Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia near Denver, CO

Biography: Dr. Zihni is a foregut surgeon who joined SurgOne and the Denver Esophageal and Stomach Center in October, 2018. Dr. Zihni has particular interest in esophageal and stomach surgery including anti-reflux surgery, surgery for achalasia, gastric or esophageal cancer, and gastroparesis. He is trained in minimally invasive surgery, and can perform most procedures laparoscopically or endoscopically. Dr Zihni has published extensively on outcomes of minimally invasive surgery, as well as the ergonomics of surgical platforms and educational strategies in surgery.Dr. Zihni was born and raised in Queens, New York. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Stony Brook University with a degree in biochemistry and completed his medical degree at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. As a medical student, Dr. Zihni completed an additional year of research as a Doris Duke Fellow at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, where he studied burn immunology. Dr. Zihni completed A general surgery residency at Washington University in St Louis, where he spent an additional two years of research studying ergonomics of surgical platform, robotic surgical education, and outcomes of foregut surgery. Dr. Zihni went on to complete a fellowship in foregut surgery at The Oregon Clinic in Portland, Oregon before joining Dr. Kurian, another Oregon Clinic graduate, in private practice. In his free time, Dr. Zihni loves reading, playing video games, exploring Colorado and traveling to other destinations, and spending time with his family.?

Biography: Dr. Kurian joined SurgOne in 2013 and specializes in minimally invasive gastrointestinal and hernia surgery. He has a special interest in disorders of the esophagus and stomach. He is the founder of Denver Esophageal and Stomach Center. He uses both flexible endoscopy (flexible camera through the mouth) and laparoscopy (camera through small incisions on the abdomen) in the management of these diseases. Dr. Kurian completed his medical schooling in Bangalore Medical College, India in 2001. After this he completed a general surgery residency in the United Kingdom, where he is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He moved to Philadelphia, USA to continue his general surgery training in Abington Memorial Hospital. He graduated from his training program in 2011. He has completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery of the esophagus and stomach and advanced flexible endoscopy.He is interested in the incisionless endoscopic management of surgical disorders. His research interests are in benign esophageal motility disorders, gastroesophageal reflux and esophageal cancer. He has written extensively on POEM, which is a new incisionless surgical endoscopic procedure for patients with swallowing problems and gastroesophageal reflux disease. He is also involved in research directed towards improvements in surgical education of minimally invasive and endoscopic surgery.

Biography: Dr. Fishman is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. Born and raised in South Africa, Dr. Fishman is a graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. He has trained and worked in several countries, including South Africa and England, before completing a medical residency at St. Mary's Health Center and fellowship at St. Louis University Hospital in the United States. He is involved in various research and publishing activities and was instrumental in developing various community outreach programs. Named as one of Denver's Top Doctors in 5280 Magazine annually 2005-2017. Dr. Fishman is an avid sports enthusiast and when he is not spending time with his wife and 4 daughters he loves to travel and run long distances.

Biography: Dr. Daniel Siegel, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Denver, CO. He is 59 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Daniel Siegel, MD is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Rose.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Moss received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Rice University in Houston, TX, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She went on to earn her medical degree from the University of? Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, FL, and then completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Gastroenterology at Columbia University in New York, NY. Dr. Moss has received many honors and awards including the Best Medicine Consult in Internal Medicine Residency Award, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Resident Research Award and the Outstanding Service to Equal Access Health Care Clinic Award. Dr. Moss is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Care Philosophy: I believe in working with each patient as a team. Together, we work out an accurate diagnosis and then find a solution that will provide a safe, effective, healthy outcome. It is important to us to address our patients' needs in a timely manner, returning them to the lives they love.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Weiner is the President of Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, CO. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver and went on to finish his fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. Dr. Weiner completed additional training in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Gastroenterology Consultants in Racine, Wisconsin. Dr. Weiner is a principal with Rocky Mountain Clinical Research and he has conducted research in the areas of Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn?s Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Diverticulitis. Dr. Weiner is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American College of Physicians, the Colorado Medical Society and the Denver Medical Society. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Care Philosophy: Board certified GI specialists committed to providing our patients with the best care available.

Biography: Dr. Kevin Rufner, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Denver, CO. He is 47 years old. Dr. Kevin Rufner, MD is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's.

Biography: Dr. Thomas Trouillot, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Denver, CO. He is 63 years old and has been practicing for 36 years. Dr. Thomas Trouillot, MD is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's.

Care Philosophy: Denver Digestive Health Specialists (DDHS) is Denver's premier, preferred gastroenterology (GI) practice. Our mission is to provide courteous, cost-effective and comprehensive care for patients with digestive disorders. Our doctors are board certified in gastroenterology, and encompass expertise in the numerous sub-specialties of gastroenterology and hepatology. As a result, we are able to offer physicians and their patients a multidisciplinary approach to a host of conditions, as well as the full range of state-of-the-art procedures for effective diagnosis and treatment.

Biography: Dr. Jennifer Brenner, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Denver, CO. She is 48 years old and has been practicing for 21 years. Dr. Jennifer Brenner, MD is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's.