Our Physicians
STEFAN N. CHOCK, MD, General Surgery, Trauma Surgery &
CHRIS FISHER, MD, FACS, General Surgery, Trauma Surgery &
BEN DAVIS, MD, MPH, FACS, General Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Critical Care Surgery
SHERI STUCKE, PhD, APRN, General Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Critical Care Surgery
Our Physicians
STEFAN N. CHOCK, MD, General Surgery, Trauma Surgery &
CHRIS FISHER, MD, FACS, General Surgery, Trauma Surgery &
Chris Fisher, MD is a pioneer of trauma care programs in the state of Nevada, being directly involved with the development of the Level II Trauma Center at Sunrise Hospital. He is Medical Director of the Trauma Department at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, is dual board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. At Desert Surgical Associates, Dr. Fisher implements his skills and years of experience to successfully treat complex biliary, intestinal, and pancreatic diseases as well as hernias, providing patients with state-of-the-art surgical techniques and treatments to ensure the best outcomes. Through his work in the field of trauma treatment of various types, he has become a sought-after teacher and has participated in presentations across the country. Dr. Fisher Doctorate from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey did a fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of California SD. In addition, he trained at the prestigious Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA., and did a residency at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena.
Chris Fisher, MD is a pioneer of trauma care programs in the state of Nevada, being directly involved with the development of the Level II Trauma Center at Sunrise Hospital. He is Medical Director of the Trauma Department at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, is dual board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. At Desert Surgical Associates, Dr. Fisher implements his skills and years of experience to successfully treat complex biliary, intestinal, and pancreatic diseases as well as hernias, providing patients with state-of-the-art surgical techniques and treatments to ensure the best outcomes. Through his work in the field of trauma treatment of various types, he has become a sought-after teacher and has participated in presentations across the country. Dr. Fisher Doctorate from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey did a fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of California SD. In addition, he trained at the prestigious Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA., and did a residency at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena.
Nancy Rivera, MD, fellowship-trained in Surgical Critical Care medicine and board-certified in General Surgery, joins the elite staff of Desert Surgical Associates in August of 2018. Dr. Rivera, a New Mexican native, did her undergraduate training at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM.
Nancy Rivera, MD, fellowship-trained in Surgical Critical Care medicine and board-certified in General Surgery, joins the elite staff of Desert Surgical Associates in August of 2018. Dr. Rivera, a New Mexican native, did her undergraduate training at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM.
Dr. Ben Davis earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his general surgical residency at the University Hospital and Clinics, Columbia, Missouri where he was subsequently chief resident.
He completed fellowships in Surgical Critical Care at the University of Missouri Health Sciences Center, Columbia, Missouri, and thoracic oncology at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. He is also a graduate of the Harvard School of Public Health, where he earned an MPH.
Dr. Davis practices general surgery, surgical critical care, and trauma surgery. He has contributed to the formation of the trauma programs at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; both programs met the criteria to become American College of Surgeons Verified Level II trauma programs.
Dr. Ben Davis earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his general surgical residency at the University Hospital and Clinics, Columbia, Missouri where he was subsequently chief resident.
He completed fellowships in Surgical Critical Care at the University of Missouri Health Sciences Center, Columbia, Missouri, and thoracic oncology at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. He is also a graduate of the Harvard School of Public Health, where he earned an MPH.
Dr. Davis practices general surgery, surgical critical care, and trauma surgery. He has contributed to the formation of the trauma programs at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; both programs met the criteria to become American College of Surgeons Verified Level II trauma programs.
Dr. Brandy Padilla-Jones, MD is a General Surgery Specialist and has over 8 years of experience in the medical field.
Dr. Brandy Padilla-Jones, MD is a General Surgery Specialist and has over 8 years of experience in the medical field.
Our Doctors
DSA's team of qualified doctors is always ready to help you.
Location
Our Location is 24/7 is situated at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and is always available for you.
Appointments
We recommend requesting an appointment through our online form.
Our Doctors
DSA's team of qualified doctors is always ready to help you.
Location
Our Location is 24/7 is situated at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and is always available for you.
Appointments
We recommend requesting an appointment through our online form.
The DSA Advantage
Fellowship-trained surgeons At Desert Surgical Associates, we go beyond to ensure your surgical experience is trouble-free.
Qualified Surgeons
DSA is committed to ensuring quality care Surgeons & Staff ON CALL 24/7When it comes to your health, you expect the best.
Dedicated Staff
We go beyond to ensure your surgical experience is trouble-free. Our highly-skilled, dedicated doctors and staff will be by your side every step of the way.
24/7 Help
Desert Surgical Associates is actively staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by our expert physicians and support personnel.
Quality Care
Our goal is to keep you informed and feeling at ease. Desert Surgical Associates is committed to ensuring quality care and to achieving your utmost satisfaction.
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