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Education & Training

  • Spectrum Health/Michigan State University
    Spectrum Health/Michigan State UniversityResidency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2008 - 2009
  • UMass Chan Medical School
    UMass Chan Medical SchoolResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2008
  • University of Iceland
    University of IcelandClass of 1998
  • University of Iceland
    University of IcelandNo Degree, Literature, 1990 - 1991
  • Menntaskolinn i Reykjavik
    Menntaskolinn i ReykjavikNo Degree, Mathematics, 1986 - 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2010 - Present
  • MI State Medical License
    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

Journal Articles

  • The need for standardization of colonoscopic tattooing of colonic lesions  
    Asgeirsson T, Dis Colon Rectum, 1/1/2015
  • Risk factors for readmission after elective colectomy: postoperative complications are more important than patient and operative factors  
    Kerwel TG1, Leichtle SW, Asgeirsson T, Hendren SK, Cleary RK, Luchtefeld MA, Dis Colon Rectum, 1/1/2014
  • Anastomotic leaks: technique and timing of detection  
    Feo 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

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Incremental Cost of Complications in Colectomy: A Potential Guide for Quality Improvement
    Asgeirsson 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 Factors
    Kerwel 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 Surgeries 
    Los Angeles, CA - 1/1/2011
  • Fluid Management in Colorectal Surgery 
    Boston, MA - 1/1/2011
  • The Rationale of Fast Track Colorectal Surgery 
    Montreal, Canada - 1/1/2010
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Other

  • Resection of Pre-Sacral Desmoid Tumor via Para-coccygeal Approach 
    Johnson EE., Al-abbad J., Asgeirsson T., Luchtefeld MA., Figg RE., Kim DG., Dujovny N, 97th ACS Annual Meeting
    1/1/2011