Edward Chekan

Edward Chekan, MD, F.A.C.S. has a comprehensive work experience in the medical field. Edward currently serves as the Vice President of Medical Affairs & Professional Education at Asensus Surgical since May 2022. Before that, they were the Medical Director at Standard Bariatrics, Inc. where they focused on Medical Affairs, Science of Stapling development, and registry & KOL management. Edward also worked as a Medical Director, Medical Affairs at Medicem, Inc. and as a Consultant/CER Medical Reviewer at Intuitive. Edward'sprevious experience includes roles as a Medical Affairs Consultant at Baxter International Inc., Medical Director, Medical Affairs at Teleflex Incorporated, and various positions at Ethicon, Inc. where they served as a Medical Director of WW Medical Affairs and Medical Education, Curriculum Design & Innovation. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Staff Surgeon at Monadnock Community Hospital and as a Private Practice Surgeon at Heritage Valley Health System. Edward also served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Virginia Health System. Throughout their career, they have gained expertise in various surgical procedures, including laparoscopic and endoscopic methods, gastro/intestinal GI surgery, hernia repair, and diagnostic endoscopy.

Edward Chekan, MD, F.A.C.S. completed their education as follows:

- Edward obtained a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Drexel University in 1992.

- Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology from Penn State University in 1987.

- Edward completed their general surgical residency at Allegheny General Hospital, serving as a Chief Resident from 1994 to 1997.

- In 1993, they were a resident in General Surgery at East Carolina University, and from 1992 to 1993, they were also a resident at Allegheny General Hospital.

- As for fellowship training, they pursued a Research Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Duke University from 1997 to 1998, followed by a Clinical Fellowship in the same field at Duke University from 1998 to 1999.

In terms of certifications, Dr. Chekan has received the following:

- In 1998, they passed the American Board of Surgery - Qualifying Exam and obtained certification.

- Edward became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in 2000.

- Edward passed the American Board of Surgery - Certifying Exam in 1998.

- Dr. Chekan recertified through the American Board of Surgery in 2008 and 2020.

- Edward also achieved the National Board of Medical Examiners Part 1 in 1990, Part 2 in 1991, and Part 3 in 1993.

- Additionally, they hold a medical license from the State of New Hampshire.