Laparoscopic Appendectomy near New Port Richey, FL

Care Philosophy: We practice evidence-based medicine with quality, integrity, and compassion. Services are provided in the areas of breast surgery and biopsies, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, diverticular disease, hernias, reflux surgery, colon and rectal cancer, hemorrhoids - with a track record of success. Lap band surgery is also provided for bariatric patients. We have expertise in laparoscopy and da Vinci robotic surgery. We believe that "patients have a right to considerate, respectful care."

Care Philosophy: Keep the patient at the core of our decisions and actions.

Biography: Brett Armstrong, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon. Dr. Armstrong treats patients 18 and older and is bilingual in English and Spanish. He performs robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgeries such as appendectomies, hernia repair, cyst removal, gall bladder removal and more. Dr. Armstrong earned his undergraduate degree at Florida State University before attending medical school at FSU College of Medicine. He went on to complete a residency in general surgery at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Dr. Armstrong previously served as Director of Robotics and Chief of Surgery at St. Josephs Hospital-North in Tampa. Dr. Armstrong takes a thorough and precise approach to his consultations to ensure that he is consistently giving accurate diagnoses. He strives to make each patients visit a pleasant and pain-free experience, while providing whole person care. When hes not with patients, Dr. Armstrong enjoys fishing, water sports, football, running and traveling.??

Care Philosophy: Rishi Ramlogan, MD is a board-certified general surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He specializes in bariatric surgery and has performed over 2000 bariatric surgeries. For over 10 years, he has been dedicated to helping individuals regain their health by providing cutting edge treatment in a caring and nurturing environment. Dr. Ramlogan specialize in Obesity Surgery. Obesity surgery addresses many aspects of health apart from just the number on the scale. It treats multiple diseases. There is so much healing through one operation. For many patients, it™s a second chance at life.Dr. Ramlogan believed every patient should be treated like family - with compassion, empathy, courtesy, and respect. Patients should control their own care and they should be provided with information on their condition and the best treatment options. He sees patients 18 years and older. In Dr. Ramlogan™s free time he enjoys spending time with family, fishing, audiobooks and actively keeping up with his faith by attending church regularly.

Biography: Dr. Kristina Soltes, DO is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Trinity, FL. She is 35 years old. Dr. Kristina Soltes, DO is affiliated with HCA Florida Largo Hospital and HCA Florida Trinity Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Ledesma is dedicated to providing comprehensive care in General, Colon and Rectal and Vascular Surgery. From patient education, diagnosis and screening to treatment and management using both minimally invasive and surgical techniques, Dr. Ledesma brings sub-specialty expertise to you.

Care Philosophy: Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our patients by delivering professional and personal medical care in a safe and friendly atmosphere. We will accomplish our unique purpose in the most effective and efficient manner providing the highest quality of care for our patients in a safe and caring environment.

Biography: Dr. Erika Van Doorn is a board certified General and Critical Care Surgeon. She?comes to us from Texas after living there for 14 years.??She completed her general surgery residency and Surgical Critical care fellowship in Houston at Baylor College of Medicine. After her training, she worked at several facilities in Texas with Envision but her primary site of work was at Medical city Plano, in Plano Texas (Level 1 trauma center). ?In 2019 she moved to Florida where has worked at HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital. Since 2013, she has been busy working in level 1 and level 2 trauma centers as trauma, acute care and surgical critical care surgeon.??She also worked closely with the trauma director and coordinators to help with the level 1 designation at Medical City Plano.?In September of 2020 she took the role of trauma Medical Director at HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital where she was able to stabilize the program and successfully passed American College of Medicine level 2 consultative visit.

Care Philosophy: Treating and taking care of patients as they were my own family.