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R. Luke Rettig, MD

R. Luke Rettig, MD

  • Clinical Fellow (PGY-6)
  • GI/Bariatric Surgery

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Biography

Dr. Rettig is a board-certified general surgeon who is currently the Advanced GI Minimally Invasive/Bariatric Surgery Fellow at the University of California, San Francisco. He obtained his Bachelor's of Science degree in Physiology and Neurobiology from the University of Maryland, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He received his medical degree and graduated with distinction from The George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Rettig completed his general surgery residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. His clinical interests include bariatric surgery, benign foregut as well as malignant lower esophageal & stomach disease, and hernia/abdominal wall reconstruction. His surgical skill set encompasses the da Vinci robotic platform, advanced laparoscopy, and interventional endoscopy.

Education & Training

  Institution  
  Degree    
  Dept or School    
  End Date    
  • Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, C.A.
  • General Surgery
  • 06/2023
  • The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, D.C.
  • MD
  • 05/2018

    • Awards & Honors

      Award  
      Confired By    
      Date    
  • Resident Merit Award for Outstanding Research, Leadership, Academic Performance and Patient Care
  • Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
  • 2022 - 2023
  • National Finalist for Quality, Safety, and Value in Surgery Award
  • American Pediatric Surgical Association
  • 2021
  • First Place Award for Oral Podium Presentation
  • Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons
  • 2021
  • Finalist–Kaiser Permanente Southern California Research Day Oral Podium Presentation
  • Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
  • 2020 - 2021
  • Outstanding ABSITE Performance Award
  • Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
  • 2018 - 2023
  • Top Research Resident Award
  • Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
  • 2018 - 2023
  • Distinguished Graduate
  • The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences
  • 2014 - 2018

    • Publications

    MOST RECENT PUBLICATIONS FROM A TOTAL OF 15
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    1. Young S, Rettig RL, Hutchinson IV, Sutcliffe MG, Sydorak RM. Surgical approach to pediatric mediastinal masses based on imaging characteristics. Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Sep; 38(9):1297-1302. View in PubMed
    2. Lo HYA, Yang C, Rettig RL, Chung J, Shaul D, Sydorak R. Same day discharge after pediatric laparoscopic appendectomy in community hospitals. J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Jul; 57(7):1242-1248. View in PubMed
    3. Ashfaq A, Rettig RL, Chong A, Sydorak R. Outcomes of patent ductus arteriosus ligation in very low birth weight premature infants: A retrospective cohort analysis. J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Jul; 57(7):1201-1204. View in PubMed
    4. Rettig RL, Yang CJ, Ashfaq A, Sydorak RM. Cryoablation is associated with shorter length-of-stay and reduced opioid use after the Ravitch procedure. J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Jul; 57(7):1258-1263. View in PubMed
    5. Rettig RL, Beard BW, Ryoo JJ, Kulkarni S, Gulati M, Tam M, Attaluri V. Total Neoadjuvant Therapy Significantly Increases Complete Clinical Response. Dis Colon Rectum. 2023 03 01; 66(3):374-382. View in PubMed
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