREAL RECONSTRUCTION DURING PLACEMENT OF PENILE IMPLANT

World Congress of Endourology 2004, Mumbai, India: A ONE STEP PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITHOTOMY SHEATH VERSUS THE STANDARD TWO STEP TECHNIQUE

Western Section AUA 2005, Vancouver: INTERSTIM NEUROMODULATOR DEVICE IMPLANTATION: TEMPORARY LEAD IMPLANTATION VS STAGED IMPLANTATION

American Urologic Association 2005, San Antonio: DETERMINING DOSING INTERVALS FOR LUTEINIZING HORMONE-RELEASING HORMONE AGONISTS BASED ON SERUM TESTOSTERONE LEVELS: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

Western Section AUA 2006, Maui: DETERMINING DOSING INTERVALS FOR LUTEINIZING HORMONE-RELEASING HORMONE AGONISTS BASED ON SERUM TESTOSTERONE LEVELS: A COST ANALYSIS

As the Director of the Robotic Surgery Program and Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, Dr. Kirk Tamaddon has particular expertise in the surgical management of prostate and kidney cancer. He has had extensive training in both open, laparoscopic and Robotic Assisted approaches to Genitourinary Surgical procedures. His efforts and interests are focused on advancing cutting edge technologies that improve safety, cancer control with the least amount of blood loss, incisions and quicker recovery.

Dr. Tamaddon pioneered laparoscopic urologic surgeries at Kaiser Permanente, West Los Angeles. He performed the very first purely laparoscopic radical nephrectomy as well as the very first laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. He went on to perform the very first laparoscopic radical prostatectomy at KP West L.A. Dr. Tamaddon's team performed the very first Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California.

Dr. Tamaddon was raised in Southern California, having received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at UCLA, where he was given the highest honor bestowed to any University of California Student (Regents Scholarship). He then attended medical school at The Ohio State University Medical School in Columbus, Ohio. He then returned to Southern California to receive general surgical residency training followed by urological surgical residency training at Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles. He spent his last year as the Chief Resident of Urology.

In 2002, he joined Institute Mutualist Montsouris in Paris, France in order to advance his training in Laparoscopy and Minimally Invasive surgical approaches in Urology under the supervision of Dr. Guy Vallancien.

In 2005 Dr. Tamaddon organized and developed the first Minimally Invasive Surgery Group at Kaiser Permanente using a multi-disciplinary , comprehensive team approach to the development of this center.

In 2008 he was appointed as the Director of the Robotic Surgery Program for Kaiser Permanente in Southern California.

Dr. Tamaddon has presented at multiple national and international Urologic conferences. Dr. Tamaddon is a Diplomate of The American Board of Urology. He is a member of the The Endo-Urological Society.

Certifications:

American Board of Thoracic Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 1998

Academic Appointments:

Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, 2002 – present
University of Southern California

Postgraduate Medical Education:

Residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery, 1997 – 1999
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI

Residency in General Surgery, 1992 – 1997
WSU/DMC
Detroit, MI

Medical School:

Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
M.D., 1992

Publications:

Tse, D., et al, Left Tracheal Sleeve Pneumonectomy A Combined Approach. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2005; 129: 454-455, 2005

Tse, D., VATS:  Minimally Invasive Thoracoscopic Major Pulmonary Resections for Benign and Malignant Disease. AudioDigest Vol. 51 Issue 16. 2004

Tse D, Summers A, Sanger J, Haasler G., Surgical Treatment of Tracheomediastinal Fistula From Recurrent Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Ann Thorac Surg 1999;67:832-4. 1999

Regional Presentations:

42nd Annual Surgery Symposium, 2004
Kaiser Permanente Southern California