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David Turay, M.D., Ph.D.

  1. Acute Care Surgeon
  2. Critical Care Specialist
  3. General Surgeon
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

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David Turay M.D., Ph.D., is a General Surgeon with special interest in Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.

His main clinical focus is in the management of patients with:

  • Emergency General Surgical conditions such as Bowel Obstruction, Intestinal Hemorrhage, Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Necrosis, Appendicitis, Gallbladder Disease, Soft Tissue infections/Gangrene, etc.
  • Providing expert care to patients with complex abdominal wall Hernias
  • 'Damage control surgery'; managing and coordinating care for patients following major trauma/injuries
  • Providing consultation and support in managing complex surgical patients in the surrounding hospitals both within and outside of the Mayo Health System.
  • Counseling and empowering patients on how to prevent injuries and maintain an overall healthy lifestyle

In addition, Dr. Turay is an educator and researcher, passionate in mentoring the next generation of Physicians and Surgeons.

  1. Abscess
  2. Appendicitis
  3. Bowel dysfunction
  4. Cholecystitis
  5. Compartment syndrome
  6. Diverticulitis
  7. Gangrene
  8. Gastrointestinal bleeding
  9. Hemorrhage
  10. Hernia
  11. Infection
  12. Mesenteric ischemia
  13. Necrotizing fasciitis
  14. Pancreatitis
  15. Respiratory failure
  16. Shock
  17. Small bowel obstruction
  18. Stoma
  19. Traumatic injury
  20. Tumors and masses
  21. Volvulus
  1. Abdominal surgery
  2. Amputation
  3. Appendectomy
  4. Cholecystectomy
  5. Diagnostic laparoscopy
  6. Feeding tube placement
  7. Hernia repair
  8. Laparoscopic surgery
  9. Peritoneal dialysis
  10. Rib fracture stabilization
  11. Thoracoscopy
  12. Thoracotomy
  13. Tracheostomy
  14. VATS
  • Hernias & Abdominal Wall Reconstructions
  • Management of Major Traumatic/Accidental Injuries
  • Gastrointestinal Surgical Disorders
  • Managing Surgical Patients in the Intensive Care Unit
  • Peptic Ulcer disease
  1. 2016
    Doctor of PhilosophyLoma Linda University
  2. 2013
    FellowMassachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School
  3. 2010
    ResidencyLoma Linda University Medical Center
  4. 2006
    InternshipLoma Linda University Medical Center
  5. 2005
    Doctor of Philosophy - AnatomyLoma Linda University
  6. 2003
    ExternshipArrowhead Regional Medical Center
  7. 1999
    Doctor of MedicineUniversidad de Montemorelos
  8. 1989
    Certificate - Chemistry and MathematicsThe Bo School

Certifications

  1. 2014
    Surgical Critical CareAmerican Board of Surgery
  2. 2011
    General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Teacher of Year Award 2021Mayo Clinic General Surgery Residency
  2. 2015
    Excellence in "Whole Person Care" AwardLoma Linda University School of Medicine
  3. 2013
    Clinical Teacher of the Year AwardLoma Linda University School of Medicine
  4. 2010
    Teaching Resident of the Year AwardLoma Linda University School of Medicine
  5. 2010
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyLoma Linda University School of Medicine
  6. 2009
    Vascular Surgery Senior Resident of the Year AwardLoma Linda University School of Medicine
  7. 1994
    Best Student in the Basic Science AwardUniversidad de Montemorelos
  8. 1987
    Best Student in Chemistry & Mathematics AwardChrist the King College

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - present
    ChairQuality, Division
  2. 2021 - present
    MemberQuality Committee, Department of Surgery
  3. 2020 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Society
  4. 2018 - 2020
    MemberLoma Linda University Medical Center Campus Safety Committee
  5. 2016 - 2020
    ChairLoma Linda University Medical Center Code Blue Committee
  6. 2016 - present
    MemberEastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
  7. 2015 - 2020
    ChairLoma Linda University Medical Center Trauma & Acute Care Surgery
  8. 2015 - 2020
    Medical DirectorLoma Linda University Medical Center Trauma Services
  9. 2015 - 2020
    Medical DirectorLoma Linda University Medical Center Adult Surgical Intensive Care Unit
  10. 2015 - 2020
    ChairLoma Linda University Medical Center Trauma Multidisciplinary Committee
  11. 2014 - 2020
    MemberLoma Linda University Medical Center General Surgery Resident Review Committee
  12. 2013 - present
    MemberSociety of Critical Care Medicine
  13. 2012 - present
    MemberSociety of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
  14. 2011 - 2013
    DirectorLoma Linda University Medical Center General Surgery Student Rotation
  15. 2010 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  16. 2006 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  17. 2005 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Anatomists

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