The medical team

Dr. Frank SCHWENTER, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Clinical Professor
Digestive Surgery Department
Surgery Division
Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM)

Frank Schwenter obtained his medical degree from the University of Lausanne in Switzerland. He subsequently obtained a Doctorate in Medicine and Science (M.D., Ph.D.) from the University of Lausanne through the Center for Surgical Research and Gene Therapy. His project focused on transplanting genetically modified cells enabling the secretion of therapeutic proteins. Frank Schwenter then continued his surgical training at the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG) in the Visceral Surgery Department. He obtained the title of surgery specialist while pursuing his clinical and research activities with a project in the field of anti-tumour immunotherapy. He then completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Toronto on the genetics of colorectal cancer in the laboratory of Dr. Steve Gallinger and Dr. Zane Cohen before specializing in digestive oncology surgery in the Fellowship program at McGill University in Montréal. Frank Schwenter has been a Clinical Assistant Professor at Université de Montréal since 2012 and works in the Digestive Surgery Department at CHUM. Since 2019, he has also had a more specialized practice in proctology at the Procto Dix30 Clinic.

Frank Schwenter is the author of basic and clinical research publications, participates in various research protocols in Montréal, Toronto and Geneva and is involved in teaching at Université de Montréal.

Alongside his medical and surgical training, Frank Schwenter also completed professional cello studies at the Lausanne Conservatory, obtaining a virtuoso grand prize. He continues to perform in chamber music recitals to this day.

After training in medicine and then general surgery at Université de Montréal, Dr. Dagbert completed subspecialty training in digestive oncology surgery in Lyon, France and then in colorectal surgery in Chicago, USA. Back to practicing digestive surgery at CHUM since 2016, he joined the Dix30 Procto Clinic team in 2019. His areas of interest are primarily the treatment of advanced digestive cancers, inflammatory bowel disease and anorectal conditions. The opportunity to work in these two stimulating and complementary environments allows Dr. Dagbert to help a greater number of patients overcome their digestive issues and return to enjoying a better quality of life.

After a 5 year training in General Surgery at the University of Sherbrooke in 2019, Dr. Séguin took up the challenge of practicing in a remote area in Abitibi for a period of 2 years.

He now works at the Haut-Richelieu Hospital. He has access to a diversified practice ranging from digestive system operations, breast oncology to hernia surgery, among others.
Passionate about medical education and sharing knowledge, Dr. Séguin is currently on the path to becoming a clinical professor for medical students.

To date, he also dedicates a significant part of his practice to proctology. This allows him to offer an interesting variety of treatments for problems of the anal and rectal region, which are often delicate and under-diagnosed. Recognized for his attentiveness, his great respect and his availability, he will be pleased to offer you a treatment tailored to your needs.

After graduating from the Université de Montréal medical program in 2015, I continued my postdoctoral training by completing 5 years of residency in general surgery. I then completed 2 years of sub-specialization in colorectal surgery in Chicago, United States (Cook County Health, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and University of Illinois in Chicago). My first year focused on the treatment of colorectal pathologies; the second focused on advanced colorectal surgical techniques and procedures for pelvic floor pathologies. Alongside my two clinical fellowship years, I completed a year of research at the University of Chicago in basic sciences. I am certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) as well as by the American Board of Surgery (FACS, FACRS) in the United States in the 2 specialties of general and colorectal surgery. As soon as I returned to Quebec, I joined the digestive surgery department of the Center Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) as a surgeon and assistant professor. It is therefore with pleasure that I join the Procto Clinic team to bring my expertise and help to the best of my ability.