LaparoscopicGallbladderRemovalCholecystectomy near Melbourne, FL

Care Philosophy: To provide top quality care to each one of my patients and their referring physicians that trust in my care of their patient. As a physician, it is my responsibility to provide accurate and the most up to date information and technology to my patient about their condition and treatment options. Since each patient's situation is different, it is with communication, education and comfort that my patient and I work together and agree on what treatment is in their best interest for their medical and surgical care.

Biography: Dr. Itzhak Shasha, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in West Palm Beach, FL. He is 78 years old. Dr. Itzhak Shasha, MD is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital and Tampa General Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Eric Duffy, DO is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Port St Lucie, FL. He is 44 years old and has been practicing for 11 years. Dr. Eric Duffy, DO is affiliated with HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital and HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Dan Tran, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive surgery. Based in Tavares, he specializes in hernia repair, gallbladder removal, anti-reflux surgery, bowel resection and additional general surgery

Care Philosophy: To be an affable and knowledgeable surgeon who cares for patients and helps them reach new personal goals.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Jon Brown graduated from medical school in 2005 and subsequently completed a General Surgery residency as well as a Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care. He began practicing General Surgery in Truth or Consequences, NM where he developed and ran a Trauma and Surgery program for several years in rural New Mexico. After moving to Florida, Dr Brown practiced at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital? specifically in the arena of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care before coming to Port St. Lucie permanently. Dr. Brown is also an avid pilot with Instrument ratings and has been an experimental aircraft pilot and test pilot for several years. Along with building experimental aircraft, he has built three Factory Five Racing cars which have been racetrack proven.Beyond practicing surgery in the US, Dr Brown is actively involved with Health Talents International to provide surgical services on a bi-yearly basis to Guatemala. He has also traveled extensively to western Africa and the Caribbean, and has been involved in writing guide books for several countries in West Africa.

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: As a bariatric and general surgeon, Dr. Birkedal believes it is important to treat patients the way he would treat his own wife and family. With compassion and understanding, he joins you in your journey to embrace a healthy lifestyle. He considers it a blessing, and his true calling, to care for you and help improve your health.