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Stephan Ray Myers is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine. He serves as the Medical Director of the Weight Management Center at Reading Hospital and Tower Health Medical Group. Dr. Myers is board certified in surgery and specializes in bariatric surgery, with a focus on robotic and minimally invasive techniques.
Education:
- MD - University of Cincinnati (1980)
- BS - Evangel University (1973)
Training:
- General Surgery Residency - Maine Medical Center (1985)
- Fellowships: General Surgery (Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania, 1993), Pediatric Surgery (Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 1994)
Research Interests: Dr. Myers focuses on surgical outcomes in bariatric procedures, including robotic-assisted techniques and complications such as staple line failure. His work bridges clinical practice with innovations in minimally invasive surgery.
Awards & Recognition:
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Fellow, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS)
- Ethicon Research Grant recipient
Grants & Leadership: Principal investigator for studies like the "First in Human Trial of Trans-vaginal Device for Visualization During Sleeve Gastrectomy" (SAGES 2010) and "The Effect of Tissue Compression on Circular Staple Line Failure" (SAGES 2009). His clinical practice operates independently of Drexel University.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Weight Management Center at Reading Hospital, leading multidisciplinary teams in obesity treatment and surgical advancements.
