DR JEFF MONASH

Meet Dr. Jeff Monash

Wound Care Specialist in Tucson, AZ

Jeffrey B. Monash, MD, FACS, CWSP is a board-certified general surgeon who practiced advanced minimally invasive surgery for over two decades. He has performed over 5500 Bariatric, and over 2500 general, oncologic, and vascular surgeries. He now directs the Wound Center of Tucson.

His experience with Bariatric surgery has helped elevate his wound care management by focusing on metabolic health and nutritional needs. His practice of general and vascular surgery brings experience with revascularization, trauma, burn management, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. By encouraging mobility and long-term dedication to one’s own health, he strives to improve his patients’ quality of life far beyond their wound care needs.

At the Wound Center of Tucson, Dr. Monash employs the most up-to-date treatments to heal severe and chronic wounds. He treats venous leg ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic wounds, pressure sores, traumatic wounds, surgical dehiscence, and much more.

Though retired from inpatient surgery, Dr. Monash made a promise to his Bariatric surgery patients that he would follow them for life. He has fulfilled his promise, and guides pre-operative patients as well. He teaches them how to prepare their household for surgical weight loss, and more importantly, for healthy weight loss maintenance.

Beyond his surgical practice, Dr. Monash, is passionate about patient outreach, often sharing valuable insights on weight loss and metabolic management, nutrition, and post-surgical care through speaking engagements, blogs, and social media. His mission is to help people reclaim their health, confidence and quality of life with expertise, empathy, and unwavering support. His motto has always been, “Live healthier, Live happier, Live longer.”

Dr. Monash is committed to giving back to the community. He proudly supports the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Embers of Hope, the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, and Ben’s Bells Project, organizations dedicated to medical research, patient support, and spreading kindness. Dr. Monash is featured regularly on local news outlets.

"Live healthier, Love happier, Live longer"

Education & Training

• Medical Degree: Wayne State University School of Medicine (2000)

• Residency: General Surgery, Corewell Health East Beaumont (Royal Oak) (2006)

• Fellowship: Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, University of California Davis Health (2007)

Professional Affiliations

• American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)

• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

• American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Research & Publications

• Co-author: Depression is associated with increased severity of co-morbidities in bariatric surgical candidates (Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 2009)

• Co-author: Diagnosis of total internal carotid occlusions with duplex ultrasound and ultrasound contrast

• Co-author: Weight loss before gastric bypass: feasibility and effect on postoperative weight loss and weight loss maintenance

Certifications & Licensure

• Board-Certified, American Board of Surgery (ABS)

• Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Certifications & Licensure

• Founder, Tucson Bariatric (2007–2025)

• Established the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgical Center at St. Mary’s Hospital in 2007 – fully accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program

• Established a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgical Center at Oro Valley Hospital in 2011 – fully accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program

• Established a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgical Center at Tucson Medical Center in 2013 – fully accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program