LaparoscopicIncisionalHerniaRepair near Gainesville, FL

Care Philosophy: You, the patient, are the most important person to my practice. I am committed to providing the best possible medical care. Excellence is my goal. I have worked to provide a full range of service and have a highly trained and knowledgeable staff who have been together for some ten years plus. I look forward to being part of your medical team. Kind, compassionate, gentle care are the words that I use to describe my practice philosophy.

Care Philosophy: Keep the patient at the core of our decisions and actions.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Castaldo is committed to the care and improvement of human life.

Care Philosophy: I am passionate about supporting the next generation of health care leaders and working to provide a caring and comfortable environment for our patients.

Care Philosophy: At Nona Minimally Invasive Surgery, the majority of the treatments and procedures performed are minimally invasive (i.e. robotic-assisted, laparoscopic, or mini-incision surgery) in nature – meaning you will experience less pain, smaller scars and faster recovery than with the traditional, "open" surgical methods employed by some physicians.

Biography: Dr. Farhaad C. Golkar, MD, FACS is a board-certified Surgeon at HCA Florida Citrus Surgical Specialists. Dr. Golkar received his undergraduate degree from Emory University in 2000 and obtained his medical degree from the University of South Florida in 2005. Later on, in 2005, Dr. Golkar began his residency in General Surgery and completed his Advanced GI Surgery/Hepato-pancreato-biliary Fellowship in 2011 at the University of South Florida.Dr. Golkar demonstrates exemplary skills and knowledge with years of service, while also providing high-quality care. Whether you need a minimally-invasive surgery or surgical treatment for a cancer diagnosis, patients can expect the compassion and care they deserve.

Biography: Dr. Ghalyaie is board certified and fellowship trained in colon and rectal surgery. She specializes in treating diseases and disorders of the colon, rectum and anus, including cancer and hereditary cancer syndromes, inflammatory bowel disease, and complex anorectal conditions. Fluent in English and Farsi, Dr. Ghalyaie performs an array of minimally invasive surgical procedures such as robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). She also is skilled in performing sphincter-preserving surgery for rectal malignancies and inflammatory bowel disease to avoid the need for a permanent colostomy.Dr. Ghalyaie completed medical school at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran before moving to the U.S. for internship training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Her five years of residency training spanned three institutions: Baylor College of Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Ghalyaie went on to complete colon and rectal surgery fellowship training at Henry Ford Hospital/Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.