LaparoscopicAppendectomy near Stuart, FL

Biography: Fred Howard, M.D., is board certified in general surgery and is known among his patients as jovial and approachable. He attended the University of Missouri Columbia, where he also completed his residency. A former pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, Dr. Howard practiced in Winter Haven before joining Heart of Florida Physician Group. Dr. Howard provides care for wound care patients and general surgery patients in the greater Lake Wales area. He treats patients with non-healing wounds in an outpatient setting at the Wound Care Center for Lake Wales Medical Center.

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.