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
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Areas of expertise and specialization
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
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