Minimally Invasive/Bariatric Surgery Fellowship
The Medical College of Wisconsin MIS/Bariatric surgery fellowship has evolved substantially since its inception more than 10 years ago. Our division has grown in recent years, and the variety and volume of cases and experiences available to our fellow has expanded as well. The MIS fellow at the Medical College of Wisconsin is appointed as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Surgery. The fellow works closely with all 6 surgeons in the Division of General Surgery, the GERD and Gastrointestinal Surgery Program, and the Bariatric Surgery program.
Our surgeons perform a wide variety of complex and routine cases. These include minimally invasive foregut procedures (fundoplication, reoperative antireflux surgery, paraesophageal hernia repair, Heller myotomy, and robotic surgery), laparoscopic bariatric surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisions), and hernia repair (abdominal wall reconstruction, laparoscopic abdominal and inguinal hernia repair). Opportunities also exist for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. In 2011, our fellow scrubbed on:
- >150 bariatric procedures
- >75 foregut procedures (lap, robotic, and open Nissen, paraesophageal hernia, Heller myotomy, etc.)
- >50 hernia repairs (lap inguinal and incisional, complex abdominal wall reconstruction procedures)
As a part of the Medical College of Wisconsin, the MIS/Bariatric Fellow will be a part of all that a teaching hospital has to offer including working with General Surgery Residents who will assist with the care of your patients. You will also have the opportunity to teach and guide medical students through their rotation.
Research and Education
The MIS fellow will be engaged in clinical research. It is our goal for the fellow to travel and present his/her research at one or more national meeting(s). The Division of General Surgery Research Program is structured to facilitate the research initiatives of the division and provides support to the fellow. There is no General Surgery or Trauma call required. The fellow does back up the residents for our minimally invasive service patients.
Our Faculty
Dr. Matthew Goldblatt
Dr. Jon Gould
Dr. Rana Higgins
Dr. Andrew Kastenmeier
Dr. Tammy Kindel
Dr. Kate Lak
Benefits
Department Benefits (PDF)
MCW Benefits (PDF)
Current Fellow
Maria Linnaus, MD
2019-2020
Past Fellows
Semeret Munie, MD
2018-2019
2017-2018
Kathleen Lak (Simon), MD
2016-2017
Rana Higgins, MD
2015-2016
Harish Nirujogi, MD
2014-2015
Hassanain Jassim, MD
2013-2014
Maurice-Pierre Page', MD
2012-2013
Hiram Gonzalez, MD
2011-2012
Kristin Noonan, MD
2010-2011
Sachin Kukreja, MD
2009-2010
Hsin-Yi Chang, MD
2008-2009
Shannon Graewin, MD
2007-2008
Peter Nuttleman, MD
2005-2006
Contact Information
Division of General Surgery
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226