Fellowship-trained, Intuitive da Vinci certified, and available for locum tenens coverage nationwide.
Dr. Jessica Mormando, D.O. completed her Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, receiving advanced dedicated training in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgical techniques across both general and bariatric surgery.
She holds an Intuitive da Vinci robotic surgery certificate and brings over four years of attending-level experience performing complex laparoscopic and robotic procedures. Her approach consistently prioritizes minimally invasive techniques — reducing patient recovery time, post-operative pain, and complication rates without compromising surgical outcomes.
Through New Horizon Surgical Consulting, PLLC, she is available to provide locum tenens laparoscopic and robotic surgical coverage at hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers anywhere in the United States.
Dr. Mormando selects the optimal technique for each case — laparoscopic, robotic, or a combination — based on patient anatomy, procedure complexity, and facility capabilities.
Laparoscopic surgery uses small incisions, a camera, and long instruments to perform procedures that previously required large open incisions. Dr. Mormando is highly proficient in laparoscopic technique across the full spectrum of general and bariatric surgery.
Robotic-assisted surgery builds on laparoscopic principles with enhanced 3D visualization, wristed instrumentation, and tremor filtration — particularly advantageous in complex or revisional cases.
Dr. Mormando performs a comprehensive range of laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures across general and bariatric surgery.
Dr. Mormando integrates seamlessly into laparoscopic and robotic surgical programs, maintaining case volume and quality during staffing transitions.
A surgeon whose fellowship was specifically dedicated to minimally invasive and robotic surgery — not just incidental laparoscopic experience within a general surgery residency.
Holds an Intuitive da Vinci robotic surgery certificate and can operate on your facility's da Vinci system once credentialed — no additional robotic training required.
Covers both general laparoscopic cases and minimally invasive bariatric procedures — a rare combination that makes her adaptable to mixed-volume surgical programs.
Travel-ready and available to ASCs, community hospitals, and health systems across the United States. Flexible assignment length from single-week to multi-month coverage.
Dr. Mormando performs a comprehensive range of laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures: cholecystectomy, hernia repair (inguinal, ventral, umbilical, incisional, hiatal), appendectomy, anti-reflux surgery (Nissen fundoplication), bowel resection, colostomy and ileostomy, thyroid surgery, breast surgery, diagnostic laparoscopy, and the full spectrum of minimally invasive bariatric procedures including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
Yes. Dr. Mormando holds an Intuitive da Vinci robotic surgery certificate and is experienced in robotic-assisted laparoscopic general and bariatric surgery. She can be credentialed to operate on da Vinci systems at your facility.
Yes. Dr. Mormando's fellowship at UT Houston was specifically a Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship — dedicated advanced training in laparoscopic and robotic techniques, not simply incidental laparoscopic exposure during general surgery residency.
Yes. Dr. Mormando's training and experience spans both general laparoscopic surgery and minimally invasive bariatric surgery, making her uniquely suited to cover mixed-volume programs that perform both case types.
Dr. Mormando maintains an organized credentialing file and holds an Intuitive da Vinci certificate, which streamlines the robotic credentialing process at most facilities. Contact us to discuss your specific credentialing timeline and requirements.
Dr. Mormando is available for locum tenens minimally invasive surgery coverage at hospitals and ASCs nationwide. Reach out to discuss availability and credentialing.
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