Christopher Robert Taglia MD

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

General, Bariatric, and Minimally Invasive Surgeon Director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Director of Obesity Medicine Director of Robotic Surgery

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1225 N H StLompoc, CA 93436
Phone+1 805-737-8700
Fax+1 805-737-8701

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Summary

Christopher Taglia, MD, is a general surgeon based in Lompoc, CA, with subspecialties in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. He completed his surgical residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in 2018 and further specialized in minimally invasive surgery at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Taglia holds a medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a B.S. in Biology with minors in Spanish, Psychology, and Chemistry from the University of Miami, graduating magna cum laude. His clinical expertise includes endoscopy, laparoscopy, bariatric surgery, trauma, and robotic surgery. His published works cover topics like gastric bypass and surgical management of pressure ulcers. He received the Resident Teacher of the Year award in 2017 and several scholarships throughout his education.

Clinical Expertise

Endoscopy, Laparoscopy, Bariatric surgery, Trauma, Robotic surgery, Anti-reflux surgery, Foregut

Education & Training

North Shore University HospitalMinimally Invasive Surgery, 2018 - 2019
Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2013 - 2018
Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 2013
University of MiamiB.S., Major: Biology; Minors; Spanish, Psychology, and Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 2005 - 2008
University of MiamiBS, Biology, Spanish, Magna Cum Laude, 2005 - 2008

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Certifications & Licensure

NY State Medical License 2018 - 2027
CA State Medical License 2015 - 2026
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Resident Teacher of the Year Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, 2017
American Legion Scholarship
Bowman Foster Ashe Scholarship

Publications & Presentations

Abstracts/Posters

National Patterns in the Surgical Management of Pressure Ulcers.
Taglia CR, American College of Surgeons, Southern California Chapter, 1/1/2015
The Effect of a Student-Led Guidance Program on USMLE Performance and Anxiety.
Taglia CR, Einstein Davidoff Educational Day, 1/1/2012

Lectures

Laparoscopic Distalization of Gastric Bypass
Obesity Week 2018 - 11/14/2018
Current Management of Gastric Dysmotility.
Burtness Auditorium, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - 1/1/2018
Laparoscopic Distalization of Gastric Bypass.
Music City Center, Nashville, TN - 1/1/2018

Press Mentions

Lompoc Valley Medical Center Achieves Bariatric AccreditationSeptember 24th, 2024
Lompoc Valley Medical Center Achieves Bariatric Program AccreditationOctober 9th, 2021
In-Person Bariatric Surgery Support Group Returns to Lompoc Valley Medical CenterApril 5th, 2021