Newswise — Holmdel, NJ – November 4, 2014 – Bayshore Community Hospital is proud to welcome Steven Tizio, M.D. to the medical staff. Dr. Tizio recently completed his fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery at Methodist Health System in San Antonio, Texas.

Prior to his fellowship training, Dr. Tizio completed his general surgery residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard Medical School. During his time there, Dr. Tizio received the highest ABSITE award, completed a research fellowship and held the titles of senior resident and chief resident.

While earning his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, Dr. Tizio received a number of academic honors for his community service and academic excellence. A member of multiple professional organizations including the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Dr. Tizio has contributed to his field by authoring numerous papers, book chapters, and presentations.

Dr. Tizio is pleased to be a part of Meridian Health, with privileges at Bayshore Community Hospital and Riverview Medical Center. He joins Atlantic Surgical Group in Oakhurst, and can be reached at 732-531-5445.

About Bayshore Community HospitalBayshore Community Hospital, a member of the Meridian Health Family, is a 211-bed not-for-profit community hospital located in Holmdel, New Jersey, providing health care programs and services in all major medical disciplines, including: emergency medicine, cardiac catheterization, surgical services, wound care, sleep services, diagnostic imaging, women's services with digital mammography, as well as a designated primary stroke center. Bayshore Community Hospital’s newly developed Center for Bariatrics is one of the most comprehensive in the region offering free informational sessions, pre-surgical education and evaluation, personal guidance through the surgical process, nutritional support, exercise components and support groups. For more information visit www.bayshorehospital.org.

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