Francisco Schlottmann is a board-certified general surgeon who focuses his practice in esophageal and gastric diseases. Dr. Schlottmann received his medical degree with honors at the University of Buenos Aires Medical School in Argentina and completed his general surgery training at the Hospital Alemán of Buenos Aires. With a research focus on esophageal cancer, Dr. Schlottmann completed the Soudavar fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, followed by a 2-year gastrointestinal surgery fellowship at the University of North Carolina. His research in esophageal diseases is reflected in numerous publications and books. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at the Hospital Alemán of Buenos Aires.