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Office
1045 Gezon Pkwy SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49509Phone+1 616-456-5311Fax+1 616-456-7955- Is this information wrong?
Education & Training
- Spectrum Health/Michigan State UniversityResidency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2008 - 2009
- UMass Chan Medical SchoolResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2008
- University of IcelandClass of 1998
- University of IcelandNo Degree, Literature, 1990 - 1991
- Menntaskolinn i ReykjavikNo Degree, Mathematics, 1986 - 1990
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2010 - Present
- MI State Medical License 2008 - 2024
- American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- 1st place, Fellowship presentation Spectrum Health, 2010
- Resident Teacher of the Year Award University of Massachusetts, 2008
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 8 citationsUptake of Total Mesorectal Excision and Total Mesorectal Excision Grading for Rectal Cancer: A Statewide Study.Arielle E. Kanters, Robert K. Cleary, Shawn H. Obi, Theodor Asgeirsson, Sarah Evilsizer, Laurie Fasbinder, Darrell A. Campbell, Samantha Hendren> ;Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 2020 Jan 1
- 12 citationsThe benefits of a low dose complex carbohydrate/citrulline electrolyte solution for preoperative carbohydrate loading: Focus on glycemic variability.Barrett A. Kielhorn, Anthony J. Senagore, Theodor Asgeirsson> ;American Journal of Surgery. 2017 Jan 1
- 24 citationsHigh-definition colonoscopy increases adenoma detection rateNezar Jrebi, Matthew T. Hefty, Tarek Jalouta, James W. Ogilvie, Alan T. Davis, Theodor Asgeirsson, Martin Luchtefeld> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2017 Jan 1
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Journal Articles
- The need for standardization of colonoscopic tattooing of colonic lesionsAsgeirsson T, Dis Colon Rectum, 1/1/2015
- Risk factors for readmission after elective colectomy: postoperative complications are more important than patient and operative factorsKerwel TG1, Leichtle SW, Asgeirsson T, Hendren SK, Cleary RK, Luchtefeld MA, Dis Colon Rectum, 1/1/2014
- Anastomotic leaks: technique and timing of detectionFeo LJ, Jrebi N, Asgeirsson T, Dujovny N, Figg R, Hoedema R, Slay H, Kim D, Luchtefeld M, Dis Colon Rectum, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Incremental Cost of Complications in Colectomy: A Potential Guide for Quality ImprovementAsgeirsson T., Luchtefeld M., Senagore AJ, Western Surgical Association Annual Meeting, Midwest Surgical Association Annual Meeting, 1/1/2013
- Risk Factors for Readmission Following Elective Colectomy: Postoperative Complications Are More Important than Patient and Operative FactorsKerwel TG, Leichtle SW, Asgeirsson T, Hendren SK, Cleary RK, Luchtefeld MA, ASCRS Annual Meeting, 1/1/2013
- Anastomotic leaks: Technique and Timing of Detection.Feo L, Jrebi N, Asgeirsson T, Dujovny N, Figg R, Hoedema R, Slay H, Kim D, Luchtefeld M, Midwest Surgical Association Annual Meeting, 1/1/2013
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Lectures
- Interdisciplinary Implementation of Enhanced Gastrointestinal Recovery Protocols for Colorectal SurgeriesLos Angeles, CA - 1/1/2011
- Fluid Management in Colorectal SurgeryBoston, MA - 1/1/2011
- The Rationale of Fast Track Colorectal SurgeryMontreal, Canada - 1/1/2010
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