John E. Wennergren, M.D.
Education
- Bachelor of Science
- Utah State University, Logan, Utah 2005
- Doctor of Medicine
- University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado 2009
- General Surgery Residency
- Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana 2014
- Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Surgery
- University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 2015
Certifications/Accreditations
- American Board of Surgery Certified – Certificate #060183 issued 3/2/15 (expires 12/31/2025).
- ATLS Instructor certification
- Utah Medical License
Professional Associations
- American College of Surgeons
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
- American Medical Association
Research Publications:
Wennergren J, Munshi I, Fajardo A, George V. “Implementation of Clinical Video Telemedicine (CVT) within a VA Medical Center Is Cost Effective and Well Received by Veterans.”
International Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2014. Jun; 5(12): 711-716.
Abohashem-Aly AA, Meng X, Li J, Sadaria MR, Ao L, Wennergren J, Fullerton DA, Raeburn CD.
“DIPTA, a thyroid hormone analog, reduces infarct size and attenuates the inflammatory response
following myocardial ischemia.” J Surg Res, 2011. Dec; 171(2):379-85.
Wang, J., Elchert, B., Hui, Y., Takemoto, Y., Bensaci, M., Wennergren, J., Chang, H., Rai, R., Chang, T. “Synthesis of Trehalose-based Compounds and Study of Their Antibacterial Activity against Mycobacterium Smegmatis.”
Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry. 2004. 12, 6397-6413.
Presentations:
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting. “A Comparison of Initial and Redo Paraesophageal Hernia Repairs.” Nashville, TN – April 2015.
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting. “Primary Fascial Closure with Mesh Placement During Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair: A Risk- Adjusted Comparative Study .” Nashville, TN – April
Silent Reflux. Department of General Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Kentucky Schoolof Medicine. Lexington, KY – April 2015.
American College of Surgeons 100th Clinical Congress Poster Presentation. “Hernia Quality of Life Scores in Laparoscopic Preperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair.” San Francisco, CA – Oct 2014.
Major Minority: Surgical Health Disparity Among Minorities. Department of General Surgery Grand Rounds. Indiana University School of Medicine. Indianapolis, IN – May 2014.
Resident Research Day. “Implementation of Clinical Video Telemedicine at a VA Medical Center.
Indiana University School of Medicine. Indianapolis, IN – May 2014.
Western Medical Student Research Forum, “The effects of Carbonaceous Particles with High Free Radical Content on Cardiovascular Health,” Carmel, CA – February 2007.
UCHSC Research Forum, “The effects of Carbonaceous Particles with High Free Radical Content on Cardiovascular Health,” Denver, CO – January 2007.
Posters on the Hill, “Synthesis of Trehalose-based Compounds and Study of Their Antibacterial Activity against Mycobacterium Smegmatis.” Salt Lake City, UT – January 2003.
