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Department of Surgery
Erik B. Wilson, M.D.

Faculty Biography

Department of Surgery
Division of Elective General Surgery


Erik B. Wilson, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery
Director, Division of Elective General Surgery

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Dr. Wilson graduated from college with highest honors from Texas A&M University and completed his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine.  He completed a general surgery residency at Texas A&M and a fellowship in advanced Laparoscopic surgery at the University of Texas at Houston.  He is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and the Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas (MIST).  He is the Chief of Elective General Surgery for the UT Department of Surgery.  He is also the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery for the Memorial Hermann Hospital-TMC.  He is committed to a personal approach to the surgical care of patients with an emphasis on safe surgery through very small incisions and is a leader of advanced robotic surgery.

EDUCATION

Undergraduate Education

1988-1992 Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Summa Cum Laude Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Graduate Education

1992-1996 Doctor of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Rank-Top 25%

Postgraduate Training

1996-2000 General Surgery Resident, Texas A&M University Health Science Center Scott & White Memorial Hospital, Temple, TX
2000-2001 General Surgery Administrative Chief Resident and Clinical Instructor Texas A&M University Health Science Center Scott & White Memorial Hospital, Temple, TX
2001-2002 Laparoendoscopic Fellow; Philip L. Leggett, M.D. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2008 - Present Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical School at Houston
2002 - 2008 Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical School at Houston

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

2002 - Present Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas Attending Surgeon
2002 - Present Harris County Hospital District, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, Texas
2002 - Present St. Luke's Hospital, Houston, Texas Staff Surgeon
2002 - Present Houston Northwest Medical Center, Houston, Texas Staff Surgeon

LICENSURE

Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, Medical License

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified, American Board of Surgery

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Local

Harris County Medical Society

Regional

Southwestern Surgical Society, Candidate Member
Texas Medical Association, Member

National

Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Candidate Member
Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Candidate Member
American College of Surgeons, Candidate Member
American Medical Association, Member
Certified Medical Laboratory Technician, American Medical Technologists

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HONORS AND AWARDS

2003-2004 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award, University of Texas Medical School at Houston
2001-2002 Distinguished Poster Award, 8th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, 2002
2001 Outstanding Resident Award, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
1996-2001 Best Poster Competition, Southwestern Surgical Congress, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Texas A&M Chapter Member
Best Paper Presentation, Texas A&M Scott & White Surgical Alumni Meeting Texas A&M Scott & White Resident Research Grant, $40,000
1988-1992 Texas A&M University President's Endowed Scholarship Robert A. Welch Foundation Scholarship for Biochemistry University Undergraduate Fellow, Texas A&M University Honors Program
Beckman Academic Achievement Award, Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Texas A&M University
American Institute of Chemists Outstanding Student Award, Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Texas A&M University
Senator, Texas A&M University Student Government Sub-Committee Chairman, Academic Affairs Committee, Texas A&M University Student Government
Phi Eta Sigma Freshmen Honor Society, Texas A&M Chapter Member

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor
UT Medical School Clinical Preceptor
Director, MIST Journal Club
ABSITE Exam
Director, Bariatric Education Seminar
Co-Director GI Multidisciplinary Conference
Director, General Surgery Grand Rounds
Education for Robotic Surgery
Education for Prolapse Hemorrhoids Procedure
Surgical Skills Lab Instructor

GRANTS

Minimally Invasive Surgery Grant Principal Investigator

Glucolipotoxicity and Cardiac Dysfunction in Obesity Co-Investigator

SPONSORSHIP OF POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS

2003 – 2004 Fernando Miranda, M.D.
Michael Seger, M.D.
Robert J. Chastanet, M.D.
Eseroghene Otah, M.D.
Mahsa Mossadegh, M.D.
2004 – Present Ajay K. Chopra, M.D.
Richard Altieri, M.D.
Donna Francis, M.D.
Michael Bozuk, M.D.
Nichole Fearing, M.D.
Wiljon Beltre, M.D.

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PUBLICATIONS

  1. Wilson, EB, Cole, JC, Nipper, ML, Cooney DR, Smith, RW. Computed Tomography and Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis: When Are They Indicated? Arch Surg. 136:670-675, 201.
  2. Wilson EB, Bass CS, Abrameit W, Roberson R, Smith RW. Ondansetron Versus Metoclopramide in Prophylaxis of Nausea and Vomiting for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Am J Surg. 181:138-141, 2001.
  3. Vermillion JM, Wilson EB, Smith RW. Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia Presenting as a Tension Fecopneumothorax. J Hernia (accepted).
  4. Rice AP, Wilson EB, and Chan F. Limited Proteolytic: Digestions Identify Common Structural Features of HIV-1 Tat Proteins Expressed During Infection from Alternatively Spliced mRNAs. J of AIDS. 6:344-352, 1993.
ABSTRACTS
  1. Glorsky, SL, Wilson, Erik, Scarborough, T, Mullens, M.: Rhabdomyolysis: An Unusual Complication of Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. SAGES Annual Meeting, March, 2003, Los Angeles, CA.
  2. Wilson, Erik, Glorsky, SL, Scarborough T, Reardon, P., Leggett, P.: Comparison of Gastrojejunostomy Techniques on Stricture Rate for Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. SAGES Annual Meeting, March, 2003, Los Angeles, CA.
  3. Wilson, Erik, Leggett, P: Laparoscopic Operative Efficiency: The Twenty Minute Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. SAGES Annual Meeting, March, 2003, Los Angeles, CA.
  4. Wilson, Erik: Laparoscopic Operative Evaluations. SAGES Annual Meeting, March, 2003, Los Angeles, CA.
  5. Wilson, Erik: Minimally Invasive Surgery. 17th Annual Surgical Alumni Society Meeting, April, 2003, Scott & White, Temple, TX
  6. Leggett, P., Wilson, Erik, Miter, DB: Radiofrequency tissue ablation as an adjunct to laparoscopic liver resection. Digestive Diseases Week, May, 2003, Orlando, FL.
  7. Miranda, F, Chopra, A, Wilson, Erik, Scarborough, T: Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair Using Acellular Dermis To Reinforce The Cruroplasty. SAGES Annual Meeting, March, 2004, Denver, CO.
  8. Wilson, Erik, Kao, LS, Anderson, KD: Spouses Perceptions of Careers in Surgery: SAGES Annual Meeting, March, 2004, Denver, CO.
  9. Miranda, F, Chopra, A, Wilson, Erik, Scarborough, T: Intraluminal Bovine Pericardial Strip Erosion and Obstruction After Laparoscopic Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass. SAGES Annual Meeting, March, 2004, Denver, CO.

PRESENTATIONS

  1. New Resident Orientation. University of Texas Medical School Surgery Grand Rounds, July 8, 2004, Houston, Texas.
  2. Current Trends in the Surgical Treatment of Obesity and Hemorrhoids in Women. Update in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2004, June 25, 2004, Houston, Texas.
  3. “Combined Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication and Cholecystectomy: Increased Association Between Gastroesophageal Reflux and Biliary Disease” 8th World Congress of Endoscopy, 2002, New York, New York. Distinguished Poster Award and Oral Presentation.
  4. "Esophagogastric Fistula as a Rare Cause of Failure in Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication” 8th World Congress of Endoscopy, 2002, New York, New York.
  5. “Computed Tomography Guided Needle Localization and Thoracoscopic Wedge Excision of a Pulmonary Nodule” Southwestern Surgical Congress, 2002, Coronado, California.
  6. “Computed Tomography and Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis: When Are They Indicated?” Southwestern Surgical Congress, 2001, Cancun, Mexico. Best Poster Award.
  7. “Esophagogastric Fistula as a Rare Cause of Failure in Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication” Southwestern Surgical Congress, 2001, Cancun, Mexico.
  8. “Aortic Perforation: An Uncommon Complication of Iliac Angioplasty” Society of Clinical Vascular Surgeons, 2001, Boca Raton, Florida.
  9. “Gender Differences in Decision-Making Amongst Spouses of Surgeons. Association of Program Directors in Surgery, 2004 Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas.
  10. “Computed Tomography and Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis: When Are They Indicated?” Western Surgical Association Meeting, 2000, Dana Point, California.
  11. “Computed Tomography and Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis: When Are They Indicated?” Texas Surgical Society Meeting, 2000, Galveston, Texas.
  12. “Effects of Clinical Impression, Computed Tomography and Ultrasound on the Diagnosis of Appendicitis: A Prospective Trial.” Texas A&M Scott & White Surgical Alumni Meeting, 2000, Temple, Texas.
  13. “Arterialization of the Dorsal Venous System of the Hand for Revascularization of Ischemic Digits.” Southwestern Surgical Clinical Congress, 2000, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  14. “Ondansetron Versus Metoclopramide in Prophylaxis of Nausea and Vomiting for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.” Meeting of the South Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, 1999, San Antonio, Texas.
  15. “Copper (II) Binding Effects on Protein Stability and Fluorescence Quenching in Ribonuclease T1.” Senior Honors Thesis and Presentation, 1992, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.

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Contact Information

Erik B. Wilson, M.D.
  • Erik B. Wilson, M.D.

  • Associate Professor of Surgery
    Director, Division of Elective General Surgery

  • Department of Surgery

  • The University of Texas Medical Schoolat Houston
    6431 Fannin Street MSB 4.290
    Houston, TX 77030

  • phone: (713) 500-7250
    e-mail: Erik.B.Wilson@uth.tmc.edu

Executive Assistant:
Glenda Doyle