Esophagostomy near Tampa, FL

Biography: Dr. Jorge Marcet, MD is a Complex General Surgical Oncology Specialist who practices in Tampa, FL. He is 69 years old and has been practicing for 40 years. Dr. Jorge Marcet, MD is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital and Tampa General Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Dr Fontaine received his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and completed his general surgery residency at Boston University. In 2006, he graduated as chief resident in thoracic surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital - Harvard Medical School. Dr Fontaine began his thoracic surgery practice at University of Montreal but was then recruited to become part of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Brown Medical School in Providence, RI. He was in charge of developing a thoracic surgery program at one of Brown University's teaching hospitals. In 2011, Dr Fontaine joined Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL - the 3rd largest cancer center in the United States.

Biography: Recognized for her excellence in critical care, Dr. Mary Carolyn Vinson's desire to create an exceptional patient experience is evident in everything she does, from her amiable approach to patient interactions to her passion for maintaining and improving the high quality of service TGMG is known for. A member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Women in Thoracic Surgery, and the Thoracic Surgery Residents Association, and board certified in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery, Dr. Vinson's areas of surgical expertise includes treating: Lung cancer and lung nodules via robotic surgery Chest wall tumors Mediastinal tumors including thymoma Esophageal cancer, including hiatal hernia and achalasia, and performing GERD robotic surgery and antireflux surgery Thymic disorders, including myasthenia gravis Thoracic outlet syndrome Germ cell tumors Pancoast tumors Sarcoma Dr. Vinson earned her undergraduate degree from Bluefield College in Bluefield, Virginia, her graduate degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. After graduating, she completed her internship at NOVA Southeastern University in Largo, her general residency at West Virginia University, Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia, and her cardiothoracic surgery residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. She also completed a year-long advanced fellowship in Advanced Thoracic Oncology and Robotics at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Florida. As a vital and dynamic member of the Tampa General Medical Group team, Dr. Vinson's exceptional level of compassion, skill, and professionalism are some of the reasons why so many patients trust her to provide the highest level of care possible.

Care Philosophy: At Tampa General Medical Group, we are committed to partnering with our patients to help them achieve their best health possible. We strive to provide high-quality, personalized, cost-effective care to our patients by listening to their medical concerns and encouraging their involvement in important decisions. Our board-certified internal medicine and family medicine physicians and pediatricians take pride in focusing on improved health through prevention and evidence-based care. Our goal is to empower our patients to advocate for their health.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Ross is an advanced gastrointestinal surgeon specializing in robotic and single incision laparoscopic operations for conditions of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, pancreas, gallbladder and liver. She was one of the first surgeons in the U.S. to offer laparo-endoscopic single site (LESS) surgery and continues to be a thought leader in developing new and improved minimally invasive procedures. She is co-director of the Advanced GI and HBP Surgery Fellowship at the Digestive Health Institute, which trains new surgeons to master minimally invasive complex surgery.