Gerald J. Marks, M.D., FACS (1925-), founder of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).

Authors

• Theresa P Yeo
• Scott W Cowan
• Charles J Yeo

Publication/Presentation Date

3-1-2018

Abstract

This historical vignette describes the professional career of Gerald J. Marks, the founder of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the International Federation of Societies of Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Marks is also the founding Associate Editor of Surgical Endoscopy, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2017. Dr. Marks is a renowned colorectal surgeon, an accomplished watercolor artist, and a fascinating personality.

Volume

32

Issue

3

First Page

1087

Last Page

1090

ISSN

1432-2218

Published In/Presented At

Yeo, T. P., Cowan, S. W., & Yeo, C. J. (2018). Gerald J. Marks, M.D., FACS (1925-), founder of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Surgical endoscopy, 32(3), 1087–1090. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-018-6061-z

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

29362909

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article