LaparoscopicAppendectomy near Lakeland, FL

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

Biography: Ann Holloway, DO, FACS, is a board-certified General Surgeon from Phoenix, AZ with 9 years of experience. Dr. Holloway enjoys the challenges each patient presents and works in a collaborative fashion to craft a customized treatment plan. She always treats her patients and colleagues the way she would like to be treated with kindness, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail. Dr. Holloway is proficient in a wide variety of techniques including endoscopic, laparoscopic, robotic and open surgeries, using them to perform cholecystectomies, appendectomies, hernia repairs, breast surgery, melanoma excisions, port placement, soft tissue mass excisions, and more. She is expertly adept at diagnosing and treating surgical emergencies ranging from abscesses to incarcerated hernia to perforated viscous and more. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, a Navy General Surgeon, and their 3-year-old son. They enjoy traveling, reading and trying new restaurants. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Association for Surgical Education, and Association of Women Surgeons. Accredited Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery from the Surgical Review Corporation

Biography: Dr. Kimberly Giffard is a Board Certified General Surgeon on staff at HCA Florida South Shore Hospital. Dr. Giffard received training at New York Methodist Hospital and completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Giffard specializes in breast and women's surgical care.

Biography: Christopher B. Le, MD, is a board-certified minimally invasive general and bariatric surgeon with Orlando Minimally Invasive Surgery.He is recognized for his expertise in robotic surgical systems, holding certifications in the Intuitive Da Vinci Xi Robotic System among other competencies. His extensive training includes a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, following a comprehensive residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, FL.Dr. Le's academic journey began at the University of Florida, where he achieved his M.D. and graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Chemistry. Throughout his career, Dr. Le has contributed significantly to pioneering research, exploring various facets of surgery ranging from investigating procedural safety in bariatric surgery to analyzing demographic distributions within surgical fellowship programs.As evidenced by his publications in esteemed medical journals and presentations at prestigious conferences, Dr. Le's dedication to advancing surgical techniques is complemented by his unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care to his patients.

Care Philosophy: Jared Funston, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon. After graduating from the University of New Mexico, Dr. Funston received his medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Dr. Funston believes that medicine is not one-size-fits-all, and that the unique background and perspective of every patient must be incorporated into treatment planning for the best-possible outcomes.