Dr. Robert N. Capobianco

Robert N. Capobianco, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery. He performs a wide range of surgical procedures, specializing in minimally invasive techniques. He places a special emphasis on caring for women in need of breast biopsies and surgeries. He also offers digestive-related surgeries and vascular procedures.Minimally Invasive SurgeryAs a specialist in minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Capobianco recommends these procedures when conventional open surgery can be avoided. Minimally invasive surgery offers many benefits to his patients, including:Smaller incisionsLess painLower risk of infectionShorter stays at the hospital or an outpatient facilityQuicker recovery timeLess scarringReduced blood lossBreast CareFor patients in need a breast care procedures, Dr. Capobianco performs minimally invasive surgery whenever possible. He has extensive experience in: Ultrasound-guided, vacuum-assisted core needle biopsyStereotactic core biopsyLumpectomy/mastectomy surgerySentinel node biopsyGastrointestinal SurgeryPatients with conditions impacting their digestive tract often are candidates for minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Capobianco may recommend this approach for issues affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, appendix, gallbladder, pancreas, liver and bile ducts. Some of these surgeries include:Hernia repairColon surgeryGallbladder surgeryVascular ProceduresDr. Capobianco also specializes in treatment of diseases of the vascular system, which is comprised of arteries, veins and lymphatic circulation. Some vascular procedures include:Dialysis catheter placement Funneled dialysis catheterPeritoneal dialysis catheterPortacath and central venous port placementDr. Capobianco’s TrainingDr. Capobianco earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and undergraduate degree from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He completed a residency in general surgery at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, where he received the Herbert A. Schulte, MD, Award for Excellence in Surgery.About Dr. CapobiancoHe is certified by the American Board of General Surgery and a member of the American Medical Association and Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons.

Dr. Capobianco is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Breast Infection, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.