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Biography: Lindsey Armstrong, MD, MPH, is a board-certified pediatric surgeon. After graduating college at Northern Kentucky University, Dr. Armstrong received her medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and subsequently a Master of Public Health degree at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. She completed a general surgery residency at the University of South Florida, followed by advanced fellowship training in surgical critical care at Boston Children's Hospital and pediatric surgery at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. An experienced clinician and researcher, Dr. Armstrong is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Pediatric Surgical Association, and the American College of Surgeons. In her free time, she enjoys running, traveling, water and snow skiing, and spending time with her husband and two young children. She is dedicated to providing her young patients with high quality, evidence based care.

Care Philosophy: Christopher Anderson, MD, FACS, is double-board certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery with advanced training in minimally invasive surgery techniques for pediatric surgery. He is dedicated to providing the most advanced and effective treatments for thoracic and abdominal conditions in children, and his clinical expertise and outstanding patient outcomes have been recognized with Clinician of the Year and Surgeon of the Quarter awards from AdventHealth. A Phi Beta Kappa and honors graduate of the University of Iowa, he earned his medical degree at the same school before undertaking his residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He also completed a research fellowship and two clinical fellowships in pediatric endoscopy and pediatric surgery at the Children's Hospital of the University of Alabama and the University of Texas Health Science Center/MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, respectively.

Care Philosophy: W. Raleigh Thompson, MD, FACS, is a former US Navy surgeon who is double-board certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery. As the Medical Director of Pediatric Surgery at AdventHealth for Children, he is an acknowledged leader in his field who performs complex, minimally invasive and highly delicate surgeries to address congenital diseases and birth defects in young children. A compassionate physician who is fluent in both English and Spanish, he clearly and thoroughly communicates with parents about their childvvvs condition and treatment options. Areas in which he specializes include pediatric surgery, general surgery and surgical critical care. Dr. Thompson is a proud graduate of the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency training at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, followed by his advanced fellowship training in pediatric surgery at Childrenvvvs National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Differentiators Dr. Thompson has extensive experience, having performed more than 10,000vprocedures in busy pediatric centers over the past 25 years.

Biography: Dr. Grove is a board-certified general surgeon who lives and practices in Daytona Beach, Florida. He received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He completed his integrated general surgery residency at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and fluent in all aspects of general surgery. Dr. Grove believes in a personal touch and makes it a point to contact his patients directly after surgery in case they have any questions or concerns. In his spare time he enjoys camping, scuba diving, and spending time with his family. He is also an active member with the Boy Scouts of America and has been awarded the BSA Silver Buffalo award and the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award from the National Eagle Scout Association. Services Elucents EnVisio Surgical Navigation System and SmartClip technology Open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder) Open inguinal and umbilical hernia repair Open and laparoscopic colon surgery Thyroid and parathyroid surgery Breast biopsy Breast cancer surgery (mastectomy, breast conservation therapy) Seed localized breast biopsy Insertion of the intraoperative radiation treatment & catheter for breast cancer Removals of benign tumors, cysts, lipomas, and soft tissue masses Venous access port insertion and removal Sentinel lymph node biopsy Temporal artery biopsy Treatment of small bowel obstruction Dr. Grove is a member of the following organizations FMA: Florida Medical Association VCMS: Volusia County Medical Society ACOS: American College of Surgeons

Care Philosophy: Dr. Wecowski is committed to providing his patients with the best surgical care available. He involves his patients in all aspects of care for the best possible outcomes.

Biography: Dr. Mitul Patel, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Daytona Beach, FL. He is 43 years old. Dr. Mitul Patel, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Daytona Beach.