Paul Alan Wetter, MD,

FACOG The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a professional association of physicians specializing in obstetrics and gynecology in the United States. Several Latin American countries are also represented within District ...

, FACS is an American medical doctor, surgeon and innovator, noted for significant advances in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Wetter is the founder and chairman emeritus of the Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons.

Education

Wetter received his B.S. from the University of Miami and Medical Degrees from the

University of Miami School of Medicine Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (UMMSM) is the University of Miami's graduate medical school in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1952, it is the oldest medical school in the state of Florida. Campus The University of Miami's Leonard M. Miller Sch ...

. Wetter is a Clinical Professor Emeritus at the University of Miami's Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine.

Career

Wetter performed some of the first laparoscopic pelviscopy procedures in North America. Wetter founded the Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons.

Honors

*Distinguished Alumni Award

(inducted 2004) * Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (inducted 1993) *

Omicron Delta Kappa Omicron Delta Kappa (), also known as The Circle and ODK, is one of the most prestigious honor societies in the United States with chapters at more than 300 college campuses. It was founded December 3, 1914, at Washington and Lee University in ...

, National Leadership Society *Alliance for CME(

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) Medical Specialty Society Great Idea Award for work in developing ORReady, a worldwide initiative to improve surgical outcomes and save lives-2011 *

Worldwide Endometriosis March The Worldwide Endometriosis March (abbreviated EndoMarch, formerly Million Women March For Endometriosis) was the first global campaign involving synchronized, multi-city ‘march and rally’ demonstrations for the cause of endometriosis, an incu ...

"Endo Hero of the Year 2018" for significant contributions to those affected by endometriosis and initiating subspecialty fellowship training. *Medical Training Magazine 2019 World Patient Safety Advocate

Positions

*Chairman, Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons(formerly Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons) *Managing Editor, ''Journal Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons'' *Senior Advisor, International Society for Medial innovation and Technology *Editorial Advisory Board, ''General Surgery News'' *Executive Editor, ''Prevention and Management of Laparoendoscopic Complications'', Medical Textbook, Four Editions

References

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