John H. Ganser, MD, FACS

John H. Ganser, MD, FACS, is a general surgeon with fellowship training in thoracic surgery. He has treated patients in Reno for nearly two decades and specializes in thoracic surgery, bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive approaches, including robotic and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Ganser is committed to helping patients feel informed and confident in their care plan and uses modern surgical techniques to treat a wide range of conditions.

Education & Certifications

• Fellowship, General Thoracic Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons, Birmingham, England, 1995–1996
• Residency, General Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR, 1989–1995
• Doctor of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 1985–1989
• Postgraduate Research, Genetics, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, 1984–1985
• Bachelor of Science, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, 1980–1984
• Additional Training, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Course, Medical College of Virginia, 2000
• Additional Training, Laparoscopic Preceptorship in Bariatric Surgery, California Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2001
• Board Certified, American Board of Surgery
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
• Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology, Renown Medical Center
• VATS Lobectomy Course, Duke University, 2007
• Member, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
• Member, Nevada State Medical Association
• Member, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
• Member, Washoe County Medical Society
• Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society