Christopher J. Gostout, MD, is an Emeritus Staff member at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and serves as a scientific advisor for Aurora Medical Technologies. Internationally renowned for his expertise in interventional endoscopy, Dr. Gostout has been a pioneer in endoscopic surgery, contributing to the development of innovative minimally invasive tools and procedures. He also held the prestigious position of President of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Most recently, Dr. Gostout served as Chief Medical Officer of Apollo Endosurgery, which was acquired by Boston Scientific in 2022.