Mark Talamini, M.D. at UC San Diego Medical Center

Dr. Mark A. Talamini, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Chairholder, The M.J. Orloff Family Endowed Chair in Surgery, is a pioneer in minimally invasive abdominal surgery. A highly respected surgeon, researcher, and teacher, he is recognized as one of the leading authorities on laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery in the United States.

In his clinics and surgeries at UCSD, Dr. Talamini specializes in gastrointestinal surgery, with a particular emphasis on the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis) and the use of minimally invasive technology to minimize pain and scarring. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery as well as the Critical Care Board.

Dr. Talamini has had an active career and advanced referral practice of gastrointestinal surgery. He has been very active in clinical inflammatory bowel disease surgery, and has particular interest in the use of minimally invasive surgery for these diseases. He also has a substantial interest and practice in foregut intestinal surgery for reflux, achalasia, and other benign disorders. Again, he has a particular interest in applying minimally invasive techniques to these problems. He also has an active oncologic surgical practice focusing on colorectal, pancreatic, and gastric surgery.

Board Certification:

General Surgery

Experience:

Dr. Talamini was Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Director of Nutrition Support Services at The Johns Hopkins Hospital before joining UCSD School of Medicine as Chair of the Department of Surgery in 2005.

Education:

Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
Doctor of Medicine

Training:

Fellowship in Surgical Nutrition
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Fellowship in Surgery
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Residency and Internship in Surgery
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Clinical Interests:

Minimally Invasive Surgery, inflammatory Bowel Disease, IBD, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease, GERD, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Colon Cancer, Achalasia, Reflux disease, Esophagus Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Stomach Cancer,

Hospital Affiliations:

UCSD Thornton Hospital, La Jolla
UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest

Office Address:

Perlman Medical Office
9350 Campus Point Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Last Updated November 21, 2009

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