Lucas Beffa, MD

Appointed
2021

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Greenville Health System
Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship
Greenville, SC
2017

Residency - University of Missouri
General Surgery
Columbia, MO
2016

Medical Education - University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
2011

Undergraduate - University of Missouri
B.S. in Biological Sciences
Columbia, MO United States
2007

Professional Highlights

• Dr. Beffa founded and was the medical director for nearly 4 years at the Care New England Hernia Center. While in Rhode Island, Dr. Beffa also was appointed to serve as the Chair of the Robotic Surgery Committee. Additionally, he was a champion and led several protocol changes with ERAS protocols.

Certifications

• General Surgery

Specialty Interests

Hernia surgery, Robotic hernia repair, Abdominal wall reconstruction, Mesh infections and removal, Hiatal hernia surgery, Heartburn surgery

Awards & Honors

• Dr. Beffa has received multiple awards throughout his career:

  Michael DeBakey Scholar in Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2011
• Marion S. Deweese Excellence in Surgery, 2011
• Outstanding Resident Educator Award, 2013
• Most Outstanding Resident Award, 2015
• Outstanding Resident Educator Award, 2015
• Outstanding Resident Educator Award, 2016
• Administrative Chief Resident, 2016
• Rhode Island Top Docs, 2018-2021
  
  

Innovations & Patents

• Dr. Beffa has a strong interest in innovations with robotic hernia surgery and improving surgical techniques surrounding hernia repairs. 

Memberships

• Dr. Beffa is currently a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He also holds memberships in Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and Americas Hernia Society (AHS).

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