LaparoscopicAppendectomy near Bel Air, MD

Care Philosophy: Dr. Mark Fraiman is committed to individualized, compassionate care for his patients. Dr. Fraiman works closely with a multidisciplinary team including medical and radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, and interventional radiologists, to develop

Biography: Ivane Chua, MD, a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon, treats a full range of noncancerous and cancerous colorectal conditions. Dr. Ivane Chua has advanced training in colorectal surgery, including the latest laparoscopic and robotic techniques. She has a special focus on robotic colon resection. Dr. Chua specializes in: Anal Fissure Rectal Prolapse Hemorrhoid Treatment/Hemorrhoidectomy Diverticulitis Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Colon Polyps Parastomal Hernia Colon, Rectal and Anal Cancers Screening and Diagnostic Colonoscopy Dr. Chua completed a fellowship in colorectal surgery at the Colon and Rectal Clinic of Orlando, and is a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

Biography: Dr. Alexander R. Aurora (MD, FACS, MSc) is a board certified Fellow of the American College of Surgeons with expertise in Advanced Minimally Invasive technics for both general and bariatric surgery. He completed his Bachelors and Masters degree at McGill and University of Ottawa in Canada. He received his medical degree from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland in 2000. Dr. Aurora completed his general surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. In 2011 Dr. Aurora completed a fellowship in advanced minimally invasive surgery and bariatrics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Aurora performs more than 95% of his cases laparoscopically including ventral, inguinal and hiatal hernia repair, colon resection, sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Dr. Aurora is fluent in English, French and speaks some German and Romanian. Dr. Aurora has significant interest in surgical technology, improving patient care and safety.

Biography: Dr. Mackey is a board certified surgeon specializing in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and completed his residency training in general surgery, as well as his hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. His primary interests are benign and malignant diseases of the liver, pancreas, biliary system and gastrointestinal tract. Dr. Mackey was named a Top Doc by Baltimore Magazine in 2010, 2011, and 2012 for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery. He was also named among the Top Up and Coming Surgeons in 2013 by Washingtonian Magazine.