Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:
1984-1988 MARCUS HIGH SCHOOL Flower Mound,TX
1988-1992 TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY College Station,TX B.S., Zoology, Magna Cum Laude
1992-1996 UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL Dallas, TX, M.D.

POST GRADUATE TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:
1996 – 1997,UT SOUTHWESTERN/PARKLAND HOSPITAL Dallas, Texas Internship – General Surgery
1997 –2001, UT SOUTHWESTERN/PARKLAND HOSPITAL Dallas, Texas Residency - General Surgery
1998 - 2001, UT SOUTHWESTERN/PARKLAND HOSPITAL Dallas, Texas Southwestern Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery (SCIMS) including courses on laparoscopic splenectomy, adrenalectomy, hernia repair and colon resection
2007 America's Top Surgeons, CRC
2003 Diplomate-American Board of Surgery
2005 Fellow of American College of Surgeons
(FACS)
American Society of Breast Surgeons
Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgery
Advanced Trauma Life Support Certified

SCOPE OF PRACTICE
Laparoscopic surgery
Providing advanced laparoscopic surgery with state of the art technology such as the harmonic scapel and intraoperative ultrasound. Minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgery has been a revolution for all surgeons. Procedures which in the past required long hospital stays can now be done as day surgery procedures most of the time. Incisions are smaller with laparoscopic sugery. Pain is usually less requiring fewer narcotics. There is also less disruption and manipulation of intraabdominal organs than with open surgery. This leads to a more rapid return of bowel function. Return to work time is also usuallly less with laparoscopic surgery. We offer a wide range of procedures using laparoscopic techniques. During his training Dr. McDearmont worked at the Southwestern Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery. This is a well respected national center for training laparoscopic surgeons. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, colon resection, splenectomy, and diagnostic laparoscopy are all procedures within the scope of our practice.
Breast Surgery/Breast Cancer Treatment
Dr. McDearmont works with a network of specialists to provide comprehensive care for breast cancer. Aggressive screening and biopsy programs help to detect breast cancer early. The latest technology including sentinel lymph node biopsy and partial breast irradiation are offered. Dr. McDearmont is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, a group committed to improving care for surgical patients with breast disease. Dr. McDearmont supports The American Cancer Society and Susan Komen Foundation for the Cure.
Hernia Surgery
We are committed to choosing the right hernia operation for the individual patient. To this end all types of mesh repairs are offered. Athletics evaluations to rule out sports hernia are always available.
Colon Surgery
Again our comprehensive network of specialists ensures the highest quality of care for patients with colon cancer. Colon cancer screening with colonoscopy is available from our gastroenterology colleagues. We offer a full range of colorectal procedures. Surgical treatment of large colon polyps and diverticular disease of the colon is offered by an open or laparoscopic approach.
Thyroid surgery
The purpose of surgical management of thyroid nodules is to rule out thyroid cancer and control compressive symptoms in the neck. With our radiology and internal medicine colleagues, we advocate an agressive pursuit and work up of thyroid nodules to exclude the possibility of thyroid cancer.
Surgical Emergencies
Emergency room call is covered 24 hr/day, Seven days a week for surgical emergencies such as appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, perforated intestine, and uncontrollable internal bleeding.
Anorectal surgery
Anorectal surgery encompasses hemorrhoid problems, anal fissures, and fistulas. These problems are common and require a patient approach that reserves surgery for only patients who fail conservative treatment. In office anoscopy and hemorrhoidal banding are available as well.

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