PRESENT POSITION
Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Melbourne Internal Medicine Associates (July 98 to Present)
Member, MIMA Board of Directors (June 02 to Present)
Medical Director, Life Shape of Florida Surgical Weight Loss Center (May 03 to Present)
President, MIMA Foundation of Brevard INC. (May 03 to Present)
Preceptor and Proctor, Allergan Health, for training on placement of the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (Jan 05 to Present)
Lecturer, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Visiting Speakers Bureau (Jan 03 to Present)
Preceptor, US Surgical Advanced Training Program for Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
(Jan 04 to Present)
Managing Partner, Bariatric Software Solutions, LLC (May 06 to Present)

PREVIOUS POSITIONS
Co-director, MIMA Research Department (Oct 03 to Oct 06)
Co-chair, Melbourne Internal Medicine Associates Building committee (Jan 02 to July03) Medical director, Surgery Service line, Holmes Regional Medical Center (Jan01 to July02)
General Surgery practice at Scott AFB (July94 to June98)
Concurrent part time position, trauma surgeon, Carle Clinic, Urbana IL (Jan97 to July98)
Chief of Surgery, Scott Air Force Base Medical Center (July96 to Jan98)
Director, Critical Care Units, Scott Air Force Base Medical Center (July94 to Dec97)
Director, Nutritional Support Service, Scott AFB Medical Center (July94 to Dec97)

POSTDOCTORAL EDUCATION
Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care, Vanderbilt University 1993-1994
Residency in General Surgery (PGY 2-5) Keesler AFB Medical Center 1989-1993
Internship in General Surgery (PGY 1) Keesler AFB Medical Center 1988-1989

EDUCATION
New York Medical College, Valhalla NY. M.D. 1984-1988
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD. B.A. 1980-1984
Ridgewood High School, Ridgewood NJ. 1976-1980

CERTIFICATIONS
Board Recertification in General Surgery, American Board of Surgery- December 2004
Certification of added qualification in Surgical Critical Care- October 1995
Board Certification in General Surgery, American Board of Surgery- December 1994
Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners- July 1989

LICENSURE
Wisconsin state medical license- #32728, November 1991 - Exp. November 1997
Illinois state medical license- #036-094532, July 1996 - Exp. July 1999
Florida state medical license- #ME -0075559, April 27, 1998 - Exp Jan 2009

AWARDS
DuPont Pharmaceuticals/ACCP Young Investigator Award: "Volumetric Assessment of Preload in the Septic Patient", presented at the American College of Chest Physicians Annual International Scientific Assembly 1994, New Orleans, LA.

Best presentation: "Barotrauma in Patients with ARDS is Predicted by the Shunt Adjusted Tidal Volume", presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Medical Association / Southern Chapter of the American College of Chest Physicians 1996, Baltimore MD.

PUBLISHED MANUSCRIPTS
1. Fusco MA, Paluzzi MW. Abdominal wall recurrence after laparoscopic-assisted colectomy for adenocarcinoma of the colon: report of a case. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum 1993; 36:858-61.
2. Fusco MA, Scott TE, Paluzzi MW. Traction injury to the liver during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: report of a case. Surgical Laparoscopy & Endoscopy 1994, 4(6):454-6.
3. Rutherford EJ, Fusco MA, etal. Hypothermia in Critically Ill Patients. Injury. 1998, 29(8) p605-8.
4. Fusco MA, Martin RS, Chang MC. Estimation of intra-abdominal pressure by bladder pressure measurement: validity and methodology. The Journal of Trauma Injury, Infection, and Critical Care 2001; 50:297-302.

PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS
1. Fusco MA, Paluzzi MW. Abdominal wall recurrence after laparoscopic-assisted colectomy for adenocarcinoma of the colon. Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons 40th Annual Symposium Abstracts. p37.
2. Fusco MA, Picone AC, Paull DE. The treatment of complicated esophageal perforations. Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons 40th Annual Symposium Abstracts. p15.
3. Fusco MA Safcsak K, Nelson LD. Assessment of volume status in the septic patient using a volumetric pulmonary artery catheter. Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons 41st Annual Symposium Abstracts. p80.
4. Fusco MA, Nelson LD. Prediction of caloric requirements using a simple gender nonspecific equation with emphasis on avoiding overfeeding. Chest 1994; 106:160S.
5. Fusco MA, Safcsak K, Nelson LD. Volumetric assessment of preload in the septic patient. Chest 1994; 106:64S.
6. Fusco MA, Miles WS, Cheatham ML, Safcsak K, Nelson LD. Shunt adjusted tidal volume predicts barotrauma in patients with adult respiratory distress syndrome. Chest 1994; 106:64S.
7. Miles WS, Fusco MA, Cheatham ML, Safcsak K, Nelson LD. Effect of barotrauma on outcome in patients with severe adult respiratory distress syndrome. Chest 1994; 106:63S.
8. Fusco MA, Mills ME, Nelson LD. Predicting caloric requirements with emphasis on avoiding overfeeding. JPEN 1995; 19(1):18S.
9. Safcsak K, Fusco MA, Miles WS, Cheatham ML, Nelson LD. Does transmural pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) via esophageal balloon improve prediction of ventricular preload in patients receiving positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)? Critical Care Medicine 1995; 23(1):A244.
10. Fusco MA, Rutherford EJ, Kelley SM. Outcome of profound hypothermia in critically ill trauma patients. Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons 42nd Annual Symposium Abstracts.
11. Fusco MA, Kelley SM. Operative fixation of displaced sternal fractures. Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons 42nd Annual Symposium Abstracts.
12. Fusco MA, Outcome of profound hypothermia in critically ill trauma patients. Critical Care Medicine 1996, 24(1):A73.
13. Fusco MA, Nelson LD. Relation of caloric intake to the achievement of positive nitrogen balance in hospitalized patients. Critical Care Medicine 1996, 24(1):A40.
14. Fusco MA, Nelson LD. Inotropic effect of Calcium in the hemodynamically impaired surgical patient. Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons 43rd Annual Symposium Abstracts.
15. Mahler DM, Kelley SM, Fusco MA. Inferior vena cava thrombosis after pancreatitis, an indication for primary caval filter placement? Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons 43rd Annual Symposium Abstracts.
16. Fusco MA, Nelson LD. Inotropic effect of Calcium in the hemodynamically impaired surgical patient. Chest 1996; 110(4):154S.
17. Fusco MA, Safcsak K, Nelson LD. Barotrauma in patients with ARDS is predicted by the shunt adjusted tidal volume. Southern medical journal 1996, 89(10):S19.
18. FuscoMA, Muscari D, Stoldt L. An outpatient Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAP-BAND®) program can be safely developed without inpatient LAP-BAND® experience. Surgery For Obesity and Related Diseases 2006; 2(3):336.
19. Fusco MA. Reoperative Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (Lap-Band®) surgery can be safely performed at a free standing ambulatory surgery center. Surgical Endoscopy 2007 21(suppl 1) S360.

PRESENTATIONS AT NATIONAL MEETINGS
1. "The treatment of complicated esophageal perforations", presented at the Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons 1993, Biloxi, MS.
2. "Abdominal wall recurrence after laparoscopic-assisted colectomy for adenocarcinoma of the colon", presented at the Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons 1993, Biloxi, MS.
3. "Assessment of volume status in the septic patient using a volumetric pulmonary artery catheter", presented at the Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons 1994, San Antonio, TX.
4. "Prediction of caloric requirements using a simple gender nonspecific equation with emphasis on avoiding overfeeding", presented at the American College of Chest Physicians Annual International Scientific Assembly 1994, New Orleans, LA.
5. "Volumetric assessment of preload in the septic patient", presented at the American College of Chest Physicians Annual International Scientific Assembly 1994, New Orleans, LA.
6. "Shunt adjusted tidal volume predicts barotrauma in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome", presented at the American College of Chest Physicians Annual International Scientific Assembly 1994, New Orleans, LA.
7. "Effect of barotrauma on outcome in patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome", presented at the American College of Chest Physicians Annual International Scientific Assembly 1994, New Orleans, LA.
8. "Predicting caloric requirements with emphasis on avoiding overfeeding", presented at the American Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 1995, Miami, FL.
9. "Outcome of profound hypothermia in critically ill trauma patients" presented at the Society of Critical Care Medicine 25th Educational & Scientific Symposium 1996, New Orleans, LA.
10. "Relation of caloric intake to the achievement of positive nitrogen balance in hospitalized patients" presented at the Society of Critical Care Medicine 25th Educational & Scientific Symposium 1996, New Orleans, LA.
11. "Inotropic effect of Calcium in the hemodynamically impaired surgical patient" presented at the Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons 43rd Annual Symposium 1996, San Antonio, TX.
12. "Inotropic effect of Calcium in the hemodynamically impaired surgical patient" presented at the American College of Chest Physicians Annual International Scientific Assembly 1996, San Francisco, CA.
13. "Barotrauma in patients with ARDS is predicted by the shunt adjusted tidal volume." presented at the Southern medical association 90th annual scientific assembly 1996. Baltimore, MD.
14. "Intravesicular pressure measurement in confirmation of the abdominal compartment syndrome" presented at the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma 1997, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
15. "An outpatient Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAP-BAND®) program can be safely developed without inpatient LAP-BAND® experience." 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery 2006, San Francisco, CA.
16. "The Obesity Epidemic: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment." Florida Surgical Society 2006 Annual Meeting, Orlando FL.
17. “Reoperative Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (Lap-Band®) Surgery Can be Safely Performed at a Free Standing Ambulatory Surgery Center.” 2007 Scientific Session of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Las Vegas, Nevada.

LOCAL PRESENTATIONS
1. "Preoperative Testing in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)"; Space coast gastrointestinal nursing organization; Oct 1998.
2. "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)", Health First Community wellness series, September 1999.
3. "Operative conduct of Nissen fundoplication", Palm Bay Community Hospital Operating room inservice, January 2000.
4. "Laparoscopic Colectomy and Splenetcomy: Technical Considerations and Theoretical Concerns", Holmes Regional Medical Center Tumor conference, April 2000.
5. "Laparoscopic vs. Open Surgery: Differences in Recovery and Postoperative Care", Palm Bay Community Hospital educational symposium, August 2000.
6. "Laparoscopic Colon Resection", Holmes Regional Medical Center Grand Rounds, August 2001.
7. "Care of the Patient after Laparoscopic Surgery", Palm Bay Community Hospital educational symposium, August 2001.
8. "Surgery Service line: State of the Service Line Adress", Holmes Regional Medical Center Service line Quality Conference, October 2001.
9. "DVT Prophylaxis using Fondaparinux: conduct of the Apollo trial", Palm Bay Community Hospital inservice, January 2002.
10. "DVT Prophylaxis using Fondaparinux: conduct of the Apollo trial", Holmes Regional Medical Center inservice, January 2002.
11. "Procedural Options for the Treatment of GERD: Stretta and Nissen", MIMA educational symposium, April 2002.
12. "Procedural Treatments for GERD: New Technologies and Old Controversies", Holmes Regional Medical Center Grand Rounds, June 2002.
13. "Procedural Treatments for GERD: Stretta and Nissen.", Palm Bay Community Hospital Dinner with the doctor series, September 2002.
14. "Procedural Treatments for GERD: Stretta and Nissen.", Melbourne Same Day Surgery Nursing Seminar, September 2002.
15. "Care of the Patient after Laparoscopic Surgery", Holmes Regional Medical Center Educational symposium, November 2002.
16. "Treatment options for acid reflux disease", Space Coast Association of Perioperative Nurses: Platinum Coast Chapter Educational Seminar, November 2002.
17. "Laparoscopic Colon Surgery", Space Coast Association of Perioperative Nurses: Platinum Coast Chapter Educational Seminar, November 2002.
18. "Diverticulitis", Holmes Regional Medical Center Grand Rounds, March 2003
19. "Surgical Treatment of Obesity using the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band ", Melbourne Same Day Surgery Nursing Seminar, May 2003.
20. "Procedural treatment of Acid Reflux", Holmes Regional Medical Center Endoscopy Center Seminar, May 2003.
21. "The Obesity Epidemic: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment using the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band", Holmes Regional Medical Center Grand Rounds, August 2003.
22. "The VanGogh trial: novel new treatments for Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolus", Holmes Regional Medical Center inservice lecture series, September 2003.
23. "The Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band; recognition of potential complications in the Emergency Department", Holmes Regional Medical Center Emergency Medicine Group physician conference. October 2003.
24. "The Obesity Epidemic: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment using the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band", Space Coast Association of Perioperative Nurses: Platinum Coast Chapter Educational Seminar, December 2003.
25. "The Obesity Epidemic: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment using the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band", Society of Gastroenterology nurses and associates; "Spring into Endoscopy" Orlando Regional Medical Center, March 2004.
26. "An Introduction to the LAP-BAND®", Holmes Regional Medical Center Nutritional Support Conference, Aug 2004.
27. "An Introduction to the LAP-BAND®", Holmes Regional Medical Center Nutritional Support Conference, Aug 2004.
28. "Prevention of post operative Ileus", Holmes Regional Medical Center Surgicial Nurse Inservice, July 2005.
29. "Laparoscopic Colon Surgery", Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne GI Center combined conference. Sep 2005.
30. "Imaging the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band", Holmes Regional Medical Center, Radiology Conference. Dec 2005.
31. "What's new… and what's not so new… in Minimally Invasive Surgery.", Society of Gastroenterology nurses and associates; Spring into Endoscopy, Cape Canaveral Medical Center, March 2006.
32. "The Obesity Epidemic: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment using the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band", Brevard County Pharmacy Association; March 2006.
33. "Prevention of post-operative and post-discharge nausea on vomiting", Holmes Regional Medical Center/Melbourne Same Day Surgery Surgicial Nurse Inservice, May 2006.
34. “Who is Barrett, and What has he Done with My Esophagus? Definition, Implication, and Treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus Using the Halo 360 system.” Society of Gastroenterology nurses and associates; Spring into Endoscopy, Cape Canaveral  Medical Center, March 2007.

RESEARCH
1. Primary Investigator, EFC3558: Apollo trial - A multicenter, randomized, double-blinded, parallel group trial to demonstrate the efficacy of fondaparinux sodium in association with Intermittent Pneumatic compression versus Intermittent Pneumatic compression used alone for the prevention of venous tromboembloci events in patients at increased risk undergoing major abdominal surgry. Sept 01 to present.

2. Primary Investigator, EFC3491/64717: The Van Gogh-DVT trial, a multicenter, international, randomized, non-inferiority study comparing the efficacy and safety of once weekly subcutaneous SanOrg 34006 (Idraparinux) with the combination of (LMW) Heparin and vitamin K antagonist (VKA) in the treatment of acute symptomatic deep vein thrombosis. May 03 to Present.

3. Primary Investigator, EFC3484/64714: The Van Gogh-PE trial, a multicenter, international, randomized, open label, assessor-blind, non-inferiority study comparing the efficacy and safety of once weekly subcutaneous SanOrg 34006 (Idraparinux) with the combination of (LMW) Heparin and vitamin K antagonist (VKA) in the treatment of acute symptomatic pulmonary embolism. May 03 to Present.

4. Primary Investigator, EFC5135/64721: The Van Gogh-extension trial - A multicenter, international, randomized, double-blinded, study comparing the efficacy and safety of once-weekly subcutaneous SanOrg34006 with placebo in the long-term prevention of symptomatic venous thromboembolism in patients with symptomatic pulmonary embolism or deep-vein thrombosis who completed 6 months of treatment with Vitamin K antagonist of San Org 34006. May 03 to Present.

5. Primary Investigator, SB-275833/030 - Studies 030A and 030B: Two Identical Double-blind, Double-dummy, Multicenter, Comparative Phase III Studies of the Safety and Efficacy of Topical 1% SB- 275833, Applied ?Twice Daily, versus Oral Cephalexin, 500 mg in Adults, or 12.5 mg/Kg (250mg/5ml) in Children, Twice Daily, in the Treatment of Uncomplicated Secondarily Infected Traumatic Lesions. April 04 - Present.

6. Principal Investigator, GSK #NKT102245- "A Multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, phase II study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of oral dosing with GW 679769 (50 mg or 150 mg) for three consecutive days when administered with a single intravenous dose of ondansetron hydrochloride for the prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting and post-discharge nausea and vomiting in female subjects with known risk factors for post-operative nausea and vomiting who are undergoing laparoscopic/laparotomic surgical procedures associated with an increased emetogenic risk" -, Jan 05 to Aug 05.

7. Sub-Investigator, GSK #EMD20001- "A Prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, dose ranging, multri-center study of the safety and efficacy of three continuous intravenous infusions of GR270773 in the treatment of suspected or confirmed gram-negative severe sepsis in adults" --, Jan 05 to Present

8. Sub-Investigator, RE-MOBILIZE - "A phase III, randomized, parallel-group, double-blind, active controlled study to investigate the efficacy and safety of two different dose regimens (75 mg day 1 followed by 150 mg day 2-completion, and 110 mg day 1 followed by 220 day 2-completion) of dabigatran etexilate administered orally (capsules), compared to enoxaparin 30 mg twice a day subcutaneous for 12-15 days in prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with primary elective total knee replacement surgery" - Boehringer-Ingelheim, Feb 05 to Present.

9. Principal Investigator, Adolor 14CL314 - "A phase 3b, Mulitcenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Study of Alvimopan for the Management of Postoperative Ileus" Jul 05 to Nov 05.

10. Principal Investigator, GSK NKT102553 - "A Phase III Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of 50 mg Oral Dosing with the Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonist GW679769 for Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Female Subjects at High Risk for Emesis". Mar 06 - Jun 06.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
American Society for Bariatric Surgery
Association for Research Professionals
Florida Society of Colon and Recal Surgeons
Florida Surgical Society
PEEP Society
Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons

MEDIA APPERENCES
1. WESH television Orlando; Interview Adolescent Obesisty; December 2003.
2. WSCF television Melbourne; Interview Obesity and the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band; January 2004.

PERSONAL
Born: Naples, Italy
Married with two children