BiliaryTractCancer near Independence, MO

Care Philosophy: Our focus is to provide excellent health care services to each and every patient. Our physicians and staff are here to ensure that you, as the patient, understand the diagnosis and completely understand all available treatment options, all risks involved and have any concerns and/or questions answered in a timely and appropriate manner. The ASA team of highly qualified staff is here for you. We welcome you to contact us any time. Nurses and Physicians are available 24/7 to assist you.

Biography: Dr. Ricardo Figueroa-Vicenty is a board-certified, fellowship-trained vascular and endovascular surgeon. He completed his Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Fellowship at the University of Missouri, where he developed his expertise in advanced surgical techniques. He completed his surgical residency at Saint Luke's Memorial Hospital in Ponce, Puerto Rico, where he also served as Chief Resident, demonstrating leadership in medical education and resident welfare. His medical degree is from the Ponce School of Medicine, and he also holds a Bachelor of Science in Pre-medicine from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagez, graduating Magna Cum Laude.For over a decade, Dr. Figueroa-Vicenty has been passionate about treating patients with vascular issues. However, he is also dedicated to researching and speaking on new vascular and endovascular developments, including the treatment of deep vein thrombosis. He has received numerous accolades, including the Young Physician of the Year and the Mercy Charism Award at Mercy Hospital and Clinics in Springfield, Missouri. His research focuses on innovative treatments, published in leading medical journals.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Cummings firmly believes in always treating patients in the same manner you would treat your own loved ones, with a foundation based on the doctor-patient relationship and the understanding that a partnership is being formed in order to achieve the most optimum health and quality of life by way of surgery.