Southwest Surgical Associates
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Dr. Desko has been in private practice in general surgery since completing his residency in 1996 and joined Southwest Surgical Associates in 2003.

Education:

 

BS:

Bowling Green State University, 1982

MD:

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences, 1987
Alpha Omega Alpha MHS, 1986

Surgical Residency:

Keesler Medical Center
Keesler AFB, MS, 1996

Board Certification:

American Board of Surgery, 1997, 2008

Societies:

Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Aerospace Medical Association
Society of USAF Flight Surgeons
La Plata Medical Society
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
Christian Medical & Dental Association

Hospital Affiliations:

Mercy Regional Medical Center, Durango, CO
Ambulatory Surgical Center of Durango at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Durango, CO
Animas Surgical Hospital, Durango, CO

Associated Roles:

Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery,
University of Colorado Health Science Center, June 2003 - Present

LtCol, NM ANG, Medical Corps
Flight Surgeon; 1999 - Present
Kirtland AFB, NM