A Surgeon You Can Trust Un Cirujano En Quien Confiar
I'm Roberto Iglesias — a general surgeon and partner at Evansville Surgical Associates, where I've been privileged to care for this community since 2014. I was born in Mexico City, grew up in Houston, and I'm a native Spanish speaker — so whether you prefer English or Spanish, you'll always feel at home in my office. My focus is on getting you better with the least disruption to your life. Soy Roberto Iglesias — cirujano general y socio en Evansville Surgical Associates, donde tengo el privilegio de atender a esta comunidad desde 2014. Nací en la Ciudad de México, crecí en Houston, y el español es mi idioma nativo — así que ya sea en inglés o español, siempre se sentirá bienvenido. Mi enfoque es ayudarle a recuperarse con la menor interrupción posible en su vida.
- MD
- MBA
- FACS
- Board Certified (ABS)Certificado por la Junta (ABS)
- Da Vinci Robot CertifiedCertificado en Robot Da Vinci
- ESA Partner since 2014Socio de ESA desde 2014
- MD — UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, 2003
- BA, Human Biology, Cum Laude — University of Kansas, 1998
- MBA — Virginia Commonwealth University, 2007
- General Surgery Residency — VCU / MCV Hospital, Richmond, VA Residencia en Cirugía General — VCU / MCV Hospital, Richmond, VA
- Research Fellow — VCU, John M. Kellum, M.D.; Gastrointestinal Physiology Laboratory (8/05–7/07) Investigador (Research Fellow) — VCU, con el Dr. John M. Kellum; Laboratorio de Fisiología Gastrointestinal (8/05–7/07)
- Research Fellow — UCLA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery (8/01–7/02) Investigador (Research Fellow) — UCLA; Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica (8/01–7/02)
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS) — 2016
- Board Certified — American Board of Surgery (ABS #069781)
- Da Vinci Robot Certified · ATLS Instructor · ACLS · PALS
- Private Practice Partner — Evansville Surgical Associates, Evansville, IN (2014–present) Socio de Práctica Privada — Evansville Surgical Associates, Evansville, IN (2014–presente)
Academic ContributionsContribuciones Académicas
From gastrointestinal physiology to orthopedic gene therapy, Dr. Iglesias has contributed to peer-reviewed research across multiple disciplines, presented at national conferences, and co-authored textbook chapters. Desde fisiología gastrointestinal hasta terapia génica ortopédica, el Dr. Iglesias ha contribuido a investigaciones revisadas por pares, presentado en conferencias nacionales y coautor de capítulos de libros de texto.
Anatomy and Physiology of the Duodenum
Iglesias RC, Day J, Kellum JM. Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 6th ed. Section II, Ch. 66, pp. 964–987.
Management of Dysfunctional Prosthetic AV Access
Iglesias RC, Cull DL, et al. Journal of Vascular Access. Vol. 14, Issue 2, pp. 120–125, 2013. (2nd Place Resident Paper Presentation, VASA)
5-HT3 Receptor & Chloride Secretion in Human Jejunum
Iglesias RC, Day JD, Howell JG, Kellum JM. Journal of the American College of Surgeons; 2007; 205-3: S18. Presented at the American College of Surgeons (New Orleans, LA, October 9, 2007) and the Humera Surgical Society (Richmond, VA, May 18, 2007).Presentado en el American College of Surgeons (New Orleans, LA, 9 de octubre de 2007) y en la Humera Surgical Society (Richmond, VA, 18 de mayo de 2007).
Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Femoral Defect Healing
Peterson B, Zhang J, Iglesias R, et al. Tissue Engineering. 2005 Jan–Feb; 11(1-2):120–9. UCLA Orthopedic Surgery Research.Investigación en Cirugía Ortopédica, UCLA.
Genetically Modified Bone Marrow Cells for Lumbar Spine Fusion
Wang J, Peterson B, Iglesias R, Zhang J, Lieberman J. “Genetically modified human derived bone marrow cells for posterolateral lumbar spine fusion in athymic rats: Beyond conventional autologous bone grafting.” Spine. 2005 Feb 1; 30(3):283–9. UCLA Orthopedic Surgery Research.Investigación en Cirugía Ortopédica, UCLA.
Osteoinductivity of Demineralized Bone Matrix
Peterson B, Whang PG, Iglesias R, Whang J, Lieberman J. “Osteoinductivity of commercially available demineralized bone matrix. Preparations in a spine fusion model.” J. Bone Joint Surgery AM. 2004 Oct; 86-A(10):2243–50. UCLA Orthopedic Surgery Research.Investigación en Cirugía Ortopédica, UCLA.
- 08/2023 · Deaconess Physicians Summit08/2023 · Deaconess Physicians Summit“The State of Robotic Surgery, Rise of the Machines?”
- 2016 – current · Biannual Family Medicine Resident Lecture2016 – actualidad · Conferencia semestral para residentes de Medicina Familiar (Biannual Family Medicine Resident Lecture)
- 8/23/2018 · Trauma Conference Moderator23/8/2018 · Moderador, conferencia de trauma (Trauma Conference Moderator)
- 12/14/17 · Pediatric Abdominal Trauma Global Webcast Conference Panel Presenter14/12/17 · Panelista presentador, conferencia web global sobre trauma abdominal pediátrico (Pediatric Abdominal Trauma Global Webcast Conference)
- 4/20/17 · St. Vincent’s Pediatric Trauma Conference Moderator20/4/17 · Moderador, conferencia de trauma pediátrico de St. Vincent’s
- July 13, 2012 · North Carolina/South Carolina American College of Surgeons Chapter; Myrtle Beach, SC13 de julio de 2012 · North Carolina/South Carolina American College of Surgeons Chapter; Myrtle Beach, SC“The Management of Dysfunctional Prosthetic Arteriovenous Access By Interventional Nephrologists and Surgeons: A Comparison of Outcomes.”
- May 5, 2012 · Vascular Access Society of Americas; Orlando, FL5 de mayo de 2012 · Vascular Access Society of Americas; Orlando, FL“The Management of Dysfunctional Prosthetic Arteriovenous Access By Interventional Nephrologists and Surgeons: A Comparison of Outcomes.” 2nd place Resident Paper Presentation.2.º lugar, presentación de trabajo de residentes.
- October 16, 2008 · American College of Surgeons; San Francisco, CA16 de octubre de 2008 · American College of Surgeons; San Francisco, CA“Piroxicam inhibition on chemically or mechanically induced chloride secretion, in human jejunum.”
- October 9, 2007 · American College of Surgeons; New Orleans, LA9 de octubre de 2007 · American College of Surgeons; New Orleans, LA“The 5-HT3 receptor mediates non-neural chloride secretion from human jejunum.”
- May 18, 2007 · Humera Surgical Society; Richmond, VA18 de mayo de 2007 · Humera Surgical Society; Richmond, VA“The 5-HT3 receptor mediates non-neural chloride secretion from human jejunum.”
- May 6, 2007 · Virginia Surgical Society; Homestead, VA6 de mayo de 2007 · Virginia Surgical Society; Homestead, VA“Piroxicam inhibition on chemically and mechanically-induced chloride secretion in human jejunum.”
- February 7, 2007 · Academic Surgical Congress; Phoenix, Arizona7 de febrero de 2007 · Academic Surgical Congress; Phoenix, Arizona“Inhibitory effects of a cyclooxygenase antagonist on mechanically-induced chloride secretion in human jejunum.”
- October 2006 · Surgical Forum of the Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons; Chicago ILoctubre de 2006 · Surgical Forum of the Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons; Chicago IL“A novel autocrine serotonin receptor in enterochromaffin cells.”
- May 2006 · Digestive Disease Week; Los Angeles CAmayo de 2006 · Digestive Disease Week; Los Angeles CA“The 5-HT3 receptor agonist 2-methyl-5-HT mediates nonneural stimulation of chloride secretion in human small bowel.”
- May 2006 · Digestive Disease Week; Los Angeles CAmayo de 2006 · Digestive Disease Week; Los Angeles CA“Functional and molecular evidence for the expression of autocrine serotonin receptors on an enterochromaffin cell line.”
- May 23, 2003 · Senior research project poster presentation; UCLA School of Medicine23 de mayo de 2003 · Presentación de póster, proyecto de investigación de último año; UCLA School of Medicine“The proteosome inhibitor PS-341 limits growth of human prostate cancer in a bone metastasis model.”
- August 1999 · Short term training program poster presentation; UCLA School of Medicineagosto de 1999 · Presentación de póster, programa de capacitación de corta duración; UCLA School of Medicine“The effects of seprafilm on rabbit tendon adhesion formation.”
To invite me to speak, please contact my office or email me.Si desea invitarme a dar una charla, con mucho gusto: por favor comuníquese con mi consultorio o envíeme un correo.
Leadership & Medical SocietiesLiderazgo y Sociedades Médicas
- President, Indiana First District Medical Society (7/17–current)Presidente, Indiana First District Medical Society (7/17–actualidad)
- Indiana Commission on Legislation Member (1/18–current)Miembro, Indiana Commission on Legislation (1/18–actualidad)
- Indiana State Medical Society Convention – First District Representative (9/16–current)Representante del Primer Distrito, Indiana State Medical Society Convention (9/16–actualidad)
- President, Vice President, Treasurer: Vanderburgh Medical Society Board (8/16–current)Presidente, Vicepresidente y Tesorero: Junta de la Vanderburgh Medical Society (8/16–actualidad)
- Indiana State Medical Malpractice Review Panel (2015–current)Panel de Revisión de Negligencia Médica del Estado de Indiana (Indiana State Medical Malpractice Review Panel) (2015–actualidad)
- American Red Cross Board Member (2017–current)Miembro de la Junta de la Cruz Roja Americana (2017–actualidad)
Hospital & Committee ServiceServicio Hospitalario y en Comités
- Warrick Hospital Chief of Surgery (2017–2019)Jefe de Cirugía, Warrick Hospital (2017–2019)
- Finance Committee – Evansville Surgical Associates (8/2022–current)Comité de Finanzas – Evansville Surgical Associates (8/2022–actualidad)
- Robotics Committee member (2017–current)Miembro del Comité de Robótica (2017–actualidad)
- St. Vincent’s Medical Bylaws committee member (6/17–current)Miembro del comité de estatutos médicos (Medical Bylaws), St. Vincent’s (6/17–actualidad)
- St. Vincent’s Medical Education committee member (4/17–2020)Miembro del comité de educación médica, St. Vincent’s (4/17–2020)
- Physician Engagement Committee – SV Medical Center (1/18–2020)Comité de Participación Médica (Physician Engagement Committee) – SV Medical Center (1/18–2020)
- Deaconess Hospital Medical Records Review Committee (4/16–4/17)Comité de Revisión de Expedientes Médicos, Deaconess Hospital (4/16–4/17)
- Mission Point Committee – Accountable Care Organization (2015–2018)Comité Mission Point – Organización de Atención Responsable (Accountable Care Organization) (2015–2018)
- Studer Group Physician’s Leadership Meeting (11/17)Reunión de Liderazgo Médico del Studer Group (11/17)
Trauma Care & EducationAtención y Educación en Trauma
- Former Pediatric Trauma Medical Director – St. Vincent’s Medical Center (4/16–6/19)Ex Director Médico de Trauma Pediátrico – St. Vincent’s Medical Center (4/16–6/19)
- ATLS Instructor (2016–current)Instructor ATLS (2016–actualidad)
- Rural Trauma Course Instructor (10/16–2019)Instructor del Curso de Trauma Rural (Rural Trauma Course) (10/16–2019)
- Stop The Bleed Campaign InstructorInstructor de la campaña Stop The Bleed
- Indiana State Trauma Committee MemberMiembro del Comité Estatal de Trauma de Indiana
- District 10 Trauma Committee MemberMiembro del Comité de Trauma del Distrito 10
TeachingDocencia
- Da Vinci – Physician Proctor (2022–current)Proctor médico de Da Vinci (2022–actualidad)
- Indiana University School of Medicine volunteer faculty member (2014–current)Profesor voluntario, Indiana University School of Medicine (2014–actualidad)
- Deaconess Family Residency volunteer faculty member (2014–current)Profesor voluntario, Deaconess Family Residency (2014–actualidad)
Awards & HonorsPremios y Reconocimientos
- 2011 · Medical Student Teaching Award2011 · Premio a la Enseñanza de Estudiantes de Medicina (Medical Student Teaching Award)
- 2007 · David M. Hume Memorial Resident Presentation Award2007 · Premio David M. Hume Memorial a la Presentación de Residentes (David M. Hume Memorial Resident Presentation Award)
