Algimantas (Al) Jecius
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
General Surgeon with 36 years in performing various types of surgical procedures to treat patients. Known for superior hand dexterity and steadiness, including during high-pressure situations. Patient centered with high satisfaction ratings, providing top-quality care. Specialty interest in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Surgeon
Northern Arizona Medical Group
Cottonwood, AZ
08.2023 - Current
- Examined patients' medical history, medication allergies, physical condition and test results to verify necessity of operations and determine proper procedures.
- Educated patients on how to properly prepare for upcoming surgeries.
- Ordered appropriate tests needed prior to performing surgery on a patient.
- Performed scheduled and emergency surgeries.
- Conducted follow up appointments after patient surgeries to discuss findings and ongoing symptoms for proper care and healing.
- Full range of General Surgery including endoscopy and advanced laparoscopy.
- Became Trauma Director for Level 4 trauma center.
General Surgeon
Summit Regional Medical Center
Show Low, AZ
04.2022 - 06.2023
- General Surgeon practicing in 101 bed regional hospital in the White Mountains
- Performed wide range of bread and butter surgical procedures include endoscopy, advanced laparoscopy, breast surgery, and oncologic procedures.
- Worked in conjunction with multidisciplinary team in the management of complex oncologic patients.
- Performed inpatient and outpatient surgeries along with on call emergency procedures.
- Attended conferences related to general surgery topics in order to stay abreast of current trends.
General/Trauma Surgeon
Tuba City Regional Health Care
Tuba City, AZ
10.2015 - 01.2022
- Working as an attending General/Trauma surgeon in one of the largest hospitals on the Navajo Reservation providing bread and butter general surgery, along with endoscopy and coverage of an ACS Certified Level 3 Trauma Center.
- Director of Breast Surgery
- Director of Reflux Center
- Associate site director for PGY2 Surgical Residents from University of Arizona Tucson Surgical Residency program.
- Member of Opioid Use Taskforce
Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery
University of Arizona - Tucson
Tuba City, AZ
03.2015 - 01.2022
- Assisted in training PGY2 Surgical residents to learn and become proficient in surgical endoscopy so they could pass the Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery exam for the American College of Surgery
- Worked with residents on the simulator and patients
- Supervising and teaching MS2 level medical students on their third year core surgical rotation
- Assisting the Surgical Residency Program in resident selection
General Surgeon
Walters Surgical Associates
Whiteville, NC
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Provided full range of general surgery including bread and butter general surgery, endoscopy, thoracic, vascular, and dialysis access surgery
- Learned and became proficient on the DaVinci robotics system performing and assisting in cholecystectomy, fundoplication, herniorrhaphy, and colon resections
- Medical director of the local hospital's newest venture, The Wound Healing Center. I did direct patient care of wounds including advanced wound care and hyperbaric oxygen chambers. We were able to achieve the highest healing rate for wounds among all the management companies other centers.
General Surgeon
Lea Regional Medical Center
Hobbs, NM
09.2002 - 07.2013
- Provided surgical services including bread and butter general surgery, breast, colorectal, pediatrics, endoscopy, vascular, renal access, and trauma
- Developed and implemented a bariatric program with another general surgeon
- Physician leader serving as medical staff president, member of the Physician Leadership Group, and assisted with strategic planning with the Board of Directors and Corporate Leaders
Consulting Surgeon
Livingston County Hospital
Salem, KY
03.1994 - 08.2002
- Operated on complex surgical patients requiring several surgeons
- Provided surgical cross coverage
Consulting Surgeon
Crittendon County Hospital
Marion, KY
04.1993 - 08.2002
- Provided surgical coverage of patients in a neighboring community
General Surgeon
Caldwell County Hospital
Princeton, KY
07.1992 - 08.2002
- Performed full range of surgical care ranging from general bread and butter surgery, to advanced laparoscopy, pediatric surgery, adult gastroenterology, breast, colorectal, and gynecological procedures
- Performed 700-850 surgical procedures annually
- Became comfortable with the overall management of surgical patients including their medical management
- Served as Medical Staff President for 4 terms
Education
Surgical Residency - Surgical Residency
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL06.1993
Surgical Residency - General Surgery
Mount Carmel Mercy Hospital
Detroit, MI06.1990
M.D. - Medicine
Loyola Stritch School of Medicine
Maywood, IL04.1988
Bachelor of Science - CrittendonfundoplicationBiology/Zoology (Premed)
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05.1984
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Dedicated to Excellence
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Calm Under Pressure
- Excellent Communication
- Board Certified General Surgeon
- Robotic Surgery Systems
- Trauma Surgery
- Emergency Surgeries
- Endoscopy
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
- Breast Surgery
Certification
- Active physician's license in the state of Arizona
- National Board of Medical Examiners - 1986. 1988. 1989
- Board Certified by the American College of Surgeons 1996, 2008, 2017, 2019 (MOC), 2021 (MOC), 2023 (MOC)
Affiliations
I am an avid do-it-yourselfer with a particular interest in woodworking and construction. I enjoy outdoor activities including boating, hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping. I enjoy playing sports especially soccer. I also enjoy traveling.
Timeline
General Surgeon
Northern Arizona Medical Group
08.2023 - Current
General Surgeon
Summit Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - 06.2023
General/Trauma Surgeon
Tuba City Regional Health Care
10.2015 - 01.2022
Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery
University of Arizona - Tucson
03.2015 - 01.2022
General Surgeon
Walters Surgical Associates
10.2013 - 10.2015
General Surgeon
Lea Regional Medical Center
09.2002 - 07.2013
Consulting Surgeon
Livingston County Hospital
03.1994 - 08.2002
Consulting Surgeon
Crittendon County Hospital
04.1993 - 08.2002
General Surgeon
Caldwell County Hospital
07.1992 - 08.2002
Surgical Residency - Surgical Residency
University of Illinois At Chicago
Surgical Residency - General Surgery
Mount Carmel Mercy Hospital
M.D. - Medicine
Loyola Stritch School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - CrittendonfundoplicationBiology/Zoology (Premed)
Western Illinois University
- Active physician's license in the state of Arizona
- National Board of Medical Examiners - 1986. 1988. 1989
- Board Certified by the American College of Surgeons 1996, 2008, 2017, 2019 (MOC), 2021 (MOC), 2023 (MOC)
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