Faculty

David G. Pearson, M.D.

Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Contact

Pearson.David@mayo.edu Clinical Profile

SUMMARY

David G. Pearson, M.D., is a board-certified general surgeon who completed additional advanced training in minimal access and metabolic surgery. His research focus includes bariatric surgery, ventral hernia repairs and postoperative quality of life.

Focus areas

  • Evaluation of surgical outcomes and quality of life after breast reconstruction.
  • Quality improvement for ventral hernia care.
  • Causes of obesity.

Significance to patient care

Dr. Pearson is an expert in minimally invasive surgery with a focus on complex hernia repair. He also is an advocate for enhanced recovery for his patients. Dr. Pearson develops strategies for patients having complex surgical procedures and improves their postoperative courses.

Professional highlights

  • Developer, General Surgery Residency (Arizona) robotic surgery curriculum, Mayo Clinic in Arizona, 2019-present.
  • Medical director, Multidisciplinary Hernia Center, Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic in Arizona, 2019-present.
  • Member, American Hernia Society, 2019-present.
  • Member, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, 2019-present.
  • Member, American College of Surgeons, 2018-present.
  • Member, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, 2018-present.

PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Primary Appointment

  1. Consultant, Division of Advanced Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery, Department of Surgery

Academic Rank

  1. Assistant Professor of Surgery

EDUCATION

  1. Fellowship - Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery Department of General Surgery, Greenville Health System
  2. Resident Surgery - General (Categorical) Residency, Surgery, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. MD Wake Forest University School of Medicine
  4. BS - Molecular Biosciences/Biotechnology Arizona State University

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