LaparoscopicInguinalHerniaRepair near Orange Park, FL

Care Philosophy: Our practice strives to provide care to each patient with utmost respect, honesty and dignity. We allow each patient to retain their own individuality and voice, concerning their treatment program. We work with the patient to assist in meeting their individual health goals. Minimal invasive surgery and weight loss surgery are our specialty interest. We are one of the few Surgeons in the area to perform all bariatric surgeries with the Da Vinci Robot. We believe in innovations and advances in the surgical field without compromising the safety of the patient. This philosophy has resulted in developing and pioneering many new procedures and with least invasive approaches. We also perform robotic/laparoscopic surgery for conditions like hernia, gallbladder disease, acid reflux disease, colon resection and many other abdominal conditions.

Care Philosophy: Michele Malit, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon. After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley, Dr. Malit received her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology. She went on to complete a general surgery residency at Maimonides Medical Center where she achieved the rank of Chief Resident, and a colorectal surgery fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Malit is an active community volunteer and has contributed her musical talents to hospital events and charitable fundraisers as the lead singer of a band made up of medical colleagues. She is fluent in English and Tagalog.

Care Philosophy: Waycross has been my home for the past 17 years and I am proud to be a part of a team who is committed to improving the health of our region.

Biography: Dr. Steven Bowers Jr, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is 56 years old. Dr. Steven Bowers Jr, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: Dr. Enrique Elli, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is 53 years old. Dr. Enrique Elli, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: Dr. Thomas Corbyons, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Deland, FL. He is 75 years old and has been practicing for 44 years. Dr. Thomas Corbyons, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Deland.

Care Philosophy: My philosophy centers on ensuring patients always feel supported and have immediate access to their physicians, especially when they need it most. A very important aspect is patient connection and making sure the patient never feels alone. One thing I always like to tell my patients is that once I operate on you, we are together for life. My team follows up with each patient one day after their procedure and then again after one week. If there are any concerns, the patient will have immediate access to me.

Biography: Dr. Cesar Reategui Sanchez is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery. He is fellowship trained in Colorectal Surgery and Surgical Oncology. Dr. Reategui Sanchez has a special interest and expertise in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease. Our office specializes in general surgery and surgical oncology. Our office welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.

Biography: Dr. Oppenheimer is a Board-Certified General Surgeon specializing in weight loss surgery and minimally invasive interventions and has been in surgical practice more than 10 years. His main interests include treating patients with morbid obesity, GERD, and hernias. Dr. Oppenheimer also centers focus on malignancies of the gastro-intestinal tract, including gastric and colon cancer, as well as caring for patients with breast cancer and melanoma. His compromise is to develop new treatment strategies tailored individually for patients to provide high quality patient centered care that is compassionate and personalized.

Care Philosophy: Hi There: I was a person before I became a physican. I was a physician before I became a surgeon. I have not forgotten why I got into this profession; to take care of folks. My Bariatric and General surgery expertise will take care of your medical problems. The person inside of me will help you regain control and enjoy your life. I will personally be involved in your care before, during, after surgery... and through out your journey. My commitment to you is exemplified by the fact that I will provide you with my personal cell phone number so you can always get a hold of me. Michael Baptista

Care Philosophy: Dr. Sarantos is committed to the care and improvement of human life.

Care Philosophy: My mission is to provide individualized and the highest quality care to each patient to enhance the quality of life in a safe and caring environment with careful cultivation of the physician-patient relationship.