Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair near Corpus Christi, TX

Biography: Dr. Michael Ewing grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and moved to Corpus Christi during high school. He received an undergraduate degree at Dallas Baptist University, a Master's of Science at UNT Health Science Center. He then graduated with Honors from Texas A&M Medical School and went on to complete his general surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Ewing was named outstanding resident teacher by Texas A&M Medicine. He recently returned to Corpus Christi to serve the community, specializing in robotic and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Ewing performs surgery for breast cancer, colon and small bowel diseases, complex abdominal and para-esophageal/hiatal hernias, gastric disease, melanoma and other skin cancers, thyroid and parathyroid disease, adrenal/spleen, gallbladder and appendicle disease.

Biography: Dr. Michael J. Reyes was born & raised in McAllen, TX and graduated high school in Brownsville, TX. During college he became a licensed paramedic while attending two universities concurrently. In 2004 he eventually graduated with Bachelors of Science degrees from the University of Texas San Antonio Honors College and the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. In 2009 he graduated with a medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. In 2015 Dr. Reyes completed his General Surgery residency at St. John Hospital in Detroit, MI. His desire was to serve people in Texas and be close to his parents so he has since made Corpus Christi, TX his home. While in Corpus Christi he has since served as a medical director and held leadership positions in various executive hospital committees. Dr. Reyes is deeply passionate about Minimally Invasive General Surgery and the benefits it offers patients. Complex hernia repair is a field near and dear to his heart. Accordingly Dr. Reyes has made it his mission to advance the field and increase access to Robotic General & Acute Care Surgery in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Reyes is a partner with the Surgical Associates of Corpus Christi, LLP. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and a candidate member of the American College of Surgeons.

Biography: Dr. Dan Martin, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Corpus Christi, TX. He is 49 years old. Dr. Dan Martin, MD is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center-Doctors Regional and Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional.

Biography: Dr. Matthew Ficenec, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Corpus Christi, TX. He is 57 years old and has been practicing for 29 years. Dr. Matthew Ficenec, MD is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center-Doctors Regional and Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional.

Biography: Dr. Victor Ortiz, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Corpus Christi, TX. He is 61 years old. Dr. Victor Ortiz, MD is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center-Doctors Regional and Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional.

Biography: Dr. Cameron Ghaffary, MD is an Urology Specialist who practices in Corpus Christi, TX. He is 39 years old. Dr. Cameron Ghaffary, MD is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center-Doctors Regional and Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional.

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Care Philosophy: We believe in taking care of patients before, during, and after their weight loss operation. We understand that surgery must be followed by a program that addresses the dietary, behavioral, and activity needs of patients so we can give them the best ch

Care Philosophy: My role as a surgical care provider is to advise patients regarding their care. I will not recommend surgical intervention unless the benefit outweighs the risk.

Biography: Dr. Steven Vela, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Corpus Christi, TX. He is 54 years old. Dr. Steven Vela, MD is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center-Doctors Regional and Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional.