Stephen J. McColgan, M.D.
Dr. McColgan has been a recognized leader in Surgery, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Development and Healthcare Management.
Born and trained in Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. McColgan became one of the first surgeons to perform laparoscopic and advanced laparoscopic surgery in Southern California. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, Dr. McColgan travelled to Germany to systemize former eastern block hospitals to US-standards for Helios Hospital System, on special request from Helios founder, Dr. Lutz Helmig.
Upon his return to California, he served as the Chairman for the Department of Surgery at Bellflower Medical Center for more than 10 years. After completing his MBA program, Dr. McColgan opened the Southeast Asian market to all basic laparoscopic surgery by performing the first laparoscopic gastric bypass in the region and establishing an Advanced Laparoscopic Center of Excellence in Bangkok, Thailand.
With decades of experience as a premier surgeon and entrepreneur, Dr. McColgan founded surgical instrument company, Endodynamix, Inc., which was acquired by CONMED. Dr. McColgan currently serves as Chief Medical Officer for Vivera Pharmaceuticals and has a faculty appointment for the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.
- Passion
- Intelligence
- Innovation
- Transformation
Recognizing the barriers and efficacy of traditional stents and angioplasty, Dr. McColgan developed a patented device to improve clinical outcomes in patients with cardiovascular pathology.
Dr. McColgan was instrumental in the development and acceptance of laparoscopic surgery among the surgical community both in the United States and abroad.
Dr. McColgan introduced laparoscopic surgery to surgeons in Thailand, demonstrating the benefits of MIS vs open procedures. He also worked with Endodynamix to advance the capability of rudimentary laparoscopic instruments to become more efficient and precise, making surgery safer while reducing operative time.
Following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, Dr. McColgan became instrumental in transforming healthcare quality in Eastern Germany hospitals under the Helios Health System.
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