Ivan R Zendejas Ruiz
About Ivan R Zendejas Ruiz
Ivan R Zendejas Ruiz is a Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgeon at Intermountain Healthcare, with extensive training in general surgery and transplant surgery. He has a strong academic background and research interests focused on innovative surgical techniques and liver failure prevention.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Ivan R Zendejas Ruiz has been serving as a Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgeon at Intermountain Healthcare since 2016. In this role, he focuses on complex liver surgeries and transplantation procedures. His expertise in hepatobiliary surgery contributes to the advanced care provided to patients with liver conditions. His tenure at Intermountain Healthcare spans over eight years, during which he has engaged in various surgical interventions and patient care initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Ivan R Zendejas Ruiz earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, completing his studies from 1995 to 2000. He furthered his education with a General Surgery Residency Program at UNAM / Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion, Salvador Zubiran, from 2001 to 2006. He completed an Abdominal Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery Fellowship at UF Shands from 2006 to 2008 and continued his training with another General Surgery Residency Program at the University of Florida College of Medicine from 2008 to 2010.
Background
Ivan R Zendejas Ruiz has a diverse background in surgical training and practice. He completed a transplant clerkship at the University of Alabama in 2006, enhancing his skills in transplantation. He is board-certified in General Surgery by both the American Board of Surgery and the Mexican Board of Surgery. His professional affiliations include membership in the American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association and certification from the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS).
Research Interests
Ivan R Zendejas Ruiz has a keen interest in research, particularly in innovative techniques for laparoscopic liver resections. He explores strategies aimed at preventing liver failure in patients undergoing liver surgery. His clinical interests include complex liver surgery and the ALPPS procedure, which is a novel surgical approach for liver resection and transplantation. His research contributes to advancements in surgical techniques and patient outcomes in hepatobiliary surgery.
Current Role at University of Florida
In addition to his role at Intermountain Healthcare, Ivan R Zendejas Ruiz holds the position of Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery at the University of Florida. He has been in this role since 2010, contributing to the education and training of medical students and residents in surgical practices. His involvement in academia complements his clinical work and enhances the training of future surgeons.