Tonia M. Young-Fadok, M.D.

Location: Arizona

My research interests include the following:

Diseases of the colon and rectum, with specific reference to the application of laparoscopic techniques to improve patient outcomes.

laparoscopic resection for colonic polyps
laparoscopic resection and its applicability in colorectal cancer
benefits of laparoscopic resection of Crohn's disease, with emphasis on patient outcomes and formal cost analysis
development of laparoscopic techniques for extensive colorectal procedures, including proctocolectomy and ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (J-pouch) for ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
laparoscopic total abdominal colectomy for colonic dysmotility
physiologic benefits of laparoscopic approaches, with interest in fluid homeostasis

Clinical trials in the field of colon and rectal surgery.

participation in NIH multi-center trial of laparoscopic resection of colon cancer
use of Seprafilm to reduce postoperative abdominal adhesions and small bowel obstruction

M.S. – Epidemiology
Harvard School of Public Health

Fellowship – Laparoscopic Colon and Rectal Surgery
Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Scholarship – Mayo Foundation Scholar: Program in Clinical Effectiveness
Harvard School of Public Health

Fellowship – Colon and Rectal Surgery
Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Residency – General Surgery
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

Residency – Anesthesia
Beth Israel Hospital

Research Fellowship – Harvard Surgical Research Fellow; Organ Transplantation
New England Deaconess Hospital

House Officer – General Medicine
Queen Alexandra Hospital

House Officer – General Surgery
John Radcliffe Hospital

BM BCh –
Oxford University Medical School

B.A. – Physiological Sciences
University College, Oxford University