Dr. Frezza has treated thousands of patients for both their surgical and non-surgical weight loss as well as long-term weight management. He was one of the first physicians to use the Gastric Banding producedure in the USA.
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  Dr. Eldo Frezza has contributed over than 150 publications to the field of surgery. Below is a select list:
 
 
 

Published Books

 
 

Books in Press

 
 

Book Contributions

 
 

Publications and Reviews

 
 

Publications in Press

 
 

Audio-Visual Conference/Presentations

 
  Live Surgery Course  
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PUBLISHED BOOKS

  1. Frezza EE. Book on diet entitled “Stay Slim the Italian Way”. Bristol Publishing, December 2005. ISBN#0-9755-667-7-6
    Go to www.stayslimtheitalianway.com for more information.

  2. Frezza EE. Book on diet entitled “Slim the Italian Way 2nd Edition” . Cine-Med publishing, November 2006. ISBN#0-9749358-8-3.


 

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BOOKS IN PRESS

1. Frezza EE. The Business of Surgery . Cine-Med. Norwalk , CT. In Press.

2. Frezza EE. Professionalism and Ethics of Surgery . Chief Editor. Cine-Med. Norwalk , CT. In press.

3. Frezza EE. International Laparoscopic Book . Chief Editor. Cine-Med. Norwalk , CT. In press.


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BOOK CONTRIBUTIONS

1. Frezza EE, Corry RJ: Donor management and selection for pancreas transplantation. In:Pancreas and islet transplantation. By Naddey Hakim, Robert Stratta, Derek Gray. Oxford University Press, London UK 2002, Chapter 7; pages: 79-88.

2. Chiriva-Internati M, Liu Y, Wan W, Tedesco A, Grizzi F, Cobos E, Frezza EE, Hermonat PL: Adeno-Associated Virus/Sperm protein 17 and cytokine IL-2 and IL-7 delivery into dendritic cells for generating effective antigen-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes. Monduzzi Editore, Immunology 2004; pages: 1-5.

3. Chiriva-Internati M, Liu Y, Grizzi F, Wan W, Tedesco A, Frezza EE, Cobos E, Hermonat PL. Recombinant Adeno-Associated Virus Expressing Sperm Protein 17 into Dendritic Cells Induce a Better Cancer Vaccine by Improving Generation of Anti-Sperm Protein17-Specific Cytotoxic T-Lymphocytes. Immunology 2004, Monduzzi, Editore, 2004.

4. Frezza EE. The Cost and Economic Impact of Bariatric Surgery. Approach to Surgery for Morbid Obesity. McGraw Hill. In press; October 2006.


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PUBLICATIONS AND REVIEWS

1. Frezza EE, Neri D, Barbazza F. Hepatocytes grafting into the spleen after block perfusion method. Medicine 1990;2: 89-92.

2. Frezza EE, Sandei F, Leoni P, Biral M. Lateral sphincteroplasty in the treatment of Fissure in Ano. International Journal of Colon Proctology 1992;7:188-191.

3. Ukah FO, Merhav H, Kramer D, Eghtesad B, Samimi F, Frezza E, Linden P, Mieles L, Selby R. Early outcome of liver transplantation in patients with history of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. Transplantation Proceedings 1993;25: 1113-1115.

4. Frezza EE, Gerunda GE, Galligioni A, Plebani M, Maffei Faccioli A, Tiribelli C. Effect of ursodeoxycholate acid administration on bile duct proliferation and cholestasis in bile duct ligated rat. Digestive Disease Science 1993;38:1291-6.

5. Frezza EE, Gerunda GE, Farinati F, Plebani M, Giacomin A, Galligioni A, Neri D, Merenda R, Toniolo E, De Maria N et al. Sex hormones and trace elements in rat CCL4- induced cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Eur. J. Cancer Prevention. 1993;2:357-9.

6. Gurakar A, Fagiuoli S, Hassanein T, Wright H, Balkan M, Frezza E, Todo S, Starzl TE, Van Thiel D. Is Rejection A Diffuse or Localized Process in Small Bowel Transplantation. Surg. Endosc. 1994; 8(7):762-4.

7. Frezza EE, Gerunda GE, Fassina A, DeFrachis R, Biffi R, Gurakar A, Fagiuoli S, Maffei Faccioli A, Van Thiel DH. NK Activity During Graft Versus Host Disease and Graft.

8. Frezza EE, Rejection in Rats Following Intestinal Semi-Allogenic and Allogenic Transplantation with or without Mesenteric Lymphadenectomy. Transplantation Proceedings. 1994;26(3):1626.

9. Doria C, Bonet H, Asrian A, Frezza E , Todo S. Evaluation of echnician change during acute rejection of small bowel allografts. Transplantation Proceedings 1994;26(3):1659.

10. Frezza EE, Swaminathan A, Asrian A, Doria C, Bonet H, Irish W, Warty VS, Todo S, Starzl TE, Venkataramanan R. Water, Sodium, Potassium, and D-Xylose Absorption in Canine Small Bowel Allo and Auto Transplantation. Transplantation Proceedings 1994;26(3):1661.

11. Frezza EE, Gerunda GE, Fassina A, DeFrachis R, Biffi R, Gurakar A, Fagiuoli S, Maffei Faccioli A, Van Thiel DH. NK Activity During Graft Versus Host Disease and Graft Rejection in Rats Following Intestinal Semi-Allogenic and Allogenic Transplantation with or without Mesenteric Lymphadenectomy. Transplantation 1994; 58(6):698-701.

12. Frezza EE, Gerunda GE, Farinati F, Plebani M, De Maria N, Galligioni A, Giacomin A, Van Thiel DH. CCL4-induced liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in rats relathionship to plasma zinc, copper and estradiol levels. Hepato-Gastr.1994;41(4):367-9.

13. Biffi R, Privitera G, Matinato C, Pozzi S, Marzona L, DeRai P, Andreoni B, Tiberio G, Frezza EE, Van Thiel D. Parental antibiotics and selective intestinal decontamination do not prevent the entire bacterial overgrowth or translocation observed in a swine model of small bowel transplantation. J. Surg. Res.1995; 58:391-4.

14. Frezza EE, Tzakis A, Fung JJ and DH Van Thiel. Small Bowel Transplantation: Current progress and clinical application. Hepato-Gastroent. 1996;4:363-376

15. Nandimbe O, Frezza E, J.Jordan, W. Koch, Van Thiel D. Parvovirus B19 in anemic liver transplant recipients. Clin. Diagn. Lab. Imm. 1996;3:756-760

16. Frezza EE, Siram M, Van Thiel DH, Mezghebe H. Venous thromboembolism after penetrating chest trauma is not a cause of early death. J.Cardiovasc. Surg. 1996;37:521-4

17. Willekes CL, Edoga JK, Frezza EE. Laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hernias. Ann. Surg. 1997;225:31-38

18. Frezza EE, Valenziano CP. Blunt traumatic avulsion of the inferior vena cava. Case Report. J. Trauma 1997;42:141-43

19. Frezza EE, Fung J, Van Thiel D. Non Lymphoid Cancer after Liver Transplantation. Hepato Gastroent. 1997;44:1172-81

20. Frezza EE and Mezghebe H. Gallbladder Carcinoma: 28 year experience. International Surgery 1997;82:295-300

21. Frezza EE, Mezghebe H. Comparative study of arterial catheterization between medical and surgical intensive care unit. Am. Surg. 1998;64:127-31

22. Goydos JS, Brumfield AM, Frezza EE, Booth A, Lotze MT and Carty SE. Marked elevation of Interleukine 6 in patients with cholangiocarcinoma: validation of utility as a clinical marker. Ann. Surg. 1998;227:398-404

23. Dawkins FW, Delapenha RA, Frezza EE, Green WR, Hardy C, Frederick WR, Manns A. HIV-1 associated Kaposi's sarcoma in a predominantly black population at an inner city hospital. South. Med. J. 1998;91:546-9

24. Martin M, Vashisht B, Frezza E, Ferone T, Lopez B, Pahuja M and Spence RK. Competency based instruction in critical invasive skill improves both resident performance and patient safety. Surgery 1998;124:313-317

25. Frezza EE, Squillario DM, Smith TJ. The ethical challenge and the futile treatment in the older population admitted to the ICU.American Journal of Medical Quality 1998;13:121-26

26. Frezza EE, Ferone T, Martin M. Surgical resident and ultrasound technician accuracy and cost effectiveness of ultrasound in trauma. Am. Surg. 1999;65:289-91

27. Frezza EE, Mezghebe H. Is 30 minutes the golden period to perform emergency room thoracothomy (ERT) in penetrating chest injuries? J. Cardiovasc. Surg. 1999;40:147-51

28. Ferzli G, Frezza EE, Pecoraro AM, Ahern KD. Prospective randomized study of stapled vs unstapled mesh in a laparoscopic preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair. J. Am. Coll. Surg. 1999; 188; 461-65

29. Frezza EE, Krefsky L, Valenziano CP. Factors influencing organ donation and role of the trauma centers: a six years experience in New Jersey. Cl. Trans. 1999; 13:231-40

30. Frezza EE, Solis R, Spence R, Silich R, Martin M. Competency based instruction to improve the surgical resident technique and accuracy of the trauma ultrasound. Am. Surg. 1999;9:884-888

31. Frezza EE, Atlas I. Minimal debridment in the treatment of Fournier's gangrene. Am.Surg. 1999; 11:1031-34

32. Frezza EE, Kagan SA. Entrapment of Swan Ganz catheter in an IVC filter requiring caval exploration. A case report. J.Card. Surg.1999;40:905-8

33. Frezza EE, Gyrnys RP, Silich R, Coppa GF. Quality of care and cost containment are the hospital based ambulatory surgery challenges for the future. Am. J. Med. Quality 2000; 15: 114-118

34. Frezza EE, G. L.Carlton, Valenziano CP. Effect of sedation and restraints on self extubation. A study of 2528 patients. Am. J. Med. Quality 2000;15:221-225

35. Frezza EE, Ferzli GE. Local and general anesthesia in the laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. JSLS 2000;4: 221-224

36. Frezza EE,. Extensive non anatomical liver resection. Can it be applicable to laparoscopic surgery? J. Laparo-endoscopic and Advance surgical Technique 2001;11;141-45

37. Frezza EE, S. Ikrammudin. W Gourash , P. Schauer. Laparoscopic resection of a large peri-adrenal non malignant pheocromocytoma. Surg. End. 2002; 16 (2): 362-3

38. Frezza EE, S. Ikrammudin. W Gourash , J. Leukotich, P. Schauer. Symptomatic improvement of GERD after laparoscopic Roux en Y gastric by pass in morbidly obese patients. Surg. End. 2002; 16 (7): 1027-31

39. Deol ZK, Frezza EE, DeJong S, Pickleman J. Solitary hepatic gastrinoma treated with laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation. Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. 2003 Jul-Sep; 7(3):285-9

40. Frezza EE. Laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation of solitary hepatic gastrinoma metastases. Dig Dis Sci. 2004 Feb; 49(2):224-7

41. Frezza EE. The Challenge to Hospitals and Health Care Systems Preparing for Biological and Chemical Terrorism Attacks. ACMQ Focus. 2004 Feb; 14(1):11-12

42. Frezza EE. Therapeutic Management Algorithm in Cirrhotic and Non-Cirrhotic Patients in Primary or Secondary Liver Masses. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2004 May; 49(5):866-871

43. Frezza, EE. New Concepts of Physiology in Obese Patients. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2004 June; 49(6):1062-1064

44. Frezza, EE. Are We Closer In Finding The Treatment For Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Morbid Obesity – Are The Incretins The Key To Success? Obesity Surgery. 2004 August;14(7):999-1005.

45. Frezza EE, Robinson M. Bariatric and Associated Surgeries in Private and Academic Practices. An ASBS Survey Results. Obesity Surgery. 2004; 14:1406-1408.

46. Frezza EE. The Challenge of the Hospitals & Healthcare Systems in Preparation for Biological and Chemical Terrorism Attack. Journal of Social Sciences. 2005; 1(1):19-24.

47. Barragan B, Frezza, EE. The Impact of a Warm Gas Insufflation on the Operating Room Ergonometric During Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass. Obesity Surgery. 2005; 15:70-72.

48. Frezza EE, Chiriva-Internati M. The Evolution of Today's Healthcare Economy. Journal of Social Sciences. 2005; 1(1):39-40.

49. Grizzi F, Russo C, Colombo P, Franceschini B, Frezza EE, Cobos E, Chiriva-Internati M. Quantitative evaluation and modeling of two-dimensional neovascular network complexity: the surface fractal dimension. BMC Cancer. 2005; 5:14 .

50. Frezza EE. Lithotomy versus Supine Position for Laparoscopic Advanced Surgeries. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. 2005; 15(2): 140-144.

51. Dissanaike S, Griswold JA, Frezza EE. Treatment of Isolated Penetrating Flank Trauma. American Surgeon. 2005;71(6):493-496.

52. Frezza EE. Chirivia-Internati M. Venous Thromboembolism in Morbid Obesity and Trauma: A Review of Literature. Minerva Chirurgica, 2005;60(5):391-9.

53. Frezza EE. How to Improve Front Desk and Office Collection in a Bariatric Practice. Brief Communication. Obesity Surgery 2005;15(9):1352-1354.

54. Barragan B, Love L, Griswold J, Frezza EE. A Comparison of Anterior and Posterior Approaches for the Surgical Treatment of Pancreatic Pseudocyst using Laparoscopic Cystgastrostomy. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 2005;15(6):596-600.

55. Frezza EE, Chiriva-Internati M. The Quality of Homeland Security and Healthcare Systems: The Texas Rangers Initiative. Journal of Social Sciences. 2005;1(3):194-196.

56. Frezza EE. The Six Stages of the Healthcare Economy-Is Socialized Medicine at the Door? A Historical Review. Journal of Social Sciences. 2005;1(4):197-198.

57. Frezza EE. Survival in the Current Healthcare Environment. How Close Are We To Socialized Medicine? Journal of Social Sciences. 2005;1(4):246-247.

58. Chiriva-Internai M, Grizzi F, Cobos E, Jumper C, Hermonat PL, Frezza EE. Immunological Treatment of Liver Tumors. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2005;11(42):6571-6.

59. Frezza EE. A Plan to Establish a Private-Pay Bariatric Surgery in the U.S.A. . Obesity Surgery, 2006;16(1):110-1.

60. Frezza EE, Wachtel MS, Chiriva-Internati M. The influence of obesity on colon cancer: A review. Gut. 2006;55:285-91.

61. Grizzi F, Gaetani P, Franceschini B, Dileva A, Piergiuseppe C, Ceva-Grimadli G, Bollati A, Rodriguez y Baena R, Dioguardi N, Frezza EE, Cobos E, Chiriva-Internati M. Sperm protein 17 is expressed in human nervous system tumors prevalently in femalepatients. BMC Cancer. 2006; 6:23

62. Wachtel MS, Zhang Y, Chiriva-Internai M, Frezza EE. Different regression equations relate age to the incidence of stomach cancer in the SEER database for echni type 1 and echni Type 2 stomach cancers and for echni and non-asians; these age relationships arethe same for men and women. BMC Cancer. 2006;6:65.

63. Dissanaike S, Griswold JA, Halldorsson A, Frezza EE. Isolated Chyle Duct Injury in Blunt Trauma. American Surgeon. 2006; 72(2):116-117.

64. Frezza EE, Wachtel MS. A Proposed Canine Model of Laparoscopic Non-Anatomical Liver Resection. Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques. 2006; 16(1): 15-20.

65. Chiriva-Internati M, Grizzi F, Pinkston J, Morrow KJ, D'Cunha N, Frezza EE, Muzzio PC, Kast WM, Cobos E. Gamma-radiation up-regulates MHC Class I/II and ICAM-I molecules in multiple myeloma cell lines and primary tumors. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim. 2006;42(3):89-95.

66. Frezza EE. Six Steps to Fast Track Insurance Approval for Bariatric Surgery. Obesity Surgery. 2006;16(5)659-663.

67. Frezza EE, Wachtel MS. Laparoscopic re-exploration in mechanical bowel obstruction after laparoscopic gastric bypass for morbid obesity. Minerva Chirurgica. 2006;61(3):193-7.

68. Frezza EE. Knowing your bariatric practice. What's your insurance fee? What's your leverage? Obesity Surgery. 2006;16(7):942-4.

69. Frezza EE, Wachtel MS, Dissanaike S, Santana D. A Single Proposed Algorithm for the Surgical Treatment of Hepatic Hemorrhage. Minerva Chirurgica. 2006;61(3):277-81.

70. Frezza EE, Wachtel MS. Practicing Medicine in a New Environment: What Can We Learn From the Business Managers? Journal of Medical Practice Management.2006;22(1):52-54.

71. Dissanaike S, Halldorsson A, Frezza EE, Griswold J. The successful use of an ethanol protocol to prevent alcohol withdrawal syndrome. J Am Coll Surg. 203(2):186-191, 2006.

72. Frezza EE, Wachtel MS. Editorial – Heated humidified versus cold dry carbon dioxide insufflation during laparoscopic gastric bypass. SOARD. 2006;2(4):445-450.

73. Grizzi F, DiIeva A, Russo C, Frezza EE, Cobos E, Muzzio PC, Chiriva-Internati M. Cancer initation and progression: an unsimplifiable complexity. Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling. 2006.

74. BarraganAB, Halldorsson AO, Wachtel MS and Frezza EE. Laparoscopic Greater Omentum Harvesting with Split Thickness Skin Grafting for Sternal Wound Dehiscence. American Surgeon. 2006;72(9):829-832.

75. Frezza EE. Overhead Analysis in a Surgical Bariatric Practice. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2006;16(4):390-3.

76. Frezza EE. Avoiding Embezzlement in the Bariatric Practice Office. Obesity Surgery. 2006;16(10):1397-98.

77. Grizzi F, Di Ieva A, Russo C, Frezza EE, Cobos E, Muzzio PC, Chiriva-Internati M. Cancer initation and progression: an unsimplifiable complexity. Theor Biol Med Model.2006;3(1):37.

78. Frezza EE, Wachtel MS, Ewing BT. The Impact of Obesity on the Local and State Economy. An Initial Evaluation. SOARD. 2006;2:504-508.

79. Frezza EE, Wachtel MS. A Simple Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Protocol for Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery. Obesity Research. 2006;14(11):1-5.


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PUBLICATIONS IN PRESS

1. Chiriva-Internati M, Grizzi F, Jumper C, Cobos E, Frezza EE. Radiation therapy potential to overcome tumor immune escape in multiple myeloma after standard treatment and bone marrow transplantation. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim, 2005.

2. Frezza EE, Shebani KO, Wachtel MS. Morbid Obesity Causes Increased Intraabdominal Pressure. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, July 2005.
3. Frezza EE, Wachtel MS, Chiriva-Internati. The Multiple Faces of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1-Obesity, Appetite, and Stress: What Is Next? A Review. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. February 2006.

4. Frezza EE, Ewing BT. Broadbanding a Surgical Academic Practice Salary. A Possible Score. Journal of Medical Practice Management, January 2006.

5. Grizzi F, Colombo P, Taverna G, Frezza EE, Cobos E, Graziotti P, Muzzio P, Chiriva- Internati M, Dioguardi N. The geometry of human vascular system: is it an obstacle for developing anti-angiogenic therapies? BMC Cancer, 2006.

6. Dissanaike S, Frezza EE. Minimally Invasive Open Cystgastrostomy for Pancreatic Pseudocyst. Minerva Chirurgica, May 2006.

7. Frezza EE, Wachtel MS. The Quality of a Surgeon Defined by Internal Medicine and Family Practice Physicians. A Closed-Ended Survey with Importance Scale. American Surgeon, June 2006.

8. Dissanaike S, Frezza EE. Laparoscopic splenectomy in blunt trauma: are we ready? JSLS, August 2006.

9. Frezza EE, Chiriva-Internati M, Barragan AB, Wachtel MS. The role of radiofrequency ablation in multiple liver metastases to debulk the tumor. First step before alternative therapies. JLAST, September 2006.

10. Frezza EE, Shebani KO, Wachtel MS. Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity Decreases Bodily Pain, Improves Physical Functioning and Mental Health in Women. JLAST, September 2006.

11. Frezza EE, Beasley LA. Compensation for General Surgeons. Medical Practice Management, March 2007.

12. Frezza EE, Wachtel, MS. How to Avoid Embezzlement in Four Steps. Medical Practice Management, May 2007.

13. Frezza EE. Review Article. Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity. The Future Procedure of Choice? Surgery Today, July 2006.

14. Wachtel MS, Frezza EE. Local Biological Factors that Influence Amputations in Diabetic Patients. Southern Medical Journal, August 2006.


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AUDIO-VISUAL CONFERENCES/PRESENTATIONS

  1. Symptomatic improvement of GERD after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in morbidly obese patients. SAGES. St. Louis , MO. April 2001
  2. Hemostatic and biliary control in laparoscopic liver resection in dog. SAGES. St. Louis , MO. April 2001
  3. New Techniques for laparoscopic gastric bypass in morbidly obese patients. Third International Workshop on Advanced Digestive and Oncology Surgery. Rome , Italy . December 14, 2001
  4. Is Laparoscopic Cystgastrostomy Via a Posterior Approach Better than the Anterior Approach for Pancreatic Pseudocyst? SAGES. Denver, CO. April 2004
  5. Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Seminar. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center . Lubbock , TX . January 21, 2005
  6. Sleeve Gastrectomy. SAGES. Dallas, TX. April 29, 2006
  7. Technique in Sleeve Gastrectomy. ASBS. San Francisco , CA. June 30, 2006
  8. Direct televised live surgery: Sleeve Gastrectomy with Endoscopic Guidance. German Bariatric Society. Frankford, Germany . November 9, 2006.


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LIVE SURGERY COURSE

  1. Sleeve gastrectomy. Lubbock, Texas, October 30, 2006
  2. Sleeve gastrectomy. Tijuana, November 17-18, 2006
  3. Sleeve gastrectomy. Lubbock, Texas, November 29, 2006
  4. Sleeve gastrectomy. Shanghai, China, December 14-15, 2006

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RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Clinical research interests:

  • Morbid obesity physiology
  • Cytoreduction for liver tumors
  • Oncology in GI surgery
  • Laparoscopic for GI surgery
  • GI Cancer and obesity
  • Pancreatic Pseudocysts
  • Quality of Care in Surgery

Basic science interests:

  • Translational science in GI cancer
  • Immunotherapy for liver tumor
  • Incretins for diabetes type II in morbid obesity
  • New tumor marker

Health care interests:

  • Managerial economics of the bariatric patient
  • Economic losses in society for post-weight-loss surgery patients
  • Healthcare economics
  • Financial incentive plans for academic practices
  • The physician: The new manager
  • Opening a physician practice after surgical residency
  • The role of the Surgery Division Chief in the Economy of Academic Departments
  • Decision making for savvy finance
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contact:

Dr. Eldo E. Frezza
3502 9th Street, Suite 380
Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Texas 79415
(806) 743-2460 x263

eldo.frezza@ttuhsc.edu