Our Physicians
STEFAN N. CHOCK, MD, FACS General Surgery, Trauma Surgery &
CHRIS FISHER, MD, FACS, General Surgery, Trauma Surgery &
BEN DAVIS, MD, MPH, FACS, General Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Critical Care Surgery
RODRIGO RODRIGUEZ, MD, General Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Critical Care Surgery
ALEXA DORRICOTT, MD, FACS, General Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Critical Care Surgery
SHERI STUCKE, PhD, APRN, General Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Critical Care Surgery
CYNTHIA ALVAREZ, APRN
Our Physicians
STEFAN N. CHOCK, MD, FACS 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. Dr. Fisher enjoys sports car and motorcycle racing, outdoor sports such as skiing and hiking, and playing with his two dogs-a a German Shepherd and Rottweiler--whom he considers "members of the family".
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.
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. Jones is a trauma and general surgeon with dual board certifications in General Surgery and Trauma & Surgical Critical Care and recently became certified in robotic surgery. She is a true Southwest girl at heart, having grown up in Rural Colorado. She attended Fort Lewis College and majored in Cell and Molecular Biology. She later attended the University of New Mexico for medical school and General Surgery Residency. She completed her fellowship in Surgical Critical Care at University of Texas Houston.
Dr. Jones is passionate about providing up to date, evidence based care for her patients and strives to keep up on the latest research and technologies in her field. She also enjoys teaching and training new generations of surgeons. She is the Associate Program Director of the Sunrise-Mountainview HCS GME Residency Program.
During her free time Dr. Jones enjoys spending time with her family and the many, many family pets. Cooking is a passion for her, Italian food being her favorite. She is a self proclaimed 'Foodie' and also enjoys wine tasting and traveling when she is able.
Dr. Alexa Dorricott, MD is board certified in both General Surgery and Trauma & Surgical Critical Care. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Ohio State University where she also Participated in collegiate sports as a pole vaulter and won the Scholar Athlete award. She obtained her medical degree from Ross University in 2015. She then moved to Chicago where she completed her General Surgery Residency at Mount Sinai. During her time at Mount Sinai she was named Resident of the Year. Following residency, Dr. Dorricott moved to Las Vegas where she completed a two year Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Fellowship at the University of Nevada, UMC hospital. During her time at UMC she also became certified in Robotic Surgery. Dr. Dorricott is committed to providing the highest level and most up to date care for her patients.
Dr. Dorricott loves all things outdoors. On her days off you can find her hiking, kayaking, snowboarding or camping. She also loves spending time with her Cane Corso, Sinatra.
Raised in Texas, Cynthia Alvarez moved to the Las Vegas area in 2016. Her undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Texas at El Paso. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) at Touro University Nevada in 2022. Cynthia has over 8 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the acute care setting.
Dr. Jones is a trauma and general surgeon with dual board certifications in General Surgery and Trauma & Surgical Critical Care and recently became certified in robotic surgery. She is a true Southwest girl at heart, having grown up in Rural Colorado. She attended Fort Lewis College and majored in Cell and Molecular Biology. She later attended the University of New Mexico for medical school and General Surgery Residency. She completed her fellowship in Surgical Critical Care at University of Texas Houston.
Dr. Rodrigo Rodriguez grew up in Guatemala where he obtained his medical degree from the Universidad de San Carlos. After working as a research fellow for the University of New Mexico Cancer Center, he completed his surgical residency at the University of New Mexico Hospital. Dr. Rodriguez then proceeded to complete his Surgical Critical Care/Acute Care Surgery Fellowship at Vanderbilt University, where he earned the Canavan and Gavin Fellow Award. Dr. Rodriguez is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Alexa Dorricott, MD is board certified in both General Surgery and Trauma & Surgical Critical Care. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Ohio State University where she also Participated in collegiate sports as a pole vaulter and won the Scholar Athlete award. She obtained her medical degree from Ross University in 2015. She then moved to Chicago where she completed her General Surgery Residency at Mount Sinai. During her time at Mount Sinai she was named Resident of the Year. Following residency, Dr. Dorricott moved to Las Vegas where she completed a two year Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Fellowship at the University of Nevada, UMC hospital. During her time at UMC she also became certified in Robotic Surgery. Dr. Dorricott is committed to providing the highest level and most up to date care for her patients.
Dr. Dorricott loves all things outdoors. On her days off you can find her hiking, kayaking, snowboarding or camping. She also loves spending time with her Cane Corso, Sinatra.
Raised in Texas, Cynthia Alvarez moved to the Las Vegas area in 2016. Her undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Texas at El Paso. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) at Touro University Nevada in 2022. Cynthia has over 8 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the acute care setting.
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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.
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