About Lamina Surgical
The Team That Already Built This Category
Lamina Surgical brings together decades of experience in medical-device innovation, electrosurgery, engineering, commercialization, and finance.
Our team has helped develop FDA-cleared surgical platforms and build companies through successful strategic acquisitions. Now, we’re applying that experience to a new generation of open-surgery technology.
The Next Generation of Open-Surgery Technology
CoronaBlade™ is a single-use precision electrosurgical instrument designed to work with traditional radiofrequency generators already used in operating rooms.
With scalpel-like precision, integrated illumination, and proprietary electrode technology that controls energy delivery, CoronaBlade™ is designed to advance what’s possible in open surgery without requiring an entirely new surgical platform.
And it’s only the beginning. CoronaBlade™ is the first step toward an intelligent surgery system for the future of open surgery.
Founders
Paul Davison, MS
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Lamina Surgical
Paul Davison is Co-Founder and CEO of Lamina Surgical. He brings more than 30 years of medical technology experience, including leadership in the development of PlasmaBlade at PEAK Surgical and PhotonBlade at Invuity. A co-inventor of both technologies, Paul combines surgical-device development experience with a focus on translating clinical needs into practical tools for surgeons.
Jason Hegener
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Lamina Surgical
Jason Hegener is Co-Founder and CTO of Lamina Surgical. He brings more than 20 years of medical technology experience and a background in engineering and research and development. A co-inventor of PhotonBlade, Jason has helped develop multiple FDA-cleared surgical platforms and leads Lamina’s technology development.
Board of Directors
Lori Munoz
Board Member
Chief Financial Officer, Exo
Lori Munoz serves on Lamina Surgical’s Board of Directors and is Chief Financial Officer of Exo. She brings more than 30 years of medical device industry experience in finance, fundraising, and operations. Her background includes senior finance roles at ZipLine Medical, PEAK Surgical, Medtronic, and Paracor Medical, supporting companies through growth and acquisition.
Wound Care and Surgery Advisors
Geoffrey Gurtner, MD, FACS
Wound Care & Surgery Advisor
Chair, Department of Surgery; Professor of Surgery; Professor of Biomedical Engineering
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Dr. Geoffrey Gurtner chairs the Department of Surgery at the University of Arizona, where he is also a professor of surgery and biomedical engineering. Previously, he directed the Stanford Advanced Wound Care Center. His work spans wound healing, regenerative medicine, and surgical innovation, bringing clinical and translational research experience to Lamina’s advisory team.
Trent Brookshier, DPM
Wound Care & Surgery Advisor
Podiatric Surgeon, North Park Podiatry
San Diego, California
Dr. Trent Brookshier is a podiatric surgeon specializing in complex wound care, diabetic limb salvage, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He serves as a principal investigator for clinical research and is actively involved in the development and evaluation of emerging wound-care and surgical technologies. Dr. Brookshier is also the creator and founder of BIOMES, a clinical framework designed to guide comprehensive wound assessment and limb-salvage decision-making. His experience across hospital, ambulatory surgery, wound-care, and private-practice settings provides a unique perspective on clinical adoption, surgical workflow, and health economics. Dr. Brookshier advises Lamina Surgical on wound-care applications, clinical strategy, and the development of the CoronaBlade platform.
Cardiac Electrophysiology Advisors
Alok Gambhir, MD, PhD, FACC, FHRS
Cardiac Electrophysiology Advisor
Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Institute
Alok Gambhir is a cardiac electrophysiologist at Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Institute. He holds both an MD and a PhD in physics from Stony Brook University and completed cardiology and electrophysiology fellowships at Columbia and NYU. His background connects clinical medicine, physics, and engineering, providing a multidisciplinary perspective on surgical technology and cardiac device procedures.
Yasser Rodriguez, MD, MBA, FHRS, FACC
Cardiac Electrophysiology Advisor
Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Institute
Dr. Yasser Rodriguez is a board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist at Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Institute with expertise in complex ablations and implantable cardiac device management. He trained in electrophysiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and holds an MBA from the University of Miami. He brings both clinical and business experience to Lamina’s advisory team.
Contact Lamina
Let’s talk about what’s next in open surgery.
Whether you’re interested in investment, strategic partnership, or clinical collaboration, connect with the Lamina Surgical team to learn more about CoronaBlade™ and the technology we’re developing.