Amy I. Cha, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery
Attending Surgeon, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Active Surgeon, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Department: Surgery
Contact information
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center
3900 Woodland Ave, Surgery Business Office
Philadelphia, PA 19104
3900 Woodland Ave, Surgery Business Office
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 215 823 5880
Education:
B.A. (Biological Sciences)
University of Chicago, 1997.
M.D.
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, 2003.
Permanent linkB.A. (Biological Sciences)
University of Chicago, 1997.
M.D.
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, 2003.
Selected Publications
Cha AI, Gershuni V: Preoperative workup of GERD. The SAGES Manual of Foregut Surgery. Grams J, Perry K, Tavakkoli A (eds.). New York: Springer, Page: 101-108, 2019 Notes: Chap. 7.Park Y, Cha A, Korus G, Neylan C, Morris J, Dempsey D, Williams N, Dumon K: Proficiency-based simulation training for FLS and FES: A dedicated two-week simulation curriculum for junior surgery residents. Surgical Endoscopy & Other Interventional Techniques 30(Suppl 1): S359, 2016.
Cha AI, Ramdon AR: Endoscopic energy sources. The SAGES Manual: Operating Through the Endoscope. Kroh M, Reavis K (eds.). Willowick, OH: Springer Science, Page: 41-54, 2016 Notes: Part I, Chap. 4.
Selvan B, Cha A, Morris JB, Palmerie J, Dumon K, Williams N, Korus G: Endoscopic skills level-do we need to set standards and evaluation methods for a safe training and practice? Surgical Endoscopy & Other Interventional Techniques 25(Suppl 1): S286, 2011.
Cha AI, Murayama KM: Endolumenal approaches to revisional bariatric surgery. An Evidence-Based Approach to Minimally Invasive Surgery. Murayama KM, Chand B, Kothari SN, Mikami D, Nagle A (eds.). Woodbury, CT: Cine-Med, Page: 161-168, 2011.
Danzer E, Dumon K, Mittal M, Cha A, Murayama K, Morris JB, Williams NN, Resnick A: Working against the camera during minimally invasive surgery: Extending the use of the fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery platform during surgical simulation. Surgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques 25(Suppl 1): S287, 2011.
Zink J, Talarico JA, Cha A, Moustarah F, Kroh M, Brethauer SA, Chand B: Near total gastric resection with Roux-en-Y reconstruction as an option for post operative gastric dysfunction. Gastroenterology 136(5 Suppl 1): A934, 2009.
Cha A, Brethauer SA, Pryor A, Chand B: Update on endoluminal treatment options for morbid obesity. Bariatric Times 2009.
Zink J, Talarico JA, Cha A, Moustarah F, Kroh M, Brethauer SA, Chand B: Gastric pacing can eliminate dependency on supplemental nutrition and improve medically refractory gastroparesis. Gastroenterology 136(5 Suppl 1): A873, 2009.
Tsoraides SS, Cha AI, Crawford DL: Postcholecystectomy biliary symptoms. Journal of Surgical Education 64(4): 228-233, July/Aug. 2007 Notes: [Case Report]