LaparoscopicAppendectomy near Dothan, AL

Biography: Howell Fishel, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with Emerald Bay Surgical Associates. A native of Panama City, FL, Dr. Fishel attended Bay High School and received his mechanical engineering degree at Auburn University. He finished medical school at Florida State University and completed general surgery residency training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, where he served as administrative chief resident. With extensive training in robotic surgery, Dr. Fishel is passionate about minimally invasive techniques and enhancing post-surgical pathways for easier patient recovery. He has broad experience in a range of surgeries, including hernia repair and procedures of the breast, thyroid, gallbladder, colon, and abdomen.Dr. Fishel and his wife have one child. They enjoy water sports, outdoor activities and travel.

Biography: Dr. Jeremy Tseng, a board-eligible surgeon, practices at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Surgical Specialists. He grew up in Southern California and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Riverside, before earning his medical degree with highest honors from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Tseng received his surgical training at the University of Central Florida-HCA Health Consortium in Ocala, Florida. There, he gained expertise in both traditional open surgery and advanced minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopic and robotic surgery. His care philosophy centers on building strong doctor-patient relationships, and he is committed to providing the best outcomes for his patients.