Raul Marquez-Sarraga
Surgeon
Ashford Medical Center - Suite 408 San Juan PR, 00907About
Dr. Raul Marquez-Sarraga is a general surgeon practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Marquez-Sarraga specializes in abdominal contents including the stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small and large bowel and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Marquez-Sarraga provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures. Dr. Marquez-Sarraga also specializes in management of abdominal wall hernias via minimally invasive (laparoscopic) or open techniques.
Education and Training
Universidad Central del Caribe - PR (USA) M.D.
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Raul Marquez-Sarraga's Expert Contributions
Stone in my appendix?
A stone in an appendix, also known as a fecalith most of the time, is the most common cause of acute appendicitis since if obstructs the opening (lumen) of the appendix into the beginning of the large bowel known as the cecum. This in turn causes a localized inflammation which is the appendicitis and if untreated leads to rupture of the appendix with peritonitis. It is also important to know why the CT scan was done. Was it because of lower abdominal pain? In any event a local surgeon should be consulted. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief of Surgery Ashford Presbyterian Hospital 2015 - 2017
- Chief of Surgery Ashford Presbyterian Hospital 1995 - 1999
- Vice-President Medical Faculty Ashford Presbyterian Hospital 1994 - 1996
Professional Memberships
- Fellow Interamerican College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Member American Hernia Society
- Fellow American Society of Abdominal Surgeons
- Active Member - SAGES
- Fellow International College of Surgeons
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