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Care Philosophy: Jeffrey C. Chiu, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with AdventHealth Medical Group in Orlando. He performs all types of general surgery procedures, with a special emphasis on minimally invasive approaches to breast, endocrine and gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Chiu earned his medical degree at the Florida State University College of Medicine and undertook his general surgery residency at Florida Hospital (now AdventHealth) in Orlando, where he himself was born.

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Care Philosophy: Bernadette Profeta, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon who consults with patients at AdventHealth Medical Group's surgical specialty offices in east Orlando. Patients are frequently referred to her care due to her expertise in minimally invasive surgical procedures to address swallowing disorders paraesophageal, inguinal and ventral hernias and gastrointestinal and solid organ diseases. A recipient of the Chief Resident Hands of a Surgeon Award and numerous Top Docs¬ honors, she is a recognized leader in her field and active member of multiple medical societies. She earned her medical degree and completed her general surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and capped her medical training with a fellowship in advanced minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center in Richmond.

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Biography: Dr. James Kendrick IV, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Orlando, FL. He is 52 years old and has been practicing for 23 years. Dr. James Kendrick IV, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Orlando.

Care Philosophy: We believe that each patient touched with cancer has unique concerns, fears, aspirations, and personal dynamics. We strive to address each of these. We also understand that while quality of care is (and should be) of paramount concern, that cost of care is an important concern. As an independent (ie, non-hospital affiliated) practice, we can offer best-of-care treatment at costs typically much lower than that of the local hospitals.

Care Philosophy: Dr Albert is a member of the elite colon and rectal surgery team at AdventHealth Medical Group which he joined in July 2004 A Fellow of both the American Society of Colon amp Rectal Surgeons and of the American College of Surgeons his specialties include laparoscopic and robotic surgery of the colon and rectum screening and therapeutic colonoscopy surgery for colon and rectal cancers inflammatory bowel disease pelvic floor disorders the treatment of anorectal disease and stomas and hernia issues Dr Albert s wide range of colon and rectal surgical services includes the revolutionary technique known as TAMIS transanal minimally invasive surgery which he helped invent He also is credited with spearheading the development of an ACGME accredited subspecialty training program for colon and rectal surgeons Awards amp Recognition Founder Center for Colon and Rectal Surgery 2004 developed and program director of the ACGME Colorectal Fellowship at Florida Hospital now AdventHealth 2010 2018 Orlando Top Docs last 14 years Inventor of TAMIS and first flexible FDA approved Transanal Access Channel Differentiators Dr Albert specializes in sphincter preserving surgeries for cancers of the lowest part of the rectum avoiding the need for permanent colostomy He has the most experience with TAMIS procedures in the world He has performed more than 3 000 minimally invasive colorectal operations

Care Philosophy: Jeremy Drake, MD, is a general surgeon who is fellowship trained in robotic surgery for colon and rectal cancer. Dr. Drake received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, AL, and completed his residency in gene