Erik P. Askenasy, M.D.

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Erik P. Askenasy, MD

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Specialty:
Surgery – Colon and Rectal
Board Certification:
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery American Board of Surgery
Surgical Critical Care
Education/Training

Medical School
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2005

Residency
Baylor College of Medicine, 2012

Fellowship
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2013

Erik P. Askenasy, MD, FACS, provides comprehensive colorectal care for patients. He has been recognized for numerous awards and is active in many professional organizations. Dr. Askenasy has expertise in advanced colorectal surgery and established the robotic colorectal program within the Department of Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

60 Patient Review(s) / 145 Surveys

05/08/20
pleasant experience.
05/06/20
Dr. Askenasy was professional, friendly & helpful. Easy to talk to about personal health matters. Took his time. Provided simple explanations.
05/05/20
I was referred and they called ME! Quickly. This doesn't always happen. Impressed.
05/05/20
Inspired confident and inclusive. Asked and given options on dates.
05/05/20
A definite recommendation.
05/01/20
great.
04/30/20
Good.
04/30/20
My experience was very good.
04/29/20
I always have a great experience with scheduling my appointments with UT Physicians
04/29/20
Dr. Erik Askenasy and his staff are very nice, professional and friendly. I love them all and I would recommend everyone to him.
04/29/20
I was immediately seen upon arrival
04/01/20
*Dr. Askenasy was extremely caring, attentive and informative throughout process from diagnose to surgery!
03/30/20
I requested the doctor to perform my procedure closer to my home, if possible. He gave me few locations to chose from and directed me to a staff member to take care of me.
03/30/20
When I arrived, *Dr. Askenasy was in a surgery. But he came and I didn't have to wait much longer. I understand the complexity of a surgeon's responsibility and commitments to his patients.
03/24/20
Surprised we got in to see the doctor in less than a month!
03/24/20
Excellent, excellent care!
03/24/20
No delays wait time was acceptable.
03/24/20
Very caring.
03/24/20
Left with new understanding of my condition.
03/24/20
Very well done!
03/18/20
The staff there is always very friendly.
02/28/20
I did not experience a problem with contacting Dr. Askenasy's office.
02/12/20
Dr. Askenasy answered every question that I had, and presented a clear picture on what to expect. I would strongly recommend him to anyone facing a similar procedure.
02/05/20
good experience.
02/05/20
my experience was pleasant, and informative
02/05/20
good experience
02/05/20
Good experience.
01/29/20
very good.
01/29/20
very good
01/29/20
very good
01/29/20
Very good.
01/24/20
Dr. Askenasy is the best.
01/24/20
Dr. Askenasy was very upfront and direct. (love that) He was very thorough in explaining the options and then procedures that would be done. In the end he was sure to ask if I had any further questions or concerns.
01/22/20
I liked the way the doctor had suggestions as to how I might be helped. All suggestions could help my problem. Thank you!
01/15/20
I like this Dr. finally.
01/15/20
It was a good experience, I really hope my Dr. fix my problem.
12/30/19
*Doctor Askenasy is an excellent doctor. I will recommend him to any body that would need him.
12/23/19
Very good at communicating.
11/26/19
Very good doctor. Very sweet & attentive.
11/15/19
He is knowledgeable, courteous, friendly, has a calming temperament.
11/06/19
Dr. Askenasy and his team are very confident. I was being handled with care and made me very comfortable with the decision I made to have the procedure.
10/30/19
doctor was nice and seemed like he really cared.
10/26/19
would definitely recommend.
10/24/19
Really good experience.
10/23/19
All staff were amazing and made me feel at home. I have had other surgeries at other facilities and this by far was my best experience. Dr. Askenasy was so compassionate and took my feelings into consideration at all times to make sure I was calm and worry free about the procedure and after care. Thank you all for making a painful and hard situation pleasant.
10/09/19
he was very knowledgeable and was not afraid to give me the hard answers. I can appreciate that.
09/23/19
*Dr. Askenasy spends the time to ensure I have all questions answered and to minimize risk to me.
09/23/19
Dr. A_____ was fantastic! He explained everything in "layman's" language. Great experience!
09/20/19
Excellent Doctor in all respects.
09/17/19
Experience always good.
09/11/19
knowledgeable staff.
09/06/19
Talked about my issues and was very attentive to my needs.
08/30/19
These are the best and most professional surgeons and doctors that I have ever seen. very impressed.
08/07/19
my [...] told me how impressed she was with Dr. Askenasy's bed manners that she saw and experienced while I was still out of it.
07/24/19
Good experience - DX & treatment options well explained in language I could understand.
07/24/19
very intelligent and very good explanation and making sure all concerns were addressed.
07/17/19
showed concern for needs.
07/17/19
wait time was an unusual experience, overall was great as always.
06/21/19
Dr. Askenasy always explained my condition, treatment options and possible outcomes with me. He always took the time to go into depth about my possible surgical outcomes. I have never felt more confident in a doctor as I do with him. I travel an [...] and [...] to see him, because I know I will receive the best care possible by him.
06/19/19
I truly appreciate his directness. He saved my life.

CERTIFICATION:

2011-present             Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery

2012-present             Advanced Trauma Life Support

2013-present             American Board of Surgery (Certificate 57362)

2014-present             American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (Certificate 2448)

2015-present             Pediatric Advanced Life Support

2015-present             Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (AND COMMITTEES OF THESE):

 LOCAL:

2014-Present            Harris County Medical Society

2014-Present            Houston Surgical Society

2014-Present            Ventral Hernia Outcomes Collaborative

REGIONAL:

2014-Present            Texas Medical Association

2014-Present            Texas Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

NATIONAL:

2004-Present            Alpha Omega Alpha

2012-Present            Michael E. Debakey International Surgical Society

2013-Present            Surgical Infection Society (SIS)

2015-Present            American College of Surgeons (Fellow)

2016-Present            Board of Directors of Ventral Hernia Outcomes Collaborative (non-profit Tax ID 814819133)

2017-Present            American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (Fellow)

2019-Present            Association of Academic Surgeons

Moderator 2019

 

HONORS AND AWARDS:

1998               Terry Foundation Scholar

1998               University Honors

1998               Golden Key International Honour Society

1999               Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honour Society)

2003               Medical School Senator

2004               Alpha Omega Alpha President

2008-2009   McCollum Academic Achievement Award

2009-2012   Teaching Excellence Award

2018               Harris Health Hero Award

2018               SETRAC Emergency Response Award

2019               Deans Teaching Excellence Award

 

EDITORIAL POSITIONS:

2014-Present            Reviewer for Surgical Infections

2014-Present            Reviewer for Annals of Surgery

2017-Present            Reviewer for American Journal of Surgery

2017-Present            Reviewer for International Journal of Case Reports

2018-Present            Reviewer for Journal of Surgical Education

 

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:

2004               H.O.M.E.S. Clinic Volunteer

2009               Medical mission trip to Ahuazotepec, Mexico with TIME for Christ Ministries

2014-2015     Medical mission trips to Guaimaca, Honduras with BMDMI

2014-2015     Shattered Dreams – high school community outreach program

2016               Medical missions trip to Cuba with Medical Education International

2013-2018     Medical mission trips to Antigua, Guatemala with Faith in Practice

2017-2019     Medical mission trips to Retalhuleu, Guatemala with Faith in Practice (organize and lead)

 

SERVICE ON UTH AFFILIATED HOSPITAL COMMITTEES

2017-Present          MHSE Surgery Service Committee

2018-Present          MHSE Surgeon NSQIP Champion

2019-Present          MHSE OR Committee

2019-Present          MHSE Credentials Committee

2019-Present          MHSE Robotics Committee (Chairperson)

2019-Present          UTHealth Resident Education Committee

 

CURRENT TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES:

8/2016-Present         Department of Surgery UTH/Lyndon B Johnson Hospital

  • Monthly mock oral board conference for surgical residents
  • Medical student lecturer

 

UTHealth/Colon and Rectal Clinic at Memorial Southeast Hospital

  • Colorectal and robotic surgery education for colorectal surgery fellows (includes rounds, clinic, and operative venues)

 

CURRENT CLINICAL AND SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES:

8/2016-Present         Department of Surgery UTH/Lyndon B Johnson Hospital

  • Co-direct the colorectal clinic
  • Developed the robotic colorectal program
  • Specialize in advanced colorectal surgery
  • Founded and co-direct intra-institutional, inter-departmental complex GI conference (between BCM and UTH)

 

UTH/Colon and Rectal Clinic at Memorial Southeast Hospital

  • Chair of the multidisciplinary rectal cancer tumor board (in pursuit of rectal cancer center of excellence)
  • Developed a colorectal robotics program (now a designated robotics “Super User” by DaVinci Surgical)
  • Designated Robotic Proctor
  • Developed and implemented an ERAS protocol that is used hospital wide which includes education for multiple hospital services including preassessment testing, pharmacy, Pre-op, PACU, and floor nursing, as well as Anesthesia.

 

10/2014-7/2016        Trauma and General Surgeons PLLC (TAGS) – Founding Partner

Webster, Texas

  • One of four trauma surgeons involved with developing the first accredited level II trauma center in the Houston area at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center.
  • Accredited by the American College of Surgeons.

 

CURRENT GRANT SUPPORT:

8/2017-Present         Wound complications following abdominal surgery:  2×2 factorial trial, Lifecell, $1MM (materials and grant support). PI: Erik P. Askenasy

 

PUBLICATIONS:

  1. Abstracts
  2. Askenasy EP, Schmidt C. Incorporation of hyaluronic acid hydrogels into polypyrrole nerve guidance channels to efficate peripheral nerve regeneration. UTURF 2000
  3. Askenasy EP, Grill R. Treatment of the acutely injured adult rat spinal cord with the phosphodiesterase inhibitor Rolipram. UTSRP 2002
  4. Askenasy EP, Howell L. Treatment of pilonidal cysts using rotational rhomboid flaps. ASCRS 2013
  5. Miel S, Askenasy EP Total ileocolic intussusception with lead cecal mass causing rectal perforation. LMSA Research Symposium at BCM 2014
  6. Askenasy EP, Berger DH, Scott BG, Kao LS, Liang MK. Dictation, coding, and billing accuracy:  A case study in skin and soft tissue procedures.  SIS 2014
  7. Courtney BA, Berger DA, Askenasy EP. The cost of surgical education. 2014 Baylor Resident Symposium
  8. Arita NA, Nguyen MT, Nguyen DH, Berger RL, Hicks SC, Suliburk JT, Askenasy EP, Kao LS, Liang MK, laparoscopic versus open repair of primary and incisional ventral hernias: A systematic review and meta-analysis. ASC 2014.
  9. Bondre IL, Holihan JL, Askenasy EP, Greenberg JA, Keith J, Martindale RG, Roth JS, Wray CJ, Kao LS, Liang MK. Suture, synthetic, or biologic mesh?  A multi-center comparison of contaminated ventral hernia repair.  ASC 2015.
  10. Holihan J, I Bondre, Askenasy EP, Greenberg JA, Keith J, Martindale RG, Roth JS, Wray CJ, Kao LS, Liang MK. Sublay versus underlay in open ventral hernia repair: A multi-institutional risk-adjusted comparison.  ASC 2015.
  11. Holihan JL, Bondre I, Askenasy EP, Greenberg JA, Keith J, Martindale RG, Roth JS, Kao LS, Liang MK. Component separation versus bridged repair for large ventral hernias. SIS 2015.
  12. Holihan JL, Karanjawala B, Ko A, Askenasy EP, Matta EJ, Alawadi ZM, Bondre I, Flores JR, Kao LS, Liang MK. Computed Tomography is not reliable in diagnosing ventral hernia recurrence: A blinded, prospective, multi-speciality evaluation.  AWR 2015. (Best Abstract)
  13. Mitchell TO, Holihan JL, Askenasy EP, Greenberg JA, Keith JN, Martindale RG, Roth JS, Henchcliffe BE, Hannon CW, Mo J, Liang MK. Do risk calculators accurately predict surgical site infection in ventral hernia repair? ASC 2016.
  14. Social Media in Surgery and Medicine Study Group. Is the American College of Surgeons online communities a safe and effective venue to ask for surgical advice? Western Surgical 2018.
  15. Groves E, Askenasy EP. A novel ERAS protocol: The quest for narcotic-free colectomy. ASCRS 2018
  16. Baysinger K, Pidala, M, Groves, E, Cusick M, Mcknight S, Askenasy, EP, Snyder M. Robotic right hemicolectomy with extracorporeal vs intracorporeal anastomosis: Is there a difference? ASCRS 2018
  17. Gaglani T, Davis, CH, Askenasy EP, Cusick MV, Prevalence of surgically complex diverticulitis in young hispanic males in 2016. ASC 2019

Referred Original Articles in Journals

  1. Askenasy EP, Taber K, Yang, P, Dafny N. Methylphenidate (Ritalin): Behavioral studies in the rat. J. of Neuroscience 2007. Epub PMID 17454243
  2. Schechet S, Askenasy EP, Dhamne S, Scott B. Anemia and jejunal intussusception: An unusual presentation for a metastatic phyllodes breast tumor. Int J of Surgery Case Reports 2011 Epub PMID 22288047
  3. Holt AM, West CA, Davis JA, Gilani R, Askenasy E. Common femoral vein reconstruction using internal jugular vein after blast injury.  Ann Vasc Surg 2014 Epub 24667284
  4. Nguyen DH, Nguyen MT, Askenasy EP, Kao LS, Liang MK. Primary fascial closure with laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: systematic review.  World J Surg 2014 Epub PMID 25145817
  5. Arita AN, Nguyen MT, Nguyen DH, Berger RL, Lew DF, Suliburk JT, Askenasy EP, Kao LS, Liang MK. Laparoscopic repair reduces incidence of surgical site infection for all ventral hernias. Surg Endosc 2015 Epub PMID 25294541
  6. Holihan JL, Askenasy EP, Greenberg J, Keith JM, Martindale RG, Roth JS, Mo J, Ko TC, Kao LS, Liang MK. Component separation versus bridged repair for large ventral hernias:  A multi-institutional risk-adjusted comparison, systematic review, and meta-analysis.  Surgical Infections. 2016. Epub PMID 26375422.
  7. Holihan JL, Karanjawala B, Ko A, Askenasy EP, Matta EJ, Alawadi ZM, Bondre I, Flores JR, Kao LS, Liang MK. Computed Tomography is not reliable in diagnosing ventral hernia recurrence:  A blinded, prospective, multi-speciality evaluation. JAMA Surgery.  Epub PMID 26398884.
  8. Bondre IL, Holihan JL, Askenasy EP, Greenberg JA, Keith J, Martindale RG, Roth JS, Liang MK; Ventral Hernia Outcomes Collaborative. Suture, synthetic, or biologic mesh in contaminated ventral hernia repair.  JSR. 2016 Epub PMID 26424112.
  9. Wennergren JE, Askenasy EP, Greenberg JA, Holihan JL, Keith JN, Liang MK, Martindale RG, Plymale MA, Roth JS. Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair with primary fascial closure versus bridged repair: a risk-adjusted comparative study. Surg Endoscopy. 2016 Epub PMID 26578434.
  10. Liank MK, Holihan JL, Itani K, Alawadi ZM, Gonzelez JR, Askenasy EP, Ballecer C, Chong HS, Goldblatt MI, Greenberg JA, Harvin JA, Keith JN, Martindale RG, Orenstein S, Richmond B, Roth JS, Szotek P, Towfigh S, Tsuda S, Vaziri K, Berger DH. Ventral hernia management: expert consensus guided by systematic review. Ann Surg. 2016 Epub PMID 26982687
  11. Holihan JL, Bondre I, Askenasy EP, Greenberg JA, Keith JN, Martindale RG, Roth JS, Liang MK. Sublay versus underlay in open ventral hernia repair. 2016 Epub PMID 27083944.
  12. Mitchell TO, Holihan JL, Askenasy EP, Greenberg JA, Keith JN, Martindale RG, Roth JS, Henchcliffe BE, Hannon CW, Mo J, Liang MK. Do Risk Calculators Accurately Predict Surgical Site Infection in Ventral Hernia Repair? JSR. 2016 Epub PMID 27338535  “Featured Article”
  13. Holihan JL, Li LT, Askenasy EP, Greenberg JA, Keith JN, Martindale RG, Roth JS, Liang MK; Ventral Hernia Outcomes Collaborative. Analysis of Model Development Strategies: Predicting Ventral Hernia Recurrence. 2016 Epub PMID 27916356.
  14. Liang MK, Holihan HL, Itani K, Alawadi ZM, Gonzalez JR, Askenasy EP, Ballecer C, Chong HS, Goldblatt MI, Greenberg JA, Harvin JA, Keith JN, Martindale RG, Orenstein S, Richmond B, Roth JS, Szotek P, Towfigh S, Tsuda S, Vaziri K, Berger DH. Ventral Hernia Management: Expert Consensus Guided by Systematic Review. Ann Surg. 2017 Epub PMID 28009730
  15. Social Media in Surgery and Medicine Study Group. Is the American College of Surgeons Online Communities a Safe and Effective Venue to ask for Surgical Advice? JSR (Submitted), 2019
  16. Hatton GE, Toelle LJ, Roife D, Tanaka A, Ko TC, Askenasy EP. When a Metropolitan Hospital Becomes a Remote Location: A Craniectomy during a Hurricane. JTSACO (Submitted), 2019

Chapters

  1. Askenasy EP, Dafny N. Parafascicular Nucleus Pain Modulation. Encyclopedia of Pain
  2. Askenasy, EP, Left Hemicolectomy: Laparoscopic Approach, Operative Techniques in General Surgery 1st ed, 2015.

 

Other Professional Communications

Local/Regional

  1. Askenasy EP. Undiagnosed diaphragmatic injury. Baylor College of Medicine, International Trauma Critical Care Panel, 2011
  2. Askenasy EP. Management of patients with multiple rib fractures. Baylor College of Medicine, International Trauma Critical Care Panel, 2011
  3. Askenasy EP. Fundoplication: A history of integrity, character, and influence. Baylor College of Medicine, Grand Rounds, 2012
  4. Askenasy, EP. Polyposis syndromes. Colon and Rectal Clinic of Houston Scientific Meeting, 2012
  5. Askenasy, EP. Pre-Sacral Masses. Colon and Rectal Clinic of Houston Scientific Meeting, 2013
  6. Askenasy EP. Operative Dictations:  Are we accurate? Baylor College of Medicine, 2014
  7. Askenasy EP. FAST track protocols: Do they work? Colorado County Medical Society, 2015
  8. Askenasy EP. Colonic Trauma:  Historical Perspective and Current Management.  McGovern Medical School at UT Health Grand Rounds, 2016
  9. Askenasy EP. ERAS:  Does it work? McGovern Medical School at UT Health Grand Rounds, 2018
  10. Askenasy EP, Reflection and Recommendations. Multicultural Association of Pre-Health Students. Baylor University, 2019
  11. Askenasy EP, Bailey HR. Hurricane Harvey, Texas Surgical Society, 2019

 

National/International

  1. Askenasy EP. What Level 1 Evidence is There to Guide us in Ventral and Inguinal Hernia Repair. MEI, Santa Clara, Cuba 2016
  2. Askenasy EP. Management of Colonic Trauma. MEI, Cienfuegos, Cuba 2016
  3. Hatton G, Askenasy EP. When a Metropolitan Hospital Becomes a Remote Location: A Craniectomy During a Hurricane: EAST Engage the Masters Session, 2019

 

Other

  1. The Craniotomy Crew: A General Surgeon and a Resourceful ER Team Perform Brain Surgery at LBJ Hospital During Hurricane Harvey, 2017. http://www.tmc.edu/news/2017/10/the-craniotomy-crew/
  2. Best Practices for Implementing a Multimodal Approach to Post surgical Pain Management: Lessons Learned in the era of the Opioid Crisis. General Surgery News Dec 2018. https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/download/SR186_Exparel_WM.pdf
  3. Remembering Hurricane Harvey: LBJ Hospital’s First-Ever Neurosurgery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7c8LBXCDd0
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