LaparoscopicAppendectomy near Sarasota, FL

Care Philosophy: We consistently offer a personalized approach to healthcare.

Biography: Dr. Henry Chang, MD is a Pediatric Surgery Specialist who practices in Brandon, FL. He is 49 years old and has been practicing for 41 years. Dr. Henry Chang, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Luv Hajirawala, MD is a board-certified General Surgeon with additional fellowship training in Colon and Rectal surgery. His specialties include, but are not limited to, the treatment of colon and rectal cancer, anal cancer, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal disease, gallbladder disease and hernias. He specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgeries. He is fluent in English, Gujarati and Hindi and sees patients 18 and up. Dr. Hajirawala considers his patients his partners in the provision of their care. He strongly believes that patients should control their own medical care with the professional advice of a physician. His role in the clinic is to assist patients in understanding their disease process and establish the best treatment plan. In the operating room, his goal as a surgeon is to evaluate and apply state-of-the-art procedures, equipment and advances to achieve the best outcome. Dr. Hajirawala enjoys spending time outside of work with his wife and daughter, and being outdoors, whether on a hiking trail or at the beach.

Biography: Dr. Wesley Hendricks, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Surgical Specialists. He started his academic journey at East Carolina University, where he completed his undergraduate studies in Biology and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree. He further pursued his interest in the life sciences by earning a Master of Science in Anatomy, Physiology, and Cell Biology from the same institution. Dr. Hendricks continued his medical education at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, earning his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in 2010. His extensive training culminated with a General Surgery Residency at Western Reserve Hospital through Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine, which he completed in 2015. Dr. Hendricks has developed a patient care philosophy that is deeply influenced by both his academic background and personal family experiences. He not only recognizes the critical role he plays as a surgeon but also empathizes with the emotions experienced by the families of his patients. These understanding shapes his commitment to a holistic approach, ensuring he provides the best possible care experience for each patient.

Biography: Mazvita Simoyi, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon. Born in Zimbabwe, she received advanced education in the United States from the age of 17. Following in the footsteps of her father, a general practitioner, she aspired to be a doctor from early childhood. After observing her father perform surgical operations her interest in surgery was sparked.She first earned a nursing degree, with high honors, at Howard University in Washington, D.C, then worked for several years as a hospital nurse while preparing for medical school. She assumed additional healthcare roles during her first two years of medical school at the University of Virginia, by working as a medical-surgical and hospice nurse.She completed her general surgery residency at the University of Massachusetts. Following this, she successfully completed a minimally invasive colorectal surgery fellowship in Orlando.