Michael Murray
Fallon,NV
Summary
Highly qualified, dedicated, and compassionate General Surgeon pursuing a General/Reflux Surgery role, committed to improving standards of surgical practice through the use of innovation and up-to-date technology including novel endoluminal techniques such as TIF and full thickness resection techniques. MIS training including Robotic surgery. Currently serving large urban population in Reno NV but also serving a rural population in Fallon NV twice a week. Consistently demonstrates ability to leverage knowledge of current evidence based medicine. Focused General Surgeon with [Number] years of experience performing variety of surgical procedures such as appendix removals and thyroidectomies. Detail-oriented individual with thorough knowledge of modern surgical practices. Committed to improving patient quality of life by carrying out standard surgical procedures and appropriate follow-ups.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
General & Foregut Surgery
Northern Nevada Medical Group
01.2012 - Current
- Head of Northern Nevada Medical Center Reflux Center. This included GERD workups using pH testing as well as Endoflip and High Resolution Manometry motility testing to ensure excellent patient outcomes
- Received the Nevada Healthcare Heroes Award in 2015 for Research and Technology
- Chief of Surgery 2013 to 2015 and 2018-2022
- Presented at multiple prestigious conferences on TIF and foregut issues including ACS, FES course, Creighton Foregut Course
- Davinci Robotics training with Advanced Foregut Robotics course
- Headed Major Bowel Group quality improvement progam and advanced ERAS adoption for major colon and ventral hernia cases
- Full thickness endoscopic resection trained
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection and Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection training IRCAD Strasbourg, France 2018
- Completed over 500 TIF procedures and currently a consultant for Endogastric Solutions Corp medical device company. This role involves teaching and proctoring physicians across the country in the TIF procedure as well as quality related isssues
General Surgeon Banner Churchill Hospital
Lahontan Valley Surgical Associates
07.1996 - Current
- Contributed to hospital quality improvement initiatives through active participation in committees and task forces.
- Evaluated new surgical tools and technologies, driving innovation within the department.
- Chairman of Board New River Surgical Center ambulatory surgery center in collaboration with Banner Surgery Centers
- Established strong relationships with referring physicians, facilitating seamless coordination of care for patients requiring surgical intervention.
- Headed Level IV trauma center at rural hospital
General Surgeon
Rappahanock General Hospital
07.1994 - 06.1996
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and streamline treatment plans.
Education
Medicine
Hahnemann University Medical School
Philadelphia PA06.1988
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.1984
Skills
- Advance Robotics trained
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy
- Esophageal Motility Testing
- Clinical Research
- Cerner EMR
- Wound Care trained including Hyperbarics
Head Of
Northern Nevada Medical Center Reflux Center
Chief Of Surgery
- 2013 to 2015
- 2018 to 2022
Commitment To Healthcare
26, Banner Churchill Community Hospital, Fallon, NV
Procedures
TIF, over 500
Consultant
Endogastric Solutions Corp, medical device company
Academic Appointments
Associate Clinical Professor, University of Nevada Reno Medical School
Committees Leadership
Chairman of Board, New River Surgical Arts Surgery Center, 2008, 2010
Faculty Consultant
EndoGastric Solutions Corp, 2014, Present
Director
Northern Nevada Reflux Center
Affiliations Memberships
- American College of Surgeons, Fellow
- American Foregut Association, Member
Research Interests
TIF registry multi-institutional prospective study of TIF patients
Education Residency
- American Board of Surgery, (40532), 2004, Present
- Allegheny General Hospital General Surgery, 1988 to 1994
- Hahnemann University Medical School, Philadelphia, PA, M.D.,1994 to 1988
- Indiana Univ of PA, B.S. in Biology, 1984
Awards
Nevada Healthcare Heroes Award, 2015, Research and Technology
Training
- Davinci Robotics, Advanced Foregut Robotics
- Full thickness endoscopic resection
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection and Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection, IRCAD Strasbourg, France, 2018
Timeline
General & Foregut Surgery
Northern Nevada Medical Group
01.2012 - Current
General Surgeon Banner Churchill Hospital
Lahontan Valley Surgical Associates
07.1996 - Current
General Surgeon
Rappahanock General Hospital
07.1994 - 06.1996
Medicine
Hahnemann University Medical School
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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