Laparoscopic Appendectomy near Ocala, FL

Care Philosophy: Christopher Olukoga MD is an award winning general surgeon who consults with patients at AdventHealth Medical Group s surgical practice in Winter Park Specializing in general surgery minimally invasive and robotic assisted surgery an

Care Philosophy: Dr. Alexandros Coutsoumpos is a general surgeon with advanced training in robotic and laparoscopic surgery. After receiving his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine, he completed his residency in general surgery, achieving the rank of Chief Resident. Dr. Coutsoumpos speaks Spanish, basic French and Haitian Creole, and he has a passion for overseas mission work in areas such as Malawi and Haiti.

Care Philosophy: Bernadette Profeta, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon who consults with patients at AdventHealth Medical Group's surgical specialty offices in east Orlando. Patients are frequently referred to her care due to her expertise in minimally invasive surgical procedures to address swallowing disorders paraesophageal, inguinal and ventral hernias and gastrointestinal and solid organ diseases. A recipient of the Chief Resident Hands of a Surgeon Award and numerous Top Docs¬ honors, she is a recognized leader in her field and active member of multiple medical societies. She earned her medical degree and completed her general surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and capped her medical training with a fellowship in advanced minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center in Richmond.

Biography: Dr. William Huether, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Lake Mary, FL. He is 57 years old and has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. William Huether, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Altamonte Springs.

Care Philosophy: Georg K. Wiese, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon. He holds post-baccalaureate degrees in biology and physiology and has recently completed an advanced gastrointestinal surgery fellowship at AdventHealth Orlandovs Department of Surgery. Dr. Wiese has training in advanced, minimally invasive surgical techniques with emphasis on hepatobiliary, foregut, MIS and robotics, and acute care general surgery. He also served as Resident Instructor of Surgery at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine.

Care Philosophy: Nathan DeAngelis DO is a fellowship trained surgeon with advanced skills in minimally invasive techniques and substantial experience in robotic assisted surgical procedures His small town upbringing in western Pennsylvania instilled in him a strong understanding of the importance of family and community and is a central tenet of his philosophy of patient care An honors graduate of St Vincent College in Latrobe PA he earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine After completing his residency training at Midwestern University Chicago College of Medicine he elected to pursue advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at Johns Hopkins affiliated hospitals in Baltimore Dr DeAngelis s specialties include anti reflux surgery breast biopsies and surgical treatments cholecystectomy gastric surgery laparoscopic hernia repair thyroid and parathyroid surgery gastrointestinal surgery skin cancer surgery and placement of feeding tubes and venous access ports Awards amp Recognition Chief Resident General Surgery Chicago COM Assistant Clinical Professor Florida State College of Medicine Assistant Clinical Professor Adventist Heath University C SATS Certified Expert Surgeon Graduate of Florida Hospital Physician Leadership Program October 2017 Intuitive Robotic Certified Surgeon and Proctor Arnold P Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award Differentiators Dr DeAngelis is a general surgeon who enjoys all facets of his work Whether your situation commands an open or minimally invasive approach such as laparoscopy or robotic surgery he will be able to provide you with guidance and the best options that will suit your induvial needs Dr DeAngelis is part of a team of five general surgeons with an excellent support staff that will make sure you and your loved ones receive the very best care 24 hours a day

Care Philosophy: Jeffrey C. Chiu, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with AdventHealth Medical Group in Orlando. He performs all types of general surgery procedures, with a special emphasis on minimally invasive approaches to breast, endocrine and gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Chiu earned his medical degree at the Florida State University College of Medicine and undertook his general surgery residency at Florida Hospital (now AdventHealth) in Orlando, where he himself was born.

Care Philosophy: Carlos Ortiz Ortiz MD FACS is a board certified general surgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive robotic surgery He is a fluent English and Spanish speaker who communicates well with patients and believes in giving back to his community as a medical volunteer and peer counselor Dr Ortiz Ortiz earned his medical degree from the Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine in Puerto Rico and carried out his surgical residency training at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus in San Juan He moved to Central Florida to continue his medical education with a prestigious surgery fellowship at Florida Hospital now AdventHealth in Celebration and later established himself as an integral member of AdventHealth Medical Group s elite surgical team

Care Philosophy: Dr. Ramirez is committed to delivering quality care in all aspects of his practice. He is dedicated to offering the most up-to-date techniques and procedures, especially those that involve minimally invasive surgeries. Dr. Ramirez has over 15 years of providing care to patients in central Florida.

Care Philosophy: Mark Soliman, MD, FACS, FASCRS is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon. He is the Medical Director of Colorectal Surgery for the AdventHealth Digestive Health and Surgery Institute and also the Department Chairman for Colorectal Surgery. A Florida native and a proud graduate of the University of Florida, he was part of an elite junior medical program through which he earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees with honors by age 23. After serving as Chief Resident at Baptist Health System in Birmingham, AL, he obtained his advanced subspecialty training in Colorectal Surgery at the Colon and Rectal Clinic of Orlando. Dr. Soliman is one of the most recognized colorectal surgeons nationwide in robotic colorectal surgical operations and has written nearly 50 book chapters, scientific abstracts, and manuscripts on this and its related fields. He is proficient in the Arabic language.

Care Philosophy: Teresa deBeche Adams MD FACS FASCRS is a board certified colon and rectal surgeon with advanced fellowship training who specializes in minimally invasive and robotic assisted colorectal surgery colonoscopy and surgical interventions for colon and rectal cancer inflammatory bowel disease anorectal disease hernia stomas and pelvic health issues A graduate of the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport she completed her general surgery residency at Ochsner Health System in New Orleans and joined AdventHealth Medical Group in Orlando where she completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship She is on the clinical faculty of the Florida State University College of Medicine and volunteers her time at the UCF College of Medicine and Camp Tiger for disabled children Awards amp Recognition Dr deBeche Adams serves on numerous national and international committees including the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons SAGES Guidelines Committee and Colon Task Force Committee and the International Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision TaTME Guidance Group She is also a member of the AHMG Quality Improvement Committee Associate Program Director for AdventHealth s Colorectal Surgery Fellowship program and Director of the Anorectal Physiology Lab Differentiators Dr deBeche Adams practice spans a wide range of colorectal treatments with a specialty focus on rectal cancer sphincter preserving surgery fecal incontinence constipation and prolapse using minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy robotics and TAMIS approaches She also performs colonoscopies using easily tolerated bowel preps Dr deBeche Adams was the first in the US to use the TransEnterix Senhance Robotic System in April 2018

Care Philosophy: Timothy Steve McElveen, MD, FACS, joined AdventHealth Medical Group from AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson, SC, where he was a general surgeon for over 20 years and previously served as the hospital's Chief of Staff. He is a proud graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he earned his undergraduate degree in biology and was a William Douglas Memorial Scholarship recipient while earning his medical degree at the USC School of Medicine. Dr. McElveen undertook his internship training at Georgia Baptist Medical Center in Atlanta and his general surgery residency at Georgia Baptist and Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Virginia, respectively. He has been a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons since 1997 and is a highly rated surgeon with outstanding patient reviews.

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Care Philosophy: Jonah White, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. He earned his medical degree at Tulane University and completed his residency at AdventHealth in Orlando, where he earned the Outstanding Minimally Invasive Surgery Resident Award and Joseph Portoghese Resident of the Year Award. He most recently completed his fellowship training with Prisma Health in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. White specializes in advanced hernia surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and broad-based general surgery using a variety of advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

Care Philosophy: Rhonda Harmon MD FACS is a board certified general surgeon with AdventHealth Medical Group s specialized surgery team in Orlando She is one of Central Florida s leading providers of surgical interventions for skin and breast cancer with special interests and expertise in oncoplastic breast surgery and treatments for melanoma and subcutaneous lesions A respected researcher and international presenter Dr Harmon currently serves as Director of Research for the AdventHealth Surgical Residency Program and is on the faculty of both the UCF College of Medicine and Florida State University A graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina she completed her internship and residency in general surgery at Washington Hospital Center in the nation s capital where she culminated her tenure as Chief Resident

Care Philosophy: Enrique Vega, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in gastrointestinal, breast and skin cancers as well as thyroid, parathyroid and hernia repair surgeries. An award-winning member of the esteemed surgical team at AdventHealth Medical Group in Central Florida, he receives many referrals from area physicians whose patients require surgical intervention to address problems with the gallbladder, spleen, adrenal glands, breast, endocrine glands, and gastrointestinal tract. A graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California, he completed dual residencies in general surgery at Loma Linda University and Florida Hospital (now AdventHealth) in Orlando and another residency in family medicine, also at AdventHealth Orlando.

Care Philosophy: Sebastian de la Fuente MD FACS is board certified in general surgery with special certification in advanced surgical oncology He specializes in surgical interventions for gastrointestinal liver and bile duct diseases as well as for benign pancreatic disorders pancreatic cancer sarcomas and melanomas One of Central Florida s most prominent surgical oncologists Dr de la Fuente directs the Hepato Pancreato Biliary Fellowship program and serves as Director of Research for the Surgical Residency program at AdventHealth in Orlando He is a graduate of the University of Salvador School of Medicine in Buenos Aires Argentina and of Duke University s general surgery residency program where he culminated his tenure as Chief Resident and undertook a research fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery He capped his medical training with a fellowship in surgical oncology at the H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa