Anorectal Fistula near South Miami, FL

Biography: Dan Ruiz, M.D., specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the lower digestive tract, including the colon, rectum and anus. He is highly skilled in all methods of colon and rectal surgery, including laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery. In addition, he is highly proficient in a wide array of general surgery as well as upper digestive tract procedures. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed research publications on surgical techniques and published more than 40 abstracts in medical journals and several book chapters. He has given nearly 60 oral or poster presentations in his specialty at national and international surgical conferences. In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Ruiz is a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons.

Care Philosophy: You, the patient, are the most important person to our practice. We are committed to providing the best possible medical care. Excellence is our goal. We have worked to provide a full range of service and have highly trained and knowledgeable staff who work together with the patient and their family to offer the highest quality of care. We look forward to being part of your medical team.

Biography: Dr. Samir Shah, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Miami, FL. He is 45 years old and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. Samir Shah, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Aventura Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Dr Calafell believes every patient deserves the best care possible and treats each patient like family His greatest joy is managing a patient through the entirety of their care and telling them they are cured

Care Philosophy: Dr. Sabates graduated form the University of Miami Medical School in 1991 and completed his surgical residency at Tulane University in 1997. His practice encompasses general, laparoscopic and breast surgeries.

Care Philosophy: My work ethic and ability to connect with patients creates trust and lifelong partnerships. I strive to provide high quality, innovative surgical care in line with advances of modern medicine, while practicing compassionate and patient centered approach, old world charm with modern conveniences.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Salazar is a 1980 Honors (A.O.A) Medical School graduate of the University of South Florida. He did his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. In addition, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. In 1989, he was a member of a pioneering group of surgeons who did the very first laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal) in the state of Florida.

Biography: Dr. Jorge Rabaza, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in South Miami, FL. He is 66 years old and has been practicing for 39 years. Dr. Jorge Rabaza, MD is affiliated with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Baptist Health, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and Baptist Hospital of Miami.

Biography: Dr. Juan Carlos Verdeja, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in South Miami, FL. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 41 years. Dr. Juan Carlos Verdeja, MD is affiliated with South Miami Hospital, Baptist Health and Baptist Hospital of Miami.