LaparoscopicGallbladderRemovalCholecystectomy near Hudson, FL

Biography: Dr. Kimberly Giffard is a Board Certified General Surgeon on staff at HCA Florida South Shore Hospital. Dr. Giffard received training at New York Methodist Hospital and completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Giffard specializes in breast and women's surgical care.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Mumtaz continuously expands his knowledge and surgical skills and stays current with advances in health care to provide the best possible outcome to his patients. He is recognized amongst his peers for the compassionate, expedient and well-informed care he provides.

Biography: Dr. Andreas Karachristos, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Tampa, FL. He is 57 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Andreas Karachristos, MD is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital and Tampa General Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Sudhir Kalaskar, MD is a general surgeon with advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive and robotic colorectal surgery. Dr. Kalaskar was inspired to specialize in colon and rectal surgery by the pioneers he has trained with. He developed a special interest in minimally invasive surgery as it provides the best outcomes to the patient with shorter hospital stay and less post-operative pain.

Biography: Dr. Matthew Mancao, MD is a board-certified Surgeon at HCA Florida Oak Hill Surgical Specialists. He completed medical school locally at the University of South Florida, as part of the SELECT program emphasizing Values Based Patient Centered Care and Health System Quality. Then, Dr. Mancao continued to serve the Tampa community during his general surgical residency at the USF Consortium/HCA GME Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. He specializes in minimally invasive general surgery. Dr.Matthew Mancao is excited to bring excellent care by using the latest techniques and treatments based on scientific evidence.

Biography: Ann Holloway, DO, FACS, is a board-certified General Surgeon from Phoenix, AZ with 9 years of experience. Dr. Holloway enjoys the challenges each patient presents and works in a collaborative fashion to craft a customized treatment plan. She always treats her patients and colleagues the way she would like to be treated with kindness, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail. Dr. Holloway is proficient in a wide variety of techniques including endoscopic, laparoscopic, robotic and open surgeries, using them to perform cholecystectomies, appendectomies, hernia repairs, breast surgery, melanoma excisions, port placement, soft tissue mass excisions, and more. She is expertly adept at diagnosing and treating surgical emergencies ranging from abscesses to incarcerated hernia to perforated viscous and more. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, a Navy General Surgeon, and their 3-year-old son. They enjoy traveling, reading and trying new restaurants. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Association for Surgical Education, and Association of Women Surgeons. Accredited Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery from the Surgical Review Corporation

Biography: Dr. Kristina Soltes, DO is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Trinity, FL. She is 35 years old. Dr. Kristina Soltes, DO is affiliated with HCA Florida Largo Hospital and HCA Florida Trinity Hospital.