Mark Tousignant, Surgeon
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Mark Tousignant

Surgeon

Norwich Connecticut,

About

Recently appointed Chief of Surgery at W. Backus Hospital, Mark Tousignant, MD, FACS, works at Backus Physician Services in Norwich, Connecticut.  Prior to that, he was an engineer, and credits this knowledge to his success today.  Specializing in a variety of general surgeries, including thyroid disease/cancer, parathyroid disease, hiatal hernia, reflux disease, gallbladder disease, breast surgery, abdominal wall hernia and colorectal disease, Dr. Tousignant was also one of a few surgeons to perform scarless surgeries for gallbladder disease in the state. He also conducts a bariatrics program at Backus, helping patients lose weight effectively. 

Education and Training

Hahnemann Medical College

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery- General Surgery

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 22 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Bariatrics

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Speaks on the subject of Bariatrics, Grand Rounds and continued medical education -

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His Engineering Backround

Hobbies / Sports

  • Family Time

Favorite professional publications

  • JACS

Mark Tousignant's Practice location

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Norwich, Connecticut
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East Lyme, Connecticut 6333
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