Anorectal Fistula near Daytona Beach, FL

Biography: Andrew H. Ritter, MD, is a board-certified colorectal surgeon specializing in colon and rectal diseases, cancer screening and digestive problems. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Harvard University, Dr. Ritter went on to attend medical school in New York City at Mount Sinai University Medical Center completing his medical degree in 1981. His medical training continued with a residency in general surgery at Brown University in Rhode Island at Rhode Island Hospital and a subsequent fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. He is highly experienced in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery techniques for the treatment of a wide range of colorectal conditions and diseases including cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease and hemorrhoids.

Biography: Timothy Tolland, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon. After graduating from Mount Saint Mary's University, Dr. Tolland received his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean. He went on to complete a flexible rotating internship at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem Pennsylvania for one year. He then went on to complete a general surgery residency for six years at the Robert Packer Hospital/ Guthrie clinic in Sayre, Pennsylvania. He then completed a colorectal surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. A highly experienced clinician, Dr. Tolland has been serving as a colon and rectal surgeon for more than 30 years. He is - committed to healing the whole person body, mind and spirit.

Biography: Gregory B. Burgoyne, MD, FACS is a board-certified general surgeon. Dr. Burgoyne is fluent in English and Afrikaans. He is welcoming new patients ages 16 and older and accepts most insurance plans. Some services he offers include: Hernias; Complex Hernia Treatment; Caring For Complex Hernias; Complex Hernia Diagnosis; Abdominal wall reconstruction; Open and laparoscopic surgery; Endoscopy. .

Biography: Matthew R. Wilson, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon who earned his Doctor of Medicine from Tulane University in 2006. He completed an internship and residency in general surgery at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. He then practiced general surgery for the U.S. Navy until 2015. During his time on active duty, he was honored with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal as well as two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medals. Upon discharge, he completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at AdventHealth Orlando. Dr. Wilson has practiced colon and rectal surgery for seven years at Utica Park Clinic and Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Wilson is an assistant professor of surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, and an adjunct professor of surgery at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa.

Biography: Dr. Grove is a board-certified general surgeon who lives and practices in Daytona Beach, Florida. He received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He completed his integrated general surgery residency at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and fluent in all aspects of general surgery. Dr. Grove believes in a personal touch and makes it a point to contact his patients directly after surgery in case they have any questions or concerns. In his spare time he enjoys camping, scuba diving, and spending time with his family. He is also an active member with the Boy Scouts of America and has been awarded the BSA Silver Buffalo award and the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award from the National Eagle Scout Association. Services Elucents EnVisio Surgical Navigation System and SmartClip technology Open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder) Open inguinal and umbilical hernia repair Open and laparoscopic colon surgery Thyroid and parathyroid surgery Breast biopsy Breast cancer surgery (mastectomy, breast conservation therapy) Seed localized breast biopsy Insertion of the intraoperative radiation treatment & catheter for breast cancer Removals of benign tumors, cysts, lipomas, and soft tissue masses Venous access port insertion and removal Sentinel lymph node biopsy Temporal artery biopsy Treatment of small bowel obstruction Dr. Grove is a member of the following organizations FMA: Florida Medical Association VCMS: Volusia County Medical Society ACOS: American College of Surgeons

Care Philosophy: As a bariatric and general surgeon, Dr. Birkedal believes it is important to treat patients the way he would treat his own wife and family. With compassion and understanding, he joins you in your journey to embrace a healthy lifestyle. He considers it a blessing, and his true calling, to care for you and help improve your health.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Backus strives to provide quality, compassionate, family-centered care for each of her patients.

Biography: Dr. Mitul Patel, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Daytona Beach, FL. He is 43 years old. Dr. Mitul Patel, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Daytona Beach.

Care Philosophy: Christopher Anderson, MD, FACS, is double-board certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery with advanced training in minimally invasive surgery techniques for pediatric surgery. He is dedicated to providing the most advanced and effective treatments for thoracic and abdominal conditions in children, and his clinical expertise and outstanding patient outcomes have been recognized with Clinician of the Year and Surgeon of the Quarter awards from AdventHealth. A Phi Beta Kappa and honors graduate of the University of Iowa, he earned his medical degree at the same school before undertaking his residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He also completed a research fellowship and two clinical fellowships in pediatric endoscopy and pediatric surgery at the Children's Hospital of the University of Alabama and the University of Texas Health Science Center/MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, respectively.