LaparoscopicUmbilicalorVentralHerniaRepair near Hudson, FL

Care Philosophy: We treat each patient with excellent compassionate surgical care. We always put our patients first. We offer a personalized caring approach to our patients. We work with insurance and self-pay patients.

Biography: Dr. Alpendre is a fellowship-trained general surgeon who is specialized in minimally invasive general surgery. Dr. Alpendre received his medical school education from the Federal University of Parana (UFPR) in Curitiba-Brazil, the oldest University in the country. He received general surgery training at one of the most prestigious universities in Brazil State University of Campinas, Sao Paulo (UNICAMP).

Care Philosophy: The board certified surgeons at Suncoast Surgical Associates, P.A. have accrued over twenty five years of experience caring for general and thoracic surgical patients. Providing the highest quality of care to our patients is of paramount importance. This begins with a thorough pre-operative assessment during which all options including non-operative approaches are explored and given full consideration. For those patients who require surgery, we strive to provide the safest, most advanced operative techniques. These include complex laparoscopic, thoracoscopic and cutting edge robotic interventions. Our meticulous attention to all aspects of clinical care continues throughout the entire post-operative period. We feel personally invested in each of our patients and one of our surgeons is available at all hours in order to assure continuity of care.

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.

Care Philosophy: The board certified surgeons at Suncoast Surgical Associates, P.A. have accrued over twenty five years of experience caring for general and thoracic surgical patients. Providing the highest quality of care to our patients is of paramount importance. This begins with a thorough pre-operative assessment during which all options including non-operative approaches are explored and given full consideration. For those patients who require surgery, we strive to provide the safest, most advanced operati

Care Philosophy: We treat our patients as if they were our family

Biography: Dr. Kimberly Giffard is a Board Certified General Surgeon on staff at HCA Florida South Shore Hospital. Dr. Giffard received training at New York Methodist Hospital and completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Giffard specializes in breast and women's surgical care.

Care Philosophy: Addressing the needs of the patient and their family in their time of need.

Care Philosophy: Provide the utmost professional and up to date surgical expertise; friendly and helpful office staff; prompt appointments and surgery booking time. Dr. Gordon is fellowship trained in Bariatric Surgery.

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.

Biography: Dr. Mino is a fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon specializing in diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus in addition to his general surgery interests. Dr. Mino obtained his Bachelors degrees at Wheaton College with majors in Biology, Economics, and Theology. He attended medical school at Rutgers University in New Jersey where he received the concomitant degrees of Medical Doctor and a Masters of Public Health. He did his general surgery residency at Cleveland Clinic of Ohio and stayed on for his fellowship in minimally invasive colorectal surgery. Dr. Mino is double board certified in both General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery and is a member of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles in both fields and presented at numerous national conferences. Dr. Mino's particular areas of interest include laparoscopic and robotic treatment for colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, as well as pelvic floor dysfunctions including rectal prolapse, fecal incontinence, and rectoceles. He also treats anorectal pathology including fissures, fistulas, hemorrhoids, perianal abscesses, and condylomas.