Richard J. Fox, MD FACS

Anderson Medical Center
4743 Arapahoe Ave. Suite 102
Boulder, CO 80303
Phone: 303-449-3642
Fax: 303-440-7299

Dr. Matthew Gawart

Alpine Surgical prides itself in offering our patients state-of-the-art treatment options performed by only the most qualified surgeons. We are pleased to announce that Dr. Matthew J. Gawart will be joining the Alpine Surgical team this August.

Dr. Gawart brings impressive medical skills to our community. He has extensive training in all aspects of general surgery, including the latest in minimally invasive surgical techniques that allow patients a quicker return to life's activities post-surgery.

Dr. Gawart has published several articles and has received a plethora of awards for his academic pursuits. Such accolades include:

Advocate Illinois Masonic Valuable Leader Award for the Year 2010 – for exemplifying the Advocate health care values of service, compassion, equality, excellence, partnership and stewardship.
Advocate Illinois Masonic “STAR” of Excellence Award – for pursuing healthcare improvements in care, service and quality quality as recognized by peers.

Dr. Gawart was raised in Nebraska. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. After completing his undergraduate education, Dr. Gawart attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where he was awarded his MD. Dr. Gawart subsequently completed his surgical training at the University of Illinois Chicago, Metropolitan Group Hospitals. Please call Alpine Surgical today at 303-449-3642 to learn more about Dr. Gawart and our other award-winning specialists at Alpine Surgical.

Education

University of Nebraska Medical Center (2003-2007)

Doctor of Medicine

University of Nebraska - Lincoln (1999-2003)

Bachelor of Science, Major: Biochemistry

Professional Training

University of Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Group Hospitals (2007 - 2012)

Internship, General Surgery
Residency, General Surgery
Chief Resident, General Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Boulder Community Hospital, Boulder, Colorado - Active Staff
Avista Adventist Hospital, Louisville, Colorado - Active Staff

Publications/Presentations

M. Gawart. “Falmouth, Jamaica Medical Service Trip” Cornhusker Family Practice Journal. November, 2006
Gawart, M. “Upper GI Should Not Be Performed Routinely After Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Placement. Accepted as poster at American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Annual Meeting Las Vegas, Nevada, 2010

Professional Appointments

Boulder Valley Independent Practice Association - Member

Conferences Attended

American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery - Las Vegas, NV June 23 -25 2010
American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress - Chicago, IL October 11 – 15, 2009

Honors and Awards

Advocate Illinois Masonic Valuable Leader award for year 2010 -Awarded to individuals who exemplify the Advocate health care values.
2010 Advocate Illinois Masonic “STAR” of Excellence Award. Awarded to individuals who strive to do the best job possible and pursue new ideas to improve care, service and quality as recognized by their peers.
2009 Warren H. Cole Society - University of Illinois Department of Surgery