The surgeons at Atlantic Surgical include Dr. Kevin Looser and Dr. John Gens. Dr. Gens and Dr. Looser have each been practicing surgery for over twenty-six years. Both physicians started their careers on the Seacoast at the now closed Pease AFB Hospital. A recent addition to the practice is Dr. Cynthia Paciulli. Dr. Paciulli brings skills in advanced laparoscopic surgery, and Atlantic Surgical Associates is proud to be affiliated with the only female general surgeon on the Seacoast.

Dr. Kevin Looser

Dr. John Gens

Dr. Cynthia Paciulli

John Paul Gens, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S

Dr. Gens has also been practicing in the Seacoast area for over twenty-six years. He obtained his undergraduate education at Trinity College (BS Biology) in Hartford, Connecticut and then received his Medical Doctorate from George Washington University Medical School. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery at George Washington University's Surgical Program. Dr. Gens joined the Air Force at Grand Forks Air Force Base in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where he was appointed Deputy Commander of Hospital Services as well as Assistant Clinical Professor in Surgery at the University of North Dakota Medical School. He then joined the Seacoast community at Pease Air Force Base Hospital in 1979, where became Chief of General Surgery in 1981. Upon leaving the service he obtained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. He is currently on active staff at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Atlantic Surgical Associates was founded by Dr. Gens and Dr. Looser in 1981.

Dr. Gens is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the International College of Surgeons, the New England Surgical Society, the New England Cancer Society, and the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

Full List of appointments, publications, and honors

Cynthia Paciulli, M.D.,

Dr. Paciulli, the newest member of Atlantic Surgical, graduated from Baylor University (BA Psychology) and then attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. She completed her internship and residency in General Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where she also performed a research fellowship in gastrointestinal physiology. Last year she completed a fellowship in advanced laparoscopy at the Carolinas Medical Center, the Carolinas Laparoscopic and Advanced Surgery Program. Dr. Paciulli joined Atlantic Surgical in 2002.

Dr. Paciulli is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, and an associate member of the American College of Surgeons.

Full List of appointments, publications, and honors

Our Staff

Atlantic Surgical would not run smoothly without the help of our highly efficient and experienced staff. They are always available to answer questions and help you in any way. Our staff includes our Office Manager Lorie, Bette, Janie, and Jean.