Christopher Taglia, MD, FACS, DABOM

Dr. Taglia attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. During his medical education, he was active in global health outreach, performing and conducting research in South America.

He completed his residency in general surgery at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, with work in general surgery, trauma, laparoscopy, and endoscopy. He completed a fellowship at North Shore University Hospital in Long Island, New York in minimally invasive and bariatric surgeries.

His specialties include advanced laparoscopic surgery, weight-loss surgery, endoscopy, anti-reflux surgery, and hernia repair.

Procedures Performed

Education and Training

Certifications and Licenses

• Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery
• Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor
• California State Medical License
• New York State Medical License

Professional Experience

Languages Spoken

• English
• Spanish

Authorship

Read through some of Dr. Taglia's contributions to our health and wellness blog.

Understanding Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, can be an essential step toward improved health. This primer reviews the types of bariatric surgeries available at Lompoc Valley Medical Center and how they work.

Healing Heartburn: More Important than You Think

When most people get concerned about their health, they tend to think about their risk of acquiring high blood pressure or diabetes as examples. They may focus on the potential for having a heart attack or stroke. These concerns are appropriate and justified, however, there is likely a disease...

The Link between COVID-19 and Obesity

The COVID-19 global pandemic has been taxing on all of us. By the time of writing this, approximately 10 million Americans have been infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and 238,000have lost their lives. And to make matters worse, beyond the immediate health impact of this virus, one cannot ignore...

Hernias and Your Options for Repair

A hernia is when something bulges through a space that should not exist. The confusing thing is that there are MANY types of hernias and not all hernias cause problems for patients.