LaparoscopicInguinalHerniaRepair near Gainesville, FL

Care Philosophy: Dr. Alexandros Coutsoumpos is a general surgeon with advanced training in robotic and laparoscopic surgery. After receiving his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine, he completed his residency in general surgery, achieving the rank of Chief Resident. Dr. Coutsoumpos speaks Spanish, basic French and Haitian Creole, and he has a passion for overseas mission work in areas such as Malawi and Haiti.

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: Enrique Vega, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in gastrointestinal, breast and skin cancers as well as thyroid, parathyroid and hernia repair surgeries. An award-winning member of the esteemed surgical team at AdventHealth Medical Group in Central Florida, he receives many referrals from area physicians whose patients require surgical intervention to address problems with the gallbladder, spleen, adrenal glands, breast, endocrine glands, and gastrointestinal tract. A graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California, he completed dual residencies in general surgery at Loma Linda University and Florida Hospital (now AdventHealth) in Orlando and another residency in family medicine, also at AdventHealth Orlando.

Care Philosophy: Christopher J. Keeler, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon. A graduate of the University of Utah, Dr. Keeler earned his medical degree at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine before going on to complete a residency in general surgery at the Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, MI where he achieved the rank of Co-Chief Resident. Prior to joining AdventHealth, Dr. Keeler served as Chief of Surgery at Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston, OR.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Heizmann is committed to providing patients surgical excellence and individualized attention throughout all stages of surgery.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Wanchick is committed to giving patients the best care in a professional environment where you can openly express needs and concerns.

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.