LaparoscopicUmbilicalorVentralHerniaRepair near Salisbury, MD

Care Philosophy: As a general surgeon who also specializes in Endoscopy, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Colo/Rectal Surgery, Advanced Wound Care, and Breast Disease, I believe that every patients case is unique and is treated as such. I believe in listening first to the concerns of each and every one of my patients.

Biography: Dr. Amy Stump, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Millersville, MD. She is 53 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. Amy Stump, MD is affiliated with University of Maryland Medical System and UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center.

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.

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.

Care Philosophy: Patient safety and quality of care is at the center of my personal philosophy. I believe in creating an individualized care plan for every patient based on sound evidence-based research. I value a strong collegial team of dedicated healthcare professionals. With utilization of a team approach, patients receive the best possible care with optimal outcomes. Additionally, I have a special interest in medical education. I enjoy teaching and mentoring at all levels, from high school students to residents. I have a true love and passion for my career and I eagerly share that enthusiasm with my students.