Phiet T. Bui, MD, FACS

Experience

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  David Grant USAF Medical Center

  Jul 2008 - Oct 2014

  Chief, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Director, Bariatric Program

  I was recruited by the Department of Surgery at

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  Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center

  Oct 2011 - Apr 2013

  Staff Surgeon, Trauma & Critical Care

  While concurrently working full-time David Grant Medical Center, I have took advantage of the Air Force External Resource Sharing Agreement (ERSA) with Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center to fostor a good relationship with the local community hospital. I provided 12-24 hour in-house call coverage on the Trauma & Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Service at this ACS certified Level III Trauma Center. As the sole surgeon covering in-house 24-hours call, I handled all the trauma activations through the emergency departments. I was responsible for resuscitation, stabilization, evaluation, and surgical intervention of each injured patient, as well as patients with acute general surgery emergencies. I also managed the inpatient care, including critical ICU care, and disopositions of these patients. By performing this additional work during my free time, I was able to sustain better trauma & critical care skills making me even more ready for my periodic military deployments as a combat surgeon. This working agreement also promoted a healthy working relationship between the Air Force and the local community. Show less

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  Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center

  Jul 2013 - Oct 2014

  Staff General Surgeon, Trauma & Critical Care

  While concurrently working full-time at David Grant Medical Center, I took advantage of the Air Force allowance for Off Duty Employment during my personal vacation time. I worked as a staff surgeon to support the need for call coverage for the Trauma & Critical Care service at Kaiser Permanente in South Sacramento Medical Center. As the sole surgeon covering in-house 24-hours call, I handled all the trauma activations through the emergency departments at this ACS certified Level II Trauma Center. I was responsible for resuscitation, stabilization, evaluation, and surgical intervention of each injured patient. I also managed the inpatient care, including critical ICU care, and disopositions of these patients. By performing this additional work during my free time, I was able to sustain better trauma & critical care skills making me even more ready for my periodic military deployments as a combat surgeon. Show less

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  Eglin Air Force Base Medical Center

  Oct 2014 - now

  Chief, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Director, Bariatric Program; Medical Director of General Surgery

  I was personally recruited by the hospital commander to transfer to Eglin AFB Medical Center to fill a general surgeon vacancy, but to also revive a Bariatric Program that was defunct. As the sole Bariatric surgeon, I created a new multi-disciplinary program from scratch as the Bariatric Director, all while maintaining my full obligations as a General Surgeon. Since 2014, I have saved the Air Force millions of dollars by providing in-house bariatric care. My efforts have contributed to multiple annual awards to Eglin AFB Medical Center as the top hospital in the Air Force, and the top producing general surgery department in the Air Force. Personally, I have become the top 3 producing general surgeons in the Air Force over each of the past 3 years, which culminated into becoming the number 1 out of 105 general surgeons in regard to productivity. Show less

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  Fort Walton Beach Medical Ctr

  Mar 2016 - now

  Staff General Surgeon

  While concurrently working full-time at Eglin Air Force Base Medical Center, I have taken advantage of the Air Force External Resource Sharing Agreement (ERSA) with Fort Walton Beach Medical Center to utilize the da Vinci Robotic System available at that facility. I am certified on the da Vinci Robotic System for Laparoscopic General Surgery operations. In March of 2016, I was able to performed the first da Vinci Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic hernia repairs and cholecystectomies offered to Tricare beneficiaries. As the sole general surgeon to offer the da Vinci Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic surgeries, I have been able to expand Eglin Air Force Base Medical Center capabilities to its beneficiaries as well as foster a positive relationship with the civilian community. Show less

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  Redwood Memorial Hospital

  Dec 2016 - now

  Staff General Surgeon

  While concurrently working full-time at Eglin Air Force Base Medical Center, I have taken advantage of the Air Force allowance for Off Duty Employment during my personal vacation time. I have joined a Locum Tenans company to provide general surgery coverage, practicing the full spectrum of general surgery, at Redwood Memorial Hospital during times of need. I have chosen to perform this work during my free time in order to expand my experience and currency as a general surgeon, but also help the rural area of Fortuna California, which has a shortage of physicians and surgeons. Show less