25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in oviedo, FL
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Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery
Dr. Joseph Ibrahim is the director of surgery with Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery and a surgeon with the Orlando Health Complex Hernia Center. He is board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care, and his expertise includes: Minimally invasive laparoscopy surgery Trauma and emergency surgery Surgical critical care Hernia repairs Thyroid surgery Appendectomy Gallbladder removal Burn surgery Catheter placement Splenectomy Dr. Ibrahim joined Orlando Health in 2012 as associate program director of the general surgery residency program after working at East Tennessee University as an assistant professor in trauma, critical care and acute care surgery and as a general surgeon in private practice. His passion for laudable patient care was recognized in 2013 when he received the Orlando Health ORMC Physician Exemplar Award. Dr. Ibrahim's Training Dr. Ibrahim earned his medical degree from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, where he was awarded the Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Award. He completed a general surgery residency at East Tennessee State University and received the award for outstanding surgical resident. He then completed a surgical critical care fellowship at Orlando Health. About Dr. Ibrahim Dr. Ibrahim is double board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and Southeastern Surgical Congress. Dr. Ibrahim teaches at Florida State University. He is a certified course director for the Fundamental Critical Care Support course and regularly facilitates lectures and skill stations for the Advanced Trauma Life Support course. His most recent research includes articles, abstracts and publications on ultrasound simulation training for residents, Vitamin D use in the critically ill patient population and new ICU protocols to decrease catheter-associated urinary tract infection rates. Dr. Ibrahim is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ibrahim is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery, and American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Ibrahim is currently accepting new patients.
Orlando Health Cancer Institute - Downtown Orlando
Juan Escalon, MD, joined Orlando Health Cancer Institute in 2015. He is a member of the Thoracic/Head and Neck Cancers Specialty Section at the Rod Taylor Thoracic Care Center.Dr. Escalon is board certified in Thoracic Surgery and General Surgery, specializing in surgery for tumors of the chest, including cancers of the lung, esophagus, chest wall, and mediastinum. He also treats benign disorders of the esophagus and has expertise in minimally invasive thoracic surgery including VATS (Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery) and robotic surgery for advanced pulmonary resections and esophagectomy.Dr. Escalon earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch, where he also performed his General Surgery residency and served as Chief Resident. In 2008, he completed his fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Yale University, where he also served as Chief Resident and Instructor.Prior to joining Orlando Health, Dr. Escalon was an attending surgeon at the William W. Backus Hospital and Hartford Hospital, part of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Alliance in Connecticut, with a practice focused on thoracic surgical oncology. He also served as a Clinical Instructor for the Department of Surgery at the University of Connecticut and was a site investigator for the implantation and use of Spiration® endobronchial valves in patients with persistent air leaks after lung surgery.Dr. Escalon has been published in Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Journal of the American College of Surgeons, Clinical Chemistry, and Cardiology. He co-authored a chapter in Shields textbook of General Thoracic Surgery and has made presentations at numerous meetings and conferences. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, General Thoracic Surgery Club, and International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group.Dr. Escalon is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Escalon is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Escalon is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Escalon is currently accepting new patients.
Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery - Downtown Orlando
Dr. Chadwick Smith is an acute care surgeon with Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery and a surgeon with the Orlando Health Complex Hernia Center. He is board certified in general surgery, surgical critical care and neuro-critical care. Dr. Smith's surgical interests include acute care, robotic and burn surgery, and his expertise includes: Minimally invasive laparoscopy surgery Open repair surgery General surgery Trauma and acute care surgery Surgical critical care Abdominal wall reconstruction Hernia repairs Para-esophageal hernia repair Surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux Foregut surgery Dr. Smith's Training Dr. Smith earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis. He completed his residency in general surgery and a fellowship in surgical critical care at Orlando Health. About Dr. Smith Dr. Smith is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma. Dr. Smith serves as president of the Florida Society of Critical Care Medicine. He was vice chairman of surgery at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center from 2013 to 2017. For more than a decade, Dr. Smith has been involved in the education of medical students at Orlando Health. He is the program director of the surgical critical care fellowship and the director of the basic science education curriculum. He is a certified director for the Fundamentals of Critical Care Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support courses. Dr. Smith also serves as an assistant professor of surgery at Florida State University and the University of Central Florida and a courtesy clinical assistant professor at the University of Florida. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery, and American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery - Downtown Orlando
William S. Havron III, MD, FACS, joined Orlando Health's Department of Surgical Education as the director of surgical simulation and is now the program director of the general surgery residency. Dr. Havron currently serves as a surgeon for the Orlando Health Complex Hernia Center. He is board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. Expert Surgical Care Dr. Havron is a skilled surgeon accomplished in both traditional surgical and minimally invasive procedures. His interests include complex general surgery, endocrine surgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, abdominal wall reconstructions and hernias. His many areas of expertise ensure patients receive quality care throughout all stages of the surgical process, from preoperative testing to surgery and postoperative care. He also treats emergency and critically ill or injured patients and then continues to facilitate their care when they are moved to the critical care unit. Here he monitors the patient's condition and coordinates treatments and therapies among specialists and critical care staff with the goal of placing patients on the road to recovery. Dr. Havron's Training Dr. Havron earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee, College of Medicine in Memphis. He then completed his general surgery residency and surgical critical care fellowships at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. About Dr. Havron Prior to joining Orlando Health, he was an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Oklahoma, Department of Medicine in Oklahoma City, where he was active in the training and mentoring of surgical residents and medical students. While there, Dr. Havron practiced emergency and elective general surgery, trauma and critical care. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Additionally, he is a certified course director for the Advanced Trauma Life Support and Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma courses. Dr. Havron’s research has focused on trauma and acute care surgery as well as medical education. He is active in numerous surgical societies. Dr. Havron is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Havron is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery, General Surgery, and American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Havron is currently accepting new patients.
Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery - Downtown Orlando
Dr. Tracy Zito is a board-certified trauma and general surgeon with Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery. She is committed to helping patients return to health and reclaim their best possible quality of life and focuses on quality care throughout all stages of the surgical process. She specializes in the treatment of critically ill and injured patients at the Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center Level One Trauma Center in downtown Orlando, the only Level One Trauma Center in Central Florida. Dr. Zito serves as the Trauma Center medical director and cares for patients in need of minimally invasive and traditional surgeries. Dr. Zito's Training Dr. Zito earned her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. She completed her residency in general surgery at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center in New York City. Her fellowship in traumatology and surgical critical care was performed at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. About Dr. Zito She is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. Her professional memberships include the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma and Society for Critical Care Medicine. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. As a member of the U.S. Navy, Dr. Zito spent 11 years as a trauma/critical care and general surgeon and was honorably discharged at the rank of commander. Her deployments include Operation Brightstar in Egypt, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. Dr. Zito is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zito is board certified in Surgery CriticalCare, American Board Of Surgery, and American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Zito is currently accepting new patients.
Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery - Downtown Orlando
Kathleen R. Schuemann, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery. She performs minimally invasive, traditional surgical procedures and emergency general surgery, providing expert care to patients through all stages of the surgical process. Dr. Schuemann earned her bachelor of science degree in microbiology and cell science from the University of Florida in Gainesville, where she graduated summa cum laude and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Schuemann received her medical degree from the Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee. She completed her fellowship in surgical critical care and residency in general surgery at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, where she was chief resident of general surgery. Dr. Schuemann also serves as a medical student educator for the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and the Florida State College of Medicine. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented nationally. Dr. Schuemann is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schuemann is board certified in Surgery CriticalCare, American Board Of Surgery, and American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Schuemann is currently accepting new patients.
Osceola Surgical Associates LLC
Harold Neyra is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oviedo, Florida. Dr. Neyra is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Neyra is currently accepting new patients.
Oviedo Medical Center
Shenin Sachedina is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oviedo, Florida. Dr. Sachedina is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Sachedina is currently accepting new patients.
Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery
Muhammad Jawad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Jawad is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Jawad is currently accepting new patients.
Robin Rahm MD PA
Robin Rahm is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Mary, Florida. Dr. Rahm is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Rahm is currently accepting new patients.
Charles J. Koller MD PA
Charles Koller is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Winter Park, Florida. Dr. Koller is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Koller is currently accepting new patients.
AdventHealth Medical Group Breast Surgery At Orlando
Eleftherios Mamounas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Mamounas is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Mamounas is currently accepting new patients.
Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery - Downtown Orlando
Anthony Gielow, DO, FACS, FACOS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in general surgery and surgical critical care and a member of Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery. He is also board-certified in critical care. His areas of practice include all aspects of elective and emergent general surgical care with an additional focus on complex hernia surgery and minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopy and robotic surgery. He also cares for burn and trauma patients. Surgery at Orlando Health Dr. Gielow is a skilled surgeon, accomplished in both minimally invasive and traditional surgical procedures. His expertise ensures patients receive quality care throughout all stages of the surgical process, from preoperative testing to surgery and on to postoperative care. For complex hernia conditions, he uses one of two surgical procedures - open repair surgery, which requires an incision to access the hernia, or minimally invasive laparoscopy surgery. Minimally invasive surgery provides increased precision, smaller incisions, reduced pain and trauma to the body, and shorter hospital stays. Dr. Gielow's Training Dr. Gielow earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. He then completed his general surgical residency training at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and fellowship in surgical critical care at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center. About Dr. Gielow Dr. Gielow is a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and American College of Surgeons (ACS) for which he is a certified course instructor for two ACS-sponsored courses: Advanced Trauma Life Support and Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma. Other professional affiliations include the Society of Critical Care Medicine, American Osteopathic Association, and Florida Osteopathic Medical Association. At Orlando Health Dr. Gielow serves as Associate Program Director of General Surgery Residency Program; Associate Burn Director; and Co-Director of the Complex Hernia Center. As a member of the academic faculty at Orlando Regional Medical Center, he is directly involved with the education of surgical residents and serves on a number of committees. Additionally, Dr. Gielow is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Central Florida and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Gielow is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gielow is board certified in American Board Of Osteopathic Surgery, General Surgery, and American Board Of Osteopathic Surgery - Surgical C. Dr. Gielow is currently accepting new patients.
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Eric Rideman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Dr. Rideman is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Rideman is currently accepting new patients.
AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery At Winter Park
Enrique Vega is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Winter Park, Florida. Dr. Vega is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Vega is currently accepting new patients.
AdventHealth Medical Group Breast Surgery At Winter Park
Anu Saigal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Winter Park, Florida. Dr. Saigal is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Saigal is currently accepting new patients.
Surgical Associates Of Central Florida PA
Roberto Posada is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Winter Park, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Posada is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Posada is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Posada is currently accepting new patients.
Surgical Group Of Orlando
Danelle Chambers is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Chambers is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Chambers is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Chambers is currently accepting new patients.
Adventist Health System Sunbelt Inc
Lawrence Lee is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastritis, Splenic Neoplasm, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.
UCF Health - East Orlando
Vladimir Neychev is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Neychev is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Neychev is currently accepting new patients.
Healogics Specialty Physicians
James Sutherland is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Longwood, Florida. Dr. Sutherland is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Sutherland is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Sutherland is currently accepting new patients.
Florida Vein Care Specialists LLC
Christopher Meyer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Meyer is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, and Idiopathic Edema. Dr. Meyer is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.
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David Hancock is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oviedo, Florida. Dr. Hancock is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plantar Fasciitis, Lymphangitis, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Eschar.
Orlando Health Cancer Institute - Downtown Orlando
Dr. Imran Siddiqui is a board-certified surgical oncologist and chief of hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery at Orlando Health Cancer Institute. He has special clinical interests in robotic liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile duct surgery, robotic gastrointestinal surgical oncology, microwave ablation, irreversible electroporation, locally advanced pancreatic cancer, parenchymal sparing liver resection, ALPPS procedures and cancer rehabilitation. His expertise includes robotic surgery for the following: Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery Gastrointestinal cancers Pancreatic cancer care Liver cancer care Pancreatitis care Bile duct cancer Gall bladder cancer care Liver cysts and benign tumors Robotic complex revision GI surgery Stomach cancer care Duodenal cancer care Colorectal liver metastasis Dr. Siddiqui approaches patients as if they were family members, and he strives to provide personalized, coordinated, patient-centric care. Dr. Siddiqui believes understanding his community and becoming an integral part of it makes him a better doctor. Dr. Siddiqui's Training Dr. Siddiqui received his medical training from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in India. Dr. Siddiqui completed his residency in general surgery at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. He performed his hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery fellowship at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. About Dr. Siddiqui Dr. Siddiqui is certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, Society of Surgical Oncology, Clinical Robotic Surgery Association, New England Surgical Society, and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. In 2022, Dr. Siddiqui was named a regional Top Doctor in Connecticut. He is involved in developing robotic surgical technology and incorporating AI in surgery in collaboration with industry. His work has been published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, and he has presented his research internationally. He is involved in ongoing clinical trials. Dr. Siddiqui is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu and Arabic. Outside of work, Dr. Siddiqui enjoys traveling, soccer, cooking and spending time with his family. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pyogenic Liver Abscess, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Siddiqui is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Siddiqui is currently accepting new patients.
Orlando Health Women’s Institute Fetal Care Center
Samer Elbabaa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy. Dr. Elbabaa is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatric Neurological Surgery. Dr. Elbabaa is currently accepting new patients.
When should I see a General Surgeon near oviedo, FL?
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- Your primary care provider recommends it.
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Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different General Surgeon?
Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.
How can I prepare for my appointment with a General Surgeon near oviedo, FL?
Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items:
- Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year)
- Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see
- Family history of disease
- List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses
- Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.
- List of questions and concerns
- Your insurance card
You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit.
What questions should I ask my General Surgeon?
Here are some sample questions:
- Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated?
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- What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results?
- Are there other specialists I need to see?
- What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions?
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