Dr. Marvin J Atchison M.D.
Surgeon
6553 E. Baywood Ave 101 Mesa AZ, 85206About
A graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California, Dr. Marvin Atchison also completed his surgical training at LLU. After a dozen years of highly esteemed practice in Southern California, he brought his surgical skills to Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Atchison is Board Certified and specializes in gallbladder disease (including biliary dyskinesia), breast cancer treatment, hernias (inguinal, umbilical, ventral incisional, femoral), advanced laparoscopy, malignant and benign colon disease and melanoma treatment. His calm demeanor, extensive teaching experience, and thorough explanations combine with his technical skills to make him well-appreciated by his patients.
Education and Training
Pacific Union College B.S. Biology, Valedictorian, summa cm laud 1994
Loma Linda University School of Medicine M.D. 1998
Loma Linda University Surgery Residency 2003
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineFaculty Titles & Positions
- Trauma Medical Director Banner Baywood Medical Center 2016 - 2017
- Surgical Director of ICU Banner Baywood Medical Center 2016 - 2017
- Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery Loma Linda University 2004 - 2008
- Lecturer in Surgery/Ethics Loma Linda University 2003 - 2005
- Clinical Instructor Kaiser Fontana Family Practice Residency 2003 - 2006
Awards
- Member 1998 Alpha Omega Alpha
- Fellow 2005 American College of Surgeons
- Golden Apple Teaching Award 2003 Loma Linda University School of Medicine
- Surgical Resident of the Year 2003 Loma Linda University Surgery Residency
- Surgical Intern of the Year 1999 Loma Linda University Surgery Residency
- Summa cum laud, Valedictorian, With General Education Honors 1994 Pacific Union College
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Team member for first ATLS course taught in China. Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital. 2004
- Team member for mesh hernia repair teaching. Iquitos and Lima, Peru. 2003
- Laparoscopic General and Gynecologic Surgery solo instructor. Nuzvid, India. 2009.
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