Parag Bhanot, MD FACS
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
CURRICULUM VITAE
PARAG BHANOT, MD FACS
Department of Surgery
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Road NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-444-8949; 877-376-2418
Parag.Bhanot@medstar.net
1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
A. Education:
Undergraduate: Columbian School of Arts and Sciences
The George Washington University
Washington, DC
8/1993 – 5/1996
Bachelor of Arts, Biology with honors. Summa Cum Laude
Medical Education: The George Washington University School of Medicine
Washington, DC
8/1996 – 5/2000
Doctor of Medicine Degree with distinction
Research Fellowship: The Washington Institute of Surgical Endoscopy,
The George Washington School of Medicine
Washington, DC
1997
Mentor: Jonathan M. Sackier, MD
Internship: General Surgery (Categorical)
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Department of Surgery
Cincinnati, OH
7/2000 – 6/2001
Department Chair: Joseph E Fisher, MD
Residency: General Surgery (Categorical)
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Department of Surgery
Cincinnati, OH
7/2001 – 6/2005
Department Chair: Jeffrey B Matthews, MD
Fellowship: Minimally Invasive Surgery
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Department of Surgery
Chicago, IL
7/2005 – 6/2006
Chief of Service: Nathaniel J Soper, MD
B. Professional Experience:
2004-2005 Clinical Instructor, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
2005-2006 Clinical Instructor, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
2006-2008 Clinical Instructor, Department of Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
2008-2014 Assistant Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
2007-2018 Director, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Comprehensive Hernia Center, Washington, DC
2014- Associate Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
2014-2018 Vice-Chairman of Finance, Department of Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
2018- Executive Director, MedStar Georgetown Center for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Hernia Surgery, Washington, DC
2021- Professor of Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
2021- Professor of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
C. Licensure:
State: District of Columbia
License No: MD036203
Initial Date: 07/01/2006
Renewal/Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
State: Virginia
License No: 0101271470
Initial Date: 02/02/2021
Renewal/Expiration Date: 11/30/2024
D. Certification:
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery
Certificate No: 051074
Date of Certification: 2006
Date of Re-certification: 2016
E. Languages Spoken:
English (fluently)
Hindi (fluently)
2. RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
A. Publications:
i. Original Papers in Refereed Journals (reverse chronological order)
1. Alimi Y, Deldar R, Sosin M, Lofthus A, Nijhar K, Bartholomew AJ, Fan KL, Bhanot P. Outcomes of Immediate Multistaged Abdominal Wall Reconstruction of Infected Mesh: Predictors of Surgical Site Complications and Hernia Recurrence. Ann Plast Surg. 2023 Oct 1;91(4):473-478. PMID: 37713152
2. Choe , Kata A, Mahadevan LSK, Bhanot P. Abdominal wall intramuscular desmoid fibromatosis: a case report. J Surg Case Rep. 2022 Sep 26;2022(9):rjac401. PMID: 36172062
3. Deldar R, Abu El Hawa AA, Bovill J, Tefera E, Hipolito D, Bhanot P, Fan KL, Evans KK. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Prevents Hernia Recurrence in Simultaneous Ventral Hernia Repair and Panniculectomy. Plast Reconstr Surg Global Open. Mar 2022; 10(3): e4171. PMID: 35265446
4. Alimi Y, Merle C, Sosin M, Mahan M, Bhanot P. Mesh and Plane Selection: A summary of Options and Outcomes. Plast Aesthet Res. 2020;7.5.
5. Shao JM, Alimi Y, Houlihan BK, Fabrizio A, Bayasi M, Bhanot P. The Incidence of Incisional Hernias after Major Abdominal Operations: An analysis of a Large Healthcare System Database of 15 years. J Surg Res 2020 May;249:130-137. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2019.12.016. Epub 2020 Jan 11.PMID: 31935568
6. Shao JM, Alimi YA, Conroy D, Bhanot P. Outcomes Using Indocyanine Green Angiography with Perforator-sparing Component Separation Technique for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Surg Endosc. 2020 May;34(5):2227-2236. doi: 10.1007/s00464-019-07012-5. Epub 2019 Jul 24.PMID: 31342259
7. Villano A, Metchik AG, Bamba R, Bhanot P. Delayed perforation of gastrocolocutaneous fistula after percutaneous gastrostomy. CRSLS. May 2019.
8. Shao JM, Bhanot P. Academic Perspective on the Clinical Application of Novel Predictive Risk Factor for Recurrence in Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair. Ann Laparosc Endosc Surg 2018;3:30.
9. Nahabadien MY, Sosin M, Bhanot P. A Current Review of Biologic Meshes in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Sep;142(3 Suppl) 74S-81S. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000004866.PMID: 30138272
10. Sosin M, Nahabadien MY, Bhanot P. The Perfect Plane: A Systematic Review of Mesh Location and Outcomes, Update 2018. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Sep;142(3 Suppl) 107S-116S. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000004864.PMID: 30138278
11. Bambi R, Bhanot P. A Laparoscopic Extraperitoneal Approach to an Incisional and Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Case Report. SM Surgery Journal. 2015 Oct.
12. Sosin M, Sofat S, Felbaum R, Seastedt K, McGrail K, Bhanot P. Laparoscopic-Assisted Peritoneal Shunt Insertion for Ventriculoperitoneal and Lumboperitoneal Shunt Placement: An Institutional Experience of 53 Consecutive Cases. Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques. 2015 Jun;25(3):235-7. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000000141.PMID: 25738700
13. King K, Albino F, Bhanot P. Biological Meshes in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Chronic Wound Care Management and Research. 2014 Nov (1): 57-65.
14. Sosin M, Patel KM, Nahabadien MY, Bhanot P. Patient-Centered Outcomes Following Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature. Am J Surg. 2014 Oct;208(4):677-84. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2014.01.011. Epub 2014 Apr 13.PMID: 25241956
15. Albino F, Patel KM, Albino F, Nahabadien MY, Bhanot P. Immediate, Multi-staged Approach to Infected Synthetic Mesh: Outcomes Following Abdominal Wall Reconstruction with Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix. Ann Plast Surg. 2014. March 21. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000000186.PMID: 24667884
16. Sosin M, Patel KM, Albino F, Nahabadien MY, Bhanot P. A patient-centered appraisal of outcomes following abdominal wall reconstruction: A systematic review of the current literature. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Feb;133(2):408-18. doi: 10.1097/01.prs.0000436860.47774.eb.PMID: 24150119
17. Bhanot P, Franklin B, Patel KM. A single surgeon using Proceed mesh for laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. JSLS. 2013 Dec;17(4):565-69. doi: 10.4293/108680813X13693422519433.PMID: 24398198
18. Patel KM, Bhanot P, Franklin B, Albino F, Nahabadien MY. The use of intraoperative indocyanin-green angiography to minimize wound healing complications in abdominal wall reconstruction. J Plast Hand Surg. 2013 Dec;47(6):476-80. doi: 10.3109/2000656X.2013.787085. Epub 2013 Apr 18.PMID: 23596988
19. Albino FP, Patel KM, Nahabadien MY, Sosin M, Attinger CE, Bhanot, P. Does mesh location in abdominal wall reconstruction? A systematic review of the literature and a summary of recommendations. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013 Nov;132(5):1295-304. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3182a4c393.PMID: 24165612
20. Patel KM, Albino FP, Nahabadien MY, Bhanot P. Critical analysis of strattice performance in abdominal wall reconstruction: Intermediate risk patients and early complications. Int Surg 2013 Oct-Dec;98(4):379-84. doi: 10.9738/INTSURG-D-13-00053.1.PMID: 24229027
21. McLeod RS, Brenneman FD, Rotstein OD, Bhanot P. Does the size of the stitch length affect surgical site infection? J Am Coll Surg. 2013 Sep;217(3):556-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2013.06.004.PMID: 23969115
22. Franklin B, Patel KM, Nahabadien MY, Bhanot P. Predicting abdominal wall closure in complex ventral hernias: Maximizing the utility of preoperative computed tomography. Ann Plast Surg. 2013 Sep;71(3):261-5. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e3182773915.PMID: 23945530
23. Patel KM, Nahabadien MY, Albino F, Bhanot P. The use of porcine acellular dermal matrix in a bridge technique for complex abdominal wall reconstruction: an outcome analysis. Am J Surg. 2013 Feb;205(2): 209-12. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2012.05.031. Epub 2012 Nov 27.PMID: 23195145
24. Patel KM, Bhanot P. Complications of acellular dermal matrices in abdominal wall reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012 Nov;130(5 Suppl 2):216s-24s. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e318262e186.PMID: 23096976
25. Patel KM, Albino FP, Nahabadien MY, Bhanot P. Indications and outcomes following complex abdominal reconstruction with component separation combined with Strattice reinforcement. Ann Plast Surg. 2012 Oct;69(4):394-8. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e31822f997b.PMID: 22156887
26. Evans SRE, Sarani B, Bhanot P, Feldman E. Surgery in Pregnancy. Curr Probl Surg. 2012 Jun;49 (6): 333-88. doi:10.1067/j.cpsurg.2012.02.003.PMID: 22583542
27. Masden D, Felder JM, Lorio ML, Bhanot P, Attinger CE. Abdominal wall reconstruction with implantable meshes. J Long Term Eff Med Implants. 2011;21: 25-50. doi:10.1615/jlongtermeffmedimplants.v21.i1.20.PMID: 21663579
28. Sofat S, Pope NH, David EA, Bhanot P. Successful application of the VAC System in delayed primary closure: A case of gastrointestinal perforation. Am Surg. 2011 Aug;77(8):168-9. PMID: 21944504
29. Munene G, Knapp M, Bhanot P. Laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy for superior mesenteric artery syndrome. Am Surg. 2010; 3:321-324. PMID: 20349665
30. Khashayar V, Bhanot P, Hungness ES, Morasch MD, Prystowsky JB, Nagle AP. Retrievable inferior vena cava filters in high risk patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Surg Endosc. 2009 Oct; 23(10): 2203-07. doi: 10.1007/s00464-008-0307-0. Epub 2009 Jan 28.PMID: 19184212
31. Merchant A, Bhanot P, and Evans SRT. Management of intraoperative splenic injury. Operative Techniques in General Surgery. 2008; 10:4-10.
32. Halverson AL, Barrett WL, Bhanot P, Philips JE, Iglesias AR, Jacobs LK, Sackier JM. Intraabdominal adhesion formation after preperitoneal dissection in the murine model. Surg Endosc. 1999 Jan; 13(1):14-16. doi:10.1007/s004649900888.PMID: 9869680
ii. Books or Chapters in Books
As editor:
- Nahabadien M, Bhanot P. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. 1st Edition. Woodbury, CT: Cine-Med Publishing, Inc.; 2014.
As author: (reverse chronological order)
1. Bhanot P and Evans SRT. Ventral Abdominal Hernia: Open and Minimally Invasive and Component Release. Mastery of Surgery. 7th Edition. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018.
2. Ter Louw R, Bhanot P. Reconstructive Options for Small Abdominal Wall Defects: Umbilical, Epigastric, and Incisional Hernias. Chapter 11. Current Principles of Surgery of the Abdominal Wall. Springer. 2016.
3. Han K, Bhanot P. US Food and Drug Administration and Mesh Regulation. Chapter 46. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. 1st Edition. Woodbury, CT: Cine-Med; 2014.
4. Patel K, Shuck JW, Bhanot P. Complications with Acellular Dermal Matrices in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Chapter 43. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. 1st Edition. Woodbury, CT: Cine-Med; 2014.
5. Terlouw RP, Patel K, Nahabadien M, Bhanot P. Postoperative Management in the Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Patient. Chapter 41. 1st Edition. Woodbury, CT: Cine-Med; 2014.
6. Albino F, Bhanot P. Reconstructive Options for AWR. Chapter 8. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. 1st Edition. Woodbury, CT: Cine-Med; 2014.
7. Nahabadien M, Bhanot P. Introduction to Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. 1st Edition. Woodbury, CT: Cine-Med; 2014.
8. Bhanot P and Evans SRT. Abdominal wall incisions and repair. Mastery of Surgery. 6th Edition. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2011.
9. Cox D, Bhanot P. Patch and Plug Inguinal Hernia Repair. Chapter 49. Textbook of Surgical Pitfalls. 1st Edition. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2009
10. Bhanot P. Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair. Chapter 54. Textbook of Surgical Pitfalls. 1st Edition. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2009
11. Bhanot P, Soper NJ. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Current Surgical Therapy. 9th Edition. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mobley; 2008.
12. Bhanot P. GI Intubation. Chapter 68. The Mont Reid Surgical Handbook. 5th Edition. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mobley; 2004.
13. Bhanot P. Paracentesis. Chapter 69. The Mont Reid Surgical Handbook. 5th Edition. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mobley; 2004.
iii. Other Publications: (reverse chronological order)
1. General Surgery News Special Report. The Rebirth of Biologicals in Ventral Hernia Repair. Martindale B and Bhanot P. September 2019 issue.
2. General Surgery News Special Report. Ventral Hernia Repair: State of the Art, Current Challenges, and Future Directions. Bhanot P, et al. October 2013 issue.
iv. Abstracts for Conference papers and posters
1. Rosemary extract inhibits P-glycoprotein mediated drug efflux in multi-drug resistant MCF-7 cells. Bhanot P. Scientific poster exhibit. American Association for Cancer Research. Washington, D.C. 1996
2. Endoscopic management of gastrojejunal strictures after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Bhanot P, Selwyn C, Gersin K. Scientific poster exhibit. Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons meeting. New York, NY, September 2004.
3. Preoperative endoscopic evaluations in morbidly obese patients with GERD. Bhanot P, Selwyn C, Gersin K. Scientific poster exhibit. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons meeting. Fort Lauderdale, FL, April 2005.
4. Learning curve for laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in an academic fellowship program. Bhanot P, Nagle AP, Prystowsky JB. American Society of Bariatric Surgery meeting. San Francisco, CA, July 2006.
5. Reappraisal of the significance of tumor size in pancreatic adenocarcinomas from a large, population-based database: size does matter. Slidell MB, Evangelista RS, White JC, Kreishman P, Bhanot P, Amdur R, Evans SRT, Jackson PG. American College of Surgery meeting. Las Vega, NV, April 2007.
6. Retrievable inferior vena cava filters in high risk patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Khashayar V, Bhanot P, Hungness ES, Morasch MD, Prystowsky JB, Nagle AP. Scientific poster exhibit. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons meeting. Philadelphia, PA, April 2008.
7. Laparoscopic retroperitoneal lumbar sympathectomy for the treatment of plantar hyperhidrosis: A case report and review of the literature. Cox D, Bhanot P. Scientific poster exhibit. Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons meeting. Boston, MA, September 2009.
8. An unusual presentation of carcinoid tumor of the appendix. Kwon Y, Cox D, Bhanot P. Scientific poster exhibit. Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons meeting. Boston, MA, September 2009.
9. Staged approach to complex abdominal wall reconstruction with Strattice biological mesh. Albino FP, Patel KM, Nahabadien MY, Attinger CE, Bhanot P. Scientific poster exhibit. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference. Washington, DC, June 2011.
10. Indications and outcomes following complex abdominal reconstruction with component separation combined with Strattice reinforcement. Patel KM, Albino FP, Nahabadien MY, Bhanot P. Oral presentation. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting. Amelia Island, FL, October 2011.
11. Critical analysis of Strattice performance in complex abdominal wall reconstruction: Intermediate risk patients and early complications. Sofat S, Albino FP, Patel KM, Nahabedian MY, Bhanot P. Scientific poster exhibit. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons meeting. San Diego, CA, March 2012.
12. Immediate staged approach to infected synthetic mesh: Outcomes following abdominal wall reconstruction with Strattice biological matrix. Sofat S, Albino FP, Patel KM, Nahabedian MY, Attinger CE, Bhanot P. Scientific poster exhibit. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons meeting. San Diego, CA, March 2012.
13. Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair using Proceed Mesh: An Institutional experience with 100 consecutive cases. Sofat S, Seastedt P, Bhanot P. Scientific poster exhibit. International Hernia Congress meeting. New York, NY, March 2012.
14. Predicting abdominal closure in complex ventral hernias: Maximizing the utility of preoperative computed tomography. Patel KM, Nahabadien MY, Bhanot P. Oral Presentation. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting. Boston, MA, September 2012.
15. The use of intraoperative indocyanin-green angiography to minimize wound healing complications in abdominal wall reconstruction. Patel KM, Bhanot P, Albino F, Nahabadien MY. Scientific poster exhibit. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. New Orleans, LA, October 2012.
16. Predicting abdominal closure in complex ventral hernias: Maximizing the utility of preoperative computed tomography. Patel KM, Nahabadien MY, Bhanot P. Oral Presentation. Scientific poster exhibit. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. New Orleans, LA, October 2012.
17. Does mesh location matter in abdominal wall reconstruction? A systematic review of the literature and a summary of recommendations. Albino F, Fan KL, Patel KM, Nahabadien MY, Bhanot P. Oral presentation. Plastic Surgery Research Council. 2013.
18. A Patient-Centered Appraisal of Outcomes Following Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature. Sosin M, Bhanot P. Scientific Poster Exhibit. Metropolitan Washington Chapter of American College of Surgeons. Washington, D.C. April 2013.
19. A Patient-Centered Appraisal of Outcomes Following Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature. Sosin M, Bhanot P. Scientific Poster Exhibit. AWR Conference. Washington, DC. June 2013.
20. Laparoscopic Assisted Peritoneal Shunt Insertion in Ventriculoperitoneal and Lumboperitoneal Shunt Placement: An Institutional Experience with 54 Consecutive Cases. Gill S, Bhanot P. Scientific Poster exhibit. Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons meeting. Reston, VA. September 2013.
21. Immediate Multi-stage Approach to Infected Abdominal Wall Mesh. Albino F, Bhanot P. Oral Presentation ACS Annual Clinical Congress. Washington, DC. October 2013.
22. A Patient-Centered Appraisal of Outcomes Following Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature. Sosin M, Bhanot P. Oral Presentation ACS Annual Clinical Congress. Washington, DC. October 2013.
23. A Patient-Centered Appraisal of Outcomes Following Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature. Sosin M, Bhanot P. Oral Presentation American Society of Plastic Surgery. San Diego, CA. October 2013.
24. Patient-centered Outcomes Following Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature. Sosin M, Patel KM, Guevara L, Nahabedian MY, Bhanot P. Scientific poster exhibit. Metropolitan Washington Chapter of American College of Surgeons. Washington, D.C. March 2014.
25. Patient-centered Outcomes Following Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature. Sosin M, Patel KM, Guevara L, Nahabedian MY, Bhanot P. Oral Presentation. SAGES. Salt Lake City, Utah. April 2014.
26. Does Simultaneous Abdominal Hernia Repair Affect Outcomes After Panniculectomy? Falola RA, Devulapali C, Marks J, Bhanot P, Nahabedian MY. Scientific Poster Exhibit. AWR Conference. Washington, DC. June 2016.
27. Proceed versus Physiomesh in Laparoscopic Repair of Ventral Hernias. Devulapalli C, Falconer E, Bello R, Bhanot P. Scientific poster exhibit. Americas Hernia Society National Meeting. Mexico. March 2017.
28. Risk of Incisional Hernia Repairs Following Major Gastrointestinal Operations. Devulapalli C, Bhanot P. Scientific poster exhibit. MedStar Health Research Symposium. Bethesda, MD. May 2017.
29. Risk of Incisional Hernia Repairs Following Major Abdominal Operations. Devulapalli C, Anderson E, Lofthus A, Shao JM, Chin-Fabrizio A, Johnson LB, Bhanot P. Scientific poster exhibit. AWR Conference. Washington, DC. June 2017.
30. Risk of Incisional Hernia Repairs Following Major Abdominal Operations. Devulapalli C, Anderson E, Lofthus A, Shao JM, Chin-Fabrizio A, Johnson LB, Bhanot P. Oral presentation. MedStar Surgical Resident Research Program (SRRP). Washington, DC. June 2017.
31. Incisional Hernia Rates in Patients Undergoing Colectomy for Benign vs. Malignant Disease. Shao JM, Devulapalli C, Fabrizio A, Alexander H, Desale S, Bayasi M, Johnson LB, Bhanot P. Oral presentation AHS meeting. Orlando, FL. March 2018.
32. An Analysis of the Interval Between Major Abdominal Operations and hernia Repair. Shao JM, Devulapalli C, Fabrizio A, Alexander H, Desale S, Bayasi M, Johnson LB, Bhanot P. Scientific poster exhibit. SAGES Meeting. Seattle, WA. April 2018.
33. Incisional Hernia Rates in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Operations for Benign vs Malignant Disease. Shao JM, Devulapalli C, Fabrizio A, Alexander H, Desale S, Bayasi M, Johnson LB, Bhanot P. Scientific poster exhibit. SAGES Meeting. Seattle, WA. April 2018.
34. Incisional Hernia Rates in Patients Undergoing Colectomy for Benign vs. Malignant Disease. Shao JM, Devulapalli C, Fabrizio A, Alexander H, Desale S, Bayasi M, Johnson LB, Bhanot P. Scientific poster exhibit. 7th Annual MedStar Health Research Symposium. Bethesda, MD. May 2018.
35. An Analysis of the Interval Between Major Abdominal Operations and Hernia Repair. Shao JM, Devulapalli C, Fabrizio A, Alexander H, Desale S, Bayasi M, Johnson LB, Bhanot P. Scientific poster exhibit. 7th Annual MedStar Health Research Symposium. Bethesda, MD. May 2018.
36. The Perfect Plane: A systematic Review of Mesh Location and Outcomes, Update 2018. Sosin M, Nahabedian MY, Bhanot P. Oral Presentation. Metropolitan Washington Chapter of American College of Surgeons. Washington, D.C. May 2018.
37. An Analysis of Incisional Hernia Rates after Abdominal Colectomy. Fabrizio AC, Shao JM, Alimi YR, Alexander H, Bayasi M, Bhanot P. Scientific poster exhibit. ASCRS Meeting. Nashville, TN. May 2018.
38. The Perfect Plane: A systematic Review of Mesh Location and Outcomes, Update 2018. Sosin M, Nahabedian MY, Bhanot P. Scientific Poster Exhibit. AWR Conference. Washington, DC. June 2018.
39. Outcomes of Immediate, Multi-staged Abdominal Wall Reconstruction of Infected Mesh: Predictors of Surgical Site Outcomes and Hernia Recurrence. Sosin M, Bhanot P. Oral presentation. AWR Conference. Washington, DC. June 2018.
40. Disparities in Race and Insurance Status in Symptomatic Incisional Hernia Repairs. Shao JM, Fabrizio A, Alimi Y, Alexander H, Devulapalli C, Desale S, Bayasi M, Johnson LB, Bhanot P. Scientific Poster Exhibit. AWR Conference. Washington, DC. June 2018.
41. Disparities in Race and Insurance Status in Symptomatic Incisional Hernia Repairs. Shao JM, Fabrizio A, Alimi Y, Alexander H, Devulapali C, Desale S, Bayasi M, Johnson LB, Bhanot P. Oral Presentation. ACS Annual Clinical Congress. Boston, MA. October 2018.
42. Outcomes of Immediate, Multi-staged Abdominal Wall Reconstruction of Infected Mesh: Predictors of Surgical Site Outcomes and Hernia Recurrence. Sosin M, Bhanot P. Oral presentation. ACS Annual Clinical Congress. Boston, MA. October 2018.
43. Outcomes Using Indocyanine Green Angiography with Perforator-Sparing Component Separation Technique for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Shao, JM, Alimi Y, Conroy D, Bhanot P. Oral Presentation. SAGES meeting. Baltimore, MD. April 2019.
44. Concomitant Panniculectomy With Complex Ventral Hernia Repair: Increased Surgical Site Occurrences Does Not Alter Recurrence Rates. Alimi Y, Devulapali C, Caso R, Jackson B, Falola R, Sosin M, Evans KE, Nahabedian M, Bhanot P. Scientific Poster Exhibit. AHS meeting. Las Vegas, NV. March 2019.
45. Is Indocyanine Green Angiography Necessary in Complex Incisional Hernia Repair? Shao JM, Alimi YM, Conroy D, Bhanot P. Scientific Poster Exhibit. MedStar Health Research Symposium. Washington DC. May 2019
46. Concomitant Panniculectomy With Complex Ventral Hernia Repair: Increased Surgical Site Occurrences Does Not Alter Recurrence Rates. Alimi Y, Devulapali C, Caso R, Jackson B, Falola R, Sosin M, Evans KE, Nahabedian M, Bhanot P. Scientific Poster Exhibit. MedStar Health Research Symposium. Washington DC. May 2019
47. Disparities in Race and Insurance Status in Symptomatic Incisional Hernia Repairs. Shao JM, Fabrizio A, Alimi Y, Houlihan B, Alexander H, Bayasi M, Bhanot P. Scientific Poster Exhibit. AWR Conference. Washington, DC. June 2019.
48. Effect of Indocyanine Green Angiography with Perforator-sparing Component Separation Technique for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Shao JM, Alimi YM, Conroy D, Bhanot P. Oral Presentation. AWR Conference. Washington, DC. June 2019.
49. Advanced Age Does Not Result in Worse Outcomes Following Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Alimi YM, Shao JM, Conroy D, Gunasekera C, Bhanot P. Scientific Poster Exhibit. SAGES national meeting. Cleveland, OH 2020.
50. Preoperative Weight Reduction Results in Lower Recurrence Rate Following Abdominal Wall Reconstruction in Obese Patients. Alimi YM, Shao JM, Sulzinski M, Conroy D, Gunasekera C, Bhanot P. Quickshot Presentation. SAGES national meeting. Cleveland, OH 2020.
51. Robotic versus Laparoscopic Hernia Repair, Early Outcomes. Alimi YM, Nasher N, Loftus A, Bhanot P. Scientific Poster Presentation. ACS Annual Clinical Congress. Chicago, IL. 2020.
52. Deldar R, Truong BN, Haffner ZK, Bhanot P, Alimi YR. Preoperative weight loss associated with decreased surgical site infections following ventral hernia repair with component separation. [Poster, 2nd Place Award for Best Abstract]. Scientific Poster Exhibit. MedStar Research Symposium. Washington, DC. May 2022.
53. Deldar R, Truong BN, Haffner ZK, Bhanot P, Alimi YR. Outcomes of immediate multi-staged abdominal wall reconstruction of infected mesh: predictors of surgical site complications and hernia recurrence. Scientific Poster Exhibit. MedStar Research Symposium. Washington, DC. May 2022.
54. Deldar R, Alimi Y, Sosin M, Lofthus A, Nijhar K, Fan KL, Bhanot P. Outcomes of immediate multi-staged abdominal wall reconstruction of infected mesh: predictors of surgical site complications and hernia recurrence. Scientific Poster Exhibit. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference. Washington, DC. June 2022.
55. Deldar R, Marable J, Haffner ZK, Sayyed AA, Bhanot P, Alimi Y. Does advanced age influence postoperative morbidity following ventral hernia repair with component separation. Scientific Poster Exhibit. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference. Washington, DC. June 2022.
56. Deldar R, Truong BN, Haffner ZK, Bhanot P, Alimi YR. Preoperative weight loss associated with decreased surgical site infections following ventral hernia repair with component separation. Scientific Poster Exhibit. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference. Washington, DC. June 2022
57. Alimi Y, Berger L, Bhanot P, Evans K, Huffman S. Age is just a number: The role of advanced age in predicting complications following ventral hernia repair with component separation. Scientific Poster Exhibit. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference. Washington, DC. June 2023
58. Alimi Y, Berger L, Bhanot P, Evans K, Huffman S. Age is just a number: The effect of clinically significant weight loss prior to ventral hernia repair. Scientific Poster Exhibit. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference. Washington, DC. June 2023
59. Garrett RW, Berger LE, Huffman SS, Spoer DL, Deldar R, Evans KE, Bhanot P. Advanced Age is not an independent predictor of complications following ventral hernia repair with component separation. Podium Presentation. Plastic Surgery The Meeting. Austin, TX. October 2023
60. Garrett RW, Berger LE, Huffman SS, Spoer DL, Deldar R, Evans KE, Bhanot P, Alimi YR. Should all patients be counseled to achieve clinically significant weight loss prior to ventral hernia repair? Podium Presentation. Plastic Surgery The Meeting. Austin, TX. October 2023
61. Marable J, Bloomfield G, Evans KE, Bhanot P, Alimi YR. Management and outcomes of recurrent hernias following component separation. Scientific Poster Exhibit. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference. Tyson’s Corner, VA. June 2024
B. Research Funding:
i. Completed:
1. Agency: Ethicon
Identifying Number: Protocol 200-07-002
Title: An open-label, retrospective, comparative pilot clinical study of adhesions following intra-peritoneal placement of Proceed surgical mesh for laparoscopic or open repair of ventral hernia versus no mesh following midline laparotomy
Dates: 2007
Role: Co-Investigator
Description: I was involved in recruiting patients for the study.
Amount: $5,000
2. Agency: Ethicon
Identifying Number: Protocol LFC2007.03.01
Title: Incisional hernia repair in multiply morbid morbid patients (RaM2P): A multicenter, prospective, randomized, controlled, single blinded study of Strattice reconstructive tissue matrix vs Proceed
Dates: 2009
Role: Co-Investigator
Description: I was involved in study setup and recruiting patients for the study.
Amount: $5,000
3. Agency: Allergan
Educational Grant
Department of Surgery
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Comprehensive Hernia Center
Dates: 2015
Role: Director of Hernia Center
Description: I was responsible for budget control relating to research priorities.
Amount: $50,000
ii. Clinical trials:
1. IRB: Study00000300
Abdominal wall reconstructive registry.
Role: Primary investigator
Initial approval: 03/28/2019
Status: active
2. IRB: 2016-0802
Incisional hernias following major abdominal cancer operations.
Role: Primary investigator
Initial approval: 12/03/2018
Status: completed
3. IRB: 2018-0854
Improving patient outcomes using multimodal perioperative pain management: The comfort safe program.
Role: Co-investigator
Initial approval: 03/21/2019
Status: completed
C. Invited Lectures:
2005 Gastroesophageal reflux disease: An evidence based review.
Surgical Grand Rounds.
University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.
March 2005.
2005 The management of achalasia.
Gastrointestinal Foregut Conference.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL.
September 2005.
2006 The Learning Curve with Bariatric Surgery
Edelstone-Bendix Research Day
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL.
June 2006.
2006 Laparoscopic management of the giant paraesophageal hernia: A treatment algorithm for the intrathoracic stomach.
Surgical Grand Rounds.
Georgetown University Hospital. Washington, D.C.
September 2006.
2006 Laparoscopic approach to gastrointestinal tumors: A tailored approach to gastric stromal tumors.
The 7th annual Update on the Management of Pancreatobiliary Disease and Innovations in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
Washington, D.C.
November 2006.
2007 Inguinal hernia repair in 2007: Where are we?
Metropolitan Washington Chapter of American College of Surgeons. Washington, D.C.
February 2007.
2008 Update on the surgical treatment of GERD.
Metropolitan Washington Chapter of American College of Surgeons. Washington, D.C.
April 2008.
2009 The role of laparoscopy in the acute surgical abdomen.
Metropolitan Washington Chapter of American College of Surgeons. Washington, D.C.
April 2009.
2009 Management of infected mesh in ventral hernias: Mesh in or mesh out? Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2009.
2010 Complex abdominal wall reconstruction: A multidisciplinary approach.
Washington Chapter of WOCN.
Washington, D.C.
January 2010.
2010 The challenging hernia repair – Minimizing infection risk in AWR.
Surgical Infection Society. Las Vegas, NV.
April 2010.
2010 The role of biological mesh in abdominal wall reconstruction.
Fairfax Hospital business meeting.
Tyson’s Corner, VA.
June 2010.
2010 Reconstructive options for AWR: An algorithmic approach.
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2010.
2010 Medical clearance in AWR: Who not to operate on.
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2010.
2010 Laparoscopic midline abdominal hernia repair: A video presentation.
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2010.
2010 Advances in abdominal wall reconstruction.
Surgical Grand Rounds.
Georgetown University Hospital.
Washington, D.C.
November 2010.
2011 Opening Remarks: Getting Started with AWR
3rd Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2011.
2011 Open approach to complex inguinal hernia repair: Standard of care?
Metropolitan Washington Chapter of American College of Surgeons. Washington, D.C.
March 2011.
2011 An Evidence Based Algorithm for AWR.
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2011.
2011 Laparoscopic Repair of Abdominal Wall Hernia: A Video Presentation. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2011.
2011 The Use of Monomax in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Initial Experience at Georgetown University Hospital.
B Braun Medical Symposium.
Washington, D.C.
June 2011.
2011 Abdominal Wall Reconstruction with Implantable Mesh.
ICD9- CMS Meeting at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Baltimore, MD.
September 2011.
2012 An Evidence Based Algorithm for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: For Simple and Complex Patients.
Global Hernia Symposium.
Phoenix, AZ.
March 2012.
2012 Opening Remarks: Getting Started with AWR
4th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2012.
2012 The FDA and Industry Regulation: Consequences for AWR.
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2012.
2012 Reconstructive Options for AWR: The Simple and Complex Midline Defects. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2012.
2012 Component Separation: The Standard for Complex Hernias?
B Braun Medical Symposium.
Washington, D.C.
June 2012.
2012 Predicting Midline Fascial Re-approximation with Component Separation in Complex Ventral Hernias: Maximizing the Utility of Preoperative Computed Tomography.
ACS Annual Clinical Congress.
Chicago, IL.
October 2012.
2013 The Management of Complications in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction.
5th Annual Current Concepts in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction.
Dallas, TX.
March 2013.
2013 Successful Implantation of PADM in Complex AWR.
Hands-on Cadaver Training in Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery and AWR. Stony Brook, NY.
March 2013.
2013 Opening Remarks: Getting Started with AWR
5th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2013.
2013 Immediate Multi-stage Approach to Infected Abdominal Wall Mesh.
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2013.
2014 AWR and Mesh Infection: Single or Multi-staged Approach
American Hernia Society Meeting
Las Vegas, NV
March 2014.
2014 Opening Remarks: Getting Started with AWR
6th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2014.
2015 Opening Remarks: Getting Started with AWR
7th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2015.
2015 Laser Assisted Indocyanine Green angiography: Cost Benefit in Prevention of Wound Complications with AWR.
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2015.
2015 Panel Discussant for Surgical Oncology (SF38)
American College of Surgeons Meeting
Chicago, IL
October 2015.
2016 Opening Remarks: Getting Started with AWR
8th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2016.
2016 Two Team Approach: Collaboration Improves Outcomes: The General Surgery Perspective.
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2016.
2016 The Complex AWR Patient
AWR Expert Symposium
NAPA Valley CA
October 2016.
2016 Optimal Position for Mesh in AWR
AWR Expert Symposium
NAPA Valley CA
October 2016.
2017 The Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Patient: Becoming an AWR Expert
Harlem Medical Center, Surgical Grand Rounds
February 2017.
2017 Choosing the Right Mesh Location: Understanding Your Options via Evidence Based Approach
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2017.
2018 Opening Remarks: Getting Started with AWR
10th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2018.
2019 Opening Remarks: AWR Conference
11th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2019.
2021 Opening Remarks: AWR Conference
12th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2021.
2022 Opening Remarks: AWR Conference
13th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2022.
2023 Opening Remarks: AWR Conference
14th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Washington, D.C.
June 2023
2024 Opening Remarks: AWR Conference
15th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Tyson’s Corner, VA.
June 2024
2024 Regulation of the Mesh Industry: The Role of FDA.
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference.
Tyson’s Corner, VA.
June 2024
D. Editorships, Editorial Boards, and Reviewing Activities
Editorial Boards:
Journal: Journal Clinics in Surgery – Plastic Surgery
Online: SM Surgery Journal
Ad Hoc Reviewer: American Journal of Surgery
Hernia
Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
Journal of the Society for Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Surgical Innovations
International Journal of Surgery
Langenbeck’s Archives of Surgery
Surgery
Clinics in Surgery
Surgical Endoscopy
International Journal of Abdominal Wall and Hernia Surgery
3. TEACHING, MENTORING, AND ADVISING
A. Teaching Activities
2006- Attending Physician, General Surgical Service, Georgetown University Hospital (Ward Service and Outpatient Clinic)
2006- General Surgery, Medical Student Lecture Series, Georgetown University School of Medicine
2006- General Surgery, Medical Student Skills Lab Sessions, Georgetown University School of Medicine
2006- General Surgery, Educator of the Day Lecture Series, Georgetown University School of Medicine
2009 - Course Instructor, Advanced Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Techniques
2011- CME, Chair and Moderator, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference, Washington, DC
2016- Lecturer, AWR Surgery Resident Lecture Series
2020- Moderator, Service Report, Department of Surgery
Medical School Clerkships
Name of Clerkship: 3rd Year Medical School Student General Surgery Clerkship
Role: Faculty Teacher
Number of Direct Contact Hours*: 20/week
Year(s) Taught: 2006 - present
Number of Students/Fellows: 30/year
Name of Clerkship: 4rd Year Medical School Student General Surgery Clerkship
Role: Faculty Teacher
Number of Direct Contact Hours*: 20/week
Year(s) Taught: 2006 - present
Number of Students/Fellows: 6/year
Average number of Residents you train per year = 25
Average number of Medical students you train per year =36
B. Mentoring: (Research)
1. Mentee: Derrick Cox, MD (General Surgery Resident)
Dates: 2009
Outcomes: Scientific poster, SLS meeting.
2. Mentee: Young Kwon, MD (General Surgery Resident)
Dates: 2009
Outcomes: Scientific poster, SLS meeting.
3. Mentee: Frank Albino, MD (Plastic Surgery Resident)
Dates: 2011-13
Outcomes: Scientific poster, AWR conference.
Scientific poster. SAGES meeting.
Scientific poster. ASPS meeting.
Oral presentation. NESPS meeting.
Oral presentation. PSRC meeting.
Oral Presentation ACS Annual Clinical Congress.
4. Mentee: Ketan Patel, MD (Plastic Surgery Resident)
Dates: 2012-14
Outcomes: Scientific poster, AWR conference.
Scientific poster. SAGES meeting.
Scientific poster. ASPS meeting.
Oral presentation. NESPS meeting.
Oral presentation. PSRC meeting.
Oral Presentation ACS Annual Clinical Congress.
Oral presentation. SAGES meeting.
5. Mentee: Sujata Sofat, MD (General Surgery Resident)
Dates: 2012-13
Outcomes: Scientific poster. SAGES meeting.
Scientific poster. IHC meeting.
Scientific Poster. SLS meeting.
6. Mentee: Michael Sosin, MD (General Surgery Resident)
Dates: 2013-14, 17-18
Outcomes: Scientific Poster. Metropolitan Washington Chapter of ACS.
Scientific poster. AWR conference.
Oral Presentation ACS Annual Clinical Congress.
Oral presentation. ASPS meeting.
Oral presentation. SAGES meeting.
7. Mentee: Chris Devulapali, MD (Plastic Surgery Resident)
Dates: 2016-18
Outcomes: Scientific poster. AWR conference.
Scientific poster. AHS meeting.
Scientific poster. MedStar Health Research Symposium.
8. Mentee: Jenny Shao, MD (General Surgery Resident)
Dates: 2017-19
Outcomes: Scientific poster. AWR conference.
Scientific poster. AHS meeting.
Scientific poster. MedStar Health Research Symposium.
Scientific poster. SAGES meeting.
Scientific poster. ASCRS meeting.
Oral presentation. AHS meeting.
Oral Presentation ACS Annual Clinical Congress.
9. Mentee: Anne Fabrizio, MD (General Surgery Resident)
Dates: 2017-20
Outcomes: Scientific poster. AWR conference.
Scientific poster. AHS meeting.
Scientific poster. MedStar Health Research Symposium.
Scientific poster. SAGES meeting.
Scientific poster. ASCRS meeting.
Oral presentation. AHS meeting.
10. Mentee: Yewande Alimi, MD (General Surgery Resident)
Dates: 2018-20
Outcomes: Scientific poster. AWR conference.
Scientific poster. AHS meeting.
Scientific poster. MedStar Health Research Symposium.
Scientific poster. SAGES meeting.
Scientific poster. ASCRS meeting.
Oral presentation. AHS meeting.
Oral Presentation ACS Annual Clinical Congress.
11. Mentee: Alexander Loftus, MD (General Surgery Resident)
Dates: 2020-21
Outcomes: Scientific poster. ACS Annual Clinical Congress.
12. Mentee: Chamilke Gunasekera, MD (General Surgery Resident)
Dates: 2020-21
Outcomes: Scientific poster. SAGES meeting.
12. Mentee: Romina Deldar, MD (General Surgery Resident)
Dates: 2021-22
Outcomes: Scientific poster. AWR conference.
Scientific poster. MedStar Health Research Symposium.
4. SERVICE
A. University Service:
2006-present Georgetown University Medical Center – Faculty Teacher
2006-present Resident Selection Committee
2008-2009 Biomedical Institutional Review Board Committee
2010-2011 Medical Center Caucus of the Faculty Senate
2015 GUMC Teaching Academy – Associate Member
B. MedStar or Hospital Service
2008 Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
2008 Chair of Subcommittee on Medicine Operations
2009 GUH Evacuation Taskforce
2009 EMR (Centricity) Development and Implementation
2010 Co-chair of Department of Surgery Advisory Committee on Finance
2012 OR Leadership Committee
2014 OR Block Time Department of Surgery Representative
2016 MGUH Documentation and Coding Compliance Subcommittee
2017 Director, Planning Committee for Department of Surgery Service Report
2018 Robotics – OR committee
2018 OR Posting/Scheduling Committee
2018 Surgical Value Analysis Committee
2022 Peri-operative Governance Council
5. HONORS AND AWARDS
1993-96 University Honors Scholar Program, The George Washington University
1995 Golden Key National Honor Society, The George Washington University
1997 Alec Horwitz First Year Scholar Award, The George Washington University School of Medicine
1998 Association of Pathology Chairs Honor Society, The George Washington University School of Medicine
1999 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, The George Washington University School of Medicine
2000 Kane-King-Dodek Obstetrical Honor Society, The George Washington University School of Medicine
2005 Nominee, Max Zinninger Award, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati
2005 Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Outstanding Resident Achievement Award
2006 Finalist, Fellows Research Competition, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
2009-12 “America’s Top Surgeons”, Consumers’ Research Council of America
2014 “Top Doctors”, Washington Consumers’ Checkbook
2018-22 “Top Doctors”, Washingtonian
2020-21 “Top Doctors”, Northern Virginia
2022 Medstar Research Symposium. 2nd place Award for Best Abstract
6. PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
A. Elected or invited membership
2000 Mont Reid Surgical Society
2004 Society American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
2004 The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
2006 American College of Surgeons
2006 Association for Academic Surgery
2006 The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
2006 American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
2008 American Hernia Society
B. National committees
2011 The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Special Interest Group on Hernias
2011 The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Special Interest Group on Fellowship, Resident, and Student Education
2011 The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Special Interest Group on MIS Continuing Medical Education
2013-15 Hernia Task Force, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
2013 SSAT Membership Committee Representative to Georgetown University Hospital
2016 Prophylactic Mesh Committee, Americas Hernia Society
2018 Member, Membership Committee, Americas Hernia Society
I certify that this curriculum vitae is a current and accurate statement of my professional record.
Signature:___________________________ Date: _________________________
Parag Bhanot, MD FACS
Professor of Surgery
Professor of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Executive Director, MedStar Georgetown Center for AWR and Hernia Surgery
Chair, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference (www.awrconference.com)
Department of Surgery
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
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