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Biography: Dr. Dabanjan Bandyopadhyay, DO is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Easton, MD. He is 44 years old and has been practicing for 17 years. Dr. Dabanjan Bandyopadhyay, DO is affiliated with University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton and University of Maryland Medical System.

Biography: James I. Tikellis, M.D., joined Christiana Care as a general surgeon most recently from a private practice at Christiana Care Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute. Dr. Tikellis is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of General Surgery. Dr. Tikellis earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. He completed his residency in general surgery and fellowship in trauma and critical care medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He is a member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and American Society of Breast Surgeons.

Biography: Bradley J. Mudge, D.O., FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon. He specializes in general and minimally invasive surgery, as well as breast surgery and wound care. Dr. Mudge graduated from Penn State University, earned his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in surgery at the Mercy Catholic Medical Center. After completing his residency, Dr. Mudge worked for many years at Evangelical Hospital in central Pennsylvania. Dr. Mudge was hired on staff at ChristianaCare as a member of the Emergency General Surgery and General Surgery Services teams. He is an active member and fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Mudge's interests are to continue to provide strong, patient-centered care while serving as a mentor for medical students and surgical residents.

Care Philosophy: I am passionate about doing surgery in new and innovative ways that use the least invasive techniques available. Smaller incisions lead to less pain and quicker recovery time so that my patients can be back on their feet as quickly as possible. Not only do I provide my patients with cutting edge minimally invasive surgery, I also treat patients and their families with care and compassion.

Care Philosophy: We want to be your trusted choice for personalized health care and wellness. Our mission is to help you be well, get well, and stay well.

Biography: Jeffry T. Zern, M.D.,FACS,currently serves as Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery for General Surgery at ChristianaCare. He completed a Minimally Invasive Surgery fellowship in 1997 and has been practicing at ChristianaCare for the past23 years. His areas of expertise include foregut surgery, particularly surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease, hiatal herniation and achalasia. He also performs biliary surgery, hernia procedures, robotic surgery as well as colon surgery. His practice is currently based at Wilmington Hospital. He has been awarded Top Doctor distinction on nine occasions and has received the teaching award for education of surgical residents. He has presented locally and nationally on Minimally Invasive Surgery topics with recent efforts in Robotic surgical training.