PaulN.MonteroMD

General Surgery • Aurora, CO

Bariatric Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Assistant Professor

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Office
Mail Stop C313
12631 E 17th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
Phone+1 303-724-2726

Fax+1 303-724-2733
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Education & Training

Carolinas Medical CenterFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2009 - 2011
University of ColoradoResidency, Surgery, 2004 - 2009
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

CO State Medical License 2011 - 2025
NC State Medical License 2009 - 2011
American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Perioperative Clerkship Design for Students with Physical Disabilities: A Model for Implementation.
Rosa Malloy-Post, Teresa S. Jones, Paul N. Montero, Ross Schockley, Daniel R Beck, Nathaniel J Brown, Granville L. Lloyd, Jennifer E. Adams, Lisa M. Meeks> ;Journal of Surgical Education. 2021 Nov 12
1 citations
Surgeons Underestimate the Importance of Surgical Topics for Non-Surgeons: Results of a National Survey
Luke V. Selby, Julia R. Coleman, Teresa S. Jones, Mark R. Nehler, Paul N. Montero> ;Journal of Surgical Education. 2021 Mar 1
3 citations
“Bedside Anatomy”: A Tool to Contextualize Learning and Introduce Surgical Careers
Heather Carmichael, Jason M. Samuels, Joshua J. Sumislawski, Christian V. Ghincea, Kiran U Dyamenahalli, Paul N. Montero, Danielle Royer, Julia R. Coleman> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2020 May 1
55 citations
What stress coping strategies are surgeons relying upon during surgery
Nicholas E. Anton, Paul N. Montero, Lisa D. Howley, Charles Brown, Dimitrios Stefanidis> ;American Journal of Surgery. 2015 Nov 1
Clearing common bile duct stones: one size does not fit all.
Paul N. Montero, Richard D. Schulick> ;JAMA Surgery. 2014 Oct 1
14 citations
SAGES research agenda in gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery: updated results of a Delphi study
Dimitrios Stefanidis, Paul N. Montero, David R. Urbach, Ali A Qureshi, Kyle A. Perry, Sharon L. Bachman, Atul K. Madan, Rebecca P. Petersen, Aurora D. Pryor> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2014 May 2
15 citations
Blend mode reduces unintended thermal injury by laparoscopic monopolar instruments: a randomized controlled trial
Edward L. Jones, Christina L. Dunn, Nicole T. Townsend, Teresa S. Jones, J. Bruce Dunne, Paul N. Montero, Henry R. Govekar, Greg V. Stiegmann, Thomas N. Robinson> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2013 Jun 6
33 citations
Ergonomic Considerations in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: Lessons Learned from Laparoscopic Surgeons:
Vijay R. Ramakrishnan, Paul N. Montero> ;American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy. 2013 May 1
14 citations
Evaluation of an Innovative, Cordless Ultrasonic Dissector
Victor B. Tsirline, Kelvin N. Lau, Ryan Z. Swan, Paul N. Montero, David Sindram, John B. Martinie, David A. Iannitti> ;Surgical Innovation. 2013 Jan 8
17 citations
Selection, Mentorship, and Subsequent Placement of Preliminary Residents Without a Designated Categorical Position in an Academic General Surgery Residency Program
Paul N. Montero, Robert Powell, Claire Travis, Mark R. Nehler> ;Journal of Surgical Education. 2012 Nov 1
17 citations
Radiofrequency energy antenna coupling to common laparoscopic instruments: practical implications
Edward L. Jones, Thomas N. Robinson, Jennifer R. McHenry, Christina L. Dunn, Paul N. Montero, Henry R. Govekar, Greg V. Stiegmann> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2012 May 12
25 citations
Effect of monopolar radiofrequency energy on pacemaker function
Henry R. Govekar, Thomas N. Robinson, Paul D. Varosy, Guillaume Girard, Paul N. Montero, Christina L. Dunn, Edward L. Jones, Greg V. Stiegmann> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2012 Apr 27
104 citations
Simulator training to automaticity leads to improved skill transfer compared with traditional proficiency-based training: a randomized controlled trial
Dimitrios Stefanidis, Mark W. Scerbo, Paul N. Montero, Christina E. Acker, Warren D. Smith> ;Annals of Surgery. 2012 Jan 1
18 citations
Lysostaphin-coated mesh prevents staphylococcal infection and significantly improves survival in a contaminated surgical field.
Igor Belyansky, Victor B. Tsirline, Paul N. Montero, Rohan Satishkumar, Terri R. Martin, Amy E. Lincourt, John I. Shipp, Alexey Vertegel, B. Todd Heniford> ;The American Surgeon. 2011 Aug 1
36 citations
Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is associated with poorer performance and increased surgeon workload compared with standard laparoscopy.
Paul N. Montero, Christina E Acker, B. Todd Heniford, Dimitrios Stefanidis> ;The American Surgeon. 2011 Jan 1
57 citations
Reported excess weight loss after bariatric surgery could vary significantly depending on calculation method: a plea for standardization.
Paul N. Montero, Dimitrios Stefanidis, H. James Norton, Keith S. Gersin, Timothy S. Kuwada> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2011 Jul 1
47 citations
Insulation failure in laparoscopic instruments.
Paul N. Montero, Thomas N. Robinson, John S. Weaver, Greg V. Stiegmann> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2010 Feb 1
5 citations
Lower-extremity zygomycosis in a patient with traumatic injuries. A case report.
Ryan C. Koonce, Connie S. Price, Deanna A. Sutton, Brian L. Wickes, Paul N. Montero, Steven J. Morgan> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2009 Mar 1
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