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Dr. Erik B. Wilson, a renowned academic surgeon, was born in Andrews, a town in West Texas. Dr. Wilson is a leader in endoluminal and robotic general surgery since 2002 with over 3,000 cases performed robotically. He specializes in weight loss surgery, reflux surgery, hernias, and minimally invasive general surgery. He is a strong proponent of various causes and initiatives that aim to advance healthcare, promote medical education, and improve patient outcomes.

EDUCATION He completed his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University, attended medical school at Baylor University, and did his residency at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas. During his residency, he performed almost 1,600 surgical procedures, while in his fellowship year, he did 1,200.

CAREER

Today, Dr. Wilson is the director of one of the largest minimally invasive surgical fellowships in the United States, training six to eight fellows annually. He is also the Executive Medical Director of the Surgical Innovation and Robotic Institute (SIRI), a joint venture between Memorial Hermann Health System and UTHealth. The institute is dedicated to developing and teaching new surgical skills with new technology.