Dr. Toyama believes that a straight-forward, clear-thinking approach to surgical disease not only is the best way to treat the problem, but also is the best way to keep a patient informed. As a surgeon, Dr. Toyama weds his extensive expertise in advanced laparoscopic surgery, including the largest experience in laparoscopic hernia repairs available at Northwestern, to a belief that operations must be tailored to the particular needs of a patient.
Professional Background:
Clinical Interests:
- Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Laparoscoipc Hernia Repair
- Hiatal Hernia & GERD
- Laparoscopic Approaches to Esophageal, Stomach, and Solid Organ Diseases
- Robotic Surgery
Undergraduate Education:
Stanford University, BS/MS Biological Sciences with Distinction (1987)
Medical Education:
University of Michigan, Cum Laude (1991)
General Surgery Residency:
University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center (1999)
Fellowship:
Research, Physiology of Pancreatitis, UCLA (1993-1996)
Clinical, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Baylor
Affiliated Hospitals (2000)
Academic Appointment:
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at Northwestern
University Feinberg School of Medicine
Board Certification:
General Surgery since 2000
Affiliations:
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine,
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Honors and Awards:
Excellence in Teaching Award
Northwestern University
Department of Surgery, 2003-2007
Member of the "Teaching Hall of Fame"
Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Surgical Resident
UCLA Department of Surgery
Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons,
1999
Resident II of the Year
UCLA Department of Surgery, 1993
Alpha Omega Alpha
University of Michigan School of Medicine
1991
Professional Societies:
Fellow:
- American College of Surgeons
- Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
- Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
- Chicago Surgical Society
- American Hernia Society
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