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John Langell, MD, PhD, MPH completed his surgical training at Stanford University Medical Center and completed advanced training in Space and Aerospace Medicine with NASA at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. His clinical focus is in the application of advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques in laparoscopic surgery with special focus on diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and biliary tree. Additionally, Dr. Langell has expertise in the minimally invasive treatment of hernia disease, including abdominal wall and groin hernias, Hiatal hernias, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. He currently serves as Chief of General Surgery at the George E Wahlen VA Medical Center and Executive Director for the Center for Medial Innovation at the University of Utah.