LaparoscopicGallbladderRemovalCholecystectomy near Daytona Beach, 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.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Kevin Hoddinott, MD is a fellowship trained surgeon that specializes in minimally invasive approaches to bariatric, general and vascular procedures. He uses DaVinci&reg robotic techniques when possible and he believes in providing personalized compassionate care to his patients. Dr. Hoddinott is here to help you improve your health and quality of life. He leads a patient-centered program that emphasizes education, diet, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes. Dr. Hoddinott and his compassionate team are here to assist you every step of the way.

Care Philosophy: Scott Bloom MD FACS FRCSC is a board certified general surgeon at AdventHealth Medical Group s elite surgical practice in Orlando He specializes in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery to address colorectal disorders hernias and other general surgery conditions Dr Bloom has won numerous awards for clinical and academic excellence He is a graduate of Queen s University School of Medicine in Ontario Canada where he also carried out his internship and residency training He is a past president of the British Columbia Surgical Society and a noted researcher whose work has appeared in multiple scientific journals

Care Philosophy: Amanda Burns, MD is a general surgeon with nearly a decade&rsquos experience providing surgical care for women. Dr. Burns specializes in breast surgery and she encourages patients to be actively involved in their health care treatment. Dr. Burns utilizes the latest techniques and procedures to provide the highest level of care for her patients. She is skilled in minimally invasive and hidden scar surgical techniques, nipple sparing mastectomy and breast conservation therapy. In addition, she also focuses on thyroid and parathyroid surgery, specializing in surgery for both benign and malignant processes. Dr. Burns also performs many other general surgery procedures, including minimally invasive hernia repair, abdominal surgery, and removal of skin lesions and skin cancers. She is proud to provide these therapies and her unique perspective to the women of northern and central Florida. In her spare time she enjoys biking, spending time with her friends and family and outdoor activities.

Care Philosophy: Dwight D Landmann, M.D. is a Board Certified General and Colorectal Surgeon with over 3 decades of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. He utilizes the latest techniques and procedures including minimally invasive approaches to a wide spectrum of general surgical pathology including specialization in the benign and neoplastic diseases of the anus, rectum colon and small bowel. He has been providing compassionate individualized care to the Ocala community since 1991.

Care Philosophy: Our staff and team of professionals are available to our patients five days a week. We have two Physician Assistants and one Nurse Practitioner who care for our patients on days Dr. Chandra is performing surgeries. Be assured, our team is well-trained to handle your personal care. Our compassionate staff is available to help answer your questions or find the answers you need.As your surgeon, we take a personal approach to caring for our patients and take the time needed to listen to your concerns. Our goal is to choose the safest and least invasive procedure possible to get you back to living your life as soon as possible.