Occupation

PHYSICIAN

Board Certification

Colon Rectal Surgery
General Surgery

Education

Fellowship
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Colon Rectal Surgery
Jefferson, LA
2005

Residency
Henry Ford Hospital
Colon Rectal Surgery
Detroit, MI
2003

Internship
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
General Surgery
Lubbock, TX
1998

Medical School
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Doctor of Medicine
Dallas, TX
1997

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Professional Associations

American College of Surgeons, Fellow

Publications

1. "Impact of hypercalcemia and parathyroid hormone level on the sensitivity of preoperative sestamibi scanning for primary hyperparathyroidism." The American Journal of Surgery (2003): Parikshak, M., Castillo, E.D., Conrad, M.F., Talpos, G.B.
2. "Postoperative surveillance of differentiated thyroid carcinoma: a selective approach." The American Journal of Surgery (2003): Conrad, M.F., Pandurangi, K.K., Parikshak, M., Castillo, E.D., Talpos, G.B.

Service/Volunteer Work

Diagnostic and Screening Colonoscopy
Investigation of Rectal Bleeding
Laparoscopic (minimally invasive) Colon and Rectal Surgery
Surgery for Cancer of the Colon and Rectum, including Sphincter-Sparing (colostomy-avoiding) Surgery, if possible.
Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids
Surgical Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis)
Treatment of Anorectal Abscesses, Fissures, Fistulae, Skin Conditions of the Perianal Region, and Rectal Prolapse.
Treatment of Colorectal Disease
Treatment of Diverticulitis