LaparoscopicAppendectomy near Thomasville, GA

Care Philosophy: At Memorial Advanced Surgery, we are committed to giving our patients the best care in a professional environment where you can openly express needs and concerns. With rigorous attention to detail and focus on the individual patient's unique goals our practice has become a trusted general and weight loss surgery practice to the Greater Jacksonville, Fla. area. Memorial Advanced Surgery offers general and weight loss surgery. We are leaders in minimally invasive and robotic procedures. Many of our procedures are done laparoscopically or with the use of the daVinci® Robot, helping patients recover and get back to their normal lives more quickly. We focus on your specific needs and individual goals and provide comprehensive follow-through and support after treatment. At Memorial Advanced Surgery, we place an emphasis on patient education, and as such, we would suggest that you do significant research and attend one of our seminars on the various procedures, their benefits and risks.

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: Dr. Valerie Vazquez, MD, is a board-certified General Surgeon with HCA Florida Lake City Hospital. Dr. Vazquez provides the highest quality surgical care possible while focusing on each patient's treatment to provide a team approach to healing.Dr. Valerie Vazquez, MD obtained her undergraduate degree from Universidad de Puerto Rico in 2012 and continued her education by receiving her medical degree from Ponce Health Sciences University in 2018. Dr. Vazquez attended the University of Central Florida-HCA Florida Ocala Hospital in 2023 for her residency.In her free time, she enjoys horse riding, gardening, and travel.