Sergio Huerta

Sergio Huerta, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He holds academic affiliations including editorial board roles in multiple medical journals and served as Clerkship Director at UTSW from 2011–2015. His expertise spans general surgery, oncology, and clinical nutrition, with a focus on hernia repair, surgical techniques, and cancer research.

• Education:
• A.A. in Biology, West Los Angeles College
• B.S. in Biology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
• M.D., David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (1998)
• Residency in General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center (completed 2005)
• Research Interests: Clinical nutrition, nutritional oncology, surgical outcomes, hernia repair, and comparative efficacy of surgical approaches (open vs. laparoscopic/robotic).
• Publications: Over 135 articles, emphasizing hernia repair techniques, oncology, and surgical outcomes. Recent work explores obesity impacts in hernia surgery, anesthesia choices, and global healthcare disparities in Guatemala.
• Awards: Not explicitly listed, but notable roles include Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons and American Board of Surgery certification.
• Grants/Advising: No specific grants mentioned, but extensive contributions to surgical education and residency training programs.
• Labs/Teams: Active in surgical research teams focusing on oncology, nutrition, and minimally invasive techniques at UTSW.