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Erik Dutson, MD, General Surgery, Los Angeles, CA, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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General Surgery Los Angeles, CA

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Professor of Surgery UCLA Chief, Section of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Executive Director, Center for Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology (CASIT)

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  • Office

    UCLA Medical Center
    10833 LeConte Ave, 72-239 CHS
    Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Phone+1 310-206-7235
    Fax+1 310-206-7235
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Summary

  • Dr. Erik Dutson is a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA and is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica. He received his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and has been in practice 17 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including French. He specializes in bariatric surgery and minimally invasive surgery and is experienced in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, bariatric surgery, and robotic bariatric surgery.

Education & Training

  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 2000
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolClass of 1995
  • William & Mary
    William & MaryBS, Psychology; Chemistry Minor, 1986 - 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2001 - Present
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 2000 - 2002
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1995 - 2002
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2000 - 2001
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Recipient of the Jefferson Cup Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2011
  • UCLA Golden Scalpel Award Excellence in Teaching 2011
  • Best Poster in the Innovation Category. Symposium on the Science of Learning in Medical Education, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Postoperative Care Fragmentation Is Associated with Increased 30-Day Mortality After Bariatric Surgery  
    Yijun Chen, Yas Sanaiha, Erik Dutson, Obesity Surgery
  • Strategies to Prevent Obesity-Related Cancer  
    Erik Dutson, Yijun Chen, JAMA
  • Cumulative Financial Burden Of Readmissions For Biliary Pancreatitis In Pregnant Women  
    Juo Yy, Khrucharoen U, Sanaiha Y, Seo Yj, Dutson E, Benharash P., Obstet Gynecol., 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Bariatric Surgery Is Associated With Changes In The Brain's Reward System Architecture And Eating Behaviors.
    Claudia Sanmiguel, Jennifer S. Labus, Arpana Gupta, Aubrey D. Love, Caleb J. Paydar, Charles Herdon, Tiffany Ju, Mher Alaverdyan, Cody Ashe-Mcnalley, Jeffrey L. Conkli..., Gastroenterology, 1/1/2016
  • Gut Microbial Composition Discriminates Between Obese Subjects Before And After Bariatric Surgery.
    Claudia Sanmiguel, Jennifer S. Labus, Jonathan Jacobs, Arpana Gupta, Kristen Coveleskie, Tiffany Ju, Jean Stains, Anna Balioukova, Yijun Chen, Erik Dutson, Emeran A. M..., Gastroenterology, 1/1/2016
  • Tactile sensing glove for extravehicular activity
    Son J, Fan RE, Wottawa C, Grundfest WS, Dutson EP, Culjat MO., International Conference on Environmental Systems, Savannah, GA, 1/1/2009
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Lectures

  • Incorporating Team Training into a Simulation Curriculum 
    Orlando, FL - 1/1/2007
  • Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery 
    1/1/2006
  • A Unique Ballon-Based Haptic Feedback System for Robotic Surgical Instruments 
    Dallas, Texas - 1/1/2006
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Other

  • Weight Recidivism after Sleeve Gastrectomy � The Elephant in the Room 
    Yen-Yi Juo, MD MPH, Erik Dutson, MD.
    arabhealthonline.com
    1/1/2018
  • Giving Surgeons X-Ray Vision 
    Committed to the Pursuit of Discovery: The People Who Fuel America�s Innovation Pipeline; The Scienc
    innovators.sciencecoalition.org
    1/1/2012
  • Keypoints For Nerve Preservation During Laparoscopic Total Mesorectal Excision For T3 Rectal Lesion In A Male Patient 
    J. Leroy, E. Dutson, F. Rubino, M. Henri, M. Arenas, R. Ceulemans, A. Garcia, J. Marescaux., The Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting
    Los Angeles, California - 1/1/2003
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Press Mentions

  • What You Need to Know About the Dr. Now Diet
    What You Need to Know About the Dr. Now DietJanuary 12th, 2023
  • What You Need to Know About the Dr. Now Diet
    What You Need to Know About the Dr. Now DietApril 14th, 2022
  • Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Weight Loss Surgery
    Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Weight Loss SurgeryNovember 1st, 2017
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French

Hospital Affiliations