LaparoscopicAppendectomy near Lone Tree, CO

Care Philosophy: My role is to help patients make critical medical and surgical decisions in a manner that is safe and evidence based. I am committed to work collaboratively with the patient, families and other providers in order to create a treatment plan that is understandable and clear to all. My goal is to provide the best care possible with open communication.

Care Philosophy: I provide high-quality trauma and critical care services to patients from every walk of life who are meeting me in their greatest time of need. In my elective practice, I help restore a sense of normalcy to those experiencing a surgical problem that is disrupting their way of living. My goal is to impact each patient uniquely with a surgical experience that is life-changing, restoring them to the quality of life we all deserve. I am humbled to provide the highest standard of care to ALL patients, regardless of their age, ethnicity, or gender identity.

Care Philosophy: I work hard for my patients in all aspects of their carethis includes listening to their unique medical needs and lifestyle considerations, finding appropriate treatment options to present and safely performing the most effective surgical solutions available.

Biography: Dr. Zihni is a foregut surgeon who joined SurgOne and the Denver Esophageal and Stomach Center in October, 2018. Dr. Zihni has particular interest in esophageal and stomach surgery including anti-reflux surgery, surgery for achalasia, gastric or esophageal cancer, and gastroparesis. He is trained in minimally invasive surgery, and can perform most procedures laparoscopically or endoscopically. Dr Zihni has published extensively on outcomes of minimally invasive surgery, as well as the ergonomics of surgical platforms and educational strategies in surgery.Dr. Zihni was born and raised in Queens, New York. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Stony Brook University with a degree in biochemistry and completed his medical degree at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. As a medical student, Dr. Zihni completed an additional year of research as a Doris Duke Fellow at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, where he studied burn immunology. Dr. Zihni completed A general surgery residency at Washington University in St Louis, where he spent an additional two years of research studying ergonomics of surgical platform, robotic surgical education, and outcomes of foregut surgery. Dr. Zihni went on to complete a fellowship in foregut surgery at The Oregon Clinic in Portland, Oregon before joining Dr. Kurian, another Oregon Clinic graduate, in private practice. In his free time, Dr. Zihni loves reading, playing video games, exploring Colorado and traveling to other destinations, and spending time with his family.?

Biography: This provider is accepting telehealth visitsDr. Woodworth grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating from Chaminade College Preparatory, he attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. While at Vanderbilt, he participated in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps and received an academic scholarship. He graduated cum laude from the Vanderbilt School of Arts and Sciences with a double major of Chemistry and Molecular Biology. After graduation, Dr. Woodworth was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the United States Army Medical Service Corps. He deferred his military duty so he could attend medical school at St. Louis University School of Medicine followed by a general surgery residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita. During his career, Dr. Woodworth has partnered with the medical industry to facilitate the development, application, and advocation of medical technologies and procedures. He is comfortable being in the forefront of providing the most up-to-date medical care available. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Dr. Woodworth has adapted to overcome the hardships facing patients and continues to work on their behalf with new virtual technologies. In moving to Denver, Colorado, Dr. Woodworth is excited to join the Institute of Esophageal and Reflux Surgery founded by Dr. Reginald Bell. The Institute is an established leader in innovation and quality and an ideal tertiary care referral destination due to Denver's central location. The opportunity to work within such an exceptional practice is made more attractive by the quality of life offered by the Mile High City.

Biography: Dr. Janine Meza, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Denver, CO. She is 60 years old. Dr. Janine Meza, MD is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's.

Care Philosophy: My focus is to always treat the patient not just the disease. I've told people many times that I value quality of life as highly as the quantity of life. Therefore, I use every resource at my disposal to address the problems. When treating neuroendocrine cancer, it is absolutely imperative to approach it with a multi-disciplinary approach because it crosses into so many different medical subspecialties. When we are successful, these people can live good, healthy lives. I find that giving the patient time and respect are critical to developing a sense of trust, because it is a team effort with the patient in the center. Our goal at the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center is to build a home for neuroendocrine patients, where they can feel comfortable that everyone has experience in this rare disease and all their questions can be answered. By having the most advanced expertise, imaging techniques, clinical trials, and treatments available all in one center, we can provide patients with the best hope for a healthy life.