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Dr. Jager's Curriculum Vitae
Medical Degrees:
Doctorate in Surgery &
Microbiology -1978
University of Minnesota
Medical Degree - 1967
Andhra University
Passed First in Class of 150
Surgical training:
Colon & Rectal Surgical
Residency - 1977-1978
University of Texas
General Surgical
Residency - 1968-1975
University of Minnesota
Endoscopic Training:
Upper GI endoscopy – Kanto Teishin Hospital – Tokyo 1982
Colonoscopy – University of Texas - 1977
Upper GI endoscopy – University of Minnesota - 1975
Academic Appointments:
Clinical Assistant
Professor of Surgery
Indiana University School of Medicine - 1978 to present
Assistant Professor of
Surgery - 1975-1977
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Assistant Professor of
Microbiology - 1975-1977
University of Louisville
Medical Licensure:
Indiana
Texas
Board Certification:
American Board of Surgery -1978
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery - 1978
Hospital Appointments:
Community Hospital of Indianapolis - 1978 to present
St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis - 1983 to present
Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis -1983 to present
Professional Fellowships:
Fellow of American College of Surgeons - 1981 to present
Fellow of American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons - 1982 to present
Professional Societies:
Indianapolis Medical Society - 1978 to present
Indiana State Medical Association -1978 to present
American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons - 1978 to present
American College of Surgeons -1981 to present
Research Experience:
G.D. Searle
- 1992
Efficacy of Misoprostol of NSAID-Induced GI complications.
G.D. Searle
- 1991
Misoprostol vs. Placebo on the Anti-Arthritic Efficacy of Upper G.I. Injury
in Patient's with Osteo-Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Volunteer Surgical Missions:
Covenant Hospital, Mombin Crocho, Haiti - January 2005
Covenant Hospital, Mombin Crocho, Haiti - February 2004
Surgical Videotapes Produced
1. “Laparoscopic Malone Appendico Cecostomy”, Rama M. Jager, M.D., PhD., 1994.
2. “Laparoscopic Partial Gastrectomy”, Rama M. Jager, M.D., PhD., 1994.
3. “Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection’, Rama M. Jager, M.D., PhD., 1993.
4. “Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy”, Rama M. Jager, M.D., PhD., 1993.
5. “Common Endoscopic Lesions”, Rama M. Jager, M.D., PhD., 1985.
6. “Colonoscopy”, Rama M. Jager, M.D., PhD., 1977.
7. “Repair of Rectal Procidentia by Marlex Sling”, Rama M. Jager, M.D., PhD. and James Hampton, M.D., 1977.
8. “Anoplasty”, Rama M. Jager, M.D., PhD., 1977.
9. “Endorectal Pull-Through Procedure for Hirschsprung’s Disease”, Rama M. Jager, M.D., PhD., 1977.
10. “Common Anorectal Problems”, Rama M. Jager, M.D., PhD., 1977.
Educational Symposia Organized and Presented
1. Seminar for primary care physicians on “Minimally Invasive Surgery”, 2005.
2. Third Annual Seminar, “Diagnosis and Treatment of Colorectal Problems for Primary Care”, 2005.
3. Second Annual Seminar, “Diagnosis and Treatment of Colorectal Problems for Primary Care”, 2004.
4. First Annual Seminar, “Diagnosis and Treatment of Colorectal Problems for Primary Care”, 2003.
5. International Symposium on Advances in Laparoscopic Colectomy, Indianapolis, October 1993.
6. Flexible Sigmoidoscopy – Hands-on Course for Family Physicians, Indianapolis, December 1985.
7. Flexible Sigmoidoscopy - Hands-on Course for Family Physicians, Indianapolis, September 1985.
8. Second Annual Southeastern Breast Cancer Symposium, Louisville, 1978.
9. First Annual Southeastern Breast Cancer Symposium, Louisville, 1977.
Scientific Exhibits
1. Lasers in Medicine: Experience in Colon and Rectal Surgical Problems, Indiana State Medical Association, 1984.
2. Modification of Transabdominal Proctopexy, Indiana State Medical Association, 1984.
3. Short-term Central Venous Nutrition with Silastic Catheters, Indiana State Medical Association, 1984.
4. Infusion Chemotherapy with Infusaid Pump, Indiana State Medical Association, 1984.
5. Infrared Photocoagulation: A New Treatment for Internal Hemorrhoids, Indiana State Medical Association, 1983, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, 1983.
6. Long-term Central Venous Nutrition with Right Atrial Silastic Catheters, Indiana State Medical Association, 1983.
PUBLICATIONS
“Colon and Rectal Care” a monthly newsletter distributed to primary care physicians in Indiana and Colon and Rectal Surgeons across the United States, August 1986 to 1994, 2003 to present.
“Hemorrhoids, A Book for Silent Sufferers” a guide for those suffering from hemorrhoids available through Colon & Rectal Care, Inc., Libraries, and bookstores, March 1990. Second Edition, 2004.
“Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery”: Ed. R.M. Jager and S.D. Wexner, Churchill Livingstone Inc., New York City, New York, 1996.
ABSTRACTS
1. Jager, R.M., Aust, J.C., Tew, R.H.,and McKhann, C.F.,: Tumor-specific immunity assayed in vitro by cell growth inhibition. Proc. Am. Assoc. for Cancer Research, 11:40, 1970.
2. Aust, J.C., Jager, R.M., Tew, R.H., and McKhann, C.F.,: In vitro immunization of human peripheral lymphocytes Fed. Proc., 19:501, 1970.
3. Jager, R.M., Shoji, M., and McKann, C.F.: Inhibition of tumor transplantation by murine spleen cells immunized in vitro against tumor specific antigens. J.Reticuloendothelial Society. 9:614, 1971.
4. Jager, R.M., Harris, N., Cleveland, P.H., Najarian, J.S., and McKhann, C.F.: Suppression of murine humoral immune responses against sheep red cells by rabbit antimouse plasma cell serum. Fed. Proc. 30:691, 1971.
5. Jager R.M., Harris, N.D., Najarian, J.S., and McKhann, C.F.: Effect of anti-plasma cell and antilymphocyte sera on induction and growth of tumors in mice. Assoc. Acad. Surg. 1971.
6. Jager, R.M. and McKhann, C.F.: Detection of immune response against tumor-specific antigens of human tumors. Assoc. Acad. Surg. 1972.
7. Jager, R.M. and McKhann, C.F.: Inhibition of tumor induction and transplantation by heterologous antiplasmacyte serum. Society of University Surgeons. 1972.
8. Jager, R.M. and McKhann, C.F.: Tumor inhibitory effect of antiplasmacyte serum in mice. Proc. Am. Assoc. Ga. Research. 13:116, 1972.
9. Jager, R.M., Guy, T.J., and McKhann, C.F.: The effect of humoral immunosuppression on tumor induction and transplantation. J. Reticuloendothelial Society. 11:398, 1972.
10. Jager, R.M. and McKhann, C.F.: Effect of antiplasma cell and antilymphocyte sera on induction and growth of tumors in mice. Fed. Proc. 31:767, 1972
11. Cleveland, P.H., Guy, T.J., Jager, R.M., and McKhann, C.F.: Antibody-mediated inhibition of thymidine uptake by tumor cells. Am. Soc. Of Microbiology. 1972.
12. Jager, R.M., Buchanan, J.B., and Moore, C.: Breast cancer screening by xeromammography, thermography and physical examination. Clinical Research. 23:489A, 1975.
13. Jager, R.M. and Buchanan, J.B.: Effect of preceding physical examination on the validity of mammotherm in screening for breast cancer. Am. Thermographic Society. 1975.
14. Jager, R.M., Buchanan, J.B., Moore, C., and Polk, H.C., Jr.: Educational benefits from breast cancer detection project. Am, Association for Cancer Education. 1975.
15. Jager, R.M., Buchanan, J.B., Ling, J.T., and Moore, C.: Compression “spot” xeromammography in the early diagnosis of breast cancer. Third International Symposium on Detection and Prevention of Cancer. 1976
16. Jager, R.M., Buchanan, J.B., Polk, H.C., Jr., Moore, C.: Single view, negative image xeromammogram: An approach to reduce radiation dose in breast cancer screening. The Society of Surgical Oncology. 1976
17. Jager, N.M., and Jager, R.M.: Relation between null cells and ripley rosette forming cells in humal peripheral lymphocytes. Fed. Proc. 35:283, 1976.
18. Riley, M.B., Jager, R.M., Kane, L.N., and Moore, C.: Lack of correlation of hormonal dependence and xeromammographic features of breast cancer. Clin. Research. 25:411A. 1977.McConnel, K.C., Jager, R.M.: Serum
19. McConnel, K.C., Jager, R.M: Serum selenium levels in patients with breast cancer. American College of Nutrition.1977.
20. Jager, R.M.: Modification of transabdominal proctopexy. Ohio Valley Colon & Rectal Surgical Society. 1980.
21. Jager, R.M.: Intravenous vasopressin to control hemorrhage. Ohio Valley Colon & Rectal Surgical Society. 1982.
PAPERS
1. Jager, R.M. and McKhann, C.F.: Immunotherapy of cancer. Geriatrics. 25: 155, 1970.
2. Aust, J.C., Jager, R.M., and McKhann, C.F.: Immunization of lymphocytes in vitro for immunotherapy of malignant disease. Surgical Forum. 21: 118, 1970.
3. Jager, R.M., Aust, J.C., Tew, R.J., and McKhann, C.F.: In vitro detection of cytotoxic cellular immunity against tumor specific antigens using a radioisotopic technique. Proc. Nat. Acad, Sci. (USA), 68:1346, 1971.
4. McKhann, C.F., and Jager, R.M.: In vitro immunization for immunotherapy. “Morphologic and Functional Aspects of Immunity,” edited by Lindahl-Kiessling. Plenum Press, 1971, p. 539.
5. McKhann, C.F., and Jager, R.M.: Evidence for immune reactivity against neoplasms. Transplantation Reviews. 7:55, 1971.
6. Jager, R.M., and McKhann, C.F.: Tumor-inhibitory effect of antiplasma cell serum. Surgery. 72:149, 1972.
7. Harris, N.S., Jager, R. M., McKhann, C.F., and Najarian, J.S.: Effect of antiplasma cell serum on humoral immune response. J. Immunology. 108:958, 1972.
8. McKhann, C.F., and Jager, R.M.: Manipulation of the immune response towards immunotherapy of cancer. In “Membranes and Viruses in Neoplasia,” edited by S.B. Day, and R.A. Good, Academic Press, P. 577, 1973.
9. Buchanan, J.B., and Jager, R.M.: Effect of preceding physical examination on diagnostic accuracy of thermography in breast cancer screening. Applied Radiology. 1976.
10. Hunt, K., Jager, R.M., Polk, H.C.: Neurofibrosarcoma complicating Von Recklinghausen’s disease. J of K.M.A., 74:346, 1976.
11. Jager, R.M.: Starch granulomatosis, JAMA, 235:2583, 1976.
12. Buchanan, J.B., and Jager, R.M.: Compression “spot” xeromammography in the early diagnosis of breast cancer, Third International Symposium on Detection and Prevention of Cancer, 1976.
13. Jager, R.M., Polk, J.C., and Buchanan, J.B.: Thermography in breast cancer screening: Effect of examination sequence on the diagnostic accuracy of thermography, Surgical Forum, 27:94, 1976.
14. Buchanan, J.B., and Jager, R.M.: Single view, negative mode xeromammography. Radiology, 123:63, 1977.
15. Jager, R.M., and Polk, H.C.: Carcinoid apudomas, Current Problems in Cancer, 1:11, 1977.
16. Jager, R.M., Weiner, L.J., and Howell, R.: Basal cell carcinoma metastatic to bone marrow producing myelofibrosis. Archives of Dermatology, 1977.
17. Workman RD, Faville RJ, Quie PG, Jager RM, McCullough J,: Granulocyte transfusions for patients with severe thermal burns. Transfusion, 18:142, 1978
18. Jager, R.M.: Effect of manipulation of immune response by xenologous antisera upon murine tumor growth. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 1977.
19. McConnel, K.P., Jager, R.M., Higgins, P.J., and Blotcky, A.J.: Serum selenium levels in patients with and without breast cancer. Nutrition and Cancer. Spectrum Publications, 1979.
20. Jager, R.M. and Max, M.H.: Umbilical metastasis as the presenting symptom of cecal carcinoma. J.Surgery Oncology 12:41, 1979.
21. Jager, R.M. and Max, M.H.: Association of squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus with a synchronous primary hepatocellular carcinoma. J. Clinical Gastroenterology, 3:73, 1981.
22. Warkel, R. and Jager, R.M.: Focal Acantholytic Dyskeratosis of the Anal Canal. The American Journal of Dermatopathology, 8:362, 1986.
23. Murali, M.S., and Jager, R.M.: Hemorrhoidectomy in a Hemophiliac, Indiana Medicine, 80:332, April 1987.
24. Jager, R.M.: Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy in Left Lateral Decubitus Position, Surgical Laparoscopy and Endoscopy, 1994.
25. Jager, R.M.: Safe Repair of Umbilical Wounds After Laparoscopy, Journal of Laparoendoscopic Surgery, 1995
26. Jager, R.M.: Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy, Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, 1996.
27. Jager, R.M.: Laparoscopic Enterostomy, Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, 1996.
28. Jager, R.M.: Laparoscopic Diagnostic Laparoscopy, Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, 1996.
29. Jager, R.M.: Laparoscopic Colectomy: Evolutionary or Revolutionary, Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, 1996.
