LaparoscopicGallbladderRemovalCholecystectomy near Gainesville, FL

Biography: Dr. Matthew Mancao, MD is a board-certified Surgeon at HCA Florida Oak Hill Surgical Specialists. He completed medical school locally at the University of South Florida, as part of the SELECT program emphasizing Values Based Patient Centered Care and Health System Quality. Then, Dr. Mancao continued to serve the Tampa community during his general surgical residency at the USF Consortium/HCA GME Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. He specializes in minimally invasive general surgery. Dr.Matthew Mancao is excited to bring excellent care by using the latest techniques and treatments based on scientific evidence.

Biography: Dr. Yi (Wilson) Wang is a board-certified Surgeon at HCA Florida Lake City Surgical Specialists. He earned his medical degree and Ph.D. in Neuroscience in Shanghai China, from a top-ranking institution nationally and globally. Dr. Wang completed his Neurosurgery residency there, and he later practiced as an attending neurosurgeon with a focus on neurosurgery and neurovascular intervention.In 2005, Dr. Wang came to US as a visiting fellow in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Virginia, then worked as a neuroscientist there and published numerous articles and book chapters and presented on many conferences. He then underwent a general surgery internship at the University of Virginia and PGY-2 training at Lincoln Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medical College.Although Dr. Wang returned to work as a neuroscientist at the University of Virginia due to immigration legalities. Once he became a US permanent resident, he completed his general surgery training at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Harrisburg Surgery Residency.Dr. Wang's passion lies in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries. He firmly believes in the potential of these techniques to enhance patient outcomes and recovery. Equipped with extensive research and training, he performs various surgical procedures, including laparoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic general surgery.Besides his professional achievements, Dr. Wang is fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Shanghainese. He is married to an experienced nurse practitioner specializing in transplant surgery, and they have three sons. In his leisure time, Dr. Wang enjoys photography, with his work being featured in hospital magazines and recognized on photography social media platforms.

Biography: Jessica Marshall, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon. After earning a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida, Dr. Marshall completed an internship and residency in general surgery at Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, New Jersey. She then went on to complete fellowship training in invasive, bariatric and robotic surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She has specialized training in DaVinci robotic surgical systems, LINX reflux management device surgery and minimally invasive bariatric surgery.

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

Care Philosophy: Hi There: I was a person before I became a physican. I was a physician before I became a surgeon. I have not forgotten why I got into this profession; to take care of folks. My Bariatric and General surgery expertise will take care of your medical problems. The person inside of me will help you regain control and enjoy your life. I will personally be involved in your care before, during, after surgery... and through out your journey. My commitment to you is exemplified by the fact that I will provide you with my personal cell phone number so you can always get a hold of me. Michael Baptista

Care Philosophy: Committed to the care and improvement of the human life.

Care Philosophy: My mission is to provide individualized and the highest quality care to each patient to enhance the quality of life in a safe and caring environment with careful cultivation of the physician-patient relationship.