Dallas native Dr. Charles Iliya is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is dual board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care, with additional specialization in trauma and vascular surgery. Dr. Iliya graduated from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and completed his general surgery residency training at St. Paul Medical Center, also in Dallas. He went on to complete his vascular surgery fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.Dr. Iliya has been on the medical staff of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas for more than 25 years. He has decades of experience in the use of advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques, with vascular surgery as his area of special interest. In 2005, Dr. Iliya championed the National Vascular Access Improvement Initiative. He has been honored with the President's Recognition Award given out by the Presbyterian Healthcare System.Previously, Dr. Iliya served as a Clinical Instructor and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical School. He also served as Chief of Medical Staff for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center White Rock in Dallas. He speaks fluent Spanish. Dr. Iliya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Drew Farmer is board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care and fellowship-trained in trauma and critical care. He is skilled in the use of advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques, including endoscopy and laparoscopy, to care for patients with acute, life-threatening and potentially life-threatening surgical conditions. His areas of special focus include vascular trauma, surgical rib stabilization, intra-abdominal infections, and penetrating trauma to the neck, chest and abdomen. His work in intra-abdominal care has been published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Surgical Infections.Dr. Farmer earned his medical degree in 2014 while at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. He completed his general surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. He was named Chief Resident in the final year of his residency. Dr. Farmer completed his trauma and critical care fellowship at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He previously served as a general surgeon at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, also in Philadelphia, within the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care & Emergency Surgery.Dr. Farmer is a member of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, American College of Surgeons, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and Society of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Farmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Hypovolemic Shock, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

Dr. Mohammad Frotan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and he is board-certified in general surgery and critical care surgery. He holds two bachelor's degrees in biology and business administration from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where he graduated with honors. He received his medical degree from Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock.Dr. Frotan completed his general surgery internship and residency and his burn surgery fellowship at the University of South Alabama in Mobile. While in Alabama, he served as the assistant professor of Surgery and medical director over the Burn Intensive Care Unit at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. He returned to the Dallas area to complete additional fellowship training in trauma surgical critical care through The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center-Parkland Memorial Hospital.Dr. Frotan's extensive clinical and research training includes general surgery, trauma, burns and surgical critical care. He has lectured and presented on topics ranging from the fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery and thoracic trauma to vascular exposure trauma and abdominal wall reconstruction. He is a member of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Society of Critical Care Medicine and American Burn Association. Dr. Frotan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy.

John Sullivan is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Cathryn Shaw is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Shaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Jesus Flores is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Flores has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dhiresh Jeyarajah is a General Surgeon in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Jeyarajah has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Danielle Giesler is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Giesler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Benjamin E. Schneider, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center and serves as chief of the Division of Bariatric and Foregut Surgery. He previously served as section head of bariatric surgery. His surgical expertise includes bariatric/weight loss surgery, colon disorders, colorectal cancer, and hernia and abdominal wall surgeries.Dr. Schneider earned his medical degree at the University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center. He completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and then received advanced training in laparoscopy through two clinical fellowships, one at UT Southwestern and another at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.Prior to joining the UT Southwestern faculty in 2017, Dr. Schneider served on numerous committees and as Director of the Weight Loss Surgery fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess, as well as Director of the Weight Loss Surgery program at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital.Dr. Schneider’s research interests include bariatric surgery and its outcomes, as well as treatment of hernias and the foregut. A national and international guest lecturer and presenter, he is also the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles, chapters, and editorials.He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.In 2020, Dr. Schneider achieved top 1% in the nation in patient satisfaction at Texas Health Dallas, as measured by the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) and Press Ganey. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Tom Shires is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and sits on their Board of Governors. He specializes in hepatic, pancreatic and biliary surgery. He has followed in the footsteps of his surgeon father, who was a leading researcher and pioneer in the areas of trauma and burn care. Dr. Shires currently serves as the John P. Thompson Chair for Surgical Services at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and on the hospital's Board of Trustees. He also sits on numerous committees, including Texas Health Dallas' Medical Executive Committee and Surgical Services Committee.Dr. Shires graduated with honors from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C., and completed his general surgery residency training at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Ga. He was the Harvey Cushing Research Fellow at Cornell University Medical College New York Presbyterian Hospital and the Daniel Elkin Clinical Fellow at Emory.He has decades of experience in the use of advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He previously served as Chief of Surgery at Zale-Lipshy University Hospital in Dallas and as Chairman of the GI and Endocrine Division at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, also in Dallas. Dr. Shires is an avid lecturer, author, medical editor and medical reviewer. Dr. Shires' special interest in surgical education shows through in his role as the residency program director for surgery residents at Texas Health Dallas.Dr. Shires is an active member of such organizations as the North Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, American Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association, The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Surgical Infection Society and Association for Academic Surgery. Dr. Shires is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Philip Edmundson's undergraduate education in philosophy has helped him to excel as a critical thinker and adept problem solver in the operating room. This he combines with his advanced training and clinical experience in general surgery, surgical critical care and trauma surgery to deliver the utmost in surgical care to his patients.Dr. Philip Edmundson is a fifth-generation Texan, born in San Antonio and then raised in Houston. His early educational focus in philosophy has helped him to excel as a critical thinker and adept problem solver in the operating room. This he combines with his advanced training and clinical experience in general surgery, surgical critical care and trauma surgery to deliver the utmost in surgical care to his patients.Dr. Edmundson earned his medical degree in 2013 from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He served as a member of the Parkland Memorial Hospital Ethics committee throughout his medical training. He was named Chief Resident in the final year of his general surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Edmundson received other honors during his time at Baylor as well, including Top ABSITE Score, Raleigh Ross Scholar and the David B. McReynold Servant's Heart Award. He went on to complete his surgical critical care fellowship at The UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he also served as a specialist within the Division of Trauma & Emergency Surgery.As a fellowship-trained surgical critical care physician, Dr. Edmundson cares for patients with acute, life-threatening and potentially life-threatening surgical conditions, including tissue injuries due to trauma/wounds, burns, infections, acute inflammation and ischemia. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and Society of Critical Care Medicine-Texas Chapter. When not with his patients, Dr. Edmundson enjoys film photography and playing on his electric and acoustic guitars. Dr. Edmundson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Christopher Cooper is board-certified in general surgery and in surgical critical care. After graduating from Duke University in Durham, N.C., with an undergraduate degree in biological anthropology and anatomy, Dr. Cooper earned his medical degree from East Carolina University-The Brody School of Medicine in Greenville. He then went on to complete his general surgery internship and residency training at the University of Missouri in Columbia before completing his trauma and surgical critical care fellowship at the University of California-Irvine.Dr. Cooper performs most types of general surgical procedures, including open and minimally invasive procedures for gallbladder removal, removal of the appendix, acute emergencies related to solid organ and hollow viscous intra-abdominal injuries, hernia repair and other health concerns. His areas of special focus and primary interest include trauma, burn, critical care and acute care surgery.He is published in such peer-reviewed journals as the Journal of Trauma, Military Medicine, and Prehospital and Disaster Medicine</em>. He has spoken throughout the country on topics ranging from trauma innovation and strategies for neglected trauma disease to training for endotracheal intubation and recognition and management of nerve agent causalities.Dr. Cooper is an Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also involved in the American Medical Association and the Texas Medical Association. When not caring for his patients, Dr. Cooper enjoys golfing, playing tennis and advancing his photography skills. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Fasciotomy.

Dr. Brian Tibbs brings more than a decade of clinical and research experience to Texas Health Surgical Care. As a fellowship-trained trauma/critical care surgeon, he has extensive experience in the surgical management of patients with critical wounds, burns, traumatic injuries and other life-threatening conditions. With his added qualification in surgical critical care, Dr. Tibbs is also able to care for post-surgical patients in the ICU. He currently serves as the medical director of Trauma Services for Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. Previously, he was the medical director of Burn and Trauma Research at Mercy Medical Research Institute in Springfield, Mo.Dr. Tibbs earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He remained in Kansas City to complete his residency training in general surgery before heading to Atlanta, Ga. While in Georgia, Dr. Tibbs pursued his fellowship-training in trauma and surgical critical care at Emory University School of Medicine. He uses advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques to perform complex hernia and abdominal wall repairs; intestinal bowel surgeries, laparoscopic appendectomies, cholecystectomies and gallbladder removal; tissue biopsies; and other acute care and emergent surgeries.In addition to his in-depth clinical work in trauma and surgical critical care, Dr. Tibbs is well-published on topics ranging from burn trauma and gunshot wounds to hemorrhagic shock and rare fungal infections in tornado victims. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and Western Trauma Association. Dr. Tibbs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Synovectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Sitaram Chilakamarry is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Chilakamarry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

Dr. Alexandra Hahn Waldenmaier (Dr. Hahn) is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced training in surgical critical care. Her areas of clinical focus include laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures for abdominal and thoracic trauma. She has a passion for caring for patients of all ages. Dr. Hahn earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. She completed her general surgery residency at Ochsner Health, also in New Orleans, serving as chief resident in her final year. Dr. Hahn went on to complete her surgical critical care fellowship at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Outside the operating room, she enjoys watching her beloved Saints football team, running, cooking, traveling, photography, listening to live music and playing soccer. She is a member of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, Association for Surgical Education and Association of Women Surgeons. Dr. Waldenmaier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Hypovolemic Shock.

David Kim is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Plano, Texas. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Secondary Peritonitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

Lance Driskill is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Driskill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft.

Michael Sze is a Radiologist in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Sze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Nodules, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

Sammy Pham is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

Timothy Sullivan is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.