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Dr. Robert Snow is one of the leading bariatric surgeons in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. He’s proud to use his expertise and attentive bedside manner to help men and women with their weight loss and health journeys at Snow Bariatric Center in Fort Worth and Hurst, Texas,  Texas.

Dr. Snow has extensive experience with established treatment approaches such as gastric bypass and gastric sleeve. He’s also long been on the cutting edge of weight loss surgery and is dedicated to continued education to ensure his patients have the best possible treatment options. He was part of the first group of surgeons in the United States to be trained in and perform LAP-BAND® placement and has trained and proctored over 300 surgeons in the procedure.

At Snow Bariatric Center, in addition to LAP-BAND, he also offers newer techniques such as the Obalon® Balloon System and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, which produce dramatic weight loss results without surgery.

Dr. Snow received his bachelor’s in biology from the University of Texas at Austin, then attended medical school at the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from medical school, he completed his internship and residency in general surgery at Dallas-Fort Worth Medical Center.

During his residency, Dr. Snow was a visiting resident in trauma surgery, Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. He’s since gone on to complete fellowships in bariatric surgery at Hospital Angeles in Mexico City and Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

Dr. Snow has achieved local and national recognition. Among other achievements, he is a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the country’s leading weight loss society, and his peers have voted him to be a Fort Worth Magazine “Top Doc” for several years running.

Dr. Brandon Lynch is a board-certified general surgeon who joined the practice in 2017. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry. After completing medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine, he completed his general surgery residency in 2017 at Summa Akron City Hospital in Ohio, where he also obtained Da Vinci Robotic training certification. Since residency, he has completed additional advanced robotic training with courses in both complex hernia repair and lung surgery. In addition, he keeps up to date on the latest advancements in general surgery by attending specialized conferences. Dr. Lynch has a special interest in robotic surgery, including Lung, Reflux, Hernia, and Colorectal. As of January 2022, he has completed over 400 robotic procedures.

Gregory Albaugh, DO, FACS, is a board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeon who’s been providing Ventura County with exceptional medical care since 2004. He’s the founding member and managing partner of Coastal Vascular Center, which has three convenient locations in Oxnard, Camarillo, and Simi Valley, California.

Dr. Albaugh completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. He’s a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and holds board certifications in general surgery and vascular surgery. Prior to founding Coastal Vascular Center, he was the medical director at St. John’s Regional Medical Center Peripheral Vascular Laboratory and the Pleasant Valley Wound Care Center in Camarillo, California.

In his work at Coastal Vascular Center, Dr. Albaugh is regarded as a regional expert in complex limb revascularization, carotid endarterectomy, endovascular and open aortic surgery, wound care, and the treatment of varicose veins and venous insufficiency. 

Outside of his medical career, Dr. Albaugh is a member of the United States Navy Reserve, where he serves as a commander and has a variety of awards and citations. He lives with his wife, Anne, in Ventura County. He looks forward to improving his patients’ quality of life at Coastal Vascular Center.

Gregory Albaugh, DO, FACS, is a board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeon who’s been providing Ventura County with exceptional medical care since 2004. He’s the founding member and managing partner of Coastal Vascular Center, which has three convenient locations in Oxnard, Camarillo, and Simi Valley, California.

Dr. Albaugh completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. He’s a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and holds board certifications in general surgery and vascular surgery. Prior to founding Coastal Vascular Center, he was the medical director at St. John’s Regional Medical Center Peripheral Vascular Laboratory and the Pleasant Valley Wound Care Center in Camarillo, California.

In his work at Coastal Vascular Center, Dr. Albaugh is regarded as a regional expert in complex limb revascularization, carotid endarterectomy, endovascular and open aortic surgery, wound care, and the treatment of varicose veins and venous insufficiency. 

Outside of his medical career, Dr. Albaugh is a member of the United States Navy Reserve, where he serves as a commander and has a variety of awards and citations. He lives with his wife, Anne, in Ventura County. He looks forward to improving his patients’ quality of life at Coastal Vascular Center.

Jose Antonio Hernandez Lingao, DPM, is a podiatric specialist at Albuquerque Associated Podiatrists in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Lingao treats all lower extremity pathology, with a special interest in diabetic limb salvage.
Dr. Lingao attended the University of California, Los Angeles where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. His career took him to the San Francisco Bay Area where he recieved his doctoral degree from the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University. He was recognized by his peers with the Pierce B Nelson award for exemplifying honesty and dedication to podiatric medicine. Dr. Lingao completed his training with an extensive podiatric surgical residency at the Department of Veteran Affairs Palo Alto and Stanford University. He received advanced training in forefoot and rearfoot pathology and developed a passion for treating lower extremity wounds and limb preservation, particularly for patients with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease.

As an expert otolaryngologist, Dr. Richard A. Ruiz treats the full range of diseases and problems that develop in your ear, nose, and throat. He welcomes patients of all ages to his practice, Richard Ruiz M.D., Inc., in Temecula, California, where men and women can schedule timely appointments, enjoy short wait times, and feel welcomed by a staff focused on each individual’s health and well-being.

Dr. Ruiz received a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences from the University of California, Irvine (UCI), where he graduated with honors in research. Even at this early stage in his career, he established himself as a serious researcher, publishing multiple articles in peer-reviewed science and medical journals.

After graduating from UCI, Dr. Ruiz attended medical school at the prestigious Yale University Medical School in New Haven, Connecticut. In his first year, he was elected president of the student council, a position typically held by a fourth-year medical student.

During his time at Yale, Dr. Ruiz continued to publish his work in various medical journals and presented his findings at meetings at various institutions, including Harvard Medical School and the American College of Surgeons, and Yale Surgical Grand Rounds. He spent years doing basic and applied medical research, culminating in his thesis The Treatment of Melanoma with Immunotherapy.

Dr. Ruiz completed a general surgery internship and residency at Yale University Medical Center, then entered a three-year residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the same facility. While he was a resident, he competed for and won the Temporal Bone Dissection Award, which is given to one resident each year.

In his last year at Yale, Dr. Ruiz served as a lecturer in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. During that time, he developed an expertise in the fields of endoscopic sinus surgery, nasal surgery, ear surgery, head and neck tumors, and reconstruction of cancer defects of the head and neck.

Dr. Ruiz is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Riane Teagarden, DPM, is a passionate foot and ankle surgeon based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She provides comprehensive podiatry care at Albuquerque Associated Podiatrists.  

Dr. Teagarden has always been interested in science. Growing up in the Denver area, you could find her explaining food chains with dioramas of lynx and making play-dough models of hearts. When her younger sister was born with significant medical needs, she started helping out her nurses at home. You could see that passion shift towards medicine. 

When she was in second grade, she brought in a baby doll and demonstrated tube feeding and placement of a g-tube to her class. She saw how medical care helped change her sister’s life by improving her independence and relieving her of pain. She was inspired to provide that same care for others.

Dr. Teagarden attended the University of Northern Colorado and graduated summa cum laude. At the time, she was shadowing many different providers from all specialties and working in an immunology research lab when she discovered podiatry - almost by accident. She, like many, got an ingrown toenail. Afterward, she started shadowing the podiatrists that helped her out in Greeley. Almost instantly, she fell in love with the hands-on approach they had to offer to improve the lives of their patients.

Dr. Teagarden moved to Iowa to attend Des Moines University of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Following that, she began her residency at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Albuquerque and completed her residency at Kaiser Northern California in Sacramento. 

Since then, Dr. Teagarden has developed a love of sports medicine, trauma, limb salvage, and wound care. She has experience with the full scope of foot and ankle intervention. She has a tremendous passion for medicine and demonstrates it for her patients by providing the utmost care. She is excited to return to the Southwest and serve the community of Santa Fe.

In her time away from work, Dr. Teagarden enjoys outdoor activities with her dogs and her partner. You can find them hiking, camping, skiing and adventuring. They are looking forward to enjoying the natural beauty of Northern New Mexico.

Andrew Bernhard, DPM, is a foot and ankle surgeon practicing at Tussey Mountain Foot & Ankle Specialists, located in State College, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Bernhard grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated with an undergraduate degree from John Carroll University in biology and from podiatric medical school at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. From there, he completed a three-year rearfoot and ankle certified medical and surgical residency at Kingwood Medical Center, part of the Greater Texas Educational Foundation, in Houston, Texas. He met Dr. Kaitlyn Bernhard while in medical school, and they have been working separately in private practice in Colorado since residency. Together, they have two young children and opened Tussey Mountain Foot & Ankle Specialists. Dr. Bernhard is an avid skier, reader, and disc golfer, a competent mountain biker and hiker, and a board game geek.

Dr. Andrew Bernhard is happy to help with any foot and ankle conditions, with conservative options when possible and surgical options when necessary. These can range from the treatment of common nail and skin conditions to complicated foot and ankle reconstructions and everything in between. Together, he can develop a treatment plan to meet your goals and get you back on your feet. 
       

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Kevin M. Major, MD, FACS, is a board-certified Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He currently serves the community of Ventura County on the team of providers at Coastal Vascular Center, which has three state-of-the-art clinics in Oxnard, Camarillo, and Simi Valley, California. 

Dr. Major graduated from the University of San Diego in 1992 with a degree in Biochemistry and a minor in Business Administration. He went on to earn his medical degree in 1998 from the Medical College of Ohio (now known as the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences) in Toledo.

Dr. Major returned to Southern California for his post-graduate training, completing a residency in General Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he also completed additional fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care. He went on to complete fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles.

Dr. Major holds certification from the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Vascular Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. 

Dr. Major has recently served as the chairman of the surgery department at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura, California. He retains privileges at Community Memorial Hospital, St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo, and Adventist Health Simi Valley.

Dr. Major looks forward to getting to know his patients at Coastal Vascular Center and keeping them in excellent health.

Kevin M. Major, MD, FACS, is a board-certified Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He currently serves the community of Ventura County on the team of providers at Coastal Vascular Center, which has three state-of-the-art clinics in Oxnard, Camarillo, and Simi Valley, California. 

Dr. Major graduated from the University of San Diego in 1992 with a degree in Biochemistry and a minor in Business Administration. He went on to earn his medical degree in 1998 from the Medical College of Ohio (now known as the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences) in Toledo.

Dr. Major returned to Southern California for his post-graduate training, completing a residency in General Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he also completed additional fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care. He went on to complete fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles.

Dr. Major holds certification from the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Vascular Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. 

Dr. Major has recently served as the chairman of the surgery department at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura, California. He retains privileges at Community Memorial Hospital, St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo, and Adventist Health Simi Valley.

Dr. Major looks forward to getting to know his patients at Coastal Vascular Center and keeping them in excellent health.

Thangamani Seenivasan, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon and surgical oncologist serving adults living in and around Somerville, New Jersey, and throughout Somerset County.

Dr. Seenivasan was born and raised in India. He earned his undergraduate medical degrees from Stanley Medical College in Tamil Nadu, where he also received postgraduate surgical training. In 1991, Dr. Seenivasan moved to England and completed two surgery residencies: one at Kent & Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury and another at Middlesex Hospital in London.

A few years later, Dr. Seenivasan moved to New York City and enrolled in a general surgery residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. Before entering private practice, he completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Seenivasan is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Seenivasan is also the Director of Surgical Oncology of the Steeplechase Cancer Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. He’s also an officer of the medical staff at Somerset Medical Center. 

Dr. Seenivasan is passionate about innovation — he’s developed protocols to treat people whose cancer has spread to the liver using radiofrequency ablation. He also specializes in robotic surgery and advanced laparoscopic techniques.

Dr. Seenivasan is passionate about advancing cancer treatment and is well-versed in caring for complex issues. His work hasn’t gone unnoticed — Dr. Seenivasan was named one of New Jersey’s “Top Doctors” of 2009, 2012, and 2013 by NJ Monthly Magazine.

He welcomes anyone needing general surgery or surgical oncology to Somerset Surgical Associates, LLC.

Apex Vascular in Lenoir City, Knoxville and Crossville, Tennessee, is the leading provider of vascular services in the Knoxville region. Board-certified vascular surgeon Christopher Pollock, MD, and his team of ultrasound specialists, nurses, and office staff take pride in offering personalized care. They focus on helping each person put their symptoms behind them and move forward into a healthy and energetic life.

Patients often seek the team’s compassionate care for common conditions such as varicose veins and peripheral artery disease. The Apex Vascular team specializes in complex challenges like carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysm repairs, and uterine fibroid embolization. They also help preserve limbs with intensive treatments when vascular disease leads to gangrene.

Whenever possible, Dr. Pollock helps patients prevent arterial and venous diseases, beginning with screening for risk factors and performing vascular ultrasounds that reveal the earliest signs of disease.

Dr. Pollock graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, then received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (UTHSC) in Memphis, Tennessee. He continued his medical training, staying at UTHSC to complete a residency in surgery, and then a fellowship in vascular surgery at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Since finishing his fellowship in 2003, Dr. Pollock has provided comprehensive vascular care for patients across East Tennessee. He’s a current and active member of multiple societies, including the Society for Vascular Surgery, the Southern Association of Vascular Surgery, and the Tennessee Medical Association.

To learn more about the services available at Apex Vascular call or request a visit online today. 

Debra Irizarry, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in a wide breadth of surgical subspecialties. From her renowned aesthetic medicine practice with locations in Salida and Crestone, Colorado, she provides a complete menu of medical and cosmetic skin care services, as well as minimally-invasive aesthetic treatments, to residents in the central Colorado region.

After receiving her medical degree with honors from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, Dr. Irizarry went on to complete a residency in general surgery at the New York University School of Medicine, followed by her residency training in plastic surgery at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.

With more than 20 years experience since becoming a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Irizarry has focused her expertise in the field of minimally-invasive aesthetics and rejuvenation. She has extensive experience with Botox®, dermal fillers, and laser therapy for skin renewal. She’s also a skin cancer expert and breast reconstruction specialist.

An award-winning realist painter who garnered the 2001 Juror’s Choice Award at the Colorado State Fair Art Exhibit, Dr. Irizarry brings artistic skill and rigorous attention to detail to patient care that she uses to bring out the natural beauty in all her patients.

Dr. Irizarry is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She’s affiliated with the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida.

Debra Irizarry, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in a wide breadth of surgical subspecialties. From her renowned aesthetic medicine practice with locations in Salida and Crestone, Colorado, she provides a complete menu of medical and cosmetic skin care services, as well as minimally-invasive aesthetic treatments, to residents in the central Colorado region.

After receiving her medical degree with honors from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, Dr. Irizarry went on to complete a residency in general surgery at the New York University School of Medicine, followed by her residency training in plastic surgery at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.

With more than 20 years experience since becoming a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Irizarry has focused her expertise in the field of minimally-invasive aesthetics and rejuvenation. She has extensive experience with Botox®, dermal fillers, and laser therapy for skin renewal. She’s also a skin cancer expert and breast reconstruction specialist.

An award-winning realist painter who garnered the 2001 Juror’s Choice Award at the Colorado State Fair Art Exhibit, Dr. Irizarry brings artistic skill and rigorous attention to detail to patient care that she uses to bring out the natural beauty in all her patients.

Dr. Irizarry is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She’s affiliated with the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida.

William Sugarmann, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general and robotic surgeon providing high-quality surgical care to adults living in and around Somerville, New Jersey.

Dr. Sugarmann earned his undergraduate degree from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He then enrolled at the UConn School of Dental Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut (formerly the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Dentistry), obtaining his medical degree.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Sugarmann completed a five-year general surgery residency at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey. There, he received training in a wide range of operative techniques, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgeries.

Dr. Sugarmann takes a minimally invasive and patient-centric approach to medicine. He strives to provide a comfortable and welcoming experience that puts individuals and their families at ease.

When he isn’t performing surgery or developing treatment plans, Dr. Sugarmann serves as the Chairman of Surgery at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset. He’s also a member of the Advisory Board of Trustees.

Dr. Sugarmann is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He also holds membership in several professional organizations, including the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, the American Society of General Surgeons, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the American Hernia Society, the American Medical Association, the Somerset County Medical Society, and the Medical Society of New Jersey.

Dr. Sugarmann welcomes anyone needing surgery to Somerset Surgical Associates, LLC, today.

A graduate of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Harris, a board certified anesthesiologist, completed anesthesia residency at Temple University in Philadelphia. Her expertise is office based mobile anesthesia.

Dr. Marna Harris is a Licensed Board-Certified Anesthesiologist in Arizona, a graduate of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis MO, where she received her Doctorate in Medicine in 2000. She completed three years of residency for general surgery at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, PA., and three years of residency for Anesthesia at the Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She began practicing in 2008 at BroMenn Healthcare in Bloomington, IL where she was an attending anesthesiologist until 2010. She moved to Arizona in 2010 where she practiced for Arizona Heart Anesthesia and Arizona Medical Associates, a mobile anesthesia group. Dr. Harris is recognized as a Diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology. She is a volunteer physician for mission trips organized by the Living Hope Ministries. Dr. Harris is a faculty mentor for the Arizona Diversity Mentorship Initiative as well as a member of the Arizona Society of Black Physicians.

Dr. Harris’s interests and hobbies include Mobile Anesthesia/Sedation, General Anesthesia, Golf, Hiking the red rock terrain of Arizona, Traveling the globe with her husband and reading self-empowerment literature.